California Air Resources Board

TRC Companies Announces $1.5B in Funding for Clients’ Sustainable Transportation Projects, Including Zero Emission Trucking, Critical Charging Stations and Low Carbon Fueling Infrastructure

Retrieved on: 
Donnerstag, Mai 16, 2024
ACT, Transport, NOx, Las Vegas Convention Center, Gladstein, GNA, Government, Carbon, TRC, California Air Resources Board, Nitrogen, Acquisition, California Energy Commission, Climate, Environment, Renewable energy

This impressive increase in secured funding, much in the form of government grants and low carbon fuel credits, accelerates the adoption of low- and zero-emission transportation technologies and infrastructure, providing fleets and their partners with crucial capital for ambitious projects.

Key Points: 
  • This impressive increase in secured funding, much in the form of government grants and low carbon fuel credits, accelerates the adoption of low- and zero-emission transportation technologies and infrastructure, providing fleets and their partners with crucial capital for ambitious projects.
  • The team will continue supporting clients in securing clean transportation funding and incentives as TRC, building on its well-established industry-leading position, having successfully submitted more than 700 funding applications.
  • Further, TRC provides grant application development, submission, and reporting services, streamlining the grant management process for clients.
  • For those attending ACT Expo this year, please visit the TRC booth (#1771) to meet the team and learn more.

First Hydrogen-Fueled Vessel in the US Receives US Coast Guard Approval to Enter Commercial Service

Retrieved on: 
Dienstag, Mai 21, 2024
Fleet Management, Batteries, Alternative Energy, Energy, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Public Transport, Maritime, Transport, Golden, Blue, San Francisco Bay Area, COI, Golden Gate Bridge, Chevron Corporation, Highway, Sea change, California Air Resources Board, Pre-shipment inspection, United States Coast Guard, Sea, Multimedia, Blue & Gold Fleet, Shipbuilding

The ceremony took place last Friday afternoon onboard the bow of the vessel, along with several members of the US Coast Guard and other project stakeholders.

Key Points: 
  • The ceremony took place last Friday afternoon onboard the bow of the vessel, along with several members of the US Coast Guard and other project stakeholders.
  • We are immensely grateful for the support from the US Coast Guard and all our partners along the path to completion,” said Pace Ralli, CEO of SWITCH.
  • After the initial demonstration period, SWITCH will put the vessel into a more permanent ferry route.
  • The SWITCH solutions are flexible and tailored for vessel operators needing to comply with emissions regulations, providing a streamlined path to achieving a carbon-neutral fleet over time.

MTC, CARB, TransForm Unveil New Mobility Hub at San Jose Apartment Complex

Retrieved on: 
Donnerstag, Mai 2, 2024
Public, Climate change, Cycling, BART, City, Metropolitan Transit Commission, VTA, Housing, Climate, School, Actionfigure, Transform, Partnership, Transport, MTC, Nystrom, Commission, Lyft, EV, California Air Resources Board, CARB, Greenhouse, Economic development, Multimedia, San Francisco Bay Area, Walking, SAN, Pollutant, Air pollution, Renewable energy

SAN FRANCISCO, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Residents of the Betty Ann Gardens Apartments in San Jose's Berryessa district today celebrated the opening of a new mobility hub developed through a partnership between the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Oakland-based nonprofit TransForm to expand mobility options and lower transportation costs for lower-income renters, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and encourage walking, bicycling and transit use. The hub includes electric vehicles and chargers that can be shared by community residents; e-bikes, folding bicycles and secure bike parking; and a monitor with real-time arrival information for nearby transit services. Residents also receive credits for Lyft rides to essential services such as grocery stores and medical care.

Key Points: 
  • Residents also receive credits for Lyft rides to essential services such as grocery stores and medical care.
  • The opening of the San Jose mobility hub marks the third such facility developed by MTC and TransForm through the Commission's EV Car Sharing and Mobility Hubs in Affordable Housing pilot program.
  • "Mobility hubs can provide upward economic mobility for our working families so they can get where they need to go in a climate friendly way," said San Jose Mayor and MTC Commissioner Matt Mahan.
  • MTC and TransForm previously opened mobility hubs at the 567-unit Lion Creek Crossings in East Oakland and in Richmond's Nystrom neighborhood, which includes more than 4,000 households.

