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EPA proposes stringent new emissions standards for light-, medium-, heavy-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and beyond

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two new proposed federal emissions standards spanning light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles for model year 2027 and beyond. The light-duty vehicle category includes passenger cars and light trucks consistent with previous EPA criteria pollutant and GHG rules.

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2024 New York Auto Show: Hyundai Doubles Up

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NEW YORK -- Hyundai kicked off the 2024 New York International Auto Show by dropping the new Tucson and a refreshed Santa Cruz minitruck. The Santa Cruz gets an interior and exterior refresh, standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the XRT trim gets beefed up a bit with all-terrain tires and front tow hooks.

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EPA to maintain light-duty vehicle GHG standards unchanged through 2025

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In an expected ruling, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy finalized her decision to maintain the current greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for model years 2022-2025 cars and light trucks. The Standards Will Achieve Significant CO 2 and Oil Reductions. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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2024 Chicago Auto Show: Here's the 2025 Kia K5

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The presence of the 2025 Kia K5 at the 2024 Chicago Auto Show is a reminder that the K5 still exists. All-wheel drive is available on the GT-Line. There are more standard features now, including a heated steering wheel and Bose audio. The new year brings 11 more horsepower as a 2.5-liter liter turbo.

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Mercedes approved for turquoise lights to signify self-driving mode

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Mercedes has now been approved in two states to be able to use turquoise lights to signify when its vehicles are in an automated driving mode. On Tuesday, Mercedes shared a press release announcing that it has received exemptions in California and Nevada to test special turquoise marker lights to indicate its automated driving mode.

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ChargePoint announces availability of Tesla NACS at charging stations

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announced the availability of Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors in new orders and currently installed CP6000, Express 250, and Express Plus customers. ChargePoint’s CP600, a new commercial and light fleets product, will be sold or reconfigured with the Tesla NACS option by early 2024.

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2023 Toyota Mirai adds Teammate with Advanced Park and Optional Advanced Drive on Limited Grade

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Hill Start Assist Control, standard for both grades, allows smooth, safe takeoffs from stops on hills. The second-generation Mirai introduced a new lighting signature for a Toyota sedan, with long, narrow headlights that sweep rearward into the fenders. The Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ (TSS 2.5+) system comes standard on all 2023 Mirai.

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