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

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AUGUST 28, 2020

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. An example would be purchasing zero-emission heavy-duty trucks for port use. The rule builds on progress achieved by the At-Berth Regulation adopted in 2007.

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Study finds automatic monitors significantly improve the quality of pollution data reported in China

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JULY 1, 2020

A new study finds that automated pollution monitors in China led to more accurate readings and that citizens used this information to protect themselves better against the harms of air pollution. The central government knew it needed to improve air quality, but that it would be impossible without knowing true pollution levels.

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Study finds that replacing older, highly polluting school buses could lead to 1.3 million fewer daily absences annually

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APRIL 11, 2023

Replacing all of the oldest, highly polluting school buses in the US could lead to 1.3 Even relatively short commutes on school buses can dominate students’ daily air pollution exposures. That means millions of children are still riding older, highly polluting buses to school. —Sarah Adar, co-author Resources Pedde, M.,

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Study finds NYC Clean Air Taxi rules successful in cutting pollution

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MAY 30, 2019

New York City Clean Air Taxi rules are successful in cutting emissions and reducing air pollution, [link] to a new study by researchers at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Drexel University. They also found these emission reductions were associated with decreases in concentrations of pollutants in the city’s air.

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California introduces first-in-nation rules to reduce climate “super pollutants” from commercial refrigeration, air conditioning equipment

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DECEMBER 14, 2020

The California Air Resources Board recently approved first-in-the-nation rules to curb the impact of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants. HFCs are considered to be super pollutants because they trap heat in the atmosphere thousands of times more effectively than carbon dioxide, the most prevalent greenhouse gas.

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CARB approves $2.6B investment for clean cars, trucks, mobility options

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NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The California Air Resources Board approved a $2.6-billion This year’s investment dollars focus largely on underserved communities, including low-income communities and those disproportionately burdened by environmental pollution, as well as small truck fleets. The 2022 state budget expands these efforts by $6.1

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California ARB selects nonprofit administrator to implement new statewide, income-based Electric Bicycle Incentive Project

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AUGUST 26, 2022

Following a competitive grant solicitation, the California Air Resources Board has chosen San Diego-based nonprofit organization Pedal Ahead as the administrator to implement California’s statewide Electric Bicycle Incentive Project. The equity-focused program is expected to launch officially in the first quarter of 2023.

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PA Governor Wolf announces $8.5M from Volkswagen Settlement to reduce transportation pollution

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AUGUST 4, 2019

By replacing older, polluting engines with new technologies, the projects over their lifetimes are expected to prevent emission of 503 tons of nitrogen oxides (NO x ), 130 tons of carbon monoxide, 238 tons of carbon dioxide, 59 tons of hydrocarbons, 30 tons of fine particulate matter, and a half-ton of coarse particulate matter. Bucks County.

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California Air Resources Board approves $663M funding plan for clean cars, trucks, buses

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DECEMBER 15, 2017

The California Air Resources Board approved a $663-million low-carbon transportation plan to increase the use of clean cars, heavy-duty trucks, buses and freight equipment. While diesel trucks account for only 2% of vehicles in the state, they emit the majority of the smog-forming pollution, and two-thirds of all diesel soot.

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Clean-air plan for San Joaquin Valley first to meet all federal standards for fine particle pollution; $5B in incentive funding required

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JANUARY 25, 2019

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has adopted a plan that demonstrates to the US Environmental Protection Agency how the San Joaquin Valley air basin will attain each of four federal standards for fine particulate matter by regulatory deadlines. The newly adopted 2018 Valley PM 2.5

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California to transition clean vehicle rebate program to helping low-income residents

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AUGUST 22, 2023

The California Air Resources Board will transition its existing Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) program to a new program targeting low- and middle-income Californians. The existing CVRP program will continue to accept applications while funding remains available.

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CARB approves $1.5B investment in clean cars, trucks, mobility options for FY 2021-22

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NOVEMBER 20, 2021

The California Air Resources Board approved a $1.5-billion billion Fiscal Year 2021-22 Funding Plan for Clean Transportation Incentives is targeted to benefit lower income communities and those disproportionately burdened by environmental pollution. Over half of the $1.5 843 million for heavy-duty and off-road equipment investments.

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California to receive more than $236M to support transit agencies’ transition to zero-emission buses

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AUGUST 12, 2022

This funding comes from DOT’s Buses and Bus Facilities Program and Low or No Emission Vehicle (Low-No) Program, helping transit agencies purchase and lease new, cleaner vehicles and renovate and construct the infrastructure needed for zero-emission transit vehicles. US Senators Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) 15,588,800.

