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EPA proposes tightening primary ozone standards to range of 65-70 ppb; final rule by October 2015

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Secondary standards set limits to protect public welfare, including protection against visibility impairment, damage to animals, crops, vegetation, and buildings. EPA has analyzed costs and benefits for California separately, because a number of California counties would have longer to meet the proposed standard, based on their ozone levels.

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Study details viable pathway to develop sustainable aviation biofuels industry in Pacific Northwest; hydroprocessing of natural oils seen as the most immediate opportunity

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Additional process steps needed to cleave the hydrocarbons into jet range could amount to as much as 30-40 percent higher cost of production for renewable jet compared to. The stakeholders also urge continuing and expanding key programs under the Farm Bill and other federal. renewable diesel. The region has developed.

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Hyundai to offer Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle to LA-area retail customers in spring 2014; Honda, Toyota show latest FCV concepts targeting 2015 launch

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When we spoke to customers interesting in driving a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, many wondered what the cost of hydrogen would be. Because of the inherent weight and cost of batteries, and the chemistry and physics that drive slow recharge times, today’s electric vehicles have practical limits for many consumers, Hyundai suggested.

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ASU research finds that Cash for Clunkers rebates were too high to prompt car upgrades

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Under the federal program, buyers could get a $3,500 or $4,500 rebate, depending on how much more efficient their new car was. When people build up an imaginary surplus over time, they view it as “income,” which they’re more likely to spend. Their paper is published in the Journal of Marketing. It’s a little counterintuitive.

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California Air Resources Board releases proposed Advanced Clean Car package: LEV III, GHG and ZEV rules to transform the California fleet; ZEVs and TZEVs to be 15+% of new vehicle sales by 2025

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When fully implemented, annual fuel costs to operate a car will be reduced by an average of 25%, with an overall cumulative savings of $22 billion by 2025, according to ARB calculations. This will reduce the monthly cost of a new car by $12, even when considering the higher cost of the loan or lease.

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National Research Council Report Recommends Setting a US Carbon Budget Through 2050; Concludes Known Technologies Not Sufficient to Meet Budget Goals

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These opportunities can be realized at a relatively low marginal cost, thus leading to an overall lowering of the cost of meeting the 2050 emissions budget. Enhancing efficiency in the production and use of electricity and fuels offers some of the largest near-term opportunities for GHG reductions.

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The US Needs 20 Times More EV Charging Stations by 2030… Or Else

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If you’re a business or multi-unit residential building owner, you can help America prepare for the future by installing EV charging stations. Meanwhile, the Airport Zero Emissions Vehicle and Infrastructure Pilot Program provides funding for purchasing zero-emission vehicles and infrastructure used in airports.