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EPA proposes new GHG rules for light-duty vehicles; updating emission standards for heavy-duty trucks

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In addition, EPA announced plans to update air pollution standards for heavy-duty vehicles. For Model Year 2026, this results in an EPA-projected fleet-wide CO 2 emissions standard of 171 grams per mile—approximately 52 mpg US, which in turn corresponds to a real-world label value of 38.2 Between $3.6 Between $3.6

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HALO research aircraft measuring the emissions of megacities in EmeRGe project

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However, emissions do not just remain in conurbations; particles and gaseous pollutants can be transported thousands of kilometers by the wind. The University of Bremen is the scientific base of the international project known as EMeRGe (Effect of Megacities on the transport and transformation of pollutants on the Regional and Global scales).

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Working paper argues new US energy efficiency regulations are ineffective at GHG reduction and incorrectly override consumer preference

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The classic example of an externality is the release of air pollution as a byproduct of production of a marketable good. The air pollution harms human health, but abatement raises the firm’s production cost.

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2030: 20 Million More ICE Vehicles Will Be on the Roads in the US Than in 2021

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US sales of electric vehicles are expected to increase significantly this decade, however, by the end of 2030 EVs will still comprise only a tiny percentage of vehicles in operation (VIO) and the number of internal combustion engine vehicles (ICE) will actually increase by 20 million. These are the findings of new EVAdoption analysis.

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

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Sign the petition Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge www.sierraclub.org/arctic/ American Lung Association call for better EPA air pollution standards. 1 Point Reyes EVs Did You Know? com Vigil to save last remaining 78 EV1 cars www.pluginamerica.com/saveev1.htm htm Advocates of the Th!

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UC Berkeley study concludes demand reduction policies on light-duty vehicles essential to meeting GHG reduction targets by 2050

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A team from the University of California, Berkeley concludes that reducing demand for light-duty vehicle (LDV) travel will likely be essential to meeting the international greenhouse gas emission and climate targets for the year 2050. L/100 km); or gasoline-fueled vehicles achieving in excess of 1,000 mpg (0.24 Sager et al.

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Broad opposition to EPA, NHTSA proposed freeze of GHG, CAFE regs

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mpg and for light trucks of 31.3 mpg projected overall industry average required fuel economy in MYs 2021-2026, compared to 46.7 mpg projected requirement in MY 2025 under standards issued in 2012. No noticeable impact to net emissions of smog-forming or other “criteria” or toxic air pollutants. million barrels per day.

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