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Study finds that replacement programs that reduce vehicle lifetime can result in increased lifecycle CO2 emissions

Green Car Congress

They also found that extending the lifetime of a vehicle contributed to a moderate increase in emissions of criteria pollutants (NO x , HC, and CO) during the use phase of the vehicle. The increased lifetime of cars negatively affects the fuel efficiency average of the fleet, with negative environmental implications.

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California car incentives may expand to more low-income buyers

Green Car Reports

The Golden State previously launched "cash for clunkers" programs that incentivized the retirement of older, higher-polluting cars. But last year it also introduced the Enhanced Fleet Modernization Program Plus-Up pilot, which provides.

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Study finds deploying EVs isn’t enough—reaching emission goals requires early retirement of polluting trucks – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

The Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) regulation has similar but less stringent sales targets for heavy-duty vehicles, and the Innovative Clean Transit (ICT) regulation requires public transit fleets to go green by 2040. However, even if such goals are met, large numbers of old, polluting vehicles will remain on the roads.

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The Ins and Outs of Scrap Car Recycling

Clean Fleet Report

The Art of Dismantling and Depollution: Next, we delve into dismantling and de-pollution, where hazardous materials are carefully purged. Adherence to best practices in de-pollution, waste management and material recovery becomes imperative. The post The Ins and Outs of Scrap Car Recycling first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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