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ArcelorMittal publishes concept for global low-carbon emissions physical steel standard

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2022

ArcelorMittal published a concept for a low-carbon emissions steel standard to help incentivize the decarbonization of steelmaking globally and support the creation of market demand for physical steel products which would be classified as lower, and ultimately near-zero, carbon emissions steel. Dual scoring system.

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Standards Carbon Emissions Concept

Canada government to approve new Electric Vehicle Availability Standard

Teslarati

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The Canadian government plans to approve the new Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, phasing the sale of internal combustion engine (ICE) cars by 2035. The new legislation considers zero-emission cars to include battery-electric, hydrogen, and plug-in electric vehicles. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

Canada

Canada Available Rhode Island Standards

NHTSA proposes updated CAFE standards for LDVs, fuel-efficiency standards for HD pickups and vans

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2023

NHTSA is also setting forth proposed augural standards for MY 2032 passenger cars and light trucks, that would increase at 2% and 4% year over year, respectively, as compared to the prior year’s standards. gallons per 100 miles in MY 2038. The proposal also models a range of additional alternatives.

Standards

Standards Fuel Fuel Economy Light

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

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2023

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. Together, the proposals would reduce oil imports by approximately 20 billion barrels.

EPA

EPA Light Standards Emissions

Ford re-opens order books for Mach-E; higher range, lower pricing; all standard range models with LFP packs

Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2023

Ford is re-opening its order banks for the all-electric Mustang Mach-E as completed plant upgrades support production ramp in the second half of 2023, with feature improvements including increased range for standard range battery models to a targeted EPA-estimated range of 250 miles for RWD and 226 miles for eAWD. Earlier post.)

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Standards Range Ford Price

GM and EDF announce recommended principles on EPA emissions standards for Model Year 2027 and beyond

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

General Motors and Environmental Defense Fund announced a set of recommendations that seek to accelerate a zero-emissions, all-electric future for passenger vehicles in model year 2027 and beyond. The recommendations were jointly developed by GM and EDF to support the next tier of EPA clean car standards.

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EPA Standards GM Emissions

US Tire Manufacturers Association to produce standardized tire tread particles for researchers

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

In 2020, independent global emissions testing company Emissions Analytics reported that pollution from tire wear can be 1,000 times worse than what comes out of a car’s exhaust. NEEs are currently believed to constitute the majority of primary particulate matter from road transport, according to Emissions Analytics.

Standards

Standards Manufacturer Exhaust Emissions

EPA finalizes greenhouse gas standards for LDVs MY 2023-2026

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing the federal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for passenger cars and light trucks for Model Years (MY) 2023 through 2026. EPA is planning to initiate a separate rulemaking to establish multi-pollutant emission standards under the Clean Air Act for MY 2027 and later.

EPA

EPA Standards Gas Pollution

EEA reports sharp decrease in CO2 emissions of new cars in Europe in 2020

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2021

The European Environment Agency (EEA) has published its provisional data about the CO 2 emissions of newly registered passenger cars and vans in Europe in 2020. For cars, the data show a 12% decrease in average cO 2 emissions, compared with 2019. Average van emissions decreased slightly, by about 1.5 %. g CO 2 /km, which is 2.3

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2020 CO2 Europe Emissions

Navistar launches new medium-duty electric International eMV Series; in production and available to order

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The International eMV is designed to tackle everyday use, built to the same standards as the diesel International MV Series truck. The eMV is available in four different wheelbase options—217", 236", 254" and 272"—and features the Diamond Logic electrical system as standard equipment. kW of power.

International

International Available DC Production

ICCT report quantifies emissions benefits if 12 states & DC adopt slate of California medium- and heavy-duty vehicle regulations

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule requires the sale of at least 30% zero-emission trucks by 2030; the HDV Omnibus rule requires a 90% reduction in NO x emissions from Model Year 2027 engines; and the California Phase 2 greenhouse gas rule sets standards to improve the efficiency of tractor-trailers.

