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2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid debuts at Los Angeles Auto Show

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After recently debuting the all-new fifth generation Sportage, Kia has unveiled an electrified version of the brand’s longest running nameplate at the Los Angeles Auto Show (LAAS). Active AWD is standard on EX and SX-Prestige trims, while LX is available with a choice of FWD and Active AWD.

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Waymo could face new legal barriers in its expansion to Los Angeles

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Driverless ride-hailing company Waymo is looking to expand its testing to Los Angeles, but a new bill introduced just weeks ago may threaten the company’s ability to operate in the Southern California city if it’s passed. We must ensure this innovative technology rolls out safely.”

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Researchers map CO2 emissions for entire Los Angeles Megacity to help improve environmental policymaking

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The Los Angeles megacity—the third-largest metropolitan area in the world—occupies 4,850 square miles and houses more than 18.5 The Los Angeles megacity—the third-largest metropolitan area in the world—occupies 4,850 square miles and houses more than 18.5 million people. million people.

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EPA requires trucking companies to reduce air pollution near Los Angeles schools as part of emissions violation settlement

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As part of the settlement, the companies will spend $575,000 on air filtration systems at schools in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. EPA made the announcement at an event at Eastman Avenue Elementary School in Los Angeles, Calif., Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. The company, headquartered in Thomasville, N.C.,

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Six trucking firms deploy ultra clean near-zero RNG trucks at Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles

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Six trucking firms operating in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are deploying trucks powered by Cummins Westport (CWI) near-zero ISX12N engines ( earlier post ), and fueled with Clean Energy Fuels Corp.’s The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach provided funding for two additional near-zero trucks.

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Los Angeles Auto Show 2021 debuts electric vehicles from Nov 19-28 

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Los Angeles Auto Show 2021 debuts electric vehicles from Nov 19-28 . Los Angeles Auto Show is back again after the pandemic break, it’s one of the major automotive events that is happening physically. Los Angeles Auto Show. More than 50 vehicles make their debut at AutoMobility LA each year.

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Port of Los Angeles surpasses 2023 pollution reduction targets five years ahead of schedule; NOx down 60% from 2005

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Emissions of NO x , a key component of smog, at the Port of Los Angeles are down 60% compared to 2005 emissions levels. —Chris Cannon, Director of Environmental Management for the Port of Los Angeles. million Twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). Source: 2017 Inventory of Air Emissions.