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Coltura: Supreme Court precedent means states can require all new vehicles sold be electric

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Metz and Janelle London finds that state vehicle electrification mandates can withstand legal challenges based on federal preemption if they are based solely on reasons for transitioning to electric vehicles that are within the state's authority. Its vision is a gasoline-free US by 2040 or sooner. The paper by Matthew N.

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Aluminum industry says NHTSA/EPA draft rule assumptions on lightweighting in small cars false

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The agencies clearly recognize the body of data and on-the-road examples that confirm mass reduction through stronger, yet lighter materials helps deliver safe, fuel efficient and cost-effective vehicles to meet or exceed consumer demands. Long term regulatory certainty to enable appropriate investment. —Mario Greco.

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EPA deadline, BMW electric reality check, Mustang hybrid tease: Today's Car News

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If you have a strong position regarding the EPA's proposal to freeze fuel economy standards at 2020 levels through 2026, speak out. Tomorrow is the deadline for making public comments that are part of the legal record.

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Compliance credits for EVs undergoing reduction 

Electric Auto Association

When the credits are calculated for 2020 fleets, each EV will count as 1.75 The multipliers for fuel cell vehicles and plug-in hybrids are also phasing out. Total banked credits representing 229,216,449 million grams of CO2 were carried over into 2020, providing a fairly sizable cushion for the overall automotive industry.

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EPA Grants California Vehicle GHG Regulations Waiver

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EPA also found that the California program meets legal requirements regarding the protectiveness of public health and welfare as well as technological feasibility. The resulting new national standards will cover model years 2012-2016, and will require an average fuel economy standard of 35.5

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House Chairmen Waxman, Markey Release Draft of Energy and Climate Legislation; Among the Many Provisions Are Cap-and-Trade, Harmonization of CAFE and California Vehicle Regulations, and Low Carbon Fuel Standard

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Among the direct transportation-related provisions in the extensive package are a low-carbon fuel standard for all transportation fuels; financial support for large scale demonstrations of electric vehicles; and financial support for automakers retooling plants to make electric vehicles. Transportation Efficiency.

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BMW shows future drive technoliges; 2 Series PHEV prototype, direct water injection in 3-cyl. engine, and fuel cell eDrive

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Depending on vehicle type and engine, it is possible to prioritize either increased power or enhanced fuel economy. The aim of the collaboration is to have an initial group of approved components ready by 2020. Emissions: reduced combustion temperatures lead to lower emissions.

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