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Big Blue Bus receives nearly $900K to purchase 58 new Cummins-Westport Near-Zero NOx engines

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016

In California, Big Blue Bus (BBB) will receive $870,000 from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee’s (MSRC) Near Zero Engine Incentive Program. Big Blue Bus will use the grant approved by the MSRC partially to fund the purchase of 58 new Cummins-Westport 8.9L ISL G Near-Zero (NZ) 0.02 NO x engines. Earlier post.).

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CARB adopts new In-Use Locomotive Regulation; zero emissions in state starting in 2030

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APRIL 28, 2023

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has adopted the In-Use Locomotive Regulation —a new rule aimed at reducing emissions from all switch, passenger, industrial and freight line haul locomotives when they operate within the state.

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California Clean Fuel Reward surpasses 250,000 point-of-sale financial incentives for EV buyers; More than $319M provided to EV customers

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MAY 10, 2022

More than 250,000 Californians have now received a financial Clean Fuel Reward at the point of sale when they purchased or leased a plug-in electric vehicle—an important milestone for this program after only 18 months since it began.

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

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DECEMBER 11, 2021

The California Air Resources Board approved a measure that will require most newly manufactured small off-road engines (SORE) such as those found in leaf blowers, lawn mowers and other equipment be zero emission starting in 2024. Older models on store shelves can also be purchased even if they are gasoline-powered.

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CARB approves $28M investment in clean trucks, cars

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DECEMBER 15, 2020

The California Air Resources Board approved $28 million in Air Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) funding to support two popular statewide incentive programs aimed at bringing the cleanest vehicle technologies to low-income and underserved communities.

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California ARB seeking Grantee to administer pilot project for enabling disadvantaged communities to purchase advanced tech vehicles

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MARCH 26, 2015

The California Air Resources Board (ARB or Board) is soliciting Grantee(s) to administer the Light-Duty Financing Assistance Pilot Project in Disadvantaged Communities. Funding of up to $1.5 million for this project is provided by Low Carbon Transportation Investments, which is funded from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.

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Delaware adopting California’s ZEV regulations

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MARCH 4, 2022

Managed by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control ( DNREC ), the ZEV program is designed to accelerate the commercialization of battery-electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell electric vehicles. The regulations mandate that a certain percentage of the vehicles delivered for sale in a state are ZEV vehicles.

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UNFI adding 53 all-electric TRUs to California fleet

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MAY 7, 2021

The company is one of the first wholesalers to utilize the technology and comes as the California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced plans in January to impose zero-emission requirements on TRUs sold or operated in California by 31 December 2029. United Natural Foods, Inc. distribution center.

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California Air Resources Board kicks off new round of clean vehicle rebates with $15M

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has launched the third year of its Clean Vehicle Rebate Project ( CVRP ) with $15 million in funding. CVRP promotes the purchase of zero-emission or plug-in hybrid passenger vehicles. During the past two years, $11.1

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SK On signs 5-year lithium hydroxide supply deal with SQM

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NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Under the deal, SK On will purchase up to 57,000 tons of high-quality lithium hydroxide for five years starting in 2023. In accordance with IRMA standards, the Atacama site conducts independent third-party audits in areas such as worker health and safety, human rights, community engagement, and pollution control. Earlier post.).

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Next 10 reports explore rapid changes to California grid driven by EVs, distributed energy resources and community choice aggregation

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AUGUST 9, 2018

As the state adds more variable renewable energy to the grid, these resources—electric vehicles, distributed energy resources and community choice aggregators—represent a challenge to the traditional energy management system but also provide opportunities for us to manage a more efficient and cleaner grid.

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California Energy Commission awards nearly $70M to replace diesel school buses with electric school buses throughout state

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JULY 16, 2019

But diesel-powered buses are not safe for kids’ developing lungs, which are particularly vulnerable to harmful air pollution. Making the transition to electric school buses that don’t emit pollution provides children and their communities with cleaner air and numerous public health benefits. —Energy Commissioner Patty Monahan.

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CARB increases flexibility of funding for Lower-Emission School Bus Program

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MARCH 3, 2020

California’s Lower-Emission School Bus Program (LESBP) is a grant program that provides funds to purchase new buses to replace old, high-emitting public school buses, and to equip in-use diesel school buses with retrofit devices that significantly reduce toxic particulate matter emissions.

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CA targets off-road equipment for GHG reductions with $44M CORE voucher project

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JANUARY 28, 2020

The California Air Resources Board will launch its Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project ( CORE ) at the Port of San Diego on 31 January. Additional funding is available for facilities that deploy clean technology in communities overburdened by pollution and for infrastructure connections.

