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Last week, the German Federal Council adopted a bipartisan measure that would ban the sale of new vehicles with internal-combustion engines in the country after 2030. While its actions only apply within Germany, language in the measure asks the European Union to ensure that sales of such cars are also banned within the EU after that year at the latest. Legal approval for road vehicles is now managed by the EU in Brussels, rather than by member states individually, so the resolution has no practical effect on German cars. DON'T MISS: Netherlands joins Norway in plans to end new gas, diesel car...
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UN deal reached to limit, offset global aviation emissionsThe United Nations' aviation agency ratified a plan to limit emissions from international flights.
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LNG-powered cruise ships to enter service in 2019Carnival plans to launch a pair of LNG-powered cruise ships in 2019.
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Hydro-power reservoirs emit methane, a greenhouse gas: no free lunch?Reservoirs could be responsible for significant methane emissions, according to a new study.
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EPA's emissions sleuth: the most powerful man you've never heard ofChris Grundler heads the EPA's Office of Transportation and Air Quality.
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Michigan representative: roll fuel economy rules back to 'reasonable' levelMichigan Congressman Fred Upton believes CAFE standards should be lowered.
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It's now a year and eight days since the EPA broke the news that Volkswagen had admitted to including "defeat device" software in almost half a million so-called "clean diesel" vehicles sold in the U.S. from 2009 through 2015. That software detected when the cars were undergoing laboratory tests, and kept their emissions within legal limits during those tests, only to bypass the routines when the cars were on the open road. The result was massive noncompliance with U.S. emission laws, and emissions of nitrogen oxides up to 38 times the legal limits. DON'T MISS: Volkswagen diesel scandal - our...
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Every diesel brand in Europe emits more than VW, says new reportA new study indicates the majority of European-market diesel cars exceed emissions limits in real-world driving.
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Why Africa gets filthiest diesel fuel: little regulation, global tradersAll countries have to deal with emissions from diesel vehicles, but African nations have it worse than most. They often have few emissions regulations, something Swiss trading firms take advantage of by importing fuel that's too dirty for sale in other regions. These firms often serve as both...
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CAFE rules should stay as they are, auto-industry suppliers agreeAutomotive suppliers don't want CAFE standards to change, a new survey finds.
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First Volkswagen engineer pleads guilty to diesel emission fraudA Volkswagen engineer pleaded guilty to a charge related to the diesel scandal Friday.
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Study suggests every European diesel maker cheated on EU testsA new study claims real-world fuel consumption of European-market cars does not line up with official ratings.
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Renault believes mass-market diesel cars will slowly disappear from Europe.
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Harleys with no emission controls: a much bigger problem than you know?Harley-Davidson owners are highly likely to remove emissions controls from motorcycles, one group claims.
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Harley-Davidson actually sold emission defeat devices itself; will pay $12 million fineHarley-Davidson settled with the government over the sale of devices that increase emissions.
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Car modifiers find EPA emission rules a useful whipping boy, politicallyCar modifiers continue to push for more lenient emissions rules.
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VW diesel buyback: Here's what it's like to be an owner, so farA Volkswagen TDI owner in Portland, Oregon, who's a good friend of this site is taking us along for the ride as he prepares to sell back his 2010 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI. The car, which only has 43,000 miles on it, was purchased new from a Portland-area dealer and maintained very well. Our...
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Will CAFE standards have to be relaxed starting in 2021?The battle over CAFE standards continues.
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The Australian Automobile Association will conduct its own on-road emissions tests.
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Automaker lobbyist group predicts doom, gloom over CAFEAn automaker lobbyist group believes CAFE rules aren't realistic.
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1 in 6 cars sold in 2020 must be electric to meet fuel-economy rules: studyA new study argues that a significant boost in electric-car sales will be required to meet upcoming emissions standards.
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Cruise ships start to come under scrutiny as massive pollution machinesCruise ships are a major source of air pollution, environmental groups note.
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Transport is now biggest part of U.S. carbon emissions, first time in 40 yearsTransportation is now the biggest source of U.S. carbon emissions, according to the U.S. Public Interest Research Group.
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Why motorcycles may not be greener than cars: missing emission gearWhen looking for green transportation, does it make sense to opt for two wheels instead of four? Motorcycles weigh significantly less than cars, and generally have smaller engines. That means they use less fuel than the typical car, and they also require fewer raw materials to make. DON'T MISS...
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