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Hagens Berman files class-action fuel economy and emissions lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler and Cummins over SCR defect in RAM 2500 and 3500 diesels

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The defect leads to lower fuel economy, non EPA-compliant emissions levels, and costly and frequent vehicle repairs, the complaint charges. According to the lawsuit, RAM owners report that efforts to fix the faulty emissions system significantly affect engine performance and mileage, with miles per gallon dropping as much as 25%.

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EPA Grants California Vehicle GHG Regulations Waiver

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The request was subsequently denied in December 2007. Last month, President Obama announced a national policy of two harmonized standards, one for increasing fuel economy (to be issued by NHTSA) and the second for reducing greenhouse gas emissions (to be issued by EPA) for all new cars and trucks sold in the United States.

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Study: California will hit climate targets >100 years too late at current pace of reductions; transportation, wildfires & landfills

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The report finds car ownership rates and vehicle miles travelled also hit new highs in 2017, while consumer preferences have shifted markedly toward less-efficient vehicles. Vehicle miles travelled and GHG emissions from surface transportation per capita increased 0.5 From 2007 to 2017, emissions from landfills have increased by 1.0%