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California Ignores Trump, Moves Forward with Emissions Targets
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The state has approved standards that the White House still wants to review.
Automakers Outperform EPA Emissions Standards Again
Automakers beat the EPA and NHTSA’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for the fourth year in a row, while average MPG sets record high.
How a Professor Uncovered the VW Diesel Scandal and Changed Diesel Forever
The professor doesn’t think VW cheated in the name of better efficiency. He speculates cost was the driver.
5 German Automakers Recall 630K Vehicles Over Diesel Emissions
Mercedes, Audi, Opel, Volkswagen and Porsche have announced a recall action that will see 630,000 vehicles brought in.
Average U.S. Fuel Economy Flat this Year: Report
Efficiency matters, but drivers don’t always go for the most economical option when purchasing a new vehicle. The latest average fuel-economy figures for new vehicles sold in the U.S. last month are out and they’re essentially unchanged from January.
Feds Give VW March Deadline for Emissions Fix
‘Six months is long enough’ to determine the fix for this issue.
How Come Other Automaker’s Diesels Can Meet US Emissions Standards?
Volkswagen’s ongoing emissions scandal has devastated the German automaker. Its stock price has plummeted by about 30 percent and any goodwill it had with consumers has likely evaporated. But the collateral damage from this fiasco has also given diesels a black mark.
Volkswagen Emissions Recall to Begin in January
Volkswagen has announced that its massive recall for cars fit with emissions cheating software will begin in January.
EVs Can Pollute More than Internal-Combustion Cars: Study
Are electric cars better for the environment than their internal-combustion counterparts? Common knowledge says yes, but according to one report the answer could be quite different.
European Emissions Rules Could be ‘Fatal’ to Industry
Automotive executives are warning that European regulation could kill the auto industry.
London City Center May Ban Older Gas and Diesel Cars
Driving in downtown London may be getting a little more difficult. There’s talk of banning older cars from parts of the UK capital if they don’t meet certain emissions requirements.
Electric Vehicles Won’t Reduce US Emissions: Study
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed an advanced simulation that projects future emissions in the United States and the results of this study are surprising.
Mazda SkyActiv Diesel Delayed Again
One of the best-received newcomers to the mid-size sedan market is making a go of things without one of its promised engines and will continue to do so indefinitely.
Road Emissions Cause 53K Early Deaths Annually: Study
In a recent study conducted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), road transportation emissions account for around 53,000 premature deaths per year.
NHTSA Studying Interlocks for Seat Belt Enforcement
Threatening ad campaigns and steep fines aren’t enough to keep drivers belted to their seats.
GM Will Double its 40-MPG Vehicles by 2017
Expect the number of fuel efficient vehicles offered by General Motors grow in the next four years.
Diesel Sales Grow Dramatically, Remain Low Overall
Put your ear to the ground. You’re probably going to hear the gravelly sound of a diesel engine coming… at least figuratively.
EPA Proposal Aims to Reduce Gasoline Sulfur
Gasoline producers and automakers are at odds over fuel only this time it’s about sulfur levels instead of ethanol content.
80 Percent Cut to Fuel Use, Emissions Possible by 2050: Report
A report from the National Research Council states that the U.S. could reduce fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 80 percent by 2050 in cars and trucks.
Stricter Emissions Rules Mulled by EPA
Changes that will affect car manufacturers and fuel companies could be in the pipeline with the aim to avoid two sets of rules.
One in Four Vehicles Today Meet 2016 Emissions Standards
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), about one-quarter of all new vehicles sold today meet the 2016 federal emissions standard, which include a 35.5-mpg average for passenger vehicle fleets.
BMW 2012 Olympic Fleet Vehicles Livery Unveiled
BMW unveiled its specially decorated 3- and 5-series cars bound for the 2012 London Summer Olympics today. More than 40 examples of the specially dressed fleet cars have already been delivered to the Olympic Park where they will serve to ferry people during the competition. The fleet will eventually consist of a wide variety of…
2012 Chevrolet Volt To Qualify For California HOV Lanes
The Chevrolet Volt will be able to qualify for California’s High Occupancy Vehicle lanes in 2012, after General Motors announced the availability of a Low Emissions Package for their hybird-electric car. With traffic congestion in California a major annoyance for motorists, the ability to use the HOV lane – via one of the state’s 40,000…
MythBusters Proves Cars are Greener than Motorcycles [Video]
There are many great reasons for owning a motorcycle. They cost less, are cheaper to run, easier to repair and easier to park. They even get better mileage and as a majority of commuter driving is alone, a motorcycle is all you need. While a typical motorcycle’s mpg numbers do make it seem like its…
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