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Researchers present new explanation for the long-range transport of PAH pollutants

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When airborne particles (green) form before PAHs adhere, both the pollutants and particles dissipate quickly, as shown in the top row. But when the particles form in the presence of pollutants, which is what likely happens in nature, the longer-lasting particles enable the long-range transport of the pollutants (bottom).

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I-5 electric truck charging sites mapped out by electric utilities; West Coast Clean Transit Corridor

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Utilities should serve as trusted infrastructure providers that can be leveraged to collaborate across a broad range of industry stakeholders, educate customers, help standardize systems of charging equipment for trucks and ensure safe deployment of charging sites. HDR completed the study.

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PetroCard and Waste Management Open Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fueling Station in South Seattle

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PetroCard , a fuels distributor, and Waste Management, a provider of comprehensive waste management services, announced the grand opening of a “Clean N’ Green Fuel” compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station in South Seattle— the first public-access CNG facility in the city. Current pricing at the station is in the range of $1.70-$1.80/GGE.

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San Francisco selects BAE Systems Series-ER for 68 transit buses for Green Bus Zones

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BAE Series-ER (Electric Range) systems will operate on 68 transit buses and support designated green zone routes throughout San Francisco that are free of emissions. The nine green zones are located in population-dense neighborhoods most affected by air pollution. Power flows in series from engine to generator to traction motor.

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Puget Sound Clean Air Agency soliciting proposals for heavy-duty engine upgrade technologies

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Up to $200,000 is available for this project, which seeks to identify cost-effective options to retrofit older Class-8 tractor trailers that currently move cargo to and from the Port of Seattle. Approximately 2,000 trucks currently service the Port of Seattle; many of them do not meet this standard. grams per brake horsepower-hour.

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EPA awards $32M to fund 4 new Clean Air Research Centers

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The US Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $32 million to fund four new Clean Air Research Centers at universities conducting advanced air pollution research. The research will focus on the impacts of air pollution mixtures on people’s health. University of Washington, Seattle, Wash.

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Rivian EDV wins over Amazon employee’s first impressions

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Via his YouTube channel Friday Adventure Club , a Seattle-based Amazon delivery driver posted his first impressions of the new Rivian EDV and praised its advantages over its ICE-powered counterparts. The Rivian EDV is quieter, helps prevent air pollution, and operates cheaply due to the electric drivetrain.

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