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JANUARY 7, 2010

Source: EPA. The United States Environmental Protection Agency has proposed the strictest standards to date for ground-level ozone. EPA is also proposing to set a separate “secondary” standard to protect the environment within the range of 7-15 ppm-hours. By July 2011: EPA makes final area designations.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has raised the registered blend level of Amyris’s renewable diesel with ultra low sulfur diesel from 20% to 35%. This blend level is the highest awarded to date by the EPA for commercial sale of a motor vehicle renewable gasoline or diesel fuel, according to Amyris.

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MARCH 8, 2010

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been using Pi Shurlok ’s OpenECU M460 and G850 control modules for the past year to support technology development programs in the areas of Advanced Engine Control and Hybrid Vehicle Powertrain Control. Tags: Brief.

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MARCH 30, 2010

Under a final decision issued on Monday by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), no stationary sources will be required to get Clean Air Act permits that cover greenhouse gases (GHGs) before January 2011. EPA has committed to focusing its GHG permitting requirements on the largest sources. Tags: Brief.

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JUNE 29, 2009

EPA has proposed revisions to the nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) air quality standard, the first adjustment since 1971. In addition to proposing an averaging time and a range of levels for the standard, EPA is also proposing a “form” for the new standard. Under a judicial consent decree, EPA must complete this review of the primary NO 2.

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DECEMBER 23, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its new rule for Category 3 marine engines—engines with per-cylinder displacement at or above 30 liters. In addition to the NO x emission limits, EPA is adopting standards for emissions of HC and CO from new Category 3 engines. Earlier post.)

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JUNE 30, 2009

The US Environmental Agency (EPA) has granted California’s waiver request enabling the state to enforce its greenhouse gas emissions standards (Pavley I) for new motor vehicles, beginning with the current model year. California requested from EPA the waiver required for implementation of the Pavley regulations in December 2005.

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JULY 1, 2009

The proposed rulemaking follows on a proposal last March by the United States and Canada to designate thousands of miles of the two countries’ coasts as an Emission Control Area (ECA). The rule adds two new tiers of NO x standards and strengthens EPA’s existing diesel fuel program for these ships. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2009

EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson has reinstated the role of a key policy document created by agency scientists (the Staff Paper) that contains staff analyses of options for the administrator to consider when setting National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) to protect human health and the environment. Tags: Brief. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

FEV Inc, (FEV) a developer of advanced powertrain and vehicle technologies, has completed the first phase of a project under contract to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to determine manufacturing costs in the development and operation of fuel-efficient, lower-emitting powertrain technologies. Gary Rogers.

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MARCH 9, 2010

The draft report of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s annual Inventory of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2008 shows that in 2008, overall greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions decreased by 2.9% (206.1 This annual report is prepared by EPA in collaboration with experts from other federal agencies. Click to enlarge.

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Teslarati

MARCH 17, 2022

Obtained and shared by members of the F150Gen14 forums, the F-150 Lightning’s Base and Extended Range models show EPA-estimated range ratings of 230 and 300 miles, respectively. The two stickers were examined by a Ford sales representative, who confirmed to Teslarati Monroney tags were legitimate.

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Creative Greenius

DECEMBER 7, 2009

Now the EPA is about to smack both of you upside the head – and these are only the opening smacks you both have coming. According the the WSJ, “Many business groups are opposed to EPA efforts to curb a gas as ubiquitous as carbon dioxide.&#. Did you think I was kidding? Good thing you wear those hardhats.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

Source: EPA. Meanwhile, energy consumption, materials use, municipal waste generation, and land development rates have all outpaced population growth over the last several decades in the United States, contributing to the impact of these activities. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Land use Policy. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 21, 2010

US President Barack Obama signed a Presidential Memorandum directing the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to create a first-ever National Policy to increase fuel efficiency and decrease greenhouse gas pollution from medium- and heavy-duty trucks for Model Years 2014-2018. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 15, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the national greenhouse gas inventory, which finds that overall emissions during 2007 increased by 1.4% Tags: Brief. from the previous year. 2009 US Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report.

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AUGUST 4, 2010

Hyundai Motor America, currently the leading fuel economy auto manufacturer in the US according to EPA ratings, plans to achieve a corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) rating of at least 50 (mpg) by 2025 for its lineup of passenger cars and light duty trucks. Tags: Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Manufacturers. The Sonata Hybrid features a 2.4-liter

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MAY 24, 2010

California supports the emission regulations and fuel economy standards jointly adopted by United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and United States Department of Transportation’s National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), announced on April 1, 2010, for model year 2012-2016 passenger vehicles.

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AUGUST 21, 2009

The US State Department has issued a Presidential Permit to Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership to enable construction of the Alberta Clipper pipeline for the transport of crude oil from the Canadian oil sands to US refineries. US State Department. Earlier post.).

