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

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The California Air Resources Board approved a new regulation designed to reduce pollution further from ocean-going vessels while docked at California’s busiest ports. These funds must be used for environmental projects that will benefit port-adjacent neighborhoods.

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California settles with cargo terminals over diesel engine exhaust

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Harris announced a settlement with cargo terminals at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles over diesel emissions from exhaust that requires the terminals to complete projects to reduce their diesel emissions and better notify the public of emissions. Eagle Marine Services, Ltd.; International Transportation Service, Inc.; Trapac, Inc.;

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Why Electric Buses Are the Healthy School Choice

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Many school districts use diesel buses for fuel efficiency, but even diesel exhaust was classified as a known carcinogen to humans in 2012. NIEHS goes on to say that air pollution is also linked to cancers, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and other disorders. The CSB has two methods of funding: Rebates and Grants.

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A123 to Power Plug-in Hybrid Trouble Truck for Eaton Corporation

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The program is partially funded by a $45-million grant in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds from the Transportation Electrification Initiative administered by the US Department of Energy. Earlier post.).

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As the off-road vehicle market rushes to electrify, standards are lagging behind

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But the problem is going to come in 2035 when they exhaust that 40%. And then there’s interoperability and all those standards that we take for granted in the 12- and 24-volt world. With current technology, they can hit those numbers. You can get 250 miles a day even with a full load nowadays, so that technology is there for right now.

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

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1 $100,000 Grant Moving in the Right Direction? Batteries Included $142,000 Grant 2006 Archive GM Plug-in Series Hybrid? The following lists are not exhaustive or fully comprehensive, but we have tried to include a representative list of resources for each category. New 100K Club Member RAV4EV in Japan Newsletter Vol.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. has constructed prototype PHEV trucks for electric utility companies which can deliver energy to power an entire neighborhood during maintenance or repair when there is a power outage [ 4 ]. CTO Efficient Drivetrains Inc.

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