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Increased demand for renewable natural gas from refuse sector

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The City of Fresno signed a two-year agreement with Clean Energy for renewable liquified natural gas (RLNG) to power approximately 140 refuse trucks with its Redeem brand RNG for an anticipated annual total of 1.6 Clean Energy Fuels Corp. million LNG gallons, the equivalent of just over one million GGEs.

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California ARB Begins Process to Revise Diesel Control Regulations

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The California Air Resources Board began the formal process to revise its strategy for the clean-up of on- and off-road diesel engines by directing staff to return in September with specific proposals to provide additional flexibility. We are committed to taking those impacts into consideration for our diesel clean-up program.

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California Superior Court strikes ARB amendments to diesel rule

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A decision by the Superior Court of California in Fresno agreed with the California Trucking Association’s request to erase a range of amendments to the state’s major rule to clean up diesel trucks and buses. This court decision negates those amendments and deals a profound blow the smaller fleets, small farmers and independent owners.

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San Joaquin Valley receives $12.9M from CARB for clean trucks

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Heavy-duty trucks, such as the ones targeted under this funding, are the single largest source of NO x and diesel PM in the Valley, and are critical to ensuring that goods are moved throughout the State and nation.

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UC Riverside engineers to “referee” CARB heavy-duty truck emissions program

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California State University Fresno will partner with UCR by doing tests in the San Joaquin Valley, said Tom Durbin, a research engineer with CE-CERT, who will oversee the referee program. Two testing locations are expected to open this spring, including a site in Riverside.

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Tesla Semi fleet real-world observations shared by PepsiCo

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The PepsiCo manager, for his part, explained that the adoption of the Tesla Semi in the company’s fleet has been a lot smoother than he expected. Antunović shared an anecdote about a veteran PepsiCo truck driver who, after driving the Tesla Semi, noted that he would never go back to diesel trucks.

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Cal Energy Commission to award ~$1.2M for center for alt fuels and advanced vehicle technologies

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Commercial Outreach and Education: Conduct regular outreach events and educational workshops targeting fleet owners and operators to promote the adoption and use of alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies in regional fleets. To be eligible, applicants must have a business presence in California.