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CARB staff proposing amendments to Fill Pipes specs for gasoline-fueled cars

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The staff of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is proposing amendments to the Fill Pipes Specifications to help ensure new motor vehicle fill pipes continue to be compatible and to form a good seal with Phase II recovery nozzles that are certified for use at California gasoline stations, thereby reducing overpressure.

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Chevron fined $422,500 for 3 instances of non-compliant fuels in California; ethanol, olefin and cetane issues

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has paid $422,500 in penalties for supplying gasoline and diesel fuel in violation of California regulations designed to protect air quality. Dispensed from Chevron terminals in Sacramento and San Jose, the fuel did not contain adequate amounts of ethanol. Chevron USA Inc. In all, 15.9 Chevron paid $192,500 for supplying more than 15.5

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ARB releases proposed cap-and-trade regulation for comment; transportation fuels impacted in 2015

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The release begins a public comment period culminating in a 16 December public hearing in Sacramento, California, at which the Board will consider adopting the proposed program. The California Air Resources Board released its proposed greenhouse gas cap-and-trade regulation. Offset Protocols.

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California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan for 2013-2014 for green vehicles and fuels

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The program funds projects to encourage the development and use of new technologies and alternative and renewable fuels, including electricity, natural gas, biomethane, hydrogen, and gasoline and diesel substitutes, such as cellulosic ethanol (derived from woody materials, including agricultural waste), and biodiesel from waste grease.