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EPA finalizes MY 2027 heavy-duty truck NOx standards; first step in Clean Trucks Plan

Green Car Congress

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized more stringent NO x emissions limits for model year 2027 and later heavy-duty engines and vehicles. EPA intends to consider potential changes to certain HD GHG Phase 2 standards as part of the Phase 3 GHG rulemaking. times, and will yield emissions warranties that are 2.8–4.5

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EPA deadline, BMW electric reality check, Mustang hybrid tease: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

If you have a strong position regarding the EPA's proposal to freeze fuel economy standards at 2020 levels through 2026, speak out. Tomorrow is the deadline for making public comments that are part of the legal record.

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EPA orders rare earth mine in California to correct hazardous waste violations

Green Car Congress

The violations were discovered as part of unannounced EPA inspections in October 2012. EPA testing at the facility determined that leaked or spilled lead-iron filter cake had impacted on-site stormwater, with the potential to contaminate soil along the edge of the holding area.

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Tesla Solar City layoffs, Chevrolet Volt recall, and EPA staff levels: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

EPA staff levels are below legal levels. And an energy industry poll says Americans aren't fond of the electric-car tax credit. Tesla's recent layoffs have hit Solar City installers. Chevrolet issues a recall for the 2013 Volt. All of this and more on Green Car Reports. New reports.

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Final US mpg rules through 2031 go easy on gas trucks, SUVs

Baua Electric

As the International Energy Agency last week underscored, SUVs emit about 20% more CO2 than cars , whether they’re electric or not. They follow EPA rules set in March, and those keep to a familiar framework, breaking vehicle targets down into designated “footprints,” as well as passenger cars versus light trucks. vehicle sales.

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California expected to move forward with diesel trucks ban

Teslarati

The EPA is expected to grant California a waiver to ban diesel trucks and a series of other regulations. According to a report from the Washington Post , the EPA will likely grant California a waiver to implement the regulations in the coming weeks. What do you think of the article? Do you have any comments, questions, or concerns?

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Lordstown Motors founder offloads entire stake in embattled EV maker

Teslarati

Stephen Burns, the founder and former CEO of Lordstown Motors, has sold his entire stake in the electric vehicle maker. Reports have suggested that Foxconn threatened to scrap about $170 million worth of funding in the cash-strapped electric vehicle startup. The sale was outlined in a regulatory filing.

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