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Dependable Supply Chain Services deploys Orange EV electric trucks as step towards zero-emission freight facility

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OCTOBER 17, 2019

DHE, with support from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and additional project partners, will make further investments in electric forklifts, over-the-road electric trucks, and charging infrastructure, all powered with solar energy generated onsite.

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Food Express takes delivery of first 11 of 46 new ultra-low emission natural gas trucks

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AUGUST 15, 2018

Funding was received from the Prop 1B program administered by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District and the California Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Program (HVIP). The purchase of 46 new trucks represents about 50% of FXI’s California fleet.

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California Air Resources Board Launches $20M in Funding Assistance for Heavy-Duty Hybrid Trucks and Buses

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010

The California Air Resources Board launched a $20 million funding assistance program designed to spur the purchase of hybrid trucks and buses that reduce smog-forming pollution and address climate change. Hybrid vehicles also reduce smog-forming emissions while saving vehicle owners money in reduced fuel costs.

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CMU study finds taxes on emissions would result in more rapid electrification by ridesharing companies

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FEBRUARY 23, 2021

When life cycle air pollution and greenhouse gas emission externalities are internalized via a Pigovian tax, fleet electrification increases and externalities decrease, suggesting a role for policy. Air pollution is a classic case where free markets fail. Private and external costs of energy inputs vary across cities.

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DEC and NYSERDA announce $24M in Volkswagen Settlement Funds to support electric transit buses in environmental justice communities

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MARCH 21, 2020

DEC considers PEJAs to be communities of color or low-income communities that experience a disproportionate share of environmental harms such as vehicle emissions and pollution. commercial trucks and buses). commercial trucks and buses).

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Clean Energy Zero Now truck orders surpass 250; heavy-duty trucks fueled by renewable natural gas

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MAY 13, 2019

has reached agreement with trucking firms to lease or purchase more than 250 new heavy-duty trucks, fueled by its Redeem RNG (renewable natural gas). In addition, truck fleets financed or purchased through Zero Now will be able to purchase Redeem fuel with a fixed discount to diesel at a significant spread. Earlier post.).

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Long Beach Transit receives $600K grant for 40 Cummins near-zero CNG engines

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DECEMBER 4, 2017

Long Beach Transit (LBT) recently received a $600,000 grant from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) of the South Coast Air Quality Management District Near Zero Incentive Program for the purchase of 40 Cummins “near-zero” compressed natural gas (CNG) engines. In 2012, LBT purchased its first CNG buses.

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With soaring sales of xEVs in California, rebates up 50% in 2018; workgroup to discuss impacts of program’s success on funding

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MARCH 22, 2019

—California Air Resources Board Executive Officer Richard Corey. The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project is one of several California Air Resources Board incentive programs designed to reduce air pollution and protect public health.

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Study: California’s cap-and-trade air quality benefits go mostly out of state

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JULY 11, 2018

state residents did not see the benefits of improved air quality from presumed reductions in harmful co-pollutants, such as particulate matter— according to a new study led by UC Berkeley and San Francisco State University researchers. The impact on these communities could be severe and long-lasting, the authors said. 1002604.

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California Governor directs ARB to assess new regulations to increase ZEV adoption in public and private fleets

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AUGUST 3, 2018

California Governor Jerry Brown has directed the California Air Resources Board (ARB) to assess possible regulatory requirements to ensure greater inclusion of zero emission vehicles in public and private light- and heavy-duty vehicle fleets.

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New California program to make clean cars affordable for lower-income residents

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

The California Air Resources Board announced a new statewide grant and loan program to help lower-income consumers across California get into the cleanest new and used cars on the market. The Cap-and-Trade program also creates a financial incentive for industries to invest in clean technologies and develop innovative ways to reduce pollution.

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California Governor signs two bills to strengthen emission standard for trucks; Executive Order leverages $700B portfolio to strengthen climate resiliency

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills to strengthen emission standards for trucks, semis and other high-pollution vehicles. California is also a major purchaser of products across its agencies. Truck emissions.

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Colorado releases new electric vehicle plan

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APRIL 29, 2020

CEO, CDOT (Colorado Department of Transportation) and RAQC (Regional Air Quality Council) will work with industry, electric utilities and other stakeholders to establish t imelines, identify strategies and dedicate sufficient resources to develop a plan for the medium- and heavy-duty sector by July 2021.

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T&E study finds plug-in hybrids show higher CO2 emissions than claimed

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NOVEMBER 24, 2020

T&E said governments should therefore end the purchase subsidies and tax breaks for plug-in hybrids. Our tests show that even in optimal conditions, with a full battery, the cars pollute more than advertised. Plug-in hybrids are fake electric cars, built for lab tests and tax breaks, not real driving. Transport & Environment (2020). ?

