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Opinion: Politicians Are Lying About Biden's EPA Rule

The Truth About Cars

Rather, it requires carmakers to meet tough new average emissions limits across their entire product line. That hasn't stopped the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers lobbying arm from calling the rule "Biden's EPA car ban." The Biden administration and EPA are NOT BANNING NON-ELECTRIC CARS. Soapbox, off.

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Tighter EPA emissions rules for big trucks don’t mandate EVs

Baua Electric

The EPA last week announced stricter emissions standards for heavy-duty commercial vehicles, such as trucks and buses, for model years 2027 to 2032. Like the new emissions standards for passenger cars recently confirmed, these rules do not mandate EVs, but do set much tougher emissions targets that will likely lead to more EV sales.

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Jeep Wrangler fuel economy, another Tesla investigation, and Audi talks electric-car plans: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

The EPA has posted official ratings for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler and its turbocharged inline-4 engine. Tesla is under scrutiny again after the NTSB opened a new investigation following a vehicle fire that killed two teenagers.

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Under pressure from trucking trade groups, California agency will delay its drayage diesel ban – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

The trade group had planned to ask courts for an injunction to halt enforcement of the high-priority fleet rules, on the grounds that the agency lacks the authority to enforce such rules without a waiver from the EPA. In response, CARB circulated an advisory saying that it would not enforce those provisions until the EPA grants such a waiver.

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GMC Hummer EV joins gas-guzzlers in list of meanest for the environment

Baua Electric

The plug-in hybrid’s estimated annual fuel cost of $529 puts the Hummer EV’s inefficiency in perspective. The post GMC Hummer EV joins gas-guzzlers in list of meanest for the environment appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. Two EVs—the Lexus RZ 300e and Mini Cooper SE—were ranked second and third, respectively.

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More VW Emission 'Irregularities' As Investors Question Confrontation With EPA

Green Car Reports

The latest news is that VW Group in Germany has found "irregularities" in carbon-dioxide emission levels in roughly 800,000 vehicles, mostly diesels, producing fuel-economy figures that were too high. That discovery, it said, exposes it to a potential cost of roughly. Another day, another Volkswagen emission scandal?

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Tesla settles hazardous waste lawsuit in California for $1.5 million

Teslarati

million civil penalty, as well as $200,000 to the counties as a reimbursement for the costs of investigating the issue. After 25 California counties filed lawsuits against Tesla for the alleged mishandling of the waste materials on Tuesday, the automaker on Thursday agreed to pay a $1.3

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