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UK government launches new clean air strategy; ending sales of conventional diesel and gasoline LDVs by 2040

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UK Environment Secretary Michael Gove published a new Clean Air Strategy to cut air pollution backed up through new primary legislation. The UK said it will go further and faster than the EU in reducing human exposure to particulate matter pollution. Ending the sale of new conventional diesel and gasoline cars and vans by 2040.

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Tesoro fined $1M for violating California’s gasoline regulation

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has paid $1,014,000 in penalties for violations of California’s reformulated gasoline regulations. Tesoro supplied gasoline in violation of state regulations from two Tesoro refineries and one terminal for a period of 52 violation days. The California Air Resources Board (ARB) announced that Tesoro Corp.

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All new vehicle sales in Oregon to be ZEVs by MY 2035

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New gasoline vehicles will still be allowed for sale through 2034. Oregon has also adopted the Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) program, which requires new light-duty vehicles to meet reduce emissions of criteria pollutants such as carbon monoxide (CO), volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and oxides of nitrogen (NO x ) and air toxics.

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Delaware adopting California’s ZEV regulations

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The regulations mandate that a certain percentage of the vehicles delivered for sale in a state are ZEV vehicles. Each year, manufacturers must meet a ZEV credit amount that is based on average annual sales. Electric vehicles also tend to have lower maintenance costs than gasoline cars, which also reduces ownership costs.

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CARB approves updated regulations requiring most new small off-road engines be zero emission by 2024

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Californians can continue to operate their current CARB-compliant gasoline-powered SORE equipment; there will be no ban on using older models or used equipment purchased in the future. Older models on store shelves can also be purchased even if they are gasoline-powered. Despite their small size, these engines are highly polluting.

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Construction Companies Are Turning to EVs

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EVs do not contribute to noise pollution. Greater Efficiency Volvo Construction Equipment has a lineup of EVS Idling accounts for more than 6 billion gallons of lost diesel and gasoline annually, costing construction companies over $11 billion. Electric vehicles offer a smooth ride that protects worker health.

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California Air Resources Board approves 2014 Honda Plug-in Hybrid Accord as first LEV3/SULEV20 vehicle on sale

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The California Air Resources Board has approved the 2014 Honda Plug-in Hybrid Accord as the first car for sale in California that meets ARB’s LEV3/SULEV20 standard—the most stringent smog-emission standard to date. In 1995, the 1996 Civic was the first certified Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) gasoline vehicle. Earlier post.).

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