2015, Cleaner, Fuel and Ozone

EPRI-NRDC report finds widespread vehicle electrification and a cleaner grid could lead to substantial cuts in GHG by 2050

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

The report, “ Environmental Assessment of a Full Electric Transportation Portfolio ”, is based on a projection that by 2050 electricity replaces traditional fuels for approximately half of light- and medium-duty transportation and a significant portion of non-road equipment.

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EPRI Cleaner Grid Vehicles

ARB releases proposed cap-and-trade regulation for comment; transportation fuels impacted in 2015

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OCTOBER 29, 2010

The program will cover the major sources of GHG emissions in the State, including refineries and power plants, industrial facilities, and transportation fuels. The cap-and-trade program is expected to result in increased investment in efficient buildings and technologies and in advanced fuels. Transportation fuels.

2015

2015 Transportation Fuel Emissions

ARB posts discussion draft of new proposed mobile-source emissions reduction strategy through 2030; Advanced Clean Cars 2 regulation

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OCTOBER 2, 2015

ARB staff developed this strategy using a multi-pollutant scenario planning tool ( Vision 2.0 ) that quantifies changes in ozone and PM 2.5 Under current control programs (left) and under the Cleaner Technologies and Fuels scenario (right). Vision 2.0 Projected statewide light duty vehicle technology mix. Click to enlarge.

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Study estimates ~4M children worldwide develop asthma each year because of NO2 air pollution

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APRIL 11, 2019

The study, based on data from 2010 to 2015, estimates that 64% of these new cases of asthma occur in urban areas. NO 2 is a pollutant formed mainly from fossil fuel combustion, and traffic emissions can contribute up to 80% of ambient NO 2 in cities. Achakulwisut et al.

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California Air Resources Board Unveils $3.7M in Rebates for Plug-in Hybrid and Zero-Emission Vehicles

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MARCH 18, 2010

battery electric or fuel cell) and plug-in hybrid light-duty vehicles and up to $20,000 for the purchase of ARB-certified or approved zero-emission commercial vehicles on a first-come, first-served basis. Cleaner vehicles reduce California smog and climate change emissions, and save consumers money.

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Plug-in California Emissions Plug

Calif. ARB releases GHG scoping plan update; more ZEVs, “LEV IV”, MD and HD regulations; ZEV for trucks; more LCFS

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014

The update identifies eight key sectors for ongoing action: Energy; Transportation, fuels, land use and infrastructure; Agriculture; Water; Waste management; Natural lands; Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (such as methane and black carbon); and Green Buildings. Background.

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Transportation Emissions California Ozone

NASA Administrator Bolden Highlights Importance of Green Aviation to Future of NASA

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

The Green Aviation Summit is highlighting the depth and breadth of NASA’s work to develop aviation technologies that are designed to make air transportation cleaner and quieter for the environment, with fewer delays for travelers. Reducing the amount of fuel burned reduces emissions of carbon dioxide, which contribute to global warming.

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California ARB greenlights states GHG cap-and-trade program

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

The cap-and-trade program also works in concert with other measures, such as standards for cleaner vehicles, low-carbon fuels, renewable electricity and energy efficiency, and complements and supports California’s existing efforts to reduce smog-forming and toxic air pollutants. Click to enlarge.

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California Climate Climate Change Gas-Electric

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 cap-and-trade joins a suite of other major climate program measures including standards for ultra-clean cars (Advanced Clean Cars, earlier post ), low-carbon fuels (Low Carbon Fuel Standard, earlier post ) and renewable electricity. The cap then declines about 2% in 2014 and then about 3% annually from 2015 to 2020.

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2012 California Climate Change Climate

California ARB Seeks Further Reductions of Diesel Emissions at State Rail Yards

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2009

While current state and federal measures are on target to reduce toxic diesel locomotive emissions 65% or more by 2020, additional measures recommended by ARB staff would ultimately provide up to 85% or greater emissions reductions within the rail yards over the same period, resulting in cleaner air for nearby residential neighborhoods as well.

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Diesel Emissions California 2007

HEI ACES study of lifetime animal exposure to New Technology Diesel Engine exhaust finds no lung cancer

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JANUARY 27, 2015

Countries like China are already moving toward implementing the ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel that is required for these new cleaner technologies. Earlier ACES reports (available at ) found substantial reductions in particulate matter and other pollutants in the emissions from both 2007 and 2010 engines. Research Report 184.

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Exhaust Diesel Engine 2007

California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan for 2013-2014 for green vehicles and fuels

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MAY 9, 2013

The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted the 2013-2014 Investment Plan Update to support the development and use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. Funding priorities through the ARFVT Program support fuel and vehicle development to help attain the state’s climate change policies. million ZEVs on the state’s roads.

Green Vehicles

Green Vehicles California 2014 2013

Study finds marine workboat engines staying in service two times longer than estimated by EPA; emissions reduction implications

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MARCH 18, 2019

A longer service life reduces the fleet’s turnover rate to cleaner, lower-emitting engines, therefore increasing future-year emission estimates. Starting in 2015, new diesel engines used in marine applications in the United States were required to meet Tier 4 emissions standards. Elena Craft, EDF Senior Director.

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EPRI-NRDC report finds widespread vehicle electrification and a cleaner grid could lead to substantial cuts in GHG by 2050

ARB releases proposed cap-and-trade regulation for comment; transportation fuels impacted in 2015

ARB posts discussion draft of new proposed mobile-source emissions reduction strategy through 2030; Advanced Clean Cars 2 regulation

Study estimates ~4M children worldwide develop asthma each year because of NO2 air pollution

California Air Resources Board Unveils $3.7M in Rebates for Plug-in Hybrid and Zero-Emission Vehicles

Calif. ARB releases GHG scoping plan update; more ZEVs, “LEV IV”, MD and HD regulations; ZEV for trucks; more LCFS

NASA Administrator Bolden Highlights Importance of Green Aviation to Future of NASA

California ARB greenlights states GHG cap-and-trade program

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

California ARB Seeks Further Reductions of Diesel Emissions at State Rail Yards

HEI ACES study of lifetime animal exposure to New Technology Diesel Engine exhaust finds no lung cancer

California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan for 2013-2014 for green vehicles and fuels

Study finds marine workboat engines staying in service two times longer than estimated by EPA; emissions reduction implications

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