Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2022

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. Manufacturers receive credits for each delivered vehicle based on the type of vehicle, range and other factors.

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Delaware Automobile Industry Gasoline-Electric Gas-Electric 284

Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2018

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. In future only the cleanest domestic fuels will be available for sale.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2022

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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Oregon Sale Vehicles Gasoline-Electric 170

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2020

These design changes by Navistar differed significantly from what was approved for sale. The company was cooperative throughout CARB’s investigation and agreed to pay $1,013,400 (50%) to the Air Pollution Control Fund to support air quality research. —CARB Executive Officer Richard W.

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California Illinois Pollution Diesel 207

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed standards to reduce harmful air pollution from oil and gas drilling operations. These proposed updated standards—which are being issued in response to a court order—would rely on cost-effective existing technologies to reduce emissions.

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Escape Gas EPA Oil 186

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Despite their small size, these engines are highly polluting. These emission standards of zero will apply to engines used in all equipment types produced for sale in California, except generators and large pressure washers. Older models on store shelves can also be purchased even if they are gasoline-powered.

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Emissions Engine Los Angeles Cleaner 305

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2020

This letter is part of CARB’s ongoing effort to protect public health and reduce combustion pollution so that California’s air quality will meet federal standards. If fully disclosed when the vehicle is being certified for sale in California, an AECD may be legal as there may be a technically justified rationale for its limited use.

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Manufacturer Emissions Engine Vehicles 186

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 21, 2023

EVs do not contribute to noise pollution. Volvo Construction Equipment currently has five electric excavators and wheel loaders of various sizes for sales plus an asphalt compacter. It also has a better environmental profile and helps construction companies comply with pollution regulations.

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Companies Diesel Volvo Pollution 77

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2015

In three cases, Tesoro sold, offered for sale, supplied or offered for supply California gasoline which had either a sulfur content, aromatics content or olefin content exceeding specified limits. In all there were four separate violations by Tesoro.

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Gasoline California Pollution Supplies 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Driving this innovation in technology, is a sincere commitment from BYD to provide safe and appealing solutions that reduce pollution from carbon emissions and address the issue of climate change, supporting the initiative to Cool the Earth by 1?. BYD has ranked as number one for sales of new energy vehicles in China for 9 consecutive years.

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BYD Motor Motors Motoring 273

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

For purposes of this rule, fossil fuel-fired EGUs include utility boilers, IGCC units and certain natural gas-fired stationary combustion turbine EGUs that generate electricity for sale and are larger than 25 megawatts (MW). Background. In the decision in Massachusetts v. In 2012, EPA issued a proposed standard for EGUs. Earlier post.)

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EPA Standards Emissions Power 236

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2016

As landfill waste decomposes, it produces landfill gas (LFG)—a collection of air pollutants, including air toxics, volatile organic compounds, carbon dioxide, and methane. The NMOC portion of LFG can contain various organic HAPs (hazardous air pollutants) and VOCs (volatile organic compounds).

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Waste EPA Emissions 2014 150

Push EVs

JULY 28, 2022

million customers, and in the first half of 2022, reached a milestone for sales of new energy passenger cars exceeding 640,000 units. BYD is committed to developing and evolving sustainable technology to reduce global carbon emissions, providing non-polluting viable alternatives to ICE vehicles.

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BYD Motor Motors Motoring 105

Teslarati

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Thus, the federal government of Canada announced proposed regulations to achieve its zero-emission vehicle sales targets to even the playing field among provinces. The new policy in Canada requires automakers to increase the percentage of electric vehicles available for sale in the country.

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Canada Electric Vehicles Vehicles Electric 92

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 27, 2012

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. Earlier post.). The 2014 Honda Plug-In Hybrid Accord produces only 20 milligrams of NMOG+NO x emissions per mile.

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Honda 2014 Plug-in California 231

Baua Electric

MARCH 31, 2024

FY2024 has ended on a very strong note for the Indian electric vehicle (EV) industry, setting a new benchmark for sales across vehicle segments as also delivering the best-ever 12-month sales for the electric two-wheeler, three-wheeler and passenger vehicle sub-segments.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2012

For purposes of this rule, fossil-fuel-fired EGUs include fossil-fuel-fired boilers, integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) units and stationary combined cycle turbine units that generate electricity for sale and are larger than 25 megawatts (MW). On 2 April 2007, in the Massachusetts v. fired EGUs.

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EPA Power Powered Future 225

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 22, 2023

While this is the only EV for sale in the U.S. Going electric is definitely a step in the right direction for the environment given how much less pollution is caused by charging your car up with electricity as opposed to filling ‘er up with gas.

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Tampa Nissan Miles Tax 52

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2017

PM and criteria pollutants. Manufacturers have been marketing passenger cars and SUVs meeting the 2025 LEV III criteria pollutant fleet average requirement of super ultra-low emissions vehicles (SULEV30) for more than a decade. In 2012, the Board adopted increased ZEV credit requirements.

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Standards PHEV California CO2 150

Plugs and Cars

OCTOBER 21, 2007

(The 7 Series has get a combined sub-20mpg and has an air pollution index of 6 out of 10. For comparison purposes, the 2002 Toyota RAV4 EV plug-in electric car has a mpg(equivalent) of over 100; and a best possible air pollution index of 10.) Despite an advertising budget that rivals available models, the Hydrogen 7 is not for sale.

