Design, Pollution and Transportation

CARB approves new requirements to further reduce air pollution from Transport Refrigeration Units

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FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved amendments to its current rule for Transport Refrigeration Units (TRUs) operating in the state. The 2022 amendments will require a variety of actions designed to reduce the pollution these units produce, and accelerate their transition to zero-emission technologies.

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Nine states and DC to design regional approach to cap greenhouse gas emissions from transportation

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DECEMBER 20, 2018

All the participating jurisdictions are members of the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI), a regional collaboration of Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states and the District of Columbia that seeks to improve transportation, develop the clean energy economy, and reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector.

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Researchers design a solution for traffic management that helps reduce jams and pollution in cities

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OCTOBER 16, 2019

A team of researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and the Université Paul Sabatier-Toulouse III (France) have developed a system that is capable of managing the entire traffic of a city, which will help to prevent traffic jams, while reducing the driving times of vehicles and pollution levels.

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Researchers use satellite data to show vehicles are an under-recognized source of urban ammonia pollution

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NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Researchers now report in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology Letters that satellite data from before and during the spring 2020 lockdown in Los Angeles shows that vehicles, rather than agriculture, are the main source of urban airborne ammonia (NH 3 ), which forms small particles that contribute to air pollution and harm human health.

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Study: consumer products overtake transportation as largest source of VOCs air pollution in cities

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FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Thus, it is important to identify and quantify the most important human-produced sources of VOC emissions to effectively mitigate air pollution and improve human health, the authors said. Even so, lotions, paints and other products contribute about as much to air pollution as does the transportation sector.

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Argonne helps optimize piston bowl design for Caterpillar heavy-duty engines using high-performance computing

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MAY 4, 2021

Heavy-duty diesel engines still power most large vehicles used in the construction, mining and transportation industries in the United States. Engineers are working to improve the fuel efficiency of these engines while minimizing pollution to reduce energy consumption and ensure the sustainability of these industries in the future.

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Design Engine Diesel Fuel

3 East Coast states and DC first to participate in TCI-P cap-and-invest program for transportation

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DECEMBER 22, 2020

The governors of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, and the mayor of the District of Columbia announced that theirs will be the first jurisdictions to launch a new multi-state program that the principals expect will invest some $300 million per year in cleaner transportation choices.

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Poor air quality to remain a problem in India despite pollution control policies

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APRIL 1, 2019

in 2030 even if India were to comply with its existing pollution control policies and regulations. In January 2019, the Indian government launched the National Clean Air Program (NCAP), a five-year action plan to curb air pollution; build a pan-India air quality monitoring network; and improve citizen awareness. concentrations.

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Study finds that replacing older, highly polluting school buses could lead to 1.3 million fewer daily absences annually

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APRIL 11, 2023

Replacing all of the oldest, highly polluting school buses in the US could lead to 1.3 Even relatively short commutes on school buses can dominate students’ daily air pollution exposures. While it is considered the safest mode of transportation from a traffic accident perspective, concerns about levels of emissions are well documented.

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Stanford study finds current carbon capture technology inefficient & increases air pollution

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OCTOBER 27, 2019

Jacobson, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Stanford University, suggests that carbon capture technologies are inefficient and increase air pollution. However, this research finds that it reduces only a small fraction of carbon emissions, and it usually increases air pollution. A study by Mark Z.

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Experts view on future transportation fuels

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NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Multiple step-change reductions in the environmental/climate footprint of combustion-based transportation systems, while maintaining the fitness for purpose and convenience for the end user, are achievable. Impact on future/advanced cycle engine designs may also be critical as preferred fuel properties may be altered.

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Transportation Future Fuel Climate Change

Volvo Trucks presents Vera autonomous electric vehicle for future transport solutions

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Vera is controlled and monitored via a cloud-based service, and has the potential to make transportation safer, cleaner and more efficient. Volvo’s long-term goal is to offer companies that need continuous transport services between fixed hubs a complement to today’s offerings. —Claes Nilsson, President Volvo Trucks.

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Volvo Transportation Future Electric Vehicles

Neste charters two new lower-emission tankers from Terntank; methanol and sails

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APRIL 3, 2023

The tankers will transport a wide variety of liquid cargoes including renewable raw materials such as waste and residue oils and fats to Neste’s refineries. At the refineries, products such as renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will be loaded for transport.

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Northeast States, DC release proposal for regional plan to cut emissions and invest in clean transportation

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DECEMBER 18, 2019

The transportation sector is currently responsible for more than 40% of climate-changing greenhouse gas emissions in the region, and soot and smog from cars and trucks are major contributors to lung disease and other health problems region-wide, particularly in low income communities.

