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Ricardo-AEA to lead 4-year EC-funded study on the future of sustainable urban transport in Europe

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Ricardo-AEA will lead the work in partnership with international cities network, ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, and Italian transport consultants TRT Trasporti e Territorio. The policy support tool will be designed to enable city authorities to assess a wide range of transport policies.

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Former Commerce and Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta urges technology neutral policies in reaching proposed CAFE standards

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In a white paper released at a National Press Club briefing, Secretary Mineta detailed his support for such policies—i.e., The white paper outlines six reasons justifying technology neutral policies: Performance-based regulations in the automotive sector historically have been successful. million hybrids and 1.3

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ICCT study finds state EV incentives playing a significant role in driving sales

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A study by a team from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) shows that state electric vehicle incentives are playing a significant early role in reducing the effective cost of ownership and driving electric vehicle sales. —Jin et al. electric vehicle incentives ”.

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European Commission outlines comprehensive Transport 2050 plan to increase mobility while cutting transport CO2 emissions 60%; phasing out conventionally-fueled (non-hybrid) cars in cities by 2050

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Achieving this will require a transformation in Europe’s current transport system, the white paper notes. However, the paper notes, it will have to be complemented by the development of appropriate fuelling/charging infrastructure for new vehicles. —Transport 2050.

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US EPA seeking to award up to $1M for project to mitigate black carbon from diesel sources in Russian Arctic

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Consequently, soot’s effect on climate change has not been adequately addressed in national and international global warming legislation. Soot’s contribution, however, could be reduced by 90% years with aggressive national and international policies. ”. Decreasing soot could have a rapid effect, Jacobson said.

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ARB Staff Posts Expert Review Reports of the ZEV Technical Analysis

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ARB staff then published a white paper summarizing possible changes to the ZEV regulation along with attachments on ZEV technology status; a 2050 GHG analysis; and complimentary policies. Earlier post.). in order to assess the feasibility of the projections. A risk analysis based on various scenarios is recommended.

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Southern California Edison introduces clean energy proposal to meet state’s climate, air quality goals; >7M EVs (24%) by 2030

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SCE describes its Clean Power and Electrification Pathway in a white paper. Southern California Edison has proposed an integrated strategic framework for the state of California to meet its ambitious climate and air quality goals.

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