The Truth About Cars

APRIL 30, 2024

Over two dozen states have joined forces to sue the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over proposed vehicle emissions regulations put forward by the Biden administration in March. Five years ago, it was the Democrats joining forces to pressure the Trump administration against rolling back stringent emissions regulations.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The United States Department of Justice has accused Cummins of installing emissions defeating devices on diesel motors and decided to fine the company $1.67 The Justice Department has alleged that Cummins installed devices that allowed the engines to pass emissions during testing. billion for violating the Clean Air Act.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 21, 2024

New standards are coming for tailpipe emissions in the next few years. Vehicle emissions account for 28 percent of the United State’s greenhouse gases, and the new standards are said to help reduce that number while saving nearly $100 billion in healthcare costs and billions more in fuel and other vehicle costs.

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Green Energy Consumers

DECEMBER 2, 2022

A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog explaining why renewable natural gas (RNG) and hydrogen should not be mixed in with natural gas (methane) and sent through pipes to heat buildings. This blog will focus on the other fuel some stakeholders are pushing: hydrogen.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Reports are circulating that the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will soften vehicle emissions targets against the stringent metrics proposed by the group in 2023. In April of 2023, the EPA proposed requiring a 56 percent reduction in new vehicle emissions by 2032.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 25, 2024

Claims have been made that the automaker used an illegal defeat device on select models to achieve lower tailpipe emissions during testing. However, government regulators have been on the offensive ever since — roping in loads of manufacturers and leaving a subset of the public wondering whether modern emission laws are even tenable.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Ultra Low Emission Zones (ULEZ) seem to be the next step, as they’re reliant on the same camera systems and vehicle tracking used for congestion taxes. All vehicles traversing these areas are subject to fines unless they adhere to strict emissions guidelines or have been given a clearance by the city.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 7, 2023

If plug-in hybrid drivers don't charge their vehicles often, they're effectively driving gasoline cars with added battery weight that doesn't necessarily help reduce emissions. As explained in an International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) blog post, a proposed EPA regulation released April 12 would.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 11, 2024

A new report from BMW Blog states that BMW is planning a next-generation M3 between 2027 and 2028 that will land with gas and electric configurations. BMW Blog noted that BMW will release the next-gen gas-powered G84 M3 with an electric M3 wearing the internal chassis code ZA0. At the same time, the U.S.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 15, 2014

and Europe have implemented tighter emissions or fuel-economy standards for gasoline-powered vehicles, but Europe''s legion of diesel cars and trucks may get even closer scrutiny. As concerns over urban air quality grow, European analysts see diesel-exhaust emissions as the next major target of regulation. Both the U.S.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Originally published on NRDC, Expert Blog. By Kathy Harris, Patricio Portillo The future of clean, zero-emission trucks is now in the hands of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation. Following a robust comment period, the State must decide whether to move forward with the Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) rule.

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Green Energy Consumers

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The propane industry has been advocating for the use of renewable propane to reduce emissions for their customer base. This blog provides a brief introduction to the fuel, if it will ever be affordable, and its climate impacts. That is a large enough number to take a close look at what renewable propane is all about.

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Green Energy Consumers

DECEMBER 27, 2022

On December 15th, Rhode Island's Executive Climate Change Coordinating Council (EC4) approved the final draft of the 2022 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Plan. Green Energy Consumers, unfortunately, found the Plan lacking in several ways, which we will detail in this blog.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Europe has, and will likely remain, far more aggressive with emissions-cutting measures than we are here in the United States. Motor1 reported that the 2024 GR Yaris starts at 46,300 Euros, but its emissions add another 45,990 Euros to that price.

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Energy Institute at HAAS

MARCH 14, 2022

Russia’s war on Ukraine will likely accelerate reductions in transportation emissions. This week’s blog is co-authored with Erich Muehlegger and David Rapson of UC Davis. On the growing list of … Continue Reading A Silver Lining to the Oil Price Cloud.

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Green Energy Consumers

APRIL 5, 2023

We’ve written about them on our blog , advocate for state policy to make it easier for school districts to get them, and try to educate community members on their benefits. We are very happy to feature this guest blog from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center on its school bus program, ACT School Bus.

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Green Energy Consumers

JULY 14, 2022

This blog covers strategies outlined in Massachusetts’ final Clean Energy and Climate Plan's (CECP) to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the transportation sector. For more background on the CECP for 2025 and 2030, read this blog.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 15, 2021

Originally published on the NRDC Expert Blog. By Gabrielle Habeeb & Ashok Gupta Eliminating carbon emissions from our building and transportation sectors will be critical to maintaining a healthy and livable climate.