District of Columbia

District of Columbia California DC Emissions

ACEEE calls on EPA to consider EV efficiency in upcoming proposal for LDV standards

Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2023

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) is calling on the EPA to consider EV efficiency in its upcoming GHG standards for cars. Focusing on efficiency would also have an impact on emissions, ACEEE notes. metric tons of CO 2 emissions. metric tons of CO 2 emissions. metric tons, keeping 4.5

EPA

EPA Standards Recharge Miles

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

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2021

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. These regulations will reduce emissions of smog-forming emissions by 72 tons per day.

Emissions

Emissions Engine Los Angeles Cleaner

First international safety standard for Level 4 automated driving systems has been published

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2021

An international group of experts led by WMG, University of Warwick working together as a part of an ISO technical committee, has published the first international (ISO) safety standard for Level 4 automated driving systems, taking them a step further towards being more widely available.

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Standards International South Korea Hungary

California ARB petitions US EPA for “Tier 5” stricter locomotive emissions standards

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2017

In an effort to accelerate the movement to zero- or near-zero emission locomotives, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) has petitioned the US EPA take action to adopt more stringent emission standards for locomotives. Newly manufactured locomotives would have some zero-emission mile capability. Source: ARB.

EPA

EPA Standards Emissions California

CARB adopts new In-Use Locomotive Regulation; zero emissions in state starting in 2030

Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2023

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has adopted the In-Use Locomotive Regulation —a new rule aimed at reducing emissions from all switch, passenger, industrial and freight line haul locomotives when they operate within the state. Locomotives also will have a 30-minute idling limit.

Emissions

Emissions Federal Grant Cleaner California

California adopts comprehensive strategy to meet federal ozone standard over next 15 years

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The California Air Resources Board today approved a statewide plan for attaining the federal health-based standard for ozone, typically experienced as smog. The 2022 State Implementation Plan Strategy identifies the state’s control strategy for meeting the federal 70 parts per billion, 8-hour ozone standard over the next 15 years.

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Ozone Standards California Pollution

Oberon announces commercial availability of new rDME/propane blend

Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2022

Oberon Fuels announced commercial availability of a blend of propane and Oberon’s renewable DME (dimethyl ether). the third-largest propane supplier in the US, is the first company to make this more sustainable blended product available to its customers across Southern California. Oberon partner Suburban Propane Partners, L.P.,

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Available Commercial San Diego Waste

Stellantis Limiting Availability of Gasoline Models by State Emission Rules

The Truth About Cars

JUNE 16, 2023

Stellantis is reportedly no longer allocating gasoline-only vehicles to the fourteen states with leadership that has agreed to adhere to the emission standards set by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). this means dealer allocation will prioritize powertrains based on how restrictive the local emissions standards happen to be.

Gasoline

Gasoline Emissions Available Rhode Island

Mayor of London expanding Ultra Low Emission Zone London-wide; new £110M scrappage scheme

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, will expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) ( earlier post ) London-wide. The expansion will come into effect on 29 August 2023 and will operate across all London boroughs up to the existing Low Emission Zone boundary for large and heavy vehicles. Source: Transport for London. daily charge.

Scrappage

Scrappage London Emissions Pollution

Independent study confirms cost savings & emissions advantages for heavy-duty trucks running ClearFlame’s engine technology

Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2022

ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a startup developing net-zero engine technology ( earlier post ), announced the publication of an independent study that finds ClearFlame’s technology could help fleet owners and other heavy-duty truck operators lower total costs while meeting sustainability goals sooner than currently available alternatives.

Emissions

Emissions Engine Diesel Miles

SwRI CAT-DEF reduces heavy-duty diesel emissions to meet CARB 2027 NOx requirements

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2022

The internally funded advancement successfully reduced heavy-duty diesel engine nitrogen oxide (NO x ) emissions to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) 2027 standards. Today’s diesel engines use selective catalytic reduction (SCR) to abate NO x emissions. g/hp-hr standard. DEF—a 32.5

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Diesel Emissions Exhaust Engine

Corporate EV Alliance calls for US standards ensuring interoperable chargers

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

A coalition of major businesses, including Amazon, Siemens, DHL and Uber, sent a letter to officials from the Department of Energy, Department of Transportation, and General Services Administration calling for programs and standards that ensure interoperability and open access at publicly funded electric vehicle charging stations.

