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0Study: EU could cut emissions 89% in 40 years by ditching ICEs, adopting EVs, reducing speeds... 1276714620
According to a 15-month long study conducted in part by the European Commission, Europe's transportation sector could feasibly cut its greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels by a resounding 89 percent by 2050. While the study concludes that the EU could cut emissions by nearly 90 percent, it's ...
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Is carbon fiber really a "green" solution to reduce vehicle weight? 1275400860
BMW and Mercedes are leading the way in using carbon fiber to reduce weight in future passenger vehicles. Losing pounds can also be key to meet upcoming CAFE regulations and can also help increase the range electric vehicles can travel. The shift towards carbon fiber will probably become more ...
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Report: Canada reveals first-ever vehicle emissions standards that looks awfully familiar 1270677420
Following the lead of the U.S., Canada has chosen to employ a fuel economy regulation program for the first time ever, and the numbers are virtually identical to ours. The differences between the two countries' programs are so minute that you could essentially say Canada copied our new Corporate ...
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Report suggests fuel tax better than higher mpg standards for heavy duty vehicles 1270511220
Passenger cars and light-duty trucks will be subjected to stringent new emission standards in the near future. Heavy-duty vehicles are not being left out of the mix and will have their own regulations intended to slowly lead to cleaner vehicles delivering goods across the nation. That's a good ...
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EPA responds to CAFE concerns by limiting zero-emission status to first 200,000 vehicles 1270479720
Nissan Leaf EV – Click above for high-res image galleryConcerns over how electric cars fit into new CAFE emissions regulations popped up almost immediately after the announcement of new standards became official. The main question is how automakers will be credited for their ... -
International racing organizations meet to discuss environmental responsibility 1270387020
2009 24 Hours of LeMans Start – Click above for high-res image galleryAside from the thrill of the race, motorsports and their respective vehicles are useful because they pass their genes down to the everyday vehicles that we drive, fly and cruise across the open pond in. In an effort to ... -
No fair! Porsche seeks partial exemption from upcoming emissions standards 1269811260
2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S – Click above for high-res image galleryWith U.S. emission standards continually becoming ever more stringent, Porsche has decided to take a stand. According to the company, new regulations forthcoming "would perversely require Porsche to become the fuel efficiency ... -
Bid to block California's A.B. 32 emission standards funded by big oil 1269189780
California plans to implement an emissions control law called Assembly Bill 32 in 2012. The law grants the state the rights to set emission standards and implement greenhouse gas guidelines. Additionally, the state will be able to promote alternative fuels and technologies by way of rebates and ... -
John McCain gets production Chevy Volt sneak preview 1216411440
While it seems the public must wait until September to get a glimpse of the final production version of the Chevy Volt, GM is letting John McCain cut to the front of the line to take a good look at the architecture that the company hopes will propel them into the next decade. The presumptive ...
