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Plans for a major EV transition in the U.S. in the next decade take a drastic hit

Teslarati

EPA launches new pollution standards that would kick EV sales into overdrive The EPA was attempting to push proposed standards from 2027 to 2032 to cut emissions by 56 percent compared to 13 percent, which is the existing standard set to expire in 2026. ” Reuters initially reported the story.

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EC rolls out CARS 2020 action plan for European auto industry

Green Car Congress

define complementary measures controlling vehicle pollutant emissions in use, based on a thorough analysis, with the aim of delivering a timely reduction of real-world pollutant emissions, hence, contributing to improved air quality. implement the 2020 CO 2 targets for cars and vans.

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Opinion: Politicians Are Lying About Biden's EPA Rule

The Truth About Cars

First, some background from the New York Times : The rule increasingly limits the amount of pollution allowed from tailpipes over time so that, by 2032, more than half the new cars sold in the United States would most likely be zero-emissions vehicles in order for carmakers to meet the standards. It very much is not.

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Toyota faces stern critique from European funds for its lackluster EV strategy

Teslarati

Today, Toyota lags behind its American and South Korean competitors in battery-electric cars, and its hydrogen-powered sedan, the Mirai, remains a niche vehicle. . Toyota is jeopardizing its valuable brand by lobbying against much-needed climate-related regulation of the auto industry.

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Disruptive tech, sustainability agenda driving India’s auto INC | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

With a mature manufacturing ecosystem, India is poised to contribute to global sustainable mobility solutions, fostering both domestic and international growth in the auto industry. A focus on sustainability has brought green hydrogen as a source of clean fuel under the spotlight. And the automotive industry is no different.

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Electric Car Watch #4: Toyota is the new Kodak

Plug In India

Video: Toyota: Dead by 2030 Toyota's Hybrids and Hydrogen car distraction tactics Toyota, as you know, is the world's largest car manufacturer. And with regards to Hydrogen, I'm truly shocked by the nonsense I see in the comments of many EV articles. These armchair idiots don't understand the reality of Hydrogen. What a waste.

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German Battery, German Electric Car?

Plugs and Cars

German Greens have bought into hydrogen hype as much as California regulators. BMW is pushing hydrogen gas into the most complicated engine ever and dousing the American airwaves and celebrities with this unavailable $500,000 diversion. Of late, the French, Irish and Finns are creating feebate structures that could push electric cars.