CalNGV News - 2008 Archive

The Coalition publishes CalNGV News biweekly. Click the date to download issues in PDF format.

2008

• December 22
  Coalition argues for LCFS to support alternative fuels growth; trucks rule opens opportunities; study: LNG trucks cut GHG emissions 21 percent
• December 8
  LCFS workshop shows progress; Clean Energy opens first large-scale LNG plant; NGVTF restarts; CNG port trucks launch
• November 17
  Coalition suggests stronger LCFS; study says dirty air costs state $28 billion; Prop. 10 loss disappoints, but opportunities remain
• November 3
  Prop. 10 study shows benefits; CARB releases proposed diesel regulation; analysis shows landfill CNG is the lowest-carbon fuel
• October 20
  Coalition kicks off outreach; AB 118 coalition challenges NGV perceptions; NGV technology forum to meet; Peterbilt adds LNG models
• October 6
  CNG trucks ready for port debut; governor vetoes key bill; Coalition suggests revised LCFS pathways analysis
• September 22
  Ports’ clean truck plans get green light; Clean Energy plans to buy Phill; conference highlights AFVs
• September 8
  Seven NGV-related measures go to the governor; truckers commit to L.A. port concession program; national media takes fresh look at NGVs
• August 25
  Clean Energy invests in biogas; Coalition comments on proposed AB 118 regulation; Coalition, port bills go to governor; CNG taxi attracts support
• August 11
  Trucking association sues ports to stop clean truck programs; CEC seeks comment on proposed AB 118 regulation; Westport plans IPO
• July 28
  National spotlight hits NGVs; container fee bill appears headed for signature; ESI seeks certification at 2010 standards
• July 14
  Coalition proposes AB 118 projects; AB 32 scoping plan shows opportunities; NGV Co-op gets closer to launch
• June 30
  Bond would give AFVs huge boost; Coalition sponsors natural gas proposal for AB 118 funding; CARB releases draft proposal to cut GHGs
• June 16
  Coalition responds to LCFS plan; South Coast plans climate exchange; Clean Energy develops hydrogen station
• June 2
  Coalition bill advances to Senate; PM pollution is worse than we thought, CARB report says; CNG hybrid refuse truck debuts
• May 19
  Sterling debuts natural gas truck; bill clarifies landmark alternative fuels legislation; conference shows surge of interest in NGVs
• May 5
  Landfill LNG project takes off; CNG hybrid promises emissions cuts; two NGV-friendly bills move briskly; State of the Air report released
• April 21
  Oil industry sets the tone at Low Carbon Fuels event; NGV purchasing co-op is in the works; San Diego orders CWI ISL G engines
• April 7
  Natural gas generally fares well in draft LCFS rules; fleets add NGVs; CARB releases funds for cleaner school buses
• March 24
  L.A. port approves truck program; Westport gets big LNG truck order; study counts diesel’s toll on West Oakland
• March 10
  CNG trucks get tryout at ports; Faster Freight conference confirms port opportunities; LCFS meeting with CARB reveals issues for natural gas
• February 25
  Long Beach port plan favors AFVs; utilities fight for climate action proposal; South Coast gets court OK on fleet rules
• February 11
  Industry seeks Long Beach port role; study says NGVs are best alternative for port pollution cleanup; LCFS work stalls
• January 28
  Roadmap defines research needs; Coalition sets legislative priorities; Clean Energy adds refuse industry contracts
• January 14
  Legislators look closely at NGVs; Eaves leaves Coalition; state builds case for EPA waiver; study finds pollution rules cut South Coast risk

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