Air pollution in California

PBF Energy Comments on Bay Area Air Quality Management District Decision

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
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PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) today commented on the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) Board members' decision to adopt Proposed Amended Rule (PAR) 6-5 related to particulate emissions from refinery Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) units in the Bay Area.

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  • PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) today commented on the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) Board members' decision to adopt Proposed Amended Rule (PAR) 6-5 related to particulate emissions from refinery Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) units in the Bay Area.
  • Paul Davis, President of PBF Energy's Western Region, stated, "We have been working closely throughout the rule-making process with BAAQMD staff and anticipated today's outcome.
  • The company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements except as may be required by applicable law.
  • PBF Energy Inc. also currently indirectly owns the general partner and approximately 48% of the limited partnership interest of PBF Logistics LP (NYSE: PBFX).

Hyliion Holdings Schedules Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results Conference Call and Webcast for August 11, 2021

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
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(NYSE: HYLN) (Hyliion), a leader in electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 semi-trucks, today announced it will host a conference call and webcast at 11:00 a.m. ET/10:00 a.m. CT on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 to discuss its financial results, the Company's business and outlook.

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  • (NYSE: HYLN) (Hyliion), a leader in electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 semi-trucks, today announced it will host a conference call and webcast at 11:00 a.m. ET/10:00 a.m. CT on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 to discuss its financial results, the Company's business and outlook.
  • Hyliion also plans to report its second quarter 2021 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, August 11, 2021.
  • An archived webcast of the conference call will be accessible on the Investor Relations section of the Hyliion website.
  • Hyliions mission is to reduce the carbon intensity and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Class 8 commercial trucks by being a leading provider of electrified powertrain solutions.

Hyliion® Announces Participation in Upcoming Institutional Investor Conferences

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Monday, May 24, 2021
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The Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. Conference presentation will not be webcast live.

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  • The Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. Conference presentation will not be webcast live.
  • Hyliions mission is to reduce the carbon intensity and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Class 8 commercial trucks by being a leading provider of electrified powertrain solutions.
  • Leveraging advanced software algorithms and data analytics capabilities, Hyliion offers fleets an easy, efficient system to decrease fuel and operating expenses while seamlessly integrating with their existing fleet operations.
  • Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Hyliion designs, develops, and sells electrified powertrain solutions that are designed to be installed on most major Class 8 commercial trucks, with the goal of transforming the commercial transportation industrys environmental impact at scale.

California’s New Standard Transitioning Ride-Hailing Fleets to Zero-Emission Vehicles Win for Public Health, the Climate and Company Drivers, Science Group Says

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
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b'The California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted today to approve the nation\xe2\x80\x99s first standard to transition ride-hailing fleets to zero-emission vehicles by 2030.

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  • b'The California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted today to approve the nation\xe2\x80\x99s first standard to transition ride-hailing fleets to zero-emission vehicles by 2030.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cRide-hailing companies have not delivered on their promise of a future with fewer cars and lower pollution.
  • Instead, ride-hailing services in urban areas have increased pollution and congestion and reduced climate-friendly, public-transit ridership.
  • It would cost companies less than 4 cents per mile, or around 43 cents per trip.

Thanks to California Climate Credit, PG&E Residential Customers Will See Lower Bills This Month

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Friday, April 23, 2021
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b'The credit created by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), is part of the state\xe2\x80\x99s efforts to fight climate change.

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  • b'The credit created by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), is part of the state\xe2\x80\x99s efforts to fight climate change.
  • The credit will lower bills by $41.82 for PG&E residential customers receiving both natural gas and electric service this month.
  • For natural gas-only residential customers the credit will be $24.62, and for electric-only residential customers, the credit will be $17.20.\nCalifornia requires power plants, natural gas providers and other large industries that emit greenhouse gases to buy carbon pollution permits from auctions managed by the California Air Resources Board.
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Frito-Lay Cuts Absolute Fleet Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) in Half, Reduces Diesel Usage by 78 Percent at California Production Site

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
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The implementation of ZE and NZE technologies over the past year has led to sustainable impact reducing the Modesto site's fleet absolute GHG emissions by more than half (53 percent), or 2,790 metric tons of absolute GHG emissions, as well as lowering fleet diesel usage by 78 percent.