Corporation

Corporation Standards Fleet Charging

QUANTRON launching electric 12m bus for public transport; available as both BEV and FCEV

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The city bus will be available in two versions: the BEV version can be ordered from the end of 2021, and the FCEV from spring 2022. The zero-emission bus will be in a similar price range to conventional diesel buses, QUANTRON said. E-mobility specialist QUANTRON AG is preparing to launch the electric QUANTRON 12m low-floor bus.

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Available Transportation Electric Electrical

EPA proposes new rulemaking for sharp cuts in methane emissions from oil and gas industry

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing comprehensive new regulations to reduce methane emissions from the oil and natural gas industry—including, for the first time, reductions from existing sources nationwide. Source: EPA. billion a year.

EPA

EPA Oil Gas Emissions

TRUE US database shows emissions characteristics of US fleet

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

To complement its work on real-world emissions in Europe, TRUE has compiled remote sensing data from the states of Colorado and Virginia and the University of Denver to investigate the emissions of US light-duty vehicles. By 2018, the percentage of the fleet responsible for 50% of total NO emissions had decreased to 11%.

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Fleet Emissions EPA 2010

EPA proposes updates to emissions standards for refineries

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2014

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to update the toxic air pollution standards for petroleum refineries. Among its provisions, the agency’s proposal would, for the first time, require monitoring of air concentrations of benzene around the fenceline perimeter of refineries to assure that emissions are controlled.

EPA

EPA Standards Emissions Pollution

CARB proposes amending California LEV III Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulation to maintain stringency if US standards change

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 8, 2018

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has proposed amending the California Low-Emission Vehicle III Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulation to ensure that cars and light-duty trucks for model years 2022-2025 continue to meet California standards even if Federal standards are frozen. Earlier post.).

Standards

Standards California District of Columbia Gas

BMW eDrive Zone function now available in several PHEV models in Europe

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2020

BMW eDrive Zones trigger an automatic shift to all-electric operating mode as soon as the vehicle enters a designated area, such as a low emission zone. BMW eDrive Zones are now available in various BMW plug-in hybrid models. Switching to the purely electric driving mode is automatic.

BMW

BMW Available PHEV Europe

£71M ZEBRA funding to support introduction of 335 zero-emission buses

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The UK Government earlier this month announced that it will support five local transport authorities with funding worth nearly £71 million (US$95 million) under the Zero Emission Bus Regional Area (ZEBRA) scheme. The investment will support the introduction of up to 335 zero-emission buses. Up to £50 million (US$66.7

Emissions

Emissions London Transportation 2020

Ford F-150 Lightning standard range increased to EPA-estimated 240 miles; order banks re-open with updated pricing

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2022

Ford is reopening order banks for the next wave of reservation holders of the popular F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck, adding new improvements including boosting its standard range battery models to an EPA-estimated targeted range of 240 miles and adding Pro Trailer Hitch Assist technology. Platinum Extended Range.

F-150

F-150 EPA Standards Ford

FTA announces $1.7B for 130 transit projects; nearly half for zero-emission models

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2023

This funding invests in more than 1,700 US-built buses; nearly half of these buses will be zero-emission models, bringing the total number of zero-emission transit buses funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law over two years to more than 1,800 and more than doubling the number of zero-emission transit buses on America’s roadways.

Emissions

Emissions Iowa Grant Buy

MECA report finds additional NOx emission reductions from new heavy-duty trucks achievable and cost-effective

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

The transportation sector was responsible for over 7 million tons of NO x emissions in the US in 2014, with 50% of this sector’s NO x attributed to heavy-duty on- and off-road vehicles and equipment. CO 2 and NO x certification test data for heavy-duty diesel engines certified from 2002 through 2019. Source of data: US EPA (2019).

