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EPA proposes stringent new emissions standards for light-, medium-, heavy-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and beyond

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two new proposed federal emissions standards spanning light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles for model year 2027 and beyond. The light-duty vehicle category includes passenger cars and light trucks consistent with previous EPA criteria pollutant and GHG rules.

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ICCT makes recommendations for post-Euro 6 light duty vehicle emissions standards

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The paper highlights issues and limitations of the current standards; compares them to current and future regulations in other parts of the world; and makes policy recommendations for light-duty post-Euro 6 standards. — Recommendations For Post-Euro 6 Standards For Light-Duty Vehicles In The EU.

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EPA proposes new GHG rules for light-duty vehicles; updating emission standards for heavy-duty trucks

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposed rulemaking for model year 2023-2026 light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas emissions standards, and outlined its plans to initiate a subsequent rulemaking to set standards for MY 2027 and beyond, to speed the transition of the light-duty vehicle fleet toward a zero emissions future.

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New Emissions Analytics study suggests pollution from tire wear now 1,850 times worse than exhaust emissions

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Tailpipe emissions are falling over time, as exhaust filters become more efficient and with the prospect of extending the measurement of particulates under the potential future Euro 7 regulation, while tire wear emissions are rising as vehicles become heavier and added power and torque is placed at the driver’s disposal.

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Study finds in-cabin particulate pollution up to 40% higher in traffic jams or at red lights

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A new study by a team at the University of Surrey has found that particulate pollution levels inside cars are up to 40% higher when the vehicle is stuck in a traffic jam or stopped at a red traffic light compared to free-flowing traffic conditions. 34 μm at TIs. —Dr Prashant Kumar, senior author.

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EPA to Overhaul Pollution Standards for Passenger Vehicles & Heavy-Duty Trucks, Paving Way for Zero-Emission Future

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emissions standards for passenger cars and light trucks to secure pollution reductions through Model Year (MY) 2026. The post EPA to Overhaul Pollution Standards for Passenger Vehicles & Heavy-Duty Trucks, Paving Way for Zero-Emission Future appeared first on EV Obsession.

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Study finds pollution emitted near equator has biggest impact on global ozone

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Since the 1980s, air pollution has increased worldwide, but it has increased at a much faster pace in regions close to the equator. The spatial distribution of emissions dominates global tropospheric ozone, suggesting that the future ozone burden will be determined mainly by emissions from low latitudes, they concluded.

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