Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
EPA found Clean Air Act violations at Tesla’s automobile manufacturing plant in Fremont, Calif. People living in communities that are near sources of hazardous air pollutants may face significant risks to their health and environment. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Tesla Motors Inc.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 14, 2022
In the future, Schaeffler will supply beam axles to automobile manufacturers, particularly in North America. Not only does carbon dioxide have less impact on the environment than conventional refrigerant, it also has physical characteristics which allow more efficient heating and cooling of vehicles.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
The deal follows an agreement reached in December on new CO 2 emission standards for cars and light vans in the EU for the period after 2020. The introduction of a benchmark system for truck manufacturers totally ignores the demand side. —Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 15, 2018
The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Auto Alliance) is strongly supporting the passage of Maryland’s SB 1234 , a bill that would require the State of Maryland to purchase zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) for state fleets. The bill also includes a reporting requirement for State agencies that purchase vehicles. —Auto Alliance.
Green Car Congress
JULY 11, 2012
The European Commission today proposed targets for the further reduction of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions from new cars and light commercial vehicles (vans) by 2020. However, it was considered that providing certainty for manufacturers ruled out a change of the basis for the regulation for 2020. T&E: Super credits = “hot air”.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 16, 2011
The European Parliament has voted to introduce CO 2 limits in the EU for new vans and other light commercial goods vehicles. The rules, agreed with Member States, include incentives to make highly-efficient vehicles as well as penalties for manufacturers that miss the targets. The upper weight limit for this category is 3.5
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 3, 2016
The draft motion for a resolution from the Environment Committee, which had proposed the veto of the relaxed limits, was rejected by 323 votes to 317, with 61 abstentions. The Environment Committee will hold a public hearing on the RDE procedure on 23 February. Two more are to be tabled in order to complete the process.
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