Emissions

Emissions Diesel Engine 2010

CARB Executive Order certifies Toyota’s heavy-duty fuel cell electric powertrain kit as a Zero-Emission Powertrain (ZEP)

Green Car Congress

APRIL 25, 2023

Toyota was earlier granted a Zero Emission Powertrain (ZEP) Executive Order (A-014-1170) from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for its new heavy-duty fuel cell electric powertrain kit. Earlier post.) The hydrogen-fueled powertrain kit includes a 200 kWh Li-ion battery; hydrogen fuel storage tanks (58.8

Kits

Kits Los Angeles Emissions Kenworth

Provisional agreement reached on European CO2 standards for heavy-duty trucks; 30% lower by 2030

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

The European Parliament and the Council have reached provisional agreement on a regulation setting, for the first time in the EU, strict CO 2 emission standards for trucks. Under the agreement, emissions from new trucks will have to be 15% lower by 2025 and 30% lower in 2030 compared to 2019 emissions.

Standards

Standards CO2 Automobile Manufacturer Emissions

ICCT paper finds $123B benefit to Mexico from tighter heavy-duty diesel emission standards

Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2014

A new working paper by the the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) concludes that tighter heavy-duty diesel vehicle emissions standards in Mexico (NOM 044 standards) would result in a net benefit to Mexico of US$123 billion (1.6

Mexico

Mexico Standards Diesel Emissions

MECA report finds additional NOx emission reductions from new heavy-duty trucks achievable and cost-effective (corrected)

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The new report is a companion to a report released by MECA in June 2019 that provides an assessment of market-ready technologies for heavy-duty diesel vehicles to meet lower intermediate NOx standards by 2024 (“ Technology Feasibility for Model Year 2024 Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles in Meeting Lower NOx Standards ”). —Ed].

Emissions

Emissions Fuel Economy Diesel 2019

EPA annual report finds automakers outperforming GHG emissions standards

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2015

For the second consecutive model year, the automotive industry outperformed the national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards by a wide margin, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) second annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Light Duty Vehicles: Manufacturer’s Performance Report.

Standards

Standards Emissions EPA 2013

Québec moves forward with a zero-emission vehicle standard

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2016

Earlier this week, the Québec National Assembly unanimously adopted Bill 104, a zero-emission vehicle standard. Automakers that sell or lease a yearly average of more than 4,500 new vehicles (all light models combined) will be subject to the ZEV standard. Québec joins the ten U.S.

Standards

Standards Emissions Vehicles Purchase

NY Governor orders regulatory action to require all LDVs sold in state to be zero-emissions by 2035

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2022

New York Governor Kathy Hochul directed the State Department of Environmental Conservation to take major regulatory action that will require all new passenger cars, pickup trucks, and SUVs sold in New York State to be zero emissions by 2035.

Emissions

Emissions New York Climate Change Grant

DHL to use biofuel to neutralize carbon emissions of all ‘less-than-container’ load shipments in ocean freight globally

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, says it will be neutralizing the carbon emissions of all less-than-container load (LCL) ocean freight shipments from 1 January 2021. This is why we have taken the decision to neutralize the carbon emission of all our LCL shipments.

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Carbon Global Emissions Climate Protection

Volvo Trucks’ D13 Turbo Compound engine now standard on all VNL models; 6% better fuel economy over 2020 engine

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2021

The enhanced D13 Turbo Compound (D13TC) engine from Volvo Trucks is now standard on all Volvo VNL models, providing enhanced fuel efficiency and reducing overall cost of ownership. Volvo Trucks North America’s latest-generation D13 Turbo Compound engine is now standard on all VNL models.

Volvo

Volvo Engine Fuel Economy Economy

T&E study finds plug-in hybrids show higher CO2 emissions than claimed

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

T&E has commissioned Emissions Analytics to test three of the most popular PHEVs sold in 2019: a BMW X5 (longest EV range PHEV available), a Volvo XC60 and the Mitsubishi Outlander. Unless you drive them softly, carbon emissions can go off the charts. —Julia Poliscanova, senior director for clean vehicles at T&E.

