Remove Automobile Manufacturer Remove Legal Remove Light Remove Vehicles
article thumbnail

Engine products group files legal challenge to EPAs partial waiver for E15

Green Car Congress

The newly formed Engine Products Group (EPG)—comprising the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Alliance), The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). We want to be sure that any new fuel will not increase air pollution, harm engines or endanger consumer safety.

Legal 218
article thumbnail

Provisional agreement reached on European CO2 standards for heavy-duty trucks; 30% lower by 2030

Green Car Congress

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. With the first-ever EU emission standards for trucks agreed, we are completing the legal framework to reach the European target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40% by 2030.

Standards 281
article thumbnail

Indian car and 2W OEMs recall 284,906 vehicles in 2023, 5.35 million since 2012 | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

CY2023, which turned out to be strong year of sales growth for the passenger vehicle and two-wheeler segments in India, is done and dusted. A vehicle recall is when a manufacturer or a legal entity determines that a particular model needs to have a repair in order to comply with all the safety standards.

2012 52
article thumbnail

WLTP and RDE tests for measuring emissions come into force in EU tomorrow

Green Car Congress

The new laboratory test, the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure ( WLTP ), will introduce more realistic testing conditions for measuring pollutant and CO 2 emissions than the previous, outdated lab test (NEDC). It thus provides a more accurate basis for measuring a vehicle’s fuel consumption and emissions.

Emissions 170
article thumbnail

Industry study finds lead-acid to remain most wide-spread automotive energy storage for foreseeable future; new chemistries continue to grow

Green Car Congress

Overview of the three vehicle classes identified in the study, and their corresponding battery technologies. Their low cost and ability to start the engine at cold temperatures sets them apart in conventional and basic micro-hybrid vehicles, and as auxiliary batteries in all other automotive applications, according to the report.

Lead Acid 304
article thumbnail

LMU study finds 20% of gases from combustion of R1234yf MAC refrigerant consist of highly toxic carbonyl fluoride; urges reassessment

Green Car Congress

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
article thumbnail

Strapped In: Why Seatbelts are Non-Negotiable! | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

A seat belt also known as a safety belt is one of the vehicle’s most effective safety measures, designed to reduce the risk of injury or death in the event of a collision. Aiming to enhance safety, a 2021 government mandate required automobile manufacturers to equip passenger cars with at least four airbags.

India 40