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Lung Association report highlights health and climate costs of petroleum-based transportation and the benefits of shifting to ZEVs

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The report, Clean Air Future: Health and Climate Benefits of Zero Emission Vehicles , was produced by the American Lung Association in California. Under this scenario, the estimated total health and climate change costs associated with passenger vehicle fleet pollution drops from to $37 billion annually to $15.7 billion by 2050.

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

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“ California is rolling out the carpet for Californians who choose these ultra-clean hydrogen powered electric cars and for the companies that make them ,” said Air Resources Board Chairman Mary D. efforts among California, New York, Maryland, Connecticut, Oregon, Massachusetts, Vermont. —Chairman Nichols. and Rhode Island.

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ICCT assesses factors driving EV market in US cities

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The San Jose area had the highest share at 10%, followed by other California areas (4% to 6%) and markets in Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington (2% to 4%). Overall, the share of new vehicles that are plug-in electric in these 50 areas is 1.2%, about 3 times the proportion in the rest of the United States. cities ”.

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EPA proposes rule for nationwide 30% cut in GHG from existing power plants by 2030 relative to 2005

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Cutting particle pollution, nitrogen NO x , and SO x by more than 25% as a co-benefit. Vermont and Washington, DC are not included in this rule because they do not have fossil fuel-fired power plants. It includes a wide range of anticipated climate impacts—e.g.,

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NRDC-sponsored Shulock report says California ZEV regulations need a tune-up to meet 2025 goals

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A report commissioned by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and prepared by Chuck Shulock finds that the California Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEV) regulations—also adopted by nine other states—requires a ‘tune-up’ to ensure the market expands well beyond current sale levels. Chuck Shulock. Earlier post.).

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California will ban new gasoline car sales

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The rule is being issued by the California Air Resources Board, known as CARB, and will prohibit any driver from buying a new vehicle that utilizes an internal combustion engine for its powertrain. California is expected to become the first state in the U.S. The New York Times first reported the story. all conform to CARB’s standards.

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LG WashCombo vs. GE Profile heat pump washer-dryers compared, 10 reasons to get either

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The freed-up 240V space in the breaker box is perfect timing for those people replacing their pollution-spewing oil/gas heaters with heat pumps/geothermal or adding an electric vehicle outlet or two in their garage. If you live in a temperate climate and leave your screen door open all year, that’s not a big deal.

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