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How Significant Will The European Emissions Rollback Actually Be?

The Truth About Cars

Europe is relaxing CO2 emission targets after receiving feedback from automakers. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen issued an announcement earlier this month that manufacturers would receive a two-year extension for meeting the planned tighter CO2 emissions rules for 2025. Everything else will remain the same.

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Smoothing the road for electric vehicles

Plug in America

The EPA emissions standards require automakers to meet tailpipe emissions limits across their entire fleet using a technology-neutral approach. Finance companies affiliated with some automakers offer $7,500 toward leases on EV models, making monthly lease payments very affordable.

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Two “social leasing” programs for zero-emission vehicles  that actually work

The Driven EV News

Government support can help lower monthly leasing fees and make EVs more accessible for those who may not otherwise be able to afford them. The post Two “social leasing” programs for zero-emission vehicles  that actually work appeared first on The Driven. Here are two examples.

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How Are We Feeling About The Automotive Market These Days?

The Truth About Cars

Automakers have continued to prioritize larger vehicles that are easier to get past emissions and offer better profit margins. Some of that was the fault of government regulators trying to reduce emissions at the expense of literally everything else. Weve covered how regular people cannot sustain modern vehicle pricing in the past.

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Report: HEMI V8 Engine Production Resumes In Michigan This Summer

The Truth About Cars

New leadership had expressed a desire to electrify the former Chrysler brands and didnt see large-displacement as viable due to increasingly strict emission regulations. This changed following the FCA-PSA Group merger that formed Stellantis. Dundee presently builds the 2.4-liter liter Tigershark I4 and 3.6 Pentastar V6 engines.

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Government to offer £3,750 to EV buyers

EV Info

The grant will only be offered to manufacturers that have verified science-based targets (SBTs) for carbon reduction and that have emissions scores below a threshold that the government has also yet to define.

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Toyota targeted! Cheaper hybrids coming as Kia plans dramatic Aussie petrol-electric expansion

EV Central

Hybrid affordability in the Kia Australia line-up will be dramatically improved in 2025 as part of a strategy to ensure the Korean giant sells a record number of vehicles without incurring penalties from Australias new CO2 reduction scheme. Petrol four-cylinder and V6 have a greater emissions impact. 2025 Kia Sorento.

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