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EPA: GHG emissions standards for cars and light trucks should be revised; joint process with NHTSA (updated with more reactions)

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt announced the completion of the Midterm Evaluation (MTE) process for the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for cars and light trucks for model years 2022-2025, and his final determination that the current standards are not appropriate and should be revised.

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ICCT analysis finds real-world vehicle fuel consumption gap in Europe at all-time high of 42%

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com (Spain); and the car club TCS (Switzerland). Since September 2017, a new test procedure, the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP), has to be followed for new vehicle types. In the US, independent surveillance testing of actual vehicles on the road has been standard practice for many years.

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UK unveils new plan to cut NO2; sale of new conventional gasoline and diesel cars to end by 2040; focus on local action

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The improving trend is caused by the expected benefits to air quality of stricter emission standards in new vehicles as they replace older, poorer performing vehicles. This could include changing road layouts, removing traffic lights and speed humps, or upgrading bus fleets. Source: UK plan for tackling roadside NO 2. Click to enlarge.

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12 Days of Giveaways

My Energi

Our ‘12 days of Giveaways’ initiative, begins tomorrow (Wednesday 1 December) until Sunday 12 December and aims to shed light on the environmental impacts of Christmas consumerism. Grimsby Town Football Club. Using only the best quality products, the team aims to provide the highest standards, set in a beautiful environment.

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My Energi - Untitled Article

My Energi

Our ‘12 days of Giveaways’ initiative, begins tomorrow (Wednesday 1 December) until Sunday 12 December and aims to shed light on the environmental impacts of Christmas consumerism. Grimsby Town Football Club. Using only the best quality products, the team aims to provide the highest standards, set in a beautiful environment.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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LED tail lights and a very small “PLUG-IN HYBRID” badge on the lower right corner make up the details of the rear, hands-free foot activated lift gate. For a cleaner look, the rear wiper could be tucked under the spoiler to increase rearward vision for the driver.

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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

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The engine shuts off when you’re at a traffic light to save fuel. Although the Inscription arrives with 20-inch alloys standard, my tester wore stunning 21-inchers for an extra $800. The addition of a plug-in hybrid drivetrain makes it a powerful and cleaner beast and moves Volvo forward on the path to an all-electric future.