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CARB approves $423M plan to mitigate harm from Volkswagen defeat devices; significant investments in heavy-duty vehicles and equipment sectors

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The first installment of this funding will be $27 million, and the next installment(s) will be determined during the implementation process. his allocation will provide funding to help purchase, install, operate, and maintain new charging stations for battery electric vehicles. 63 million in reserve.

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EPA Proposes Transport Rule to Cut Pollution from Power Plants in 31 States and DC; New Approach for Pollution Reduction

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This proposal reduces emissions contributing to fine particle (PM 2.5 ) and ozone nonattainment that often travel across state lines. SO 2 and NO x react in the atmosphere to form fine particle pollution and ground-level ozone (smog), which are linked to widespread illnesses and premature deaths. NO x emissions would drop by 52%.

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Republic deploys 67 CNG solid waste and recycling trucks in southern NJ and Philadelphia area

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One of the more lasting contributions we can make in our community is to protect the environment by reducing ozone-forming emissions wherever possible. Republic installed a natural gas fueling station to support its new fleet of CNG powered trucks in Mount Laurel. The new CNG fleet will replace older diesel-powered trucks.

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Argonne researcher using hydrous ethanol as a dual fuel to lighten the carbon footprint of locomotives

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El-Hannouny is working closely with Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, to develop a second fuel system that can be installed in existing locomotives to supply hydrous ethanol to engines. His research is also relevant to port and inland marine vessels, such as tugboats and ferries. Earlier post.).

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Republic Services deploying 23 CNG waste and recycling trucks in Twin Cities area

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Republic installed a natural gas fueling station to support its new fleet of CNG powered trucks in the Twin Cities. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, each new CNG solid waste and recycling truck reduces ozone-forming emissions by as much as 80% when compared to older diesel powered trucks.

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Study finds propane school buses significantly decrease NOx emissions compared to diesel

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Researchers installed a portable emissions measurement system to measure exhaust emissions on each vehicle and performed test runs on each bus with both cold and hot starts, for a total of 36 test routes. These findings are significant due to the fact that NO x and ozone are major non-attainment concerns for many areas across the nation.

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US NOx Cap and Trade Program Lowers Smog Levels in Eastern United States

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State level ozone emissions in the NBP, from 1990 to 2010 (projected). This market-based cap and trade program was created to cost-effectively reduce NO x emissions during the ozone season. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.