UPS deploys 100 commercial EVs in California
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 5, 2013
The vehicles have a range of up to 75 miles and primarily will deliver packages to customers in Sacramento, San Bernardino, Ceres, Fresno and Bakersfield.
SoCalGas contributing $500K to Sierra Northern Railway-led hydrogen fuel-cell switcher locomotive project
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JULY 29, 2021
Creating a fuel cell engine for these trains would potentially eliminate their emissions and provide a much-needed reduction in air pollution from the railways that serve California’s warehouses and ports. SoCalGas is committing another $500,000 to advance the research.
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Achates opposed-piston 3-cylinder 10.6L diesel emissions meet 2027 EPA, CA requirements
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DECEMBER 18, 2020
These results show that the Opposed-Piston technology is able to meet our sustainable transportation goals, reducing criteria pollutants while also emitting less carbon dioxide. Earlier post.).
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Vision Industries Class 8 Fuel Cell Plug-in Hybrid Short-Haul Truck Debuts in Sacramento
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OCTOBER 27, 2009
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger introduced Vision Industries’ fuel cell plug-in hybrid Class 8 short haul truck, Tyrano, at the State Capitol building in Sacramento on 20 October. less efficient and more polluting. Earlier post.). 2009 Tyrano Freightliner. Click to enlarge.
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Achates near-zero heavy-duty opposed-piston diesel enters fleet service; compliant with 2027 NOx levels
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APRIL 7, 2022
In addition to CARB, the South Coast Air Quality Management District, San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, and the Sacramento Metro Air Quality Management District provided funding for the project.
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Research shows clean fuel-use for ships off California coast extremely effective in reducing sulfur dioxide pollution
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MAY 16, 2011
Data collected during a major 2010 state-federal atmospheric research project show that the first-in-the-nation regulation requiring ocean-going vessels to use clean fuel when near the California coast has been extremely effective in reducing sulfur dioxide pollution from ships, according to the California Air Resources Board (ARB).
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California Energy Commission Approves $800K in four regional grants to prepare for electric vehicles
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 9, 2012
The grants were awarded to the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG); the Ventura County Air Quality Management District; the Bay Area Air Quality Management District; and the Sacramento Area Council of Governments. 200,000 to the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District.
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California ARB study finds commuters’ exposures to air pollution greatly depends on mode of travel; light rail, personal vehicles the lowest
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
The mode of travel you take on your daily work commute can make a big difference in your exposure to air pollution, according to a new study by researchers at the California Air Resources Board (ARB). Boxplot of average PM 2.5 , BC, UFP, and LDSA [lung deposited surface area] concentrations for each commute mode.
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Nikola awarded additional $16.3M for hydrogen refueling stations, brining total to $58.2M
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 2, 2023
freight corridors within the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), San Diego County Air Pollution Control District, and Mojave Desert AQMD. The recent awards include: EnergIIZE West Sacramento California Energy Commission: $3.3 million Sacramento Metro AQMD: $7 million South Coast AQMD: $4.4
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Palermo school buses go electric with funding and 50% lower electricity rate from AMPLY Power
Green Car Congress
APRIL 7, 2021
The zero-emission commitment from the school significantly lowers operating and fuel costs for the district to 50% of what it paid previously when charging its electric buses, as well as reducing the exposure of students and the local community to diesel particulate pollution. kWh through AMPLY’s fully-managed, turnkey charging services.
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California Air Resources Board makes more than $100M available to clean up big rigs
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APRIL 5, 2011
million in grant funds available); Imperial County Air Pollution Control District ($3 million); Sacramento Metro Air Quality Management District ($9.8 million); San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District ($44.7 million); San Diego Air Pollution Control District ($6.5 million); and.
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FreeWire partnering with SMUD on Mobi Gen and EV Charger units
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
FreeWire Technologies, a pioneer in flexible mobile power and EV charging technology ( earlier post ), will demonstrate its Mobi Gen and Mobi EV Charger units at DistribuTECH in partnership with Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), the nation’s sixth-largest utility. SMUD is testing the units for deployment within Sacramento.
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207 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
of all new car sales in California, and some areas such as Sacramento and San Luis Obispo counties nearly doubled their EV rebates over this past year. 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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CARB approves ICT regulation; 100% zero-emission bus fleets by 2040; ZEB tech symposium in Feb 2019
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DECEMBER 15, 2018
The ICT is part of a statewide effort to reduce emissions from the transportation sector, which accounts for 40% of greenhouse gas emissions and 80-90% of smog-forming pollutants. They operate largely in urban centers, where pollution and noise are of greater concern.
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California Senate President pro tem proposes carbon tax on transportation fuels
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 21, 2014
In his address to the Sacramento Press Club, Senate leader Steinberg (D – Sacramento) outlined the four principles of his proposal: Set aggressive targets in statute beyond 2020 to reinforce the climate goals of AB32 through 2030 and 2050. Under either a Carbon Tax or Cap and Trade applied to fuel, consumers will pay more at the pump.
