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Although EV sales increased 50%, a massive shift to less-efficient SUVs offset any carbon reduction.
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Truckmakers commit to 2040 diesel phaseout in Europe, CO2-neutral manufacturing in the US
A group of truckmakers has moved the timeline for retiring diesel truck production 10 years earlier.
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Illegal emissions tampering on diesel trucks is rampant—and apparently a big business
Illegal delete kits and tampering with emissions equipment is so common that is creates more noncompliant vehicles than the VW diesel scandal, a new EPA report suggests.
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Wind-powered transatlantic car carrier could cut carbon emissions by 90%
By harnessing the wind, a new car-carrier design will have a smaller carbon footprint than combustion or battery-electric ships.
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Survey suggests post-pandemic driving could soar, thwarting efforts to curb CO2
Americans anticipate they'll drive more after the pandemic than they did before it—adding urgency to the need for more EVs and clean vehicles.
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Report: California clean cars crusader Mary Nichols on shortlist to be next EPA chief
The Environmental Protection Agency might be led by one by a champion of electric cars, potentially replacing a former coal lobbyist.
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Due partly to an issue that has delayed some plug-in hybrid models, Ford will pay Volvo for some of its credits in order to meet EU carbon dioxide rules.
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California gives automakers until end of year to come clean on emissions cheats
CARB is offering carmakers a grace period on non-compliance or defeat devices—before higher fines and a new lab to sniff out cheats next year.
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Ford points to its stand with California: Cleaner air, more EVs
Ford is the Detroit automaker that hasn't sided with the Trump administration on emissions—and Ford wants you to know that.
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EPA chief pushes back on California ban on sales of gas vehicles by 2035
EPA administrator Andrew Wheeler has questioned the legality of California regulation leading to a 2035 ban on the sales of new gasoline passenger vehicles.
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Polestar points to "a disturbing lack of transparency" about EV carbon footprint
Polestar is one of the first vehicle brands to assess a lifetime carbon methodology to all of its new EVs. Should other automakers follow?
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Faster US transition to EVs will save 6,300 lives annually, $185 billion by 2050, study projects
The American Lung Association anticipates that the difference between a modest adoption of EVs and a more aggressive one is possibly 6,300 lives a year.
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Largely matching an initiative announced by Lyft earlier this year, Uber says that it will make nearly all its rides electric by 2030.
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Lifetime carbon emissions for EVs is much lower than previously suggested: Study highlights errors
A study analyzes six of the "biggest mistakes" in other studies suggesting EVs have similar greenhouse gas emissions to gasoline or diesel vehicles.
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California relies on diesel generators, as it steers trucks away from diesel
Amid this week's blackouts, California moved to ban diesel trucks in the future while relying on diesel generators to supplement the grid.
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Automakers commit to tougher California emissions deal—and more EVs
At least five automakers have negotiated deals with the California Air Resources Board to adhere to stricter emissions standards.
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Trump’s relaxed auto mpg, emissions rules now under review by inspector general
A rare investigation from the EPA's federal watchdog will be conducted over the administration's hasty rulemaking that contradicted its own earlier findings.
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Biden plan would broaden EV tax credit, include Cash for Clunkers reboot
Biden would also propose new fuel economy standards that go beyond what was in place during the Obama administration.
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California Clean Car Standards for emissions and the ZEV mandate for electric vehicles might be adopted by Nevada in 2024.
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Not even EVs: Much of central London could soon be going car-free
As it starts to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, London is pushing away even electric cars. It's announced what it calls one of the largest car-free areas in a capital city.
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Commentary: Emissions–not gas mileage–should be foundation for Cash for Clunkers reboot
Real driving emissions ratings should be the start of any incentive program aimed at spurring sales, amid a pandemic with connections to air quality.
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Plunge in demand for oil could be a win for renewables
The economic effects of the pandemic might drive a shift to renewable energy, suggests a recent report from the IEA.
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Energy giant Shell joins BP in aim to be net-zero emissions by 2050
Shell has joined the list of companies to set a target for net-zero carbon emissions.
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GM opposition to cleaner California standards is costing it, poll suggests
GM owners could be less likely to buy another product from the automaker because of its position to squash California's emissions rights.
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