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Air pollutant emission 2010 limits exceeded in twelve EU Member States; road transport NOx a main factor

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FEBRUARY 22, 2012

The directive covers four main air pollutants: sulphur dioxide (SO 2 ), nitrogen oxides (NO x ), non-methane volatile organic compounds (NMVOCs) and ammonia (NH 3 ). These pollutants can cause respiratory problems, contribute to the acidification of soil and surface water, and damage vegetation. —EEA Executive Director Prof.

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What’s in the EPA’s New Pollution Standards for Cars & Trucks?

CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Proposed: EPA Emission Regulations For Passenger Cars & Trucks This article is part of a series designed to explain in simple terms the definition of zero-emission transportation regulations, who must comply, what is required for compliance, and more. Transportation is the highest source of greenhouse gas […]

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EPA Proposes Transport Rule to Cut Pollution from Power Plants in 31 States and DC; New Approach for Pollution Reduction

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JULY 6, 2010

States covered by the proposed Transport Rule. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing regulations employing the “good neighbor” provision of the Clean Air Act to reduce interstate transport of upwind state emissions from power generation that contribute to air quality problems in downwind states. Click to enlarge.

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Transportation Electrification Accord sets out multi-sector roadmap to electrified future

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JUNE 20, 2018

Fortune 100 companies, including automakers and utilities, have joined labor groups, consumer advocates, environmental organizations and others to sign the Transportation Electrification Accord — a written set of principles meant to inspire and continue the conversation around electrified transportation.

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EC JRC report explores future of road transport; moving away from system centered on private car ownership

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JULY 1, 2019

The Joint Research Center (JRC), the European Commission’s science and knowledge service, has released a report exploring the future of road transport, given the advent of automated, connected, low-carbon and shared mobility. Extract of transport technologies funded under Horizon 2020 (H2020). Source: JRC.

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Canadian study finds commuters may be exposed to increased levels of traffic-related pollution

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DECEMBER 30, 2014

A study by researchers led by a team from the Air Health Science Division of Health Canada (the Federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health) finds that commuters may be exposed to increased levels of traffic-related air pollution owing to close proximity to traffic-emissions. In-vehicle PM 2.5

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CARB approves $1.5B investment in clean cars, trucks, mobility options for FY 2021-22

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NOVEMBER 20, 2021

The plan is by far the largest annual investment in clean transportation incentives to date—more than double the amount of the largest past investment. The remainder comes from the Air Pollution Control Fund and the Air Quality Improvement Program. Over half of the $1.5 Over half of the $1.5

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Study finds modifying urban form may be a strategy to reduce air pollution

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OCTOBER 30, 2017

Based on their findings in a new study, researchers from the University of Washington and the University of Minnesota suggest that modifying urban form—as a means of affecting motor vehicle usage—may be a strategy to mitigate urban air pollution. Their paper appears in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology.

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California ARB awards $24M to 3 school districts to promote zero-emission vehicles, clean transportation options

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JANUARY 8, 2020

The California Air Resources Board announced a new program that will fund a variety of projects promoting zero-emission transportation options for students, parents and staff members served by school districts in California. —CARB Executive Officer Richard Corey.

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US tire manufacturers urge Congress to implement policies for more sustainable transportation and infrastructure

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FEBRUARY 5, 2022

The US Tire Manufacturers Association ( USTMA ) is urging congressional leadership to continue working on tire policy and related transportation sustainability initiatives. Stormwater basins, bioswales, street sweeping, and public awareness campaigns are proven ways to reduce pollutants from the roadway.

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CARB announces up to $205M in new funding for clean freight transportation; >$400M with partner match

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced up to $205 million in grants for projects designed to accelerate the adoption of clean freight technologies and reduce air pollution caused by the movement of goods throughout the state. Partner match: $15.4 Partner match: $45.9 Partner match: $5.8

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Toyota transport wins EPA SmartWay award

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OCTOBER 24, 2013

s transportation team, Toyota Logistics Services (TLS), moves approximately 2.2 TLS received an Excellence Award from the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay Transport program; the SmartWay Excellence Awards program recognizes the top 1% of SmartWay partners with superior environmental performance.

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Arrival Van achieves EU certification, receives whole vehicle type approval

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JULY 1, 2022

Arrival’s zero-emission Van is purposefully designed to be an environmentally sustainable and economically efficient commercial electric vehicle, compared to traditional Vans. The vehicle is made from Arrival’s unique lightweight composite materials, which are designed to be recyclable, durable and lower in cost.

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Nikola secures $41.9M grant to fund six heavy-duty hydrogen refueling stations in So Cal

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JULY 6, 2023

Nikola Corporation announced that the California Transportation Commission (CTC) has awarded Nikola and sponsor California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), a $41.9-million Additionally, it is anticipated that local noise pollution will be reduced.

