Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2014

In particular, this report demonstrates the necessity of maintaining the exemption for lead-based batteries within the EU End of Life Vehicle Directive’s wider ban on lead in light-duty vehicles. The maximal charge voltage (of the legal limit of 60V) is still being defined by OEMs. Resources. Nickel-metal hydride batteries.

Lead Acid 304

Lead Acid Nickel Metal Hydride Energy Storage Lithium Ion 304

Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2014

According to guidelines issued by the European Union, automobile manufacturers are legally obligated to use a low global warming potential refrigerant in the air-conditioning systems installed in their cars. In light of our results, we advise that the risks associated with R1234yf should be urgently reassessed.

Hydrogen 259

Hydrogen 2014 Automobile Manufacturer Global 259

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2016

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) received indications of irregularities from a study published by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) in May 2014. Emission deviations between test bench and road operation exist at all automobile manufacturers and are not automatically attributable to violations of regulations.

Diesel 150

Diesel Emissions 2015 2014 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2010

Failure to undertake and complete these mandatory safety studies may render any final rule legally vulnerable, the Alliance suggested. The NOI references numerous additional analyses that EPA and NHTSA are working with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to complete. We look forward to reviewing those studies.

Automobile Manufacturer 210

Automobile Manufacturer Automobile Manufacturer Fuel Economy 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2009

The bill also directs the President to work with the relevant Federal agencies and California to harmonize, to the maximum extent possible, the federal fuel economy standards, any emission standards promulgated by EPA, and the California standards for light-duty vehicles. light duty vehicles—e.g., Appliance Energy Efficiency.

Climate 186

Climate Standards Carbon California 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 30, 2013

The use of lightweight, durable and crash-safe CFRP on this scale is unique in volume car production, BMW emphasized, underscoring its commitment to developing the material as an advanced, light-weight option for vehicles. (At All the electricity used to produce the BMW i models at the Leipzig plant is wind-generated.

BMW 247

BMW New York London Production 247

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

Murkowski, the ranking Republican on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, said her amendment is necessary to avoid the “economic train wreck” that would result from the Environmental Protection Agency regulating stationary sources of carbon dioxide under the Clean Air Act.

Auto Industry 199

Auto Industry EPA Emissions Auto 199