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CARB scrap-and-replace incentive program Clean Cars 4 All reaches 10,000th participant milestone

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As a direct result of the state’s Clean Cars 4 All program, more than 10,000 Californians have now scrapped old, dirty cars and replaced them with cleaner alternatives such as new and used zero-emission, plug-in hybrid, or hybrid cars. Drive Clean in the San Joaquin, San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District: 2,894 participants.

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Achates near-zero heavy-duty opposed-piston diesel enters fleet service; compliant with 2027 NOx levels

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The cleaner engine is able to deliver ultra-low NO x by managing exhaust gas temperatures to ensure rapid catalyst light-off and by maintaining aftertreatment temperatures at optimum operating conditions in all driving conditions.

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California ARB study finds commuters’ exposures to air pollution greatly depends on mode of travel; light rail, personal vehicles the lowest

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The mode of travel you take on your daily work commute can make a big difference in your exposure to air pollution, according to a new study by researchers at the California Air Resources Board (ARB). Boxplot of average PM 2.5 , BC, UFP, and LDSA [lung deposited surface area] concentrations for each commute mode.

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CARB approves updated regulations requiring most new small off-road engines be zero emission by 2024

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Despite their small size, these engines are highly polluting. The zero-emission alternatives are quieter, cleaner, have less vibration, and havegreatly improved over the last few years. Older models on store shelves can also be purchased even if they are gasoline-powered.

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Research shows clean fuel-use for ships off California coast extremely effective in reducing sulfur dioxide pollution

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Data collected during a major 2010 state-federal atmospheric research project show that the first-in-the-nation regulation requiring ocean-going vessels to use clean fuel when near the California coast has been extremely effective in reducing sulfur dioxide pollution from ships, according to the California Air Resources Board (ARB).

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California ARB hosting public workshop to discuss reducing in-use emissions from HD diesel

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Sacramento, California. To accelerate the adoption of the cleanest technologies, CARB adopted the Truck and Bus Regulation, which requires fleet owners to replace older engines with cleaner engine technology over time. The workshop will be held at the Cal/EPA Headquarters Building in. Background.

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California Air Resources Board makes more than $100M available to clean up big rigs

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million in grant funds available); Imperial County Air Pollution Control District ($3 million); Sacramento Metro Air Quality Management District ($9.8 million); San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District ($44.7 million); San Diego Air Pollution Control District ($6.5 million); and.