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Health Risk Assessment for Diesel Exhaust

2025-10-22T14:13:13-05:00November 20, 2017|Zero Emissions|

The report "" (March 2016) from Health Canada "...is a comprehensive review and analysis of the potential adverse health effects associated with diesel fuel use in Canada. The report focuses on diesel exhaust (DE) emissions from on-road and off-road vehicles (excluding rail and marine applications) and targets impacts resulting from general population exposures." Among other findings, the report concludes: Other determinations in the report include likely/suggestive relationships between DE exposure and cardiovascular, immunological, reproductive and developmental, and central nervous system effects. The report notes key uncertainties and gaps, but "Overall, it is concluded that DE is associated with significant population health impacts in Canada, and efforts should continue to further reduce emissions of and human exposures to DE." . { "@context": "", "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "", "name": "Health Risk Assessment for Diesel Exhaust", "description": "Health Risk Assessment for Diesel Exhaust, from Health Canada, March 2016", "provider": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Orange EV", "url": "", "image": "" } } { "@context": "", "@type": "WebPage", "mainEntityOfPage": { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "" }, "headline": "Health Risk Assessment for Diesel Exhaust Finds Significant Health Impacts", "image": [ ], "datePublished": "2018-08-14T14:58:23+00:00", "author": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Orange EV" }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Orange EV", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "" } }, "description": "The report “Human Health Risk Assessment for Diesel Exhaust” (March 2016) from Health Canada “…is a comprehensive review and analysis of the potential adverse health effects associated with diesel fuel use in Canada. The report focuses on diesel exhaust (DE) emissions from on-road and off-road vehicles (excluding rail and marine applications) and targets impacts resulting from general population exposures." }

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California Increases Taxes on Diesel Fuel

2025-10-22T16:17:22-05:00November 15, 2017|Emissions Regulations|

Effective November 1, 2017, California increased both the Excise Tax and the Sales and Use Tax on diesel fuel.  The Excise Tax is now 36 cents/gallon, up from 16 cents/gallon.  The Sales and Use Tax is 13%, up from 9%. Read the full tax update here.  Diesel tax information can be found on page 3.

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California Ports Approve Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) Update

2025-10-22T16:23:26-05:00November 15, 2017|Emissions Regulations|

The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach unanimously approved the 2017 Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) Update which “provides high-level guidance for accelerating progress toward a zero-emission future”.  Particularly relevant to Orange EV: Beginning in 2020, terminal operators must purchase the cleanest equipment available when procuring new cargo-handling equipment (zero emission, if feasible). Read more in .

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Anderson DuBose Deploys Orange EV Electric Yard Truck in McDonald’s Distribution Network

2026-01-26T12:08:08-06:00August 30, 2017|Warehouse & Distribution|

KANSAS CITY, MO and ROCHESTER, NY, August 29, 2017 - distribution network. The Orange EV , an important step in the sustainability efforts of both Anderson DuBose and McDonald’s. Anderson DuBose has long been committed to minimizing the company’s environmental impact and utilizes an environmental management system that meets : 2004 Certification. Each year, Anderson DuBose sets aggressive sustainability targets to reduce electricity consumption, diesel fuel usage, and waste-to-landfill. Switching to a 100% electric yard truck significantly reduces the company's carbon footprint while also supporting their customer's vision to "realize a food supply where people, animals and the planet thrive." Moving to electric also provides a better working environment for Anderson DuBose employees with a truck that is . “I’ve heard nothing but great comments from the drivers," said Tom Hank, General Manager of the Anderson DuBose Rochester facility. "Orange EV’s truck is more comfortable and our operators really like the quiet and smooth operation. Management is pleased that we can provide a safer and healthier working environment – the truck has no engine and no emissions." This change also positively impacts its neighbors and broader community. “We appreciate the spirit of partnership and sense of shared-mission the entire Anderson DuBose team has brought to the relationship," noted Mike Saxton, Orange EV's chief commercial officer. The Anderson DuBose Company works closely with the other members of the to identify and share best practices. "Being the first to identify the Orange EV truck and work through the steps to on-board the vehicle enables us to be a resource for the other distributors," commented Tom. "They can visit, observe truck operations, understand our design and business case, and hopefully deploy more trucks throughout the country." Headquartered in Lordstown, Ohio, . Kansas City based . { "@context": "", "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "", "url": "", "contentlocation": "US", "name": "the-anderson-dubose-pure-electric-yard-truck-manufactured-by-orange-ev-300x208.jpg", "description": "The Anderson DuBose pure-electric terminal truck manufactured by Orange EV", "provider": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Orange EV", "url": "", "image": "" } } { "@context": "", "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "", "url": "", "contentlocation": "US", "name": "the-anderson-dubose-pure-electric-yard-truck-manufactured-by-orange-ev-300x208.jpg", "description": "The Anderson DuBose pure-electric terminal truck manufactured by Orange EV", "provider": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Orange EV", "url": "", "image": "" } }

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