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New SoCalGas truck loan program for fleets interested in switching from diesel to near-zero natural gas trucks

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The program allows qualified fleet owners the opportunity to try out the latest in heavy-duty natural gas truck technology by test-driving a 12L near-zero truck. This “try before you buy” program provides fleet owners with the opportunity to haul loads with the new truck for up to two weeks. g/bhp-hr) since 2001.

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CARB approves updated “At-Berth” regulation, expanding efforts to cut pollution from ships in California ports

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Once fully implemented, the updated regulation will deliver a 90% reduction in pollution from an expected additional 2,300 vessel visits per year, and result in a 55% reduction in potential cancer risk for communities near the Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Richmond. Auto carriers will need to comply starting in 2025.

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Big Blue Bus receives nearly $900K to purchase 58 new Cummins-Westport Near-Zero NOx engines

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Big Blue Bus will use the grant approved by the MSRC partially to fund the purchase of 58 new Cummins-Westport 8.9L The ISL G NZ features the same Stoichiometric cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (SEGR) combustion technology, spark ignition, and simple TWC aftertreatment as the ISL G natural gas engine. ISL G Near-Zero (NZ) 0.02

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Pasha, Port of LA and California ARB partner on $26.6M Green Omni Terminal demo project; emerging zero and near-zero emission tech

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and the Port of Los Angeles are launching the Green Omni Terminal Demonstration Project, a full-scale, real-time demonstration of zero and near-zero emission technologies at a working marine terminal. million grant from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for reducing greenhouse gases and other pollutants.

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Proterra beats out BYD for Mineta San José International Airport electric bus contract; 10 Proterra electric buses to be in service by late 2018

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Scheduled to be placed in service in late 2018, the buses will be designed and built in California at Proterra’s Los Angeles County manufacturing facility. Since the Proterra electric buses have no combustion engine, riders will enjoy a quieter, smoother, exhaust-free ride. Funded in part by a $3.8-million

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EPA Awards $5.6M to Spur New Clean Diesel Technologies

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million for emerging technologies projects as part of a summer-long roll-out of $120 million in clean diesel grants. Most clean diesel grants involve widely used strategies such as retrofits or replacements. million for an exhaust capturing mechanism used on a variety of ships while at port. Diesel engines emit approximately 7.3

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Road Test: 2022 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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But it has yet to catch on with consumers, which is no small thing as the state of California has spent more than $300 million since 2012 for consumer rebates, fueling stations, the purchase of transit buses and grants subsidizing the development of hydrogen-powered freight trucks. No plugging in to an electrical outlet.

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