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Exxon Reveals Petroleum Product Emissions Data for First Time

Exxon Mobil Corp. released emissions data on customers’ use of its petroleum products for the first time after coming under pressure from investors.

January 5, 2021
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Getting US to Zero Carbon May Cost $2.5 Trillion by 2030

It’s going to take $2.5 trillion in spending over the next decade to get the U.S. on a path to a carbon-free economy, but the transition will help to pay for itself, Princeton University researchers say.

December 15, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTCA

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Names Liane Randolph for CARB Chair

Gov. Gavin Newsom has named one of California’s utility-company regulators to lead the state agency that fights air pollution and climate change.

December 10, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Biden Win Is Pressuring Carmakers to Unite on Tailpipe Rules

Carmakers that signed up for President Donald Trump’s battle with California over auto emissions are now being pressured to join a peace plan brought on by the election of Joe Biden.

December 2, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

GM Pulls Support From Trump’s Battle With California on Emissions

General Motors Co. will withdraw from the legal battle between the Trump administration and California officials over the state’s authority to set automobile emissions rules, a major shift in the contentious fight that has fractured the industry.

November 23, 2020
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuel

Truck, Engine Makers Refine Products to Meet 2021 GHG Emission Standards

Original equipment manufacturers and engine suppliers have found a variety of ways to meet the challenges posed by the 2021 Phase 2 standards for greenhouse gas emissions and fuel efficiency.

November 16, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Panel Discusses What’s Ahead for Greener Diesel

Diesel can play a central role for the transportation sector as it moves toward a more sustainable future, a panel of experts said.

November 12, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

California Aims to End Sales of New Gas-Powered Cars, Trucks by 2035

California will aim to halt sales of new gasoline-powered passenger cars and trucks by 2035, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Sept. 23, a move he says would cut greenhouse gas emissions by 35% in the nation’s most populous state.

September 23, 2020
BusinessTechnologyFuelLogisticsTop 100

Walmart Aims to Eliminate Emissions From Its Fleet by 2040

Walmart Inc. on Sept. 21 outlined its goals to achieve zero-emission operations, which include fully converting its fleet to electric trucks.

September 21, 2020
BusinessFuelTop 100

Walmart Cuts 230 Million Tons of Emissions, With Supplier Help

Walmart Inc. has cut 230 million metric tons of greenhouse gases out of its supply chain in the past three years, putting the world’s largest retailer on track to achieve its 2030 emissions goal.

August 26, 2020