Carbon Removal and Mariculture Legislation Moves Forward in California Assembly

Retrieved on: 
Freitag, April 26, 2024
Public Policy, Government, Sports, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Climate Change, Maritime, Alternative Energy, Energy, Transport, Other Education, White House, Federal Government, State, Local, Sustainability, Education, Environment, Fishing, UCLA, Engineer, Travel, ARB, California Air Resources Board, Animal, Aquaculture, Carbon, California State Assembly, Water, Legislation, Committee, USC, Port, Appropriations Committee, Renewable energy

Two bills currently being considered by the California Assembly received bipartisan support in two committees and now travel to the Appropriations Committee.

Key Points: 
  • Two bills currently being considered by the California Assembly received bipartisan support in two committees and now travel to the Appropriations Committee.
  • The Committee on Natural Resources voted unanimously to refer AB 2572, which directs the Air Resources Board (ARB) to assess the environmental standards and promote the use of ocean carbon dioxide removal projects.
  • Similarly, the Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife passed AB 3220, which directs the Department of Fish and Wildlife to investigate how to expedite permit processes with mariculture projects.
  • “We applaud Assemblymembers Muratsuchi and Papan for their important work to help streamline carbon removal and mariculture projects.

Performance Food Group and Industry-Leading Partners Unveil Sustainable Distribution Center of the Future

Retrieved on: 
Dienstag, April 23, 2024
Engineering, General Automotive, Environment, Restaurant, Bar, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Sustainability, Supermarket, Specialty, Food, Beverage, Retail, Oil, Gas, Alternative Energy, Energy, Fleet Management, Other Transport, Trucking, Automotive, Other Natural Resources, Transport, Natural Resources, Climate change, Doppler ultrasonography, Architecture, Volvo Trucks, CEC, Volvo, TEC, Business development, Partnership, TRU, Carbon footprint, Carbon, HVIP, Boost, California Air Resources Board, Performance Food Group, Noise, Multimedia, PFG, AEM, CO2, Investment, Renewable energy

Each of these initiatives play a significant role towards ensuring PFG’s success in achieving key sustainability goals and metrics.

Key Points: 
  • Each of these initiatives play a significant role towards ensuring PFG’s success in achieving key sustainability goals and metrics.
  • “PFG is proud to partner with companies that are at the forefront of building a sustainable architecture for our facilities,” said Jeff Williamson, senior vice president, Operations, PFG.
  • PFG also worked with TEC Equipment to evaluate funding opportunities to offset the costs for the battery-electric trucks and required infrastructure.
  • “We applaud the work that Performance Food Group is doing to prioritize sustainable transportation,” said Rob Anderson, Director of Fleet Sales at FreeWire.

STAX Engineering Granted First California Air Resources Board Executive Order for Auto Carrier Vessels

Retrieved on: 
Dienstag, April 2, 2024
Nitrogen, Port, Executive order, Engineering, STAX, Particulates, NOx, Ship, California Air Resources Board, Oxide, CARB, EO

LONG BEACH, Calif., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STAX Engineering, a leader in maritime emissions capture and control, received the first California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order for emissions capture and control services on auto carrier (ro-ro) vessels.

Key Points: 
  • LONG BEACH, Calif., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STAX Engineering, a leader in maritime emissions capture and control, received the first California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order for emissions capture and control services on auto carrier (ro-ro) vessels.
  • STAX, a CARB grantee, is the only operator authorized to service two of the most common maritime vessel classes: container vessels and auto carriers in California.
  • “Auto-carrier vessels represent an important piece of the at-berth emissions puzzle in California and around the world,” said STAX Engineering CEO, Mike Walker.
  • To date, STAX has treated 55 at-berth vessels for a cumulative of 3,150 hours and 22.1 tons of pollutants controlled—and counting.

REE Automotive P7-C Receives CARB Certifications

Retrieved on: 
Montag, März 25, 2024
Certification, Greenhouse gas, GHG, Power, ZEP, REE, FMVSS, EPA, California Air Resources Board, CARB, TEL, Rare-earth element

TEL AVIV, Israel, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- REE Automotive Ltd. (Nasdaq: REE), an automotive technology company and provider of full by-wire electric trucks and platforms, which recently announced FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) certification, today announced it has received two certifications from California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) on the Class 4 P7-C chassis cab. The two certifications include (1) Phase 2 Greenhouse Gas (“GHG”) covering the complete vehicle and (2) the new Zero Emission Powertrain (“ZEP”) certification. In addition to California, several other states are expected to adopt the Phase 2 GHG and ZEP requirements in the coming years.