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Dearman flags diesel loophole in new London T-Charge anti-pollution scheme

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OCTOBER 23, 2017

Dearman, the UK-based developer of clean cold power systems based on its engine powered by liquid nitrogen ( earlier post ), has identified a diesel loophole in the new London T-Charge levy on the most polluting vehicles. Earlier post.). mostly vehicles registered before 2006. Earlier post.).

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CARB: clean fuels replaced more than 50% of diesel used in California in Q1 2023

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AUGUST 24, 2023

Source: CARB Carbon intensity for the LCFS program is measured through lifecycle analysis of a fuel which includes all steps from extraction, transport, and production. Other programs include Cap-and-Trade, which establishes a declining limit to emissions allowed in the state by requiring industry to pay for pollution produced.

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Clean Cleaning Diesel California

Transport for London package of measures to tackle pollution levels at the busiest roads in central London; Dust suppressants and Eco-marshals

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AUGUST 22, 2011

Transport for London (TfL) recently announced a package of measures to tackle pollution levels at the busiest roads in central London. Trials at industrial and construction sites will also begin to help tackle the source of pollution where there are high levels of PM10. Eco-marshals.

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Cargill partners with Kotug to launch first electric pusher tug and barge

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JUNE 10, 2023

Cargill has partnered with Kotug International to deploy Kotug’s zero emission E-Pusher Type M and E-Barges—the world’s first fully electric pusher boat and barges—to transport cocoa beans from the Port of Amsterdam, the largest cocoa import port in the world, to Cargill’s cocoa factory in Zaandam, the Netherlands.

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California Governor signs new super-pollutants legislation into law; black carbon, fluorinated gases and methane

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

signed SB 1383 , establishing the nation’s toughest restrictions on super pollutants including black carbon, fluorinated gases and methane. Sources of these super pollutants include petroleum-based transportation fuels, agriculture, waste disposal and synthetic gases used in refrigeration, air conditioning and aerosol products.

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California to transition clean vehicle rebate program to helping low-income residents

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AUGUST 22, 2023

The program was originally designed to encourage the early adoption of emerging technology, and its goal was to accomplish a 16% market share for clean vehicles. Consumers can visit Access Clean California to explore the various incentives available for clean transportation. Now, California has 1.5 Now, California has 1.5

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Clean Cleaning California Vehicles

Siemens Energy, FFI and GeoPura developing prototype ammonia cracker to produce hydrogen

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NOVEMBER 25, 2022

million) ammonia cracker prototype designed to produce green hydrogen at industrial scale. The system will be designed to deliver high-purity hydrogen, suitable for PEM fuel cell use, using FFI’s Metal Membrane Technology (MMT) purification process. Ammonia has a high hydrogen density and is readily transportable in bulk.

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Hydrogen Energy Grid Ireland

GM and EDF announce recommended principles on EPA emissions standards for Model Year 2027 and beyond

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Standards should help to ensure at least 50% of new vehicles sold by 2030 are zero-emissions vehicles and be consistent with eliminating tailpipe pollution from new passenger vehicles by 2035. Standards should be designed in a manner consistent with EPA’s long-standing regulation of emissions from new motor vehicles.

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Oregon State partnering with Daimler on fuel-cell electric Class 8 truck for SuperTruck 3

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JANUARY 18, 2023

According to the DOE, the transportation sector is the US leader in carbon pollution among all economic sectors, accounting for nearly 29% of emissions. Initial project phases will include technology modeling, analysis, concept selection and design. The work by Oregon State is part of $25.8

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SoCalGas contributing $500K to Sierra Northern Railway-led hydrogen fuel-cell switcher locomotive project

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JULY 29, 2021

Creating a fuel cell engine for these trains would potentially eliminate their emissions and provide a much-needed reduction in air pollution from the railways that serve California’s warehouses and ports. SoCalGas is committing another $500,000 to advance the research.

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Sierra Hydrogen Sacramento Fuel

Ricardo-AEA to lead 4-year EC-funded study on the future of sustainable urban transport in Europe

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014

The European Commission has selected Ricardo-AEA to lead a project to help cities across Europe take action to improve the performance of their transport systems. The new four-year project will be carried out on behalf of the Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE).

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European Parliament Transport Committee Backs Pollution Charges on Heavy-Duty Trucks

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FEBRUARY 11, 2009

The European Parliament’s Transport Committee approved a proposal to revise the Eurovignette directive to implement charges on heavy-goods vehicles based in part on the air and noise pollution they produce and the congestion they cause. Transport accounts for 27% of EU CO 2 emissions, of which road transport accounts for 73%.

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bp ventures invests $10M in waste-to-biomethanol company WasteFuel; offtake MoU

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JULY 7, 2023

Maritime transport represents around 90% of trade worldwide, while producing 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. WasteFuel recently launched its WasteFuel Methanol Module, designed to produce up to 100 metric tons per day of fuel grade methanol from a variety of waste sources including landfill gas and biogas from anaerobic digestion.

