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California and 16 states sue EPA over emissions rules

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California, along with 16 other states and the District of Columbia, have formally launched a long-anticipated lawsuit against EPA over its proposed rollback of emissions rules for 2022 through 2025, according to a new report in the Washington Post.

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Hyundai & Kia to pay record $100M penalty for GHG conformity violations & lose $200M+ in emission credits

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million greenhouse gas emission credits that the companies previously claimed, which are estimated to be worth more than $200 million. The value for GHG emission credits is not set or controlled by EPA; it is determined by the market of automakers that buy and sell these credits.). million greenhouse gas (GHG) emission credits.

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EPA tightens ground-level ozone standard to 70 ppb

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). EPA examined nearly 2,300 studies in this review of the ozone standards including more than 1,000 new studies published since the last review of the standards in 2008. EPA estimates that the public health benefits of the updated standards will range from $2.9 28,000 missed work days.

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EPA Grants California Vehicle GHG Regulations Waiver

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The US Environmental Agency (EPA) has granted California’s waiver request enabling the state to enforce its greenhouse gas emissions standards (Pavley I) for new motor vehicles, beginning with the current model year. California requested from EPA the waiver required for implementation of the Pavley regulations in December 2005.

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Honda selects environmental consulting firm Gladstein, Neandross & Associates to support market development for Civic Natural Gas in new US markets

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GNA will collaborate with Honda to market the Civic Natural Gas sedan in 19 states spanning the Mid-West to Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions including the District of Columbia. Earlier post.) The project will be managed by GNA’s East Coast office, based in New York City.

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New UMTRI paper reviews major advantages and disadvantages of battery-electric and fuel-cell vehicles

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kWh (EPA is now using $0.13 For current gasoline-powered ICE vehicles at an average fuel economy of 23.3 Additionally, more BEV models are available to the public (relative to fuel-cell vehicles) and they offer the best fuel economy, resulting in the lowest cost to operate (per mile). residential, commercial, office).

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24 states, LA and NYC file suit against Trump Administration over One National Program Rule

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These standards are followed, in whole or part, by 13 other states and the District of Columbia. These standards are followed, in whole or part, by 13 other states and the District of Columbia. Earlier post.). In the lawsuit, the coalition broadly asserts that this Preemption Rule is unlawful and should be vacated.