Fleet Legislation & Regulation - CAFE Standards
Keeping track of all the legislative updates and government regulations that affect emissions, fuel economy, and relate to the different types of fuels (and electric power) is an ongoing task. Articles in this category provide ongoing coverage of the political and legislative topics that affect green fleet operations.
15% Ethanol to be Allowed in Gasoline
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the first applications for registration of ethanol for use in making gasoline that contains up to 15 percent ethanol (E15).
Posted on April 3, 2012 | Fleet Legislation & Regulation - CAFE Standards | Read more
New Efforts Revealed in Pennsylvania to Reduce Emissions and Use of Foreign Oil
HARRISBURG, PA – State Rep. Stan Saylor revealed a new effort to decrease the use of foreign oil and provide an incentive for the use of natural gas as a vehicle fuel in Pennsylvania.
Posted on March 21, 2012 | Fleet Legislation & Regulation - CAFE Standards | Read more
President Obama Announces $44 Million in Funding for Natural Gas & Biofuels
WASHINGTON – President Obama announced new funding to catalyze breakthrough technologies for natural gas and biofuels as part of his all-of-the-above energy strategy to reduce reliance on foreign oil and provide alternatives to conventional gasoline vehicles.
Posted on February 29, 2012 | Fleet Legislation & Regulation - CAFE Standards | Read more
CARB Passes New Rules Mandating More Zero-Emission & Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles
LOS ANGELES -- The California Air Resources Board (CARB) on Jan. 27 unanimously approved a package of new emissions rules for 2017-2025 model-year cars and light trucks. The rules require that by 2025, zero-emission and plug-in hybrid vehicles will account for one in seven new cars sold in California – approximately 15.4 percent of new vehicles sales in that year.
Posted on January 30, 2012 | Fleet Legislation & Regulation - CAFE Standards | Read more
Federal Judge Blocks Enforcement of CARB Low-Carbon Fuel Standard
SACRAMENTO, CA – A federal judge on Dec. 29 ruled that the California Air Resources Board’s low-carbon fuel standard (LCFS) regulations violate the U.S. Constitution’s commerce clause and unfairly discriminate against corn-based ethanol producers located outside California.
Posted on January 3, 2012 | Fleet Legislation & Regulation - CAFE Standards | Read more
Altec JEMS Plug-in System Draws CARB Approval
BIRMINGHAM, AL — Altec Industries announced that the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has approved the Altec Jobsite Energy Management System (JEMS) for use in any power take-off, diesel-fueled truck application with a gross vehicle weight rating over 10,000 pounds.
Posted on December 27, 2011 | Fleet Legislation & Regulation - CAFE Standards | Read more
Ralphs Supermarket Fleet Teams With WVU Emissions Researchers
MORGANTOWN, WV -- Ralphs Supermarkets, a California-based division of the Kroger Co., recently enlisted the help of West Virginia University engine emissions experts to further green its delivery fleet and meet state emissions requirements.
Posted on December 27, 2011 | Fleet Legislation & Regulation - CAFE Standards | Read more
CARB's Advanced Clean Car Rules Proposal Calls for Tougher 2017-2025 Emissions Standards
SACRAMENTO, CA -- The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has posted a package of staff-proposed Advanced Clean Car regulations, which the board will consider for adoption on Jan. 26, 2012.
Posted on December 12, 2011 | Fleet Legislation & Regulation - CAFE Standards | Read more
Obama Administration Publishes Proposed Fuel Economy Standards
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) on Nov. 16 formally unveiled their joint proposal to set stronger fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for model-year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks.
Posted on November 17, 2011 | Fleet Legislation & Regulation - CAFE Standards | Read more
CARB Issues Reminder About Upcoming Diesel Filter Deadline
SACRAMENTO, CA -- The California Air Resources Board is reminding owners of heavier diesel trucks that they need to act now in order to comply with California's truck and bus regulation, which has its first diesel filter deadlines in January 2012.
Posted on October 31, 2011 | Fleet Legislation & Regulation - CAFE Standards | Read more
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