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What’s in the EPA’s New Pollution Standards for Cars & Trucks?

CleanTechnica EVs

Your questions on the EPA’s proposed emissions regulations, answered. Proposed: EPA Emission Regulations For Passenger Cars & Trucks This article is part of a series designed to explain in simple terms the definition of zero-emission transportation regulations, who must comply, what is required for compliance, and more.

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Working paper argues new US energy efficiency regulations are ineffective at GHG reduction and incorrectly override consumer preference

Green Car Congress

Recent US energy regulations proposed or enacted by the US Department of Energy (DOE), the US Department of Transportation (DOT, and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have a negligible effect on reducing greenhouse gases. The air pollution harms human health, but abatement raises the firm’s production cost.

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How Corporations Can Help the U.S. Reach its EV Goals

Clean Fleet Report

Government incentives The EPA Center for Corporate Climate Leadership offers guidance to organizations looking to measure and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions through a variety of means ― supply-chain impacts, energy-saving buildings and commercial products, and even the vehicles their employees drive for work.

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Tech: Don’t Believe These 5 Plug-In Hybrid Myths!

Clean Fleet Report

In this article, we’ll dispel five common myths on PHEVs that BEV-only fans may want you to believe. PHEVs Are 100% Guilty Of Causing Pollution. Finally, this is the big topic: pollution. If a vehicle is deemed “environmentally harmful,” then the EPA will step in to put their foot down. But not to worry! Conclusion.

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Opinion: Cars and Toxic Substances

Clean Fleet Report

This article may contain affiliate links. [Ed. Traveling is an essential part of living, and traveling in a car is much better than other modes of transport because of the comfort and control it offers. Burning gasoline, wood, charcoal or other fuel produces CO, among other pollutants. Opinion: Cars and Toxic Substances.

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HEI ACES study of lifetime animal exposure to New Technology Diesel Engine exhaust finds no lung cancer

Green Car Congress

exhaust from heavy-duty diesel engines meeting EPA 2007 and later emissions requirements—has found no evidence of carcinogenic lung tumors. HEI is an independent, non-profit research institute funded jointly by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the worldwide motor vehicle industry. Earlier post.)

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Progress! IRA signed into law

Electric Auto Association

Clean Vehicle Credit : This $7,500 credit was renamed, reshaped, and split in two parts: $3,750 if the vehicle’s battery is manufactured or assembled in North America. Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund : Administered by the EPA, this funding supports all projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. or a country with which the U.S.