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Plug-in CO2 Plug Emissions

Mercedes OM 656 diesel now available in G-Class in G 350 d

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 24, 2018

l/100 km; combined CO 2 emissions: 259-252 g/km) is equipped with an OM 656 diesel( earlier post ). The models will be available to order starting in January 2019 and will arrive in dealerships in spring. l/100 km, combined CO 2 emissions: 276-263 g/km), the AMG G 63 (fuel consumption, combined: 13.1 The most efficient G.

Diesel

Diesel Mercedes Available Exhaust

ArcelorMittal publishes concept for global low-carbon emissions physical steel standard

Canada government to approve new Electric Vehicle Availability Standard

NHTSA proposes updated CAFE standards for LDVs, fuel-efficiency standards for HD pickups and vans

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

Ford re-opens order books for Mach-E; higher range, lower pricing; all standard range models with LFP packs

GM and EDF announce recommended principles on EPA emissions standards for Model Year 2027 and beyond

US Tire Manufacturers Association to produce standardized tire tread particles for researchers

EPA finalizes greenhouse gas standards for LDVs MY 2023-2026

EEA reports sharp decrease in CO2 emissions of new cars in Europe in 2020

Navistar launches new medium-duty electric International eMV Series; in production and available to order

ICCT report quantifies emissions benefits if 12 states & DC adopt slate of California medium- and heavy-duty vehicle regulations

ACEEE calls on EPA to consider EV efficiency in upcoming proposal for LDV standards

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

First international safety standard for Level 4 automated driving systems has been published

California ARB petitions US EPA for “Tier 5” stricter locomotive emissions standards

CARB adopts new In-Use Locomotive Regulation; zero emissions in state starting in 2030

California adopts comprehensive strategy to meet federal ozone standard over next 15 years

Oberon announces commercial availability of new rDME/propane blend

Stellantis Limiting Availability of Gasoline Models by State Emission Rules

Mayor of London expanding Ultra Low Emission Zone London-wide; new £110M scrappage scheme

Independent study confirms cost savings & emissions advantages for heavy-duty trucks running ClearFlame’s engine technology

SwRI CAT-DEF reduces heavy-duty diesel emissions to meet CARB 2027 NOx requirements

Corporate EV Alliance calls for US standards ensuring interoperable chargers

QUANTRON launching electric 12m bus for public transport; available as both BEV and FCEV

EPA proposes new rulemaking for sharp cuts in methane emissions from oil and gas industry

TRUE US database shows emissions characteristics of US fleet

EPA proposes updates to emissions standards for refineries

CARB proposes amending California LEV III Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulation to maintain stringency if US standards change

BMW eDrive Zone function now available in several PHEV models in Europe

£71M ZEBRA funding to support introduction of 335 zero-emission buses

Ford F-150 Lightning standard range increased to EPA-estimated 240 miles; order banks re-open with updated pricing

FTA announces $1.7B for 130 transit projects; nearly half for zero-emission models

MECA report finds additional NOx emission reductions from new heavy-duty trucks achievable and cost-effective

CARB Executive Order certifies Toyota’s heavy-duty fuel cell electric powertrain kit as a Zero-Emission Powertrain (ZEP)

Provisional agreement reached on European CO2 standards for heavy-duty trucks; 30% lower by 2030

ICCT paper finds $123B benefit to Mexico from tighter heavy-duty diesel emission standards

MECA report finds additional NOx emission reductions from new heavy-duty trucks achievable and cost-effective (corrected)

EPA annual report finds automakers outperforming GHG emissions standards

Québec moves forward with a zero-emission vehicle standard

NY Governor orders regulatory action to require all LDVs sold in state to be zero-emissions by 2035

DHL to use biofuel to neutralize carbon emissions of all ‘less-than-container’ load shipments in ocean freight globally

Volvo Trucks’ D13 Turbo Compound engine now standard on all VNL models; 6% better fuel economy over 2020 engine

T&E study finds plug-in hybrids show higher CO2 emissions than claimed

Mercedes OM 656 diesel now available in G-Class in G 350 d

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