HERE»S WHY WE NEED TO DO MORE: We simply can't wait around to see improved energy security and CO2
reductions as new vehicles trickle into the marketplace.
Not exact matches
The
new vehicles are equipped with features such
as off - road
reduction gear and the electronic traction system enhancing their off - roading capabilities, the company said.
While such advances are encouraging, further
reductions in global emissions will be needed, for example through the introduction of
new technologies such
as hybrid and electric
vehicles.
Data from the
new TML study quantify for the first time the potential of such an integrated approach for the period 2014 - 2020
as follows: 6 per cent
reduction for
vehicle - related measures across the entire fleet; 2.5 per cent
reduction through alternative fuels; and 13 per cent
reduction through operations.
Requires the EPA Administrator to: (1) identify those classes or categories of
new nonroad
vehicles or engines that contribute significantly to the total GHG emissions from such
vehicles and that provide the greatest potential for significant and cost - effective
reduction of such emissions; and (2) promulgate standards applicable to GHG emissions from these engines or
vehicles by December 31, 2012; and (3) promulgate standards applicable to GHG emissions for other classes and categories of
vehicles and engines
as the EPA Administrator determines appropriate.
The findings do not in and of themselves impose any emission
reduction requirements but rather allow EPA to finalize the GHG standards proposed earlier this year for
new light - duty
vehicles as part of the joint rulemaking with the Department of Transportation.
In 1976, catalytic converters and other aerosol / particulate
reduction measures were mandated on all
new USA motor
vehicles (which because of their integrated car industry means Canada
as well).
As more charging stations become available, consumers will be more likely to purchase zero - emission
vehicles and contribute to the achievement of
New York's ambitious emission
reduction goals.»
The
New York State Alternative Fuel
Vehicle Research Laboratory will conduct testing for advanced and emerging technologies such
as fuel cell propulsion systems, alternative fuels, and greenhouse gas
reduction technologies.
Chapter 685 of the Laws of 1979 adds a
new Section 176 (7) to the Insurance Law, which requires motor
vehicle liability insurers to «provide for an appropriate
reduction in premium charges for any insured for a three year period after successfully completing a motor
vehicle accident prevention course, known
as the Defensive Driving Course, administered by the National Safety Council.»