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UK consortium launches InCEPTion project to develop integrated electric aircraft propulsion module

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JANUARY 29, 2021

The propulsion module is a scalable design and is the first in a range of products that can be used for aircraft less than 5 tonnes in the near term. Electrified powertrain specialists, Drive System Design. This will enable a broad range of new mobility services across the UK, from large cargo delivery to regional commuting.

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California Energy Commission announces first incentive project for zero-emission truck and bus infrastructure

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APRIL 14, 2021

The $50 million-dollar multi-year EnergIIZE project will benefit communities most impacted by transportation-related pollution by meeting essential infrastructure needs of companies and public agencies committed to replacing old, polluting equipment with clean battery-electric and hydrogen options.?.

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European Court of Auditors finds 2/3 of EU-funded transportation projects underutilized

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APRIL 11, 2014

A report published by the European Court of Auditors (ECA)—the official institution that audits EU finances— found that two-thirds of urban transport projects co-financed by EU structural funds are underutilized. Weaknesses in project design and inadequate mobility policy were two of the main contributory factors identified.

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Transportation Financing Pollution 2000

CARB approves new requirements to further reduce air pollution from Transport Refrigeration Units

Nine states and DC to design regional approach to cap greenhouse gas emissions from transportation

Researchers design a solution for traffic management that helps reduce jams and pollution in cities

Researchers use satellite data to show vehicles are an under-recognized source of urban ammonia pollution

Study: consumer products overtake transportation as largest source of VOCs air pollution in cities

Argonne helps optimize piston bowl design for Caterpillar heavy-duty engines using high-performance computing

3 East Coast states and DC first to participate in TCI-P cap-and-invest program for transportation

Poor air quality to remain a problem in India despite pollution control policies

Study finds that replacing older, highly polluting school buses could lead to 1.3 million fewer daily absences annually

Stanford study finds current carbon capture technology inefficient & increases air pollution

Experts view on future transportation fuels

Volvo Trucks presents Vera autonomous electric vehicle for future transport solutions

Neste charters two new lower-emission tankers from Terntank; methanol and sails

Northeast States, DC release proposal for regional plan to cut emissions and invest in clean transportation

Air pollutant emission 2010 limits exceeded in twelve EU Member States; road transport NOx a main factor

What’s in the EPA’s New Pollution Standards for Cars & Trucks?

EPA Proposes Transport Rule to Cut Pollution from Power Plants in 31 States and DC; New Approach for Pollution Reduction

Transportation Electrification Accord sets out multi-sector roadmap to electrified future

EC JRC report explores future of road transport; moving away from system centered on private car ownership

Canadian study finds commuters may be exposed to increased levels of traffic-related pollution

CARB approves $1.5B investment in clean cars, trucks, mobility options for FY 2021-22

Study finds modifying urban form may be a strategy to reduce air pollution

California ARB awards $24M to 3 school districts to promote zero-emission vehicles, clean transportation options

US tire manufacturers urge Congress to implement policies for more sustainable transportation and infrastructure

CARB announces up to $205M in new funding for clean freight transportation; >$400M with partner match

Toyota transport wins EPA SmartWay award

Arrival Van achieves EU certification, receives whole vehicle type approval

Nikola secures $41.9M grant to fund six heavy-duty hydrogen refueling stations in So Cal

Dearman flags diesel loophole in new London T-Charge anti-pollution scheme

CARB: clean fuels replaced more than 50% of diesel used in California in Q1 2023

Transport for London package of measures to tackle pollution levels at the busiest roads in central London; Dust suppressants and Eco-marshals

Cargill partners with Kotug to launch first electric pusher tug and barge

California Governor signs new super-pollutants legislation into law; black carbon, fluorinated gases and methane

California to transition clean vehicle rebate program to helping low-income residents

Siemens Energy, FFI and GeoPura developing prototype ammonia cracker to produce hydrogen

GM and EDF announce recommended principles on EPA emissions standards for Model Year 2027 and beyond

Oregon State partnering with Daimler on fuel-cell electric Class 8 truck for SuperTruck 3

SoCalGas contributing $500K to Sierra Northern Railway-led hydrogen fuel-cell switcher locomotive project

Ricardo-AEA to lead 4-year EC-funded study on the future of sustainable urban transport in Europe

European Parliament Transport Committee Backs Pollution Charges on Heavy-Duty Trucks

bp ventures invests $10M in waste-to-biomethanol company WasteFuel; offtake MoU

UK consortium launches InCEPTion project to develop integrated electric aircraft propulsion module

California Energy Commission announces first incentive project for zero-emission truck and bus infrastructure

European Court of Auditors finds 2/3 of EU-funded transportation projects underutilized

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