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…
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Which automakers support proposed emissions standards? More than meet the eye
At first glance, automakers are all over the map in their responses to the US EPA’s proposal. But a closer looks shows only one opposes it entirely.
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Polestar 4 SUV has a lower carbon footprint than Polestar 2 hatchback?
Polestar claims its upcoming Polestar 4 SUV coupe will have the lowest carbon footprint of any of its models to date. Cars tend to be more efficient than SUVs, and smaller vehicles use less material, helping to contribute to a lower carbon footprint. B…
UK delay of ban on gas models irks automakers, climate groups
The U.K. government on Wednesday said it would delay a ban on the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars by five years—irritating both automakers and environmental groups. In 2018, the U.K. introduced a Road to Zero program that would require 50% p…
Ford aside, automakers are fighting EV-focused EPA emissions targets
Despite professed support for EVs, many automakers are quietly fighting proposed EPA emissions rules that would require expanded EV sales, according to the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC). The EPA this spring proposed tailpipe emissions rules…
Poll: Americans are sharply divided over fossil-fuel phaseout
Phasing out fossil fuels is still a controversial issue for Americans, a recent Pew Research Center poll found. Overall, 31% of Americans surveyed said the U.S. should completely phase out fossil fuels, while 68% said the country should continue with a…
EPA slaps Sinister Diesel with $1M emissions fine amid crackdown
The EPA this week announced $1 million in fines for a diesel performance parts manufacturer for tampering with emissions devices. Sinister Mfg. Company, Inc.—doing business as Sinister Diesel—pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to viola…
NHTSA aims for 43.5 mpg across new vehicles by 2032
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Friday issued a proposal to update Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for passenger cars and light-duty trucks, calling for a fleet average of 58 mpg, according to its methodolo…
Google Maps’ eco-friendly routing: Like taking 250,000 cars off the road?
Google Maps is helping reduce vehicle emissions through more efficient routing, the company claims. In October 2021, Google debuted a feature for Maps that allows drivers to select routes based on estimated fuel efficiency. Since launch, drivers have u…
Report: GM and Stellantis paid record fuel economy fines
General Motors and Stellantis paid a combined $363 million in penalties for failing to meet U.S. Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) requirements for recent model years, Reuters reported Friday. The record amount includes $235.5 million paid by Stell…
