The EPA last week announced stricter emissions standards for heavy-duty commercial vehicles, such as trucks and buses, for model years 2027 to 2032. Like the new emissions standards for passenger cars recently confirmed, these rules do not mandate EVs,…
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DOE rule may encourage more plug-in hybrids, fewer EVs
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) unveiled a revised rule that would effectively give automakers more flexibility with pending EPA rules for model years 2027 to 2032—and more time to ramp up EV sales compared to an earlier proposal. The final r…
Brake-dust particles’ electric charge might help curb emissions
Up to 80% of brake-dust particles have an electric charge, which could serve as a means of controlling brake dust and improving air quality, according to a new study from the University of California, Irvine (via Green Car Congress). The study, which w…
Australian passenger vehicle emissions 50% higher than rest of world – and it’s getting worse
New study suggests Australia will fall well short of 2050 net-zero emission target for road transport. To hit it, policies have to be intensified and supported.
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EPA may allow weaker emissions rules, slower EV rollout
The Biden administration may throttle back strict emissions rules in order to give automakers more time to ramp up EV sales, the New York Times reported earlier this week. Last April, the EPA unveiled proposed tailpipe emissions rules for model years 2…
Choosing leather lowers EV carbon footprint, suppliers suggest
Sustainability concerns are leading some automakers to switch from leather upholstery to synthetic alternatives. So a group of leather suppliers are making their case. The trade group, called One 4 Leather, claims that leather upholstery made from cow …
Cummins faces $1.7B fine for diesel Ram pickup emissions cheating
Engine manufacturer Cummins will pay a $1.67 billion fine for emissions cheating with diesel engines in Ram pickup trucks. The fine settles a case brought by the U.S. Justice Department and the State of California claiming Cummins violated the Clean Ai…
EPA: Hybrids and EVs helped offset more polluting trucks and SUVs
Increased production of hybrids and EVs has helped offset the shift toward larger vehicles in the new-car market, according to a comprehensive annual update from the EPA. The 2023 EPA Automotive Trends Report, released last week, showed that automakers…
House votes to block emissions rules with misconception of EV mandate
The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill aiming to block the EPA from finalizing stricter emissions rules for model years 2027-2032. The bill, H.R. 4468, or the “Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023,” seeks to prohibit the EPA f…
Stellantis fights California emissions rules, cites “competitive disadvantages”
Stellantis is petitioning against strict emissions standards adopted by California and 13 other states, claiming they give other automakers competitive advantages. First reported by Bloomberg, the petition is based around a claim that the California Ai…
