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Environmental groups call out carmakers opposing cleaner California standards, EV mandate

Green Car Reports

Following a change of allegiance by General Motors, environmental groups are calling out the remaining automakers that still oppose California's ability to set its own, stricter, emissions standards.

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

Green Car Congress

Vehicles must meet strict emission standards to drive in the ULEZ area: Euro 4 for gasoline cars and vans (widely available since 2006). Vehicles that do not meet the standards must pay a £12.50 Source: Transport for London. Euro 6 for diesel cars and vans (widely available since 2016). daily charge.

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

Green Car Congress

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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Transportation Electrification Accord sets out multi-sector roadmap to electrified future

Green Car Congress

Advanced Energy Economy, Energy Foundation, Illinois Citizen Utility Board, Natural Resources Defense Council, Plug-in America and Sierra Club worked with diverse stakeholder and business interests to draft the Accord. Best practices, standards and codes should be a priority for all transportation electrification infrastructure installations.

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Students Use Their Tech Know-How to Protect the Environment

Cars That Think

Seven Ohlone College students who are part of the IEEE STEAM (STEM plus arts) Club in Fremont are working with two community volunteers to design a solution. When asked about the difference between school courses and Project DIANA, Preyasi Shah , vice president of the IEEE STEAM Club, said the schoolwork is far less interactive.

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

Green Car Congress

com (Spain); and the car club TCS (Switzerland). In the US, independent surveillance testing of actual vehicles on the road has been standard practice for many years. Manufacturers measure vehicle fuel consumption in a controlled laboratory environment. Source: The ICCT. Click to enlarge.

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12 Days of Giveaways

My Energi

Grimsby Town Football Club. The luxury jewellery brand has been certified by Positive Luxury as a brand to trust “meeting the highest standards of verified innovation and environment performance.”. Using only the best quality products, the team aims to provide the highest standards, set in a beautiful environment. Beth Shepherd.

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