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ACT 101: Are All Air Pollutants the Same?

February 6, 2020Greenhouse gas emissions are often considered interchangeable with air pollutants. Both interact in the air, but in distinctly different ways.

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Air Quality

Los Angeles Takes Steps to Improve Air Quality and Public Health

February 5, 2020BREATHE LA has called for the elimination of diesel trucks at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in an effort to improve air quality and public health.

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Influx of California RNG Fuels Local Economy & Protects Climate

January 28, 2020RNG produced from California's new dairy digester projects is fueling the economy and the transportation industry—capturing methane at the source and providing a carbon negative fuel in return.

California Natural Gas Vehicle Partnership

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No Doubt About It: The Future Is Electric

January 24, 2020For a time, trucking will be a multi-fuel industry, but in the end electricity will be the dominant power source for commercial vehicles.

North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE)

South Coast AQMD Offers New Funding for Combustion Freight and Marine Projects

January 21, 2020South Coast AQMD is hosting a one-hour webinar on February 4th at 11 am to provide an overview of funding and the application process for the new $60 million Combustion Freight and Marine program.

EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW: How Southern California Edison is Charging Forward with Transportation Electrification

January 20, 2020Katie Sloan, Director of eMobility, Building Electrification and Customer Service Governance, details SCE’s commitment to supporting vehicle electrification across all sectors—including heavy-duty trucks.

Transportation Electrification Roadmap

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A Call to Action: Accelerating Transportation Electrification in Los Angeles

January 16, 2020A transportation electrification partnership released the Zero Emissions Roadmap 2.0, an ambitious plan detailing the pathway to create a zero emissions transportation future for the greater Los Angeles region.

Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI)

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Business Case for Sustainability

January 15, 2020Leading fleets now recognize that low carbon transportation is not only going to be the price of admission in the near term, but a strategic differentiator and important selling point.

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Accelerating California’s Renewable Energy Economy

January 9, 2020The Renewable Gas 360 symposium has raised awareness among California's policymakers of the important role that renewable gases can and should play to build a long-term sustainable economy.

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EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW: How California’s Labor Unions are Building the Workforce for a Clean Energy Future

January 8, 2020The California State Council of Laborers work in conjunction with California’s ambitious clean air and climate goals, creating and training the highly skilled and in-demand workforce required for California’s clean energy future.

Breakthrough Batteries

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Breakthrough Batteries: Feedback Loops Are Accelerating the Battery Market

January 8, 2020Recent rapid improvements in Li-ion battery costs and performance have unlocked enormous investment into the advanced battery technology ecosystem, which will significantly impact clean energy transportation.

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How Can You Partner with Dairy Farmers to Create a More Sustainable Future?

January 7, 2020The California Dairy Sustainability Summit offers an opportunity to connect with progressive dairy farmers and help them meet environmental and economic goals.

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A Year in Hydrogen: Innovative Products, Progressive Policies, and New Players Emerge

January 3, 20202019 was a great year for fuel cells and hydrogen. The growth and viability of the industry was demonstrated by more products, new players, and policies that are setting 2020 up to be an exciting start to a decade of progress.

Fuel Cell Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA)

IMO 2020: What Fleets Need to Know and How to Prepare

December 6, 2019Will the looming IMO sulfur regulation impact domestic diesel prices? How on-road fleets can turn to domestically produced fuels to avoid price volatility.

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2020 California Dairy Sustainability Summit Agenda Takes Head-On Approach to Challenges

December 5, 2019The California Dairy Sustainability Summit will return to Sacramento on March 25-26, 2020, providing an even more robust and impactful program.

Dairy Cares

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ACT 101: What is Waste-to-Energy?

December 5, 2019Waste-to-energy is the commercially-proven process of recovering energy from municipal solid waste (MSW) for power production.

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