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New study shows a rapid increase of diesel-fueled backup generators across California

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Emissions from these backup generators can harm local residents, regional air quality and the global climate. We have long been concerned about the proliferation of diesel backup generators here in the Bay Area, as highlighted in this report. —Jack Broadbent, executive officer of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.

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Ninth annual Green Innovation Index finds California light-duty vehicle emissions spike; major challenge to 2030 climate goals

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If current rates of decline continue through 2020, the state will need to reduce emissions at a rate of 4.97% each year in the decade between 2020 and 2030, and produce even steeper declines in the period from 2030 to 2050, if it is to meet current climate goals. The state needs to increase renewable generation by 24% between 2017 to 2020.

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Automakers whine about €15B fine they knew they’d risk for pushing gas cars

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If an automaker fails to meet this legal target, which was established in 2017 , it may have to pay a fine of €95 per gram of CO2 per car. Notably, these targets were established in 2017, which is more than enough time for automakers to know what they need to do, and were already subject to interim evaluation in 2023. km or lower.

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EPA: GHG emissions standards for cars and light trucks should be revised; joint process with NHTSA (updated with more reactions)

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E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs): “Cleaner and more efficient vehicles means more jobs in innovative technologies and more dollars back in the pockets of small businesses and consumers. In November 2016, the Obama Administration issued their final determination on 12 January 2017, just days before leaving office. Background.

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California state agencies “rolling out carpet” for hydrogen electric vehicles

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Making the transition to cleaner, lower polluting near-zero and zero-emission vehicles is a critical component to addressing California’s clean air and climate challenges. With the announcement of Energy Commission funding for additional stations, California is slated to have 51 public hydrogen refueling facilities on line by 2017.

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

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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. Transportation, Land Use, and Housing. —Draft Scoping Plan Update.

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How Do EVs Compare To Gas Cars?

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Are EVs as affordable as gasoline cars? However, EVs are now much cheaper to buy and usually more affordable in the long-run. Are EVs really cleaner & greener choices? Smart charging technology allows us to align EV electricity consumption with renewable energy availability, which makes charging your EV even cleaner.

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