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  • The implementation of ZE and NZE technologies over the past year has led to sustainable impact reducing the Modesto site's fleet absolute GHG emissions by more than half (53 percent), or 2,790 metric tons of absolute GHG emissions, as well as lowering fleet diesel usage by 78 percent.
  • "Frito-Lay and PepsiCo are dedicated to reducing our environmental impact, especially in the more than 200 communities where we operate," said Steve Hanson, senior director, fleet operations, engineering and sustainability for Frito-Lay.
  • CCI funding is awarded by several state agencies including the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
  • "This project is so important to the Valley as it will improve air quality and reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions.

The Plumber & Steamfitters Local 442 Union Supports Jericho Energy Ventures cleanH2steam DCC™ Boiler

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
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The Local 442 is located within the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (APCD), one of the most progressive and stringent APCDs in California providing a national framework for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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  • The Local 442 is located within the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (APCD), one of the most progressive and stringent APCDs in California providing a national framework for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Understanding the strict environmental controls of their APCD, the Local 442 was active in assisting HTIs founder, Ed Stockton, throughout initial building and testing of the cleanH2steam DCCTM commercial demonstration boiler, located at the Local 442 in Modesto, California.
  • Bill Taylor, President of the Local 442, stated, It has truly been a pleasure to work with Ed Stockton and the HTI team during the testing and evolution of the clean H2steam DCCTM Boiler.
  • Jericho Energy Ventures ( https://jerichoenergyventures.com ) is focused on advancing the low-carbon energy transition with investments in hydrogen technologies, energy storage, carbon capture and new energy systems.

SmartPTO Becomes Eligible for Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP)

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Friday, February 26, 2021
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GREENVILLE, S.C., Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatec announces their flagship product SmartPTO is now incentive eligible under the California Air Resources Board's Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project.

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  • GREENVILLE, S.C., Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatec announces their flagship product SmartPTO is now incentive eligible under the California Air Resources Board's Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project.
  • The incentive project was launched to accelerate the adoption of cleaner, more-efficient trucks and buses.
  • Viatec's SmartPTO allows bucket truck operators seeking an ePTO solution to begin their transition into using electricity as a fuel.
  • SmartPTO is deployed across all major bucket truck brands with several major electric utilities in the US and Canada.

Marathon Oil Announces Executive Compensation Changes and GHG Emissions Intensity Reduction Initiatives

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
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HOUSTON, Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) today announced an update regarding its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, including significant changes to its executive compensation framework as well as new quantitative greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction initiatives.

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  • HOUSTON, Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) today announced an update regarding its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, including significant changes to its executive compensation framework as well as new quantitative greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction initiatives.
  • "Marathon Oil has taken a leadership role in driving the changes our industry needs, prioritizing free cash flow, debt reduction, and return of capital to shareholders.
  • We are also announcing an ambitious goal to meaningfully reduce our GHG emissions intensity by 2025, building on the momentum we established in 2020.
  • The Company reports direct (Scope 1) and indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions, with emissions intensity measured by metric tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions per thousand barrels of oil equivalent of hydrocarbons produced from Marathon Oil-operated facilities.

Agility Receives Low NOx 6.0L 2021 CARB and EPA Certification

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
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Costa Mesa, California, Jan. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agility Fuel Solutions (Agility), a leading global provider of clean fuel solutions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, announced today that it has received 2021 California Air Resources Board (CARB) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification for its natural gas fuel system when installed on the General Motors 6.0L V8 engine.

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  • Costa Mesa, California, Jan. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agility Fuel Solutions (Agility), a leading global provider of clean fuel solutions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, announced today that it has received 2021 California Air Resources Board (CARB) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification for its natural gas fuel system when installed on the General Motors 6.0L V8 engine.
  • These 2021 CARB and EPA certifications demonstrate our continued commitment to driving product development and staying at the forefront in the medium-duty vehicle segment, said Seung Baik, President.
  • Agility designed this 6.0L engine fuel system to simplify vehicle integration and significantly lower the upfront cost.
  • Agility Fuel Solutions, a business of Hexagon Composites, is a leading global provider of clean fuel solutions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles.