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CARB approves updated regulations requiring most new small off-road engines be zero emission by 2024

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The California Air Resources Board approved a measure that will require most newly manufactured small off-road engines (SORE) such as those found in leaf blowers, lawn mowers and other equipment be zero emission starting in 2024. Older models on store shelves can also be purchased even if they are gasoline-powered.

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California ARB mods to ZEV regulations for IVMs would result in ~1.9% drop in total ZEV/TZEV units 2018-2025; no impact on air quality requirements

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Early in September, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) announced it would consider in a 23-24 October meeting amendments to the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) regulation that would modify the requirements for intermediate volume manufacturers (IVMs) selling into the state to allow them more time to come into the market. Earlier post.).

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ADAC testing finds new diesel cars cleaner than required; Euro 6c and 6d-Temp vehicles well below the permissible NOx limits

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In December 2018, following the complaints of the cities of Paris, Brussels and Madrid, the European Union Court of Justice annulled the tolerance values for road tests issued by the EU Commission. Source: ADAC. Our measurement results show that diesel technology can have a future.

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CARB releases Midterm Review of ZEV regulation, LEV III GHG and PM standards; calls for post-2025 standards

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The Review finds that the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards currently in place for model years 2022-2025 are readily feasible at or below the costs estimated back in 2012. The report indicates that existing programs in California will add at least 1 million zero-emission vehicles on its roads and highways by 2025.

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ICCT report highlights importance of California ZEV mandate for EV policies worldwide, recommends steps forward

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California’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate ( earlier post ) remains an indispensable driver of electric vehicle policies worldwide, unique in its ability to foster technology-neutral research and development, according to a new report by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT).

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2030: 20 Million More ICE Vehicles Will Be on the Roads in the US Than in 2021

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Not to mention OEMs continuing to prioritize their available EV production for Europe due to the EU emissions mandate and higher demand. Despite big plans and promises by many automakers, today 27 of 37 major automakers do not offer a single BEV for sale in the US. million in 2018. million in 2020 from 13.2 since 1995 from 8.4

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Audi presents results of diesel assessment to KBA

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—Abraham Schot, interim CEO and Audi AG Board of Management Member for Sales and Marketing. —Audi Head of Purchasing Bernd Martens, who is leading the internal task force to address the diesel crisis. The investigations were more complex than expected.

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