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BMW 2002 Hydrogen Gasoline-Electric 100

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Because of lax emissions standards, traders import fuel to these countries that is too dirty for sale elsewhere. African nations have a very specific problem when it comes to dealing with emissions from diesel vehicles. But now a handful of African nations are taking a stand against this.

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Diesel Cleaner Africa Fuel 60

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

They often have few emissions regulations, something Swiss trading firms take advantage of by importing fuel that's too dirty for sale in other regions. All countries have to deal with emissions from diesel vehicles, but African nations have it worse than most.

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Africa Diesel Fuel Global 60

Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2011

The California ZEV program supports three broad statewide policy goals: reduce criteria pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions; reduce gasoline and diesel fuel demand; and maintain leadership in environmental technology policy and foster job growth. Appropriate metrics for measuring progress toward commercialization.

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California Electric Vehicles Manufacturer Fleet 240

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2009

The original 1975 standards applied to hydrocarbons (HC), one of the two most important contributors to smog, and carbon monoxide (CO), a toxic air pollutant. The 2006 review also found that on average, major manufacturer motorcycles certified for sale in California in 2006 achieved emissions of 0.87 g/km to 14.0 g/km HC+NO x.

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Motorcycles California 2006 2004 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2011

The awards recognize pioneering chemical technologies developed by leading researchers and industrial innovators who are making significant contributions to pollution prevention in the United States. Oil-based alkyd paints have high levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that become air pollutants as the paint dries.

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Plug In Partners

NOVEMBER 3, 2008

Automobile pollutants are one of the largest contributors to climate changing emissions. Ford , Chrysler , Volvo Nissan , Subaru and VW have all indicated they will be bringing plug-in hybrids to the showroom floor for sale within the next few years. First, were economics. The supply of inexpensive oil is running out.

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Nickel Cadmium Austin Plug-in PHEV 100

China EV

JUNE 29, 2018

By 2025, “the forecast for (sales of) all electric vehicles in China is 5 million,” says Drobnak. Drobnak figures Chinese consumers concerned about pollution will warm to electric vehicles. Some 700,000 BEVs and PHEVs, plus a few hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, were sold in the Middle Kingdom in 2017. That doesn’t worry Drobnak.

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China Chinese 2017 Electric Vehicles 52

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Such adjustable calibrations are prohibited by California law if they are not disclosed to CARB prior to the vehicle’s approval for sale. They are also prohibited if the emission control systems make it possible for vehicle owners or dealerships to make adjustments outside the certified configuration.

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Clean Cleaning Pollution Diesel 150

EV Adoption

MAY 8, 2021

And while many of the legacy automakers – along with several states – have announced plans or “aspirations” to end production of ICE vehicles or ban their sale completely, the reality is we may not see a federal ban of ICE sales ever – or perhaps not before 2040.

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Vehicles Gas-Electric Tax Credit Sale 132

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2011

A vehicle manufacturer’s ZEV requirement is based on a percentage of all passenger cars and light-duty trucks up to 8,500 lbs, delivered for sale in California. The ZEV mandate requires that large volume manufacturers produce and offer for sale in California a specified number of ZEVs. Earlier post.).

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California Emissions Vehicles 2011 231

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2018

The blends prepared by incorporating both ETBE and isooctane were designed for compliance with the EN228 norm, and are thus already authorized for sale to any gasoline car owner without any specific labeling requirement. Only a few years after our process moved into scale-up phase, we now see the concrete translation of all our efforts.

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Gasoline Audi Renewable Global 170

Plug In Partners

AUGUST 4, 2006

This will allow the vehicles to operate on emissions-free battery power, reducing the amount of fuel utilized and significantly decreasing the release of harmful pollutants, including greenhouse gases. Plug-in hybrid vehicles can be plugged into the electric grid – such as a normal 120 volt household outlet - to boost mileage.

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New York Alternative Fuels PHEV Renewable 100

Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2016

The CCM is a cost-containment mechanism introduced into the regulation last year and allows a company to purchase credits offered for sale by producers who have generated a surplus. The transportation sector is also responsible for the majority of the state’s air pollution which adversely impacts public health.

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Carbon Standards Fuel North America 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

In January 2012, the ARB approved the Advanced Clean Cars program, which included increased ZEV requirements through 2025 model year, and the next generation of light duty greenhouse gas (GHG) and criteria pollutant emission standards (LEV III). Earlier post.) Section 177 state compliance path.

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Batteries Battery Mississippi 2012 252

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2012

The NER300 program is in effect a “Robin Hood” mechanism that makes polluters pay for large-scale demonstration of new low-carbon technologies. billion of grants—paid by the polluters—will leverage a further €2 billion [US$2.66 billion] of private investment in the 23 selected low-carbon demonstration projects.

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Renewable Energy Poland Carbon 239

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

But theyve needed definitive proof that PHEVs wont increase pollution. CA, NY, MA and other states have had Zero-Emission Vehicle programs since the early 1990s because battery electric vehicles in those states, taking into account power plants, are far cleaner than gasoline cars in reducing urban air pollution and smog.

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Plug-in Plugin Plug Hybrid 61

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 22, 2024

EVs are becoming more commonplace–setting a record for sales in 2023 What Is the Federal Net-Zero Emissions Target? In addition to automobiles, the White House seeks to decarbonize energy , end deforestation, improve carbon management and address potent pollutants. How will the federal government use EVs to reach its target?

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