Key Points: 
  • TEL AVIV, Israel, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- REE Automotive Ltd. (Nasdaq: REE), an automotive technology company and provider of full by-wire electric trucks and platforms, which recently announced FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) certification, today announced it has received two certifications from California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) on the Class 4 P7-C chassis cab.
  • The two certifications include (1) Phase 2 Greenhouse Gas (“GHG”) covering the complete vehicle and (2) the new Zero Emission Powertrain (“ZEP”) certification.
  • CARB certification is a requirement for eligibility for several state incentives, which combined with federal can total over $100,000 per vehicle depending on customer location.
  • “Being CARB certified unlocks many doors for us and for our customers as we can now sell in California, and I am excited for our California dealers as they start to receive their Powered by REE trucks,” said Daniel Barel, CEO and co-founder of REE Automotive.

Cenntro Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

Retrieved on: 
Montag, April 1, 2024
Off-Road Trucks & SUVs, Technology, General Automotive, Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Automotive, Batteries, Trucking, Autonomous Driving, Vehicles, Transport, Software, Hardware, Security, Research, FOH, EV, Certification, Hybrid, Growth, Inc., ROU, Sale, HVIP, Overalls, Net, City, Investment, Computer security, European, Exercise, Depreciation, California Air Resources Board, Marketing, EVC, Government, Metro, UN

In the fourth quarter we sold 473 vehicles compared to 298 vehicles in Q3 2023 and 51 in Q4 2022.

Key Points: 
  • In the fourth quarter we sold 473 vehicles compared to 298 vehicles in Q3 2023 and 51 in Q4 2022.
  • Total operating expenses were approximately $14.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with $20.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Net loss was approximately $13.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with net loss of $73.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was approximately $(13.7) million in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with Adjusted EBITDA of $(18.3) million in the fourth quarter of 2022.

 Groundbreaking Hybrid Refrigeration Units Now Available from Utility Trailer Throughout North America

Retrieved on: 
Dienstag, März 5, 2024
Automotive Manufacturing, Aftermarket, Automotive, Manufacturing, Other Transport, Trucking, Transport, Other Automotive, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Fleet Management, Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, Multimedia, Utility trailer, Doppler ultrasonography, Exhibition, TRU, Family, CARB, Utility, CBNA, Trailer, California Air Resources Board, Drug

At this year’s conference, Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, LLC announced the innovative Cargobull North America, LLC (CBNA) transport refrigeration units (TRUs) are now available throughout North America exclusively on Utility’s signature 3000R® reefer trailer via Utility's expansive dealer network.

Key Points: 
  • At this year’s conference, Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, LLC announced the innovative Cargobull North America, LLC (CBNA) transport refrigeration units (TRUs) are now available throughout North America exclusively on Utility’s signature 3000R® reefer trailer via Utility's expansive dealer network.
  • With the UTILITY TrailerConnect portal and app, advanced telematics data is streamlined directly to industry-standard frontends, fleet operators, and transport management or enterprise resource planning systems.
  • Additionally, CBNA aftermarket parts are available through Aurora Parts, its exclusive parts distributor, with more than 700 dealers served by six North American distribution centers.
  • “I’m proud to work with Utility and I look forward to seeing their new 625 and 655MT Hybrid TRUs revolutionize temperature-controlled transportation.”
    For more information or to coordinate further media availability opportunities, please contact Brett Olsen at [email protected] .

HopSkipDrive Exceeds California’s 2023 Goals for Electric Vehicle Usage; Comes in Under Greenhouse Gas Emissions Benchmark

Retrieved on: 
Mittwoch, Februar 14, 2024
EV, Electric Vehicles, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issues, Sustainability, Preschool, Automotive, Environment, Primary, Secondary, Other Transport, Education, Green Technology, Transport, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Ridesharing company, HopSkipDrive, AI, Government, Publishing, Carbon, Safety, CO2, CARB, California Air Resources Board, GHG, Student

Miles driven by electric vehicles in 2023 made up 8 percent of miles traveled by HopSkipDrive CareDrivers in California, vastly exceeding by 400 percent the state’s 2023 target of 2 percent.

Key Points: 
  • Miles driven by electric vehicles in 2023 made up 8 percent of miles traveled by HopSkipDrive CareDrivers in California, vastly exceeding by 400 percent the state’s 2023 target of 2 percent.
  • Total 2023 California GHG emissions by HopSkipDrive CareDrivers in California is 241 grams of CO2 per passenger mile, less than the state’s 2023 target of 252 grams of CO2 per passenger mile.
  • Almost 40 percent (36%) of California vehicles that completed a ride on the HopSkipDrive platform in 2023 were electric, hybrid or fuel cell.
  • As a reminder, the broader transportation sector accounts for about half of California’s greenhouse gas emissions .”