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Chevron fined $422,500 for 3 instances of non-compliant fuels in California; ethanol, olefin and cetane issues
Green Car Congress
JULY 19, 2013
Dispensed from Chevron terminals in Sacramento and San Jose, the fuel did not contain adequate amounts of ethanol. Higher levels of olefin mean more smog will be formed from tailpipe emissions since hydrocarbons, including olefin, react with sunlight and other pollutants to form smog. Chevron paid $192,500 for supplying more than 15.5
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California Energy Commission awards Sierra Northern Railway team nearly $4M to demonstrate hydrogen switching locomotive; H2RAM
Green Car Congress
MARCH 25, 2021
The locomotive will show the potential of hydrogen fuel-cell technology to reduce transportation air pollutant and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The funds will be used to retire a Tier 0 diesel locomotive and to replace it with a zero-emission switching locomotive using advanced hydrogen technology.
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California Energy Commission awards more than $23M to encourage use of alternative transportation fuels
Green Car Congress
JUNE 14, 2012
The award recipients are: Clean World Partners, LLC , will receive $6 million to increase the Sacramento BioRefinery’s capacity from 25 tons to 100 tons a day. The biorefinery is located at the Sacramento Recycling and Transfer Station on Fruitridge Road in Sacramento. World Partners is based in Sacramento County.
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CARB approves updated regulations requiring most new small off-road engines be zero emission by 2024
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 11, 2021
Despite their small size, these engines are highly polluting. Many users who may have complained about early models have become enthusiastic supporters (examples include the Los Angeles Unified School District, UC Irvine, Santa Barbara Parks and Rec, Capitol Park in Sacramento, and more).
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305 California Air Resources Board Adopts Regional Targets for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with Light Duty Vehicles
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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010
At its meeting in Sacramento yesterday, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) adopted targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 and 2035 associated with passenger vehicle travel in the state’s 18 Metropolitan Planning Organizations. Sacramento Region: 7% and 16%. Earlier post.). Bay Area Region: 7% and 15%.
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CARB announces up to $205M in new funding for clean freight transportation; >$400M with partner match
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced up to $205 million in grants for projects designed to accelerate the adoption of clean freight technologies and reduce air pollution caused by the movement of goods throughout the state.
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CARB staff proposing amendments to Fill Pipes specs for gasoline-fueled cars
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
These releases increase emissions of toxic air pollutants such as benzene as well as reactive organic gases that can react with other air pollutants to form ozone. The CARB will conduct a public hearing on 25 October in Sacramento to consider the amendments.
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California cap-and-trade spending doubles to $1.4 billion in 2018; xEV rebates, affordable housing, wildfire prevention, public transit
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MARCH 27, 2019
Expanding a network of community air-quality monitors operated by Casa Familiar in San Ysidro, one of 28 community-based organizations and tribes statewide receiving grants to engage residents in efforts to reduce local air pollution. Planting more than 3.6 million trees over time through urban greening and other forest health programs.
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California ARB hosting public workshop to discuss reducing in-use emissions from HD diesel
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JANUARY 16, 2019
Sacramento, California. Even with these regulatory programs in place, heavy-duty diesel vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) above 14,000 pounds are still one of the largest sources of air pollution in California. The workshop will be held at the Cal/EPA Headquarters Building in. Background.
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207 California Governor directs ARB to assess new regulations to increase ZEV adoption in public and private fleets
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AUGUST 3, 2018
In a 1 August 2018 letter to CARB Chair Mary Nichols, Governor Brown wrote : As the California Air Resources Board looks for ways to meet our 5-million zero emission vehicle target by 2030, the conversion of public and private fleets to zero emission offers an important opportunity to get a large number of carbon-polluting vehicles off the road.
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199 Cal Energy Commission awards Shell $4M to develop and demonstrate multi-modal hydrogen refueling station; road and rail
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 13, 2021
The multi-modal hydrogen refueling station will serve hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered on-road heavy-duty vehicles and locomotives at the Port of West Sacramento and will support the Sierra Northern Hydrogen Locomotive Project resulting from the same solicitation and previously awarded.
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Tesla Semi price at around $250,000 per unit: report
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APRIL 14, 2023
As per a comment from Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District Executive Director Alberto Ayala , it appears that the Semi’s current iteration costs a bit more than Tesla’s initial estimate for the vehicle. million in grants. million in grants. And in our case, Pepsi was willing to work with us,” Ayala said.
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Propel Fuels promoting E85 in California with “105 Octane Tour”; $1.05/gallon
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MAY 2, 2017
per gallon at several retail locations to drive awareness of the fuel’s high octane rating which provides increased power and acceleration, while reducing emissions and air pollution. 14 Jun, 10am-2pm - West Sacramento/Harbor Point (705 Harbor Pointe Pl.). 10 May, 10am-2pm - Florin (8062 Florin Rd.).
