Alternative Fuels & Technology
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Volkswagen Settlement
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In late 2015, Volkswagen (VW) publicly admitted it had secretly and deliberately installed a defeat device – software designed to cheat emissions tests and deceive federal and state regulators – in nearly 500,000 VW and Audi branded 2.0-liter diesel vehicles and 83,000 3.0-liter diesel vehicles sold to American consumers.
On October 25, 2016 a partial settlement was approved that resolves consumer claims concerning the 2.0-liter diesel vehicles. On December 20, 2016 a preliminary second partial settlement was agreed to concerning 3.0-liter diesel vehicles and will be approved after it is published in the federal register and after the required comment period. As a result of these partial settlements, New York is expected to receive over $127 million for use towards offsetting the excess NOx emissions caused by VW’s actions through extensive mitigation projects to reduce NOx from a wide array of mobile sources. |
Trucks & Commercial Vehicles
Check out the NYC Department of Transportation Office of Freight Mobility's resources page for trucks and commercial vehicles. The Office of Freight Mobility is responsible for advancing policies and programs that mitigate the adverse impacts of trucks on infrastructure and communities, while also improving truck delivery efficiency with an overall mission of supporting the City’s economic competitiveness. Here, you can find a map of truck routes, NYC traffic rules, the Off-Hour Deliveries Program, and more!
Alternative Fuels Readiness Guide
The Alternative Fuel Readiness Guide will provide provide fleets with the tools necessary to transition to clean and alternative fuels as they become increasingly popular, affordable, and available. The switch to alternative fuel vehicles helps fleets reduce harmful emissions and save money. The guide will focus on medium- and heavy-duty fleets, with some focus on light-duty vehicles.
Coming soon for download!
Coming soon for download!
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