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EPA expected to drop bombshell ICE vehicle regulation

Teslarati

A new report from the EPA indicates that the agency may release a set of dramatic new ICE vehicle regulations as soon as next week. EPA is poised to do the same, according to a new report from the New York Times. If you have news tips, email us at tips@teslarati.com !

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Genesis GV60 review, plug-in hybrid pass, China WTO complaint: Today’s Car News

Baua Electric

Plug-in hybrids are getting a pass from the EPA for a few years, despite evidence they’re polluting more than billed. A racing-influenced GV60 Magma was also shown in concept form this week at the New York auto show and kicks off a new performance sub-brand for Genesis. China complains to the WTO. Privacy Policy.

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A dramatic new EPA rule will force up to 60% of new US car sales to be EVs in just 7 years

Electrek

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to make a groundbreaking announcement this week that will make the majority of new US car sales EVs by 2032, according to a breaking New York Times scoop.

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Opinion: Politicians Are Lying About Biden's EPA Rule

The Truth About Cars

You will soon see arguments from certain anti-EV types that new rule is an EV mandate. 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."

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Audi E-tron aces IIHS tests, BMW 3-Series plug-in, states vs. EPA: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

States and cities are suing the EPA. A group of states and cities, led by the New York attorney general, have sued the EPA over its decision to roll back the Clean Power Plan. The Audi E-tron makes the safety honor roll. And the 3-Series plug-in goes faster and farther. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Biden administration to ease emissions requirements, reports say

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The Biden administration is expected to propose easing Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements on emissions and EV sales, according to two sources who spoke with Reuters , and a separate report from the New York Times citing three people familiar with the matter. ” Nearly two-thirds of U.S.

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EPA Issues Emission Rule Change Proposals for Light and Medium Vehicles

The Truth About Cars

On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) weighed in on the matter, issuing the first suggested changes for the 2027-2032 model years. Officially, the EPA is not allowed to mandate that carmakers build electric vehicles. The market has spoken, so the government is altering the terms of the deal and asking again.

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