Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized eight Toyota manufacturing sites in North America for achieving a 10% reduction in energy intensity through its ENERGY STAR Challenge For Industry program. Collectively, these eight sites have reduced energy intensity by nearly 24% from baseline. Plant example.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 27, 2024

the EPA appears ready to give them more emissions leeway. Another study from Transport & Environment in 2020 also found that plug-in hybrids are polluting more than claimed. They’re expected to keep climbing given the way the EPA final rule incentivizes them. grams of CO2 per kilometer, which was 3.5

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Volkswagen Chattanooga has received a 2013 Green Power Leadership Award from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)—the only automaker to be so recognized. The award recognizes EPA Green Power Partners who distinguish themselves using on-site renewable energy applications, such as solar photovoltaic (PV) or landfill gas.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Collaborate with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)and other agencies to expedite regulatory approvals of new SAF feedstocks that achieve significant lifecycle GHG reductions. Collaborate with EPA and the other agencies to expedite regulatory approvals of new SAF feedstocks that achieve significant lifecycle GHG reductions.

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DECEMBER 7, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) released the 2013 Fuel Economy Guide. This year, for the first time, EPA and DOE have added a second top ten list of most efficient vehicles—separating advanced technology vehicles from conventional gasoline and diesel vehicles.

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JANUARY 5, 2012

Former and realigned EPA research programs and strategic goals. Dr. Anastas, appointed to the EPA by President Obama, is known widely as the “Father of Green Chemistry” for his groundbreaking work on the design and manufacture of chemicals that are nonhazardous and environmentally benign. Credit: ACS, Anastas 2012. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2015

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the final volume requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program today for the years 2014, 2015 and 2016, and final volume requirements for biomass-based diesel for 2014 to 2017. In June, EPA had proposed 206 million gallons. In June, EPA had proposed 3.4

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2011

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has chosen AVL to provide a battery test system that includes vehicle-simulation capabilities that allow maneuver-based testing at the battery level as part of an initiative related to fuel economy and establishing electrification standards for hybrid and electric vehicles.

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DECEMBER 5, 2022

In any case, when we switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy, we reduce but do not eliminate environmental damage. Current versions of renewable energy such as solar cells and windmills do far less damage to the environment than oil rigs, fracking, and strip mining, but they do damage the environment.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

that would bar the Environmental Protection Agency from using federal funds to cover EPA costs involved with increasing the amount of ethanol in gasoline from the current 10% to 15%. The amendment is necessary to protect consumers and the environment and deserves your strong support. John Sullivan (R-Okla.)

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APRIL 2, 2012

Source: EPA. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted its final Report to Congress on Black Carbon , in response to an October 2009 request from Congress to advance efforts to understand the role of black carbon (BC) in climate change. Source: EPA. Key policy-relevant scientific uncertainties related to BC.

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DECEMBER 23, 2014

Mexico’s Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) has proposed new heavy-duty vehicle emissions standards, aligned with current standards in place in the rest of North America and in the European Union. The current limit values in Mexico are equivalent to Euro IV or EPA 2004 standards.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2015

Under the plea agreement, both Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress, must certify that they have reserved sufficient assets to meet legal obligations with respect to its coal ash impoundments within North Carolina, obligations estimated to be approximately $3.4 million tons of coal ash); Kentucky (approximately 1.5

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DECEMBER 20, 2010

The petition challenges the ability of EPA to grant a partial waiver for three specific reasons: The Clean Air Act does not authorize EPA to issue any partial waiver decisions. Our concern is that EPA prematurely granted the partial waiver before critical studies on the effects of E-15 use were completed. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 2, 2013

kWh—approximately 2–4 times current retail costs—for emission-free alternatives to fossil fuel electricity due to the cost of health impacts from fossil fuel electricity, according to a new analysis by a pair of researchers at the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Energy and Climate Change Office, Region 9.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2015

EPA issued a second notice of violation ( NOV ) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to Volkswagen AG, Audi AG and Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., liter engines for model years (MY) 2014 through 2016 that results in increased NO x emissions of up to nine times EPA’s standard. EPA 2 November NOV. alleging emissions cheating.

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DECEMBER 28, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is seeking applications for interdisciplinary centers focused on the application of a life cycle perspective towards the development of materials. EPA anticipates up to 2 awards of up to $5 million each, with a maximum duration of 4 years.

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JULY 17, 2022

HIF Asia Pacific, a wholly owned subsidiary of HIF Global, filed a Notice of Intent (NoI) with the Tasmanian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) seeking approval for the facility, which will be located in north-west Tasmania. —Cesar Norton, President and CEO of HIF Global. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 7, 2021

Should the electric drive motor act as a generator, converting kinetic energy into electrical energy, or should it run without generating electrical energy, so that the vehicle’s momentum is used for coasting? Some electric vehicles recover energy whenever a driver lifts off the right-most pedal after acceleration.

