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NHTSA proposes updated CAFE standards for LDVs, fuel-efficiency standards for HD pickups and vans

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NHTSA is also setting forth proposed augural standards for MY 2032 passenger cars and light trucks, that would increase at 2% and 4% year over year, respectively, as compared to the prior year’s standards. The proposal would also drive fuel efficiency improvements for heavy-duty pickup trucks and work vans.

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Researchers propose testing standards for particulate photocatalysts in solar fuel production

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Due to the lack of testing standards, it is difficult to compare the results obtained by different research groups or provide a reliable guide for large-scale implementation. Efficiency accreditation and testing protocols for particulate photocatalysts toward solar fuel production. A research team led by Prof. LI Can and Prof.

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Fuel efficiency standard creeps closer

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Australia is one step closer to legislating fuel efficiency standards with new details released over the weekend. The post Fuel efficiency standard creeps closer appeared first on The Driven.

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EPA proposes new pollution standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed new CO 2 standards for coal and natural gas-fired power plants. Through 2042, EPA estimates the net climate and health benefits of the standards on new gas and existing coal-fired power plants are up to $85 billion.

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EPA finalizes new Renewable Fuel Standards

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program that establishes the biofuel volume requirements for 2023 to 2025. Renewable fuel 20.94 Supplemental standard 0.25 Renewable fuel 20.94 Supplemental standard 0.25 Biomass-based diesel 2.82

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Car lobby slammed for scare campaign over fuel standards

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The post Car lobby slammed for scare campaign over fuel standards appeared first on The Driven. Warnings the price of utes and large SUVs will soar and cost Australians $2.21 billion in 2025 have been slammed as "scaremongering".

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European consortium forms to standardize fuel cell modules for heavy-duty applications: StaSHH

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A European consortium consisting of 25 organizations in the hydrogen sector has formed to define, develop and test the first European standard for fuel-cell modules for heavy-duty applications. The StaSHH project has received funding from the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking under Grant Agreement No 101005934.

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