EU Set To Back Down On Exhaust Emissions Rules
The Euro 7 exhaust emissions rules are so strict, automakers risk massive fines for noncompliance with predictable consequences.
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US Supreme Court Rules Against Red States In California Emissions Waiver Case
The US Supreme Court has ruled that California may keep its EPA waiver to set its own exhaust emissions standards.
Reuters Questions Accuracy Of EPA Exhaust Emissions Reduction Claims
Reuters is reporting that the claims the EPA is making for its new exhaust emissions rules might be good in theory, but not so good in reality. The reason is that they assume manufacturers will offer more hybrid and plug-in hybrid models that have lower emissions that conventional cars. While … [continued]
Repugnican States Sue To Block Already Weakened Exhaust Emissions Rules
The EPA has issued a new rule governing the exhaust emissions of passenger cars and light duty trucks but red states have sued to block it.
EPA Releases New Auto Emissions Rule
The EPA released it final rule on exhaust emissions from cars and light duty trucks this week. Not everyone is happy.
Toyota & Stellantis Oppose New EPA Exhaust Emissions Rules
Automakers are pushing back against the latest EPA exhaust emissions rules, claiming they go too far too fast. Did we expect anything else?
Ceramics That Breathe Oxygen At Lower Temperatures Help Us Breathe Cleaner Air
Although much of the discourse on reducing vehicle emissions centers on electric vehicles (EV), their sales remain low — with EV vehicles accounting for a mere 1% of car purchases in Japan in 2021. Meanwhile, the European Union is expected to pass stricter emission standards in the near future. This … [continued]
Automakers Support Latest EPA & NHTSA Environmental Rules
It’s back to the future time in Washington, DC. The EPA and NHTSA have finalized rules governing fuel economy and exhaust emissions that will finally match what the Obama administration proposed back in 2015. In other words, the US has been backsliding on its commitment to a sustainable environment, thanks … [continued]
Americans Are Finally Falling In Love With Hybrids — Good Sign For EVs Or Disaster?
Sales of ordinary hybrids are exploding. Should we be happy about that?
Ford Presses Other Manufacturers To Join CARB Emissions Rules Package
Ford has sent a letter to the heads of other car companies encouraging them to drop their resistance to tougher exhaust emissions and join together to accept the current regulations put in place by CARB.