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MARCH 18, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will conduct a comprehensive research study to investigate the potential adverse impact that hydraulic fracturing may have on water quality and public health. EPA is in the very early stages of designing a hydraulic fracturing research program.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued voluntary information requests to nine natural gas service companies regarding the process known as hydraulic fracturing. EPA announced in March that it will study the potential adverse impact that hydraulic fracturing may have on drinking water.

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AUGUST 6, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has joined the EcoCAR consortium as a platinum sponsor of EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge. EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ) will serve as a major sponsor of the EcoCAR competition, providing technical advice and mentoring in the areas of greenhouse gas and tailpipe emissions.

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MARCH 7, 2009

Growth Energy , a new advocacy group promoting ethanol and biofuels, has submitted , on behalf of 52 US ethanol manufacturers, a request for a “green jobs” waiver allowing an increase in the ethanol blend limit from 10% (E10) up to 15% (E15) to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). billion into the US economy annually.

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OCTOBER 5, 2011

” Bunker spent the bulk of his presentation describing the new medium- and heavy-duty fuel economy and greenhouse gas regulations from EPA and the Department of Transportation. But for right now, our top priority should be what you all are working on which is improving energy efficiency. Earlier post.)

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JUNE 22, 2012

Menetrez of the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Risk Management Research Laboratory, Air Pollution Prevention and Control Division. Ultimately, the need to decrease fossil fuel dependence makes it imperative that algae and algae-derived products are safe to humans and the environment. dead zones or fish kills.

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MARCH 10, 2016

The California Energy Commission awarded the Gas Technology Institute (GTI) a $1-million grant to demonstrate a production-intent advanced version of the Cummins Westport Inc. The Energy Commission earlier funded CWI to develop a 6.7-liter CWI) ISB6.7 G natural gas engine. g/bhp-hr emissions level. g/bhp-hr level by 90% to 0.02

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Executive branch agencies, like EPA, carry out the laws passed by Congress. When Congress passed the Clean Air Act, it never gave EPA the explicit authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions for the purpose of stopping global climate change. But, that is exactly what EPA has proposed to do. —Congressman Skelton.

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Creative Greenius

DECEMBER 7, 2009

Now the EPA is about to smack both of you upside the head – and these are only the opening smacks you both have coming. According the the WSJ, “Many business groups are opposed to EPA efforts to curb a gas as ubiquitous as carbon dioxide.&#. Did you think I was kidding? Good thing you wear those hardhats.

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MARCH 31, 2023

The increased energy density of the battery pack can be attributed to advancements made to both the structure and manufacturing process of the prismatic battery cells. In addition to the improved energy density, the new construction incorporates so-called “stacking” technology.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

A renewable alternative to traditional coal, Bio-Coal has a high energy density of up to 13,000 BTU/lb (that of bituminous coal is 11,500 BTU/lb) and is a fuel that meets the EU’s requirements and those of the Renewable Portfolio Standards and Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) in the United States.

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Creative Greenius

SEPTEMBER 12, 2009

My friend, attorney Leslie Williams, of Shaub and Williams , has been busy for the past few months putting together a big Renewable Energy Law Summit at the Southwestern Law School in L.A. CALSEIA’s Executor Director Sue Kateley will be delivering her report on the newest renewable energy legal developments Sacramento.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2012

Federal Agency Battery and Energy Storage Initiatives and Funding Obligations, Fiscal Years 2009. GAO performed the study upon the request from US Representative Ralph Hall, Chairman, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology; and Andy Harris, Chairman, Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

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AUGUST 5, 2014

—Oliver Schmidt, general manager, Environment and Engineering Office, Volkswagen Group of America. 3Degrees provides renewable energy certificates and carbon offsets to Fortune 500 companies, green building firms, and other organizations. SunPower: residential solar with energy storage. 3Degrees and carbon offsets.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

That’s enough annual energy generation to produce approximately 10,000 vehicles. Alternative energy sources such as wind, solar, and locally produced renewable energy also will be required to achieve the goal. Landfills are required to monitor methane levels and report these levels to the EPA. Toyota’s Georgetown, Ky.,

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2018

Improvements in air quality and public health in the US coincided with increased federal air quality regulations, and have taken place despite increases in population, energy and electricity use, and vehicle miles traveled between 1990 and 2010. Trends in the total mortality burden (black) for PM 2.5 (a, Hogrefe, C., Roselle, S. and Wong, D.

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JULY 26, 2017

In March, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced that EPA intends to reconsider its final determination issued on 12 January 2017 which recommended no change to the greenhouse gas standards for light duty vehicles for model years 2022- 2025. Earlier post.) Background.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

Source: EPA. Meanwhile, energy consumption, materials use, municipal waste generation, and land development rates have all outpaced population growth over the last several decades in the United States, contributing to the impact of these activities. Click to enlarge. encouraging smart growth.

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