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ICCT report quantifies emissions benefits if 12 states & DC adopt slate of California medium- and heavy-duty vehicle regulations

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The Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule requires the sale of at least 30% zero-emission trucks by 2030; the HDV Omnibus rule requires a 90% reduction in NO x emissions from Model Year 2027 engines; and the California Phase 2 greenhouse gas rule sets standards to improve the efficiency of tractor-trailers.

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive priced at $41,450 for US; 85-mile range

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The MY14 B-Class Electric Vehicle will be available beginning in mid-July to dealers in California; Connecticut; Maine; Maryland; Massachusetts; New Jersey; New York; Oregon; Rhode Island; and Vermont. In the interests of optimizing range, the top speed is electronically limited to 100 mph (161 km/h).

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Lightning eMotors partners with Soderholm Bus & Mobility to sell electric commercial vehicles in Hawaii

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States signing the MOU were California, Connecticut, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington.

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Rivian is offering attractive R1T, R1S lease deals starting as low as $559 per month

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With up to 400 miles estimated range and 104 cu ft of storage, the electric SUV can haul gear, car seats, and camping equipment or take the entire family on an adventure. The Dual-Motor AWD R1T (Standard Battery Pack) with 270 miles range starts at $69,900, or $559 per month lease.

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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The Sonata Plug-in Hybrid will be distributed in California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont, but customers in any of the other states can custom order the vehicle at their local Hyundai dealer. Total estimated range is 590 miles. l/100 km) in the city, 45 mpg (5.22

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Governors of 11 Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States Agree to Work Together Toward Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Fuels; Timeline for Developing a Potential Low Carbon Fuel Standard for Region

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A LCFS (Low Carbon Fuel Standard) program is a market-based, fuel-neutral program to address the carbon content of fuels. Signing the Memorandum of Understanding were the Governors from Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont. Earlier post.).

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10-year study shows how air pollution fosters heart disease; accelerated plaque build-up in arteries

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Now, direct evidence from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis and Air Pollution ( MESA Air ), a 10-year epidemiological study of 6,795 people aged 45–84 years from six US states, shows that air pollution—even at levels below regulatory standards—accelerates the progression of atherosclerosis. μg PM 2.5 /m

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