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EPA launches Cleaner Trucks Initiative to update NOx standards for heavy-duty trucks

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched the Cleaner Trucks Initiative (CTI) to further decrease NO x emissions from on-highway heavy-duty trucks and engines. The US has made major reductions in NO x emissions, but it’s been nearly 20 years since EPA updated these standards.

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NHTSA to propose new fuel economy standards soon; 8% increase per year for MY 2024-2026

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The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that it will soon propose robust new fuel economy standards. NHTSA’s proposal comes as the automobile industry is retooling future models in response to market demand for cleaner, more fuel-efficient vehicles.

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MECA emissions inventory & air quality modeling shows potential benefits of national cleaner trucks initiative at CARB limits

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On 6 March 2020, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) proposed to set an intermediate FTP NO x emissions limit of 50 mg/bhp-hr in model years 2024-2026 with a final FTP standard of 20 mg/bhp-hr in 2027, representing a 90% reduction below today’s standard of 200 mg/bhp-hr. Source: MECA. ppb and up to a max of 5 ppb.

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GM pushing 7 new EPA standards that could move US toward mass EV adoption

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GM is transforming its business to meet the future of transportation by introducing a full lineup of new electric vehicles this year. In the company’s latest push toward a cleaner future, the automaker released seven new EPA standards that could help drive EV adoption in the United States.

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Altigreen: Shaping the Future of India’s Automotive Industry with Electric Three Wheeler Vehicles

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They are not just a mode of transportation of man and materials but represent a commitment to a cleaner, more efficient, and sustainable future for transportation. Altigreen is paving the way for the future of transportation with its diverse range of  electric three wheeler  vehicles.

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London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

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Emissions-free mobility is essential for the future of our cities and their citizens, but we know there are still barriers we face in the move to electrification. These two models are the first vehicles in their classes to offer plug-in hybrid technology, and offer a standard eight-year battery warranty.

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Renault shows the future of bidirectional charging

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Renault recently unveiled a glimpse into the future at this year’s Geneva International Motor Show. While initial reports were quick to praise its French charm, 248-mile driving range and 3D printed customisable accessories, the standard inclusion of an 11kW AC bidirectional charger fell somewhat under the radar.

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