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California EV rebate demand exceeds CVRP funding; rebates have gone to nearly 65% of all California EV owners

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APRIL 15, 2021

In response to strong demand for electric vehicles, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) expects rebate funds for the statewide Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) to be exhausted within 30 days. There are other related programs that also support consumers considering purchasing or leasing an electric vehicle.

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CARB approves $533M funding plan for clean transportation investments

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OCTOBER 25, 2019

The California Air Resources Board approved a $533-million plan to fund clean car rebates, zero-emission transit and school buses, clean trucks, and other innovative, clean transportation and mobility pilot projects. AQIP is an incentive program for mobile sources of air pollution.

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California Air Resources Board adopts GHG cap-and-trade program; first auctions slated for Aug/Nov 2012

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OCTOBER 21, 2011

The California Air Resources Board on Thursday adopted the final greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions cap-and-trade regulation. The program also complements and supports California’s existing efforts to reduce smog-forming and toxic air pollutants and improve energy efficiency in homes and businesses. Earlier post.) Final regulation order.

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

Study finds automatic monitors significantly improve the quality of pollution data reported in China

Study finds that replacing older, highly polluting school buses could lead to 1.3 million fewer daily absences annually

Study finds NYC Clean Air Taxi rules successful in cutting pollution

California introduces first-in-nation rules to reduce climate “super pollutants” from commercial refrigeration, air conditioning equipment

CARB approves $2.6B investment for clean cars, trucks, mobility options

California ARB selects nonprofit administrator to implement new statewide, income-based Electric Bicycle Incentive Project

PA Governor Wolf announces $8.5M from Volkswagen Settlement to reduce transportation pollution

California Air Resources Board approves $663M funding plan for clean cars, trucks, buses

Clean-air plan for San Joaquin Valley first to meet all federal standards for fine particle pollution; $5B in incentive funding required

California to transition clean vehicle rebate program to helping low-income residents

CARB approves $1.5B investment in clean cars, trucks, mobility options for FY 2021-22

California to receive more than $236M to support transit agencies’ transition to zero-emission buses

Big Blue Bus receives nearly $900K to purchase 58 new Cummins-Westport Near-Zero NOx engines

CARB adopts new In-Use Locomotive Regulation; zero emissions in state starting in 2030

California Clean Fuel Reward surpasses 250,000 point-of-sale financial incentives for EV buyers; More than $319M provided to EV customers

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

CARB approves $28M investment in clean trucks, cars

California ARB seeking Grantee to administer pilot project for enabling disadvantaged communities to purchase advanced tech vehicles

Delaware adopting California’s ZEV regulations

UNFI adding 53 all-electric TRUs to California fleet

California Air Resources Board kicks off new round of clean vehicle rebates with $15M

SK On signs 5-year lithium hydroxide supply deal with SQM

Next 10 reports explore rapid changes to California grid driven by EVs, distributed energy resources and community choice aggregation

California Energy Commission awards nearly $70M to replace diesel school buses with electric school buses throughout state

CARB increases flexibility of funding for Lower-Emission School Bus Program

CA targets off-road equipment for GHG reductions with $44M CORE voucher project

Dependable Supply Chain Services deploys Orange EV electric trucks as step towards zero-emission freight facility

Food Express takes delivery of first 11 of 46 new ultra-low emission natural gas trucks

California Air Resources Board Launches $20M in Funding Assistance for Heavy-Duty Hybrid Trucks and Buses

CMU study finds taxes on emissions would result in more rapid electrification by ridesharing companies

DEC and NYSERDA announce $24M in Volkswagen Settlement Funds to support electric transit buses in environmental justice communities

Clean Energy Zero Now truck orders surpass 250; heavy-duty trucks fueled by renewable natural gas

Long Beach Transit receives $600K grant for 40 Cummins near-zero CNG engines

With soaring sales of xEVs in California, rebates up 50% in 2018; workgroup to discuss impacts of program’s success on funding

Study: California’s cap-and-trade air quality benefits go mostly out of state

California Governor directs ARB to assess new regulations to increase ZEV adoption in public and private fleets

New California program to make clean cars affordable for lower-income residents

California Governor signs two bills to strengthen emission standard for trucks; Executive Order leverages $700B portfolio to strengthen climate resiliency

Colorado releases new electric vehicle plan

T&E study finds plug-in hybrids show higher CO2 emissions than claimed

California EV rebate demand exceeds CVRP funding; rebates have gone to nearly 65% of all California EV owners

CARB approves $533M funding plan for clean transportation investments

California Air Resources Board adopts GHG cap-and-trade program; first auctions slated for Aug/Nov 2012

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