SACRAMENTO - Today, the California Air Resources Board formally considered the first proposals from private companies for new ways to make low carbon transportation fuels under California’s program to reduce our dependence on petroleum and promote cleaner alternative fuels. The proposals included those from two manufacturers of Midwest ethanol -- the Archer Daniels Midland Company and POET – and ethanol made from Brazilian sugarcane.
SACRAMENTO - Today the Air Resources Board initiates the second year of grants totaling $19 million for hybrid vehicle technology that significantly reduces smog-forming and greenhouse gas emissions.
SACRAMENTO - Today the California Air Resources Board released a supplement to the environmental analysis of the Scoping Plan document of 2008. The Scoping Plan presents a mix of measures and approaches to reduce California’s greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 as required under AB 32, California’s climate change legislation.
SACRAMENTO - Today, Chairman Mary D. Nichols released a letter sent to seven major automobile manufacturers challenging them to disavow claims made by the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers to Representatives Upton and Issa or risk returning to the environmental battles of the Bush era.
SACRAMENTO - A broad range of projects targeting freight transport, funded by state bond money and administered by the Air Resources Board and air districts, has slashed emissions along trade corridors and near ports, cutting pollution from trucks, trains and ships, the ARB announced today.
SACRAMENTO - California Air Resources Board Chairman Mary D. Nichols applauded the fuel economy labels unveiled today by the USEPA and Department of Transportation.
“These labels are evidence that tough standards are already delivering clean, efficient cars that save consumers thousands of dollars over the life of the vehicle. I am confident that the standards we are now working on with our federal partners will continue to drive innovation and deliver even more savings and greater reductions of greenhouse gas emissions.”
SACRAMENTO - Tuesday, April 26, the Air Resources Board will show the internationally acclaimed “Climate Refugees”, a film that examines the global impacts and political ramifications of climate change.
After the showing a panel will discuss the film and take questions from the audience.
SACRAMENTO - The California Air Resources Board has fined the City of Compton $48,800 for a variety of infractions pertaining to its diesel fleet vehicles, including failing to properly maintain and self-inspect its diesel trucks and register construction equipment, as required by state law.
SACRAMENTO - The California Air Resources Board will hold a series of free daylong One-Stop Trucking Events around the state to help truck owners meet new rules for diesel trucks and learn about available government grants and funding.