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Final US mpg rules through 2031 go easy on gas trucks, SUVs

Baua Electric

As the International Energy Agency last week underscored, SUVs emit about 20% more CO2 than cars , whether they’re electric or not. The consumer organization Consumer Reports called them underwhelming and said that the NHTSA standards “only check the box on its legal requirement.” vehicle sales.

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

Green Car Congress

With the first-ever EU emission standards for trucks agreed, we are completing the legal framework to reach the European target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40% by 2030. Data shows that currently there is no public charging or refueling infrastructure suitable for electric or hydrogen trucks whatsoever.

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Heat Pumps—The Well-Tempered Future of A/Cs

Cars That Think

Heath has great job security: half of Phoenix residents are at risk of an emergency room visit or worse if their electricity fails during a future heat wave, according to a recent study. But to get the air conditioner’s compressor working in the first place, a faraway power plant had to produce a surge of electricity.

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Combating climate change via carbon credits | Autocar Professional

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Carbon Credits are actively carving a distinctive niche in combating climate change, by causing quantifiable greenhouse gas reductions which are being achieved through projects or activities such as renewable energy initiatives and reforestation efforts.

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Compliance credits for EVs undergoing reduction 

Electric Auto Association

EPA standards meant to incentivize EV production are phasing out By Peter DouglaS: Member, Electric Auto Association. Electric vehicles (EVs) play an important role helping automakers keep in compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions standards. Tesla Model 3 assembly line.

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“Energiewende” in a tank; Audi e-fuels targeting carbon-neutral driving with synthetic fuels from renewables, H2O and CO2; Swiss policy test case

Green Car Congress

The company currently has a number of projects underway producing or developing—with its different technology partners—e-gas (methane) ( earlier post ); e-ethanol ( earlier post ); two versions of e-diesel from different pathways ( earlier post , earlier post ); and e-benzin (gasoline) ( earlier post ). Click to enlarge.

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BMW, Ford, Honda to Form New EV Charging Company

The Truth About Cars

The service also seeks to return excess energy to the electrical grid, effectively converting EVs into publicly shared batteries. Engineers have discussed the assumed need for localized energy storage as the demand for electricity grows and tapping into EVs could be a clever way of avoiding having to construct warehouse-sized battery hubs.

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