emissions
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Recently released census data shows that work commute times continued to increase in 2018, reaching a record 27 minutes each way.
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Denmark proposes banning gas and diesel cars, UK might ratchet up timeline
European nations and cities are ramping up bans on vehicles with combustion engines. A similar effort has been considered in California.
Byron Hurd -
VW paying drivers $97M for overstating fuel economy, must forfeit emissions credits
About 98,000 VW, Audi, Bentley, and Porsche vehicles allegedly game federal emissions tests used for fuel economy calculations.
Bengt Halvorson -
VW diesel fix deemed inadequate in Germany
The findings of a German court could reopen the Volkswagen diesel scandal.
Eric C. Evarts -
California deal interrupts White House emissions rollback effort
Automakers frustrated with the lack of progress toward federal fuel economy and emissions standards made a deal with California.
Eric C. Evarts -
States, cities sue EPA over Clean Power Plan rollback
The Obama-era Clean Power Plan has been set aside by the U.S. EPA, and now states are suing the agency over the enforcement of carbon dioxide emissions.
Bengt Halvorson -
Porsche is helping buyers of its vehicles purchase enough annual carbon offsets to correspond to their model.
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Gasoline from solar and wind power: Zero-carbon doesn't assure clean or efficient
At least one startup may be getting close to scaling up fuel production with carbon captured from the air. But burning the fuel would still pollute.
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California could soon close one of the dirtiest diesel-emissions loopholes
A proposal in California could impose an emissions-check system for commercial big rigs much like that required of passenger vehicles.
Bengt Halvorson -
Automakers rebuff EPA mpg rollbacks, cut side deal with California
Ford, Volkswagen, BMW, and Honda have presented a plan with California, to raise fuel economy toward a target of 50 mpg with a single national fleet.
Eric C. Evarts -
Democrats call to end global warming emissions (gasoline included) by 2050
A proposal aims to target 100 percent renewable energy by 2050, but doesn't take as broad of a focus on other aspects of the Green New Deal.
Eric C. Evarts -
CO2 emissions in US could fall again in 2019, federal agency projects
Carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. will drop 2.2 percent in 2019, the EIA predicts. That is largely due to the retirement of coal plants.
Eric C. Evarts -
The EPA has reportedly once again delayed its plans to reveal a plan to freeze federal fuel economy and emissions standards at 2020 levels.
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Capitol Hill Democrats declare "climate emergency"
The emergency resolution that declares climate change a national emergency would trigger a more focused effort on carbon emissions.
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2020 Hyundai Sonata will emit less with new valve-duration tech
A wide range of Hyundai and Kia vehicles, starting with the 2020 Sonata, will be soon be getting engines with a next-generation valve system.
Bengt Halvorson -
Volkswagen talks through Europe’s tough new emissions tests
In the aftermath of the diesel scandal, the VW Group explains the new European WLTP standards, which include various tailpipe tests.
Bengt Halvorson -
In spite of tougher standards, European cars get dirtier
Europeans aren't buying as many electric cars as regulators would like them to buy; the popularity of crossovers and SUV is also an issue.
Eric C. Evarts -
Architect of clean-air rollbacks resigns at EPA
The top official at the EPA overseeing tailpipe emissions has resigned, prior to any resolution over proposed emissions and fuel economy rules.
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On the way to its plan to massively cut carbon emissions, Airbus is reportedly looking at hybrid tech for the replacement for its A320neo.
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As EPA heads toward emissions rollback, Americans are driving more
U.S. vehicle miles traveled figures are up so far in 2019, which could put new scrutiny on the EPA's push to relax emissions and mpg rules.
Bengt Halvorson -
Hyundai system purifies cabin air, raises awareness about pollution levels
Particulate matter from diesel engines is one of the primary concerns for a system that uses lasers and informs occupants of cabin air quality.
Bengt Halvorson -
California braces for Trump mpg rules with extreme options—like a ban on tailpipes?
If the federal government revokes California's waiver allowing it the authority to regulate emissions, the state's agency is making clear it will find a way to keep the polluters out.
Bengt Halvorson -
Mercedes-Benz lays out plan for carbon-neutral future
Under a plan called Vision 2039, which includes more plug-in hybrids, electric cars, and fuel-cell vehicles, and renewable power, Mercedes-Benz is aiming to make its entire global vehicle fleet carbon-neutral by 2039.
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Porsche fined $600 million in Germany over dirty diesels
The Volkswagen diesel scandal spans to Porsche Cayenne and Panamera with the diesel (TDI) V-6.
Eric C. Evarts