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

The day past, after I first noticed the cost tag of Volvo’s first electrical MPV EM90, my preliminary idea used to be, what the hell are they pondering? In Europe and the United States, they’re continuously perceived as dull minivans or handy movers impaired in departure house products and services.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2010

President Obama’s Interagency Task Force on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), co-chaired by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE), delivered a series of recommendations to the president on overcoming the barriers to the widespread, cost-effective deployment of CCS within 10 years.

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Obama Carbon Price Coal 225

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MARCH 15, 2010

The retail fueling industry anticipates that the EPA may adjust the standard blend allowance for gasoline from 10% ethanol upward to meet the requirements of the Renewable Fuel Standard. Tags: Brief. Eco Fuel standard dispensers are equipped with the Dresser Wayne Xflo meter.

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APRIL 22, 2009

In April of this year a senior EPA official said they may need another year to complete the durability testing. That is a concern for the auto industry and we hope that is a concern for the DOE and EPA. The Obama administration has stated that they will make decisions based on sound science and we encourage and support that.

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APRIL 9, 2009

The Electric Power Assist System (EPAS) is located behind the tailpipe on the shuttle bus chassis. Collins sells buses under both the Collins and Mid Bus brands in the United States and as Corbeil in Canada. Azure technology is currently operating in major vehicle fleets in both the United States and Canada.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

CleanFUEL USA is a leader in the development of Liquid Propane Injection and the only company that will currently offer an EPA- and CARB-certified system on the GM 6.0L They have the largest distribution network of any Type-A bus company with more than 70 dealers in the United States and Canada. gasoline engine cutaway chassis.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010

First, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the Renewable Fuel Standard Program (RFS2) rule to implement the long-term renewable fuels standard of 36 billion gallons by 2022 established by Congress and also issued the targets for 2010. The EPA also set the 2010 RFS volume standard at 12.95 President Obama. per gallon.

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MARCH 30, 2009

Source: EPA Click to enlarge. The proposed ECA would extend 200 nautical miles (230 miles, 370 km) from the coastal baseline, except that it would not extend into marine areas subject to the sovereignty, sovereign rights, or jurisdiction of any State other than the United States or Canada. Source: EPA.

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JANUARY 6, 2010

The United States needs to fundamentally rethink its policy of promoting ethanol to diversify its energy sources and increase energy security, according to a new research paper and accompanying policy paper by Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

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Universal Congress Gasoline United States 257

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JUNE 21, 2010

The nominated green chemistry technology must have reached a significant milestone within the past five years in the United States (e.g., Typically, the US EPA presents one award in each of the following categories: Small Business: A small business for a green chemistry technology in any of the three focus areas.

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JUNE 30, 2009

The converted vehicles will utilize the BAF CalComp System, a proprietary CNG fuel system certified by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (ARB). estimates that for the years AT&T’s fleet purchase program is operating, more than 1,000 jobs in the United States will be created or saved.

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OCTOBER 18, 2009

Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC), a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America, has made an initial 20 unit commercial commitment for a series hydraulic drive system from Parker Hannifin. Tags: Fleets Hybrids Hydraulic Hybrid. Earlier post , earlier post.) Engine operating points (torque vs. rpm). Left ) Baseline engine.

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AUGUST 1, 2009

Nissan LEAF is slated for launch in late 2010 in Japan, the United States, and Europe. 1 ] The EPA Urban Dynamometer Driving Schedule (UDDS) is commonly called the LA4 or “the city test” and represents city driving conditions. Tags: Electric (Battery). Click to enlarge. [ It is used for light duty vehicle testing.

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MARCH 6, 2010

Example: if the United States were to cap emissions from specific domestic industries (e.g., cement, paper), these industries would relocate to nations without emission caps and increase activity (and thus emissions) to compensate for the decreased productivity in the United States. Benefits to Developing Countries.

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MAY 22, 2010

(Earlier in the week, Secretary Napolitano and EPA Administrator Jackson sent a letter to BP CEO Tony Hayward stressing their expectation that BP to conduct all actions in a transparent manner, with all data and information related to the spill readily available to the US government and the American people. Tags: Brief.

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Current EV

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Its 42-mile EV range, its 600-mile total range and relatively low price tag have made the PHEV an instant smash hit. Toyota hopes to get at least 5,000 to the United States through the end of 2020, with 20,000 more made available in 2021. That makes the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime the crown jewel of the brand’s SUV lineup.”.

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MARCH 31, 2010

Other Administration efforts to enhance US energy security presented by President Obama at Andrews included: The announcement that EPA and NHTSA will sign the final GHG emission standards and fuel economy rules for light duty vehicles on 1 April. Tags: Natural Gas Oil Policy. —Secretary Salazar. Energy Security Announcements.

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JANUARY 21, 2010

These increases in ozone could make it more difficult for the United States to meet Clean Air Act standards for ozone pollution at ground level, according to a new international study. The US EPA recently proposed new tougher ground-level ozone standards. Tags: Emissions Policy. Earlier post.) Resources. Cooper, et al.

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