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California ARB developing Innovative Clean Transit Proposal

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The staff of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is developing an “ Innovative Clean Transit (ICT) ”—a regulatory concept that includes a gradual transition to zero emission transit technologies without compromising transit services and that recognizes enhanced mobility options.

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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 study, published recently in Atmospheric Environment , investigated commuter exposure to PM 2.5 , black carbon (BC), and ultrafine particles (UFP) in six common transport microenvironments in Sacramento, California. Boxplot of average PM 2.5 , BC, UFP, and LDSA [lung deposited surface area] concentrations for each commute mode.

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BMW providing 10 pre-owned i3 EVs to UC Davis for 18 months

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The vehicles are 2015-2016 models, with battery technology that enables an everyday range of about 80-90 miles—suited for in-town driving, and enough for travel between Davis and Sacramento. Transitioning fleets to electric vehicles helps advance clean energy technologies and reduce emissions from transportation.

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The Summit On Clean Tech Law & The New Energy Policy

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CALSEIA’s Executor Director Sue Kateley will be delivering her report on the newest renewable energy legal developments Sacramento. And you know if I was there in person I’d also be bringing up the MORAL obligation that is a part of all of these issues. You can register now at [link]. Early Bird Registration is $195.

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Tesla Tax Credit: How Californians Can Save $15,000 with EV Credits and Rebates

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California EV Incentives Clean Vehicle Rebate Program (CVRP) On the state level, California has a number of programs aimed at incentivizing EV purchases. Clean Cars 4 All The Clean Cars 4 All program helps lower-income residents invest in EVs by replacing their older, higher-polluting vehicles with cleaner ones.

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Bradford: Twelve Years A Failure – His Reason To Kill CCAs

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First admit what a failure you were in your own personal efforts of launching a Community Choice power program where you live. It was a sad display of how laws get made in Sacramento and a cynical confirmation of all your worst fears about corrupt, dishonest, egocentric politicians who mean us more harm than good.

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California Air Resources Board Adopts Regional Targets for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with Light Duty Vehicles

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At its meeting in Sacramento yesterday, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) adopted targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 and 2035 associated with passenger vehicle travel in the state’s 18 Metropolitan Planning Organizations. Sacramento Region: 7% and 16%. Earlier post.). Bay Area Region: 7% and 15%.

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