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California adopts comprehensive strategy to meet federal ozone standard over next 15 years
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SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
While this strategy will clean the air for all Californians, it will also lead to reduced emissions in the many low-income and disadvantaged communities that experience greater levels of persistent air pollution.
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California Environmental Justice Advisory Committee launches series of statewide meetings
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JULY 9, 2016
California’s Environmental Justice Advisory Committee ( EJAC ) is launching a series of statewide meetings to provide residents with the opportunity to meet with local advocates and state officials to share concerns and to provide input on addressing air pollution and how to help California meet its 2030 greenhouse gas reduction targets.
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150 CARB holding public hearing on Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation; all medium- and heavy-duty vehicle sales to be ZEV by 2040
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OCTOBER 16, 2022
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) will conduct a public hearing on 27 October in Sacramento to consider the proposed Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulation. Provide criteria pollutant and toxic air contaminant emissions reductions in disadvantaged communities (DAC).
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170 Argonne and NGO Energy Vision case studies demonstrate success of renewable natural gas as transport fuel
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FEBRUARY 5, 2018
The other study assesses the Sacramento BioDigester, the first food-waste digester in California to turn commercial organic waste into R-CNG vehicle fuel using anaerobic digestion. The Sacramento BioDigester was built by a public-private partnership in 2013. Fair Oaks Farm’s digester generates enough R-CNG to displace some 1.5
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California ARB awards $7M for ultra-low NOx heavy-duty diesel truck demo project with Achates opposed-piston engines
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MARCH 7, 2018
California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District and the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District also are investing in the project.
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ARB hosting public hearing on ZEV modifications; battery swapping out for fast refueling of ZEVs
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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
The California Air Resources Board (ARB) will conduct a public hearing on 24 October in Sacramento to consider minor proposed amendments to the California Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) regulation being put forward by ARB staff. Earlier post.). Earlier post.) Earlier post.)
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252 Plug-in readiness reports show wide difference between California regions
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JANUARY 24, 2013
The grant also included support for PEV community readiness reports for Los Angeles, Sacramento, the Bay Area and Central Coast. A distinct benefit of PEV ownership in the Central Valley is the availability of incentives from the San Jose Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD).
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For First Time, 50% Of California Diesel Fuel Is Replaced By Clean Fuels
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AUGUST 24, 2023
SACRAMENTO — California hit an important milestone in its shift away from polluting fuel sources, with clean fuels replacing over 50% of the diesel used in the state in the first quarter of 2023.
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98 San Diego begins using Neste renewable diesel in city fleet
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NOVEMBER 4, 2016
By transitioning to renewable diesel, we’re significantly reducing the pollution caused by city vehicles that serve the public on a daily basis. San Diego joins other California fleets including the City of San Francisco, City of Oakland, City of Walnut Creek, City of Carlsbad, and County of Sacramento in using Neste renewable diesel.
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150 Australia CSIRO and India CSIR launch A$6M partnership on dimethyl ether
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OCTOBER 10, 2013
Paul Webley from The University of Melbourne said in addition to the economic benefits, DME will provide significant environmental benefits for both countries, such as reducing urban pollution due to the fuel’s cleaner-burning attributes. —Prof. Suresh Bhargava RMIT.
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California ARB greenlights states GHG cap-and-trade program
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DECEMBER 17, 2010
At its meeting in Sacramento yesterday, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) endorsed the state’s cap-and-trade regulation.
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California Governor calls for 50% reduction in petroleum use in cars and trucks from today’s levels by 2030
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JANUARY 5, 2015
Brown also called for reductions in the release of methane, black carbon and other potent pollutants across industries, along with managing farms, rangelands, forests and wetlands so they can store carbon.
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150 Chu kills fed fuel cell funding
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MAY 8, 2009
Bush as a pollution-free solution for reducing the nation’s dependence on foreign oil, will not be practical over the next 10 to 20 years, the energy secretary said Thursday, and the government will cut off funds for the vehicles’ development. Gotta wonder what they're thinking about their pet project now in Sacramento.
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Field study finds soot particles absorb significantly less sunlight than predicted by models; climate models may be overestimating warming by BC
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SEPTEMBER 1, 2012
Black carbon is part of a group of pollution sources known as Short-Lived Climate Forcers (SLCFs), including methane gas and ozone, which are produced on earth. Researchers tested air samples using a combination of real-time techniques, including aerosol mass spectrometry and photoacoustic spectroscopy.
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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
Clean Cars 4 All is available in participating air districts, which include the South Coast Air Quality Management District, San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, Bay Area Air Quality Management District, and Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District.
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EVgo fast charges 40M miles of EV driving in US in 2017
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FEBRUARY 1, 2018
million gallons of gasoline saved, corresponding to 9,000 metric tons of CO 2 emissions which would have otherwise polluted the environment. EVgo delivered 13 million kilowatt hours on the network, a figure that equates to 1.6
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