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Green Energy Consumers

JULY 14, 2022

This blog covers strategies outlined in Massachusetts’ final Clean Energy and Climate Plan (CECP) to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the buildings sector. For more background on the CECP for 2025 and 2030, read this blog. Residential and commercial heating and cooling contributed 29.5

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Due largely to possessing the ability to self-regulate, California is known for having some of the strictest emission rules in the country. market by forcing automakers to comply with regions adhering to more stringent emission rules and state-backed vehicle bans. said Congressman LaMalfa. percent of U.S.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 16, 2021

Originally published on the NRDC Expert Blog. The Biden administration has set an ambitious climate goal for America: a 50 percent decrease in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030. By Amanda Eaken and Sarah Kline, Federal Transportation Consultant to NRDC.

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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.

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Green Energy Consumers

JULY 14, 2022

This blog covers strategies outlined in Massachusetts’ final Clean Energy and Climate Plan (CECP) to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the electric power sector. For more background on the CECP for 2025 and 2030, read this blog.

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EV Club of CT

JUNE 4, 2021

Tons of CO2 Emissions Avoided It should come as no surprise that a Ford Explorer that is subject to heavy police-vehicle use burns a ton of gas. The car isn’t fuel-efficient to start with, garnering. Read more.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 14, 2021

Originally published on NRDC Expert Blog. The new funding will provide significant support for critical zero-emission vehicle and infrastructure programs, unlocking billions in public health, climate, and […].

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 22, 2021

fossil fuel emissions up to 52 percent by 2030. Presidents Xi Jinping of China and Vladimir Putin of Russia both committed to working on cutting emissions. Fossil Fuel Emissions 52 Percent by 2030 appeared first on The Truth About Cars. Today President Joe Biden committed to cutting U.S. The post Biden to Slash U.S.

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Sema Connect

JANUARY 11, 2022

Some say EVs are great for the environment, others say carbon emissions from the supply chain make them worse that ICE cars. The post The Truth About EV Supply Chain Emissions appeared first on Smart Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations. What's the truth?

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 16, 2023

Now, Volkswagen is changing its gearbox offerings to comply with new Euro 7 emissions regulations.& It’s also worth pointing out that the emissions rules in Euro 7 are not yet official. We recently learned that BMW plans to nix the dual-clutch transmission as it transitions to electrification.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 12, 2023

As previously reported, the Biden administration is plotting to advance some of the most aggressive vehicle emission proposals the United States has yet seen. The agency claimed that tougher emissions regulations would both save consumers money and serve to spur EV adoption at an accelerated pace. From NYT : The E.P.A.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 28, 2023

GM is estimating that the new rules could result in manufacturers paying $100-300 billion in emission fines between 2027 and 2031. GM, which in 2021 vowed to halt the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, said this month it could face compliance challenges under the EV efficiency rules and vehicle emissions regulations.

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My Energi

JANUARY 30, 2024

Earlier this month (Jan), the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate officially came into force, with the Department for Transport (DfT) confirming a national target of 22% for cars and 10% for vans in 2024. Jordan Brompton, co-founder and CMO of myenergi, offers her take and emphasises a positive industry outlook for the New Year.

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Green Energy Consumers

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Sometimes that question is about supply and emissions (i.e. This blog specifically addresses the question of the grid costs of increased EV adoption. will we have enough clean energy resources to supply all the kilowatt-hours of electricity those EVs will need?), sometimes it’s about reliability (can the infrastructure handle it?),

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Green Energy Consumers

MAY 22, 2023

To reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, we have to keep it up until we zero out our use of methane, oil, and propane. In this blog, we want to highlight one particular benefit of a CHS: the flexibility it gives consumers in when and how they get off fossil fuels.

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Green Energy Consumers

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

In this blog, we’ll explain the new ideas under consideration by regulators and what’s still missing to achieve a smart energy policy that will drive Massachusetts towards the emissions reduction needed to meet its climate goals. But is the DPU considering how to maximize all potential co-benefits of the proposal?

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 4, 2021

Originally published on the NRDC Expert Blog. By Kate Tudor, Simon Mui, and Noah Long Kate Tudor of White Tudor LLC is the primary author of this guest blog and represents NRDC in Washington state. Washington State has passed two leading laws on electric vehicles!

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Energy Institute at HAAS

MARCH 29, 2021

(This blog is co-authored with Reed Walker). Offset markets for air pollution don’t worsen environmental inequality, though they also don’t improve it. One of the Biden Administration’s top two environmental priorities, along … Continue Reading Environmental Markets and Environmental Justice.

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Sema Connect

APRIL 22, 2021

This week on the Blog, we’re rounding up a few facts and statistics about emissions, air quality, and the environment. Happy Earth Day! The post Electric Cars, Air Quality, and the Environment appeared first on Smart Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations.

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