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European Commission proposes Euro 7 standards

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The European Commission presented its proposal for Euro 7 standards to reduce air pollution from new motor vehicles sold in the EU. Euro 7 rules will reduce all these emissions and keep vehicles affordable to consumers, the EC said. In 2035, all cars and vans sold in the EU are to have zero CO 2 emissions.

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US Tire Manufacturers Association to produce standardized tire tread particles for researchers

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The increased popularity of SUVs, larger and heavier than standard vehicles, exacerbates this problem, as does growing sales of heavy EVs and widespread use of budget tires, the company said. The Tire Industry Project created this methodology to support research on tire wear by providing a reliable and affordable material for lab experiments.

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EPA restores California’s authority to enforce greenhouse gas emission standards for cars and light trucks

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reinstated California’s authority under the Clean Air Act to implement its own greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards and zero emission vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate.

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GM reveals 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV

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With a starting price of around $30,000 on the 1LT base trim, the Equinox EV plugs Chevrolet into the critical compact SUV segment; GM says it expects the EV to be the most affordable EV in its class. One-Pedal Driving is also standard and allows the Equinox EV to accelerate and slow to a full stop, using only the accelerator.

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Review: 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Standard lowers price and range, but not expectations

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4 Standard around its U.S. hometown of Chattanooga proved that an affordable electric crossover doesn’t need to sacrifice convenience. A brief spin in the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4

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Volkswagen presents the chassis for the electric ID family; focus on affordability; strategic importance of MEB

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It will be the first fully connected, fully functional electric car that millions of people can afford. Under the WLTP Standard, the scalable range spectrum for every ID Model will be 330 kilometers to 550 kilometers (205 to 342 miles). The ID is a milestone in technological development.

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In Pics: Safety on a budget? Here are the most affordable cars with six airbags as standard

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1/5 The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10, which is the most affordable car in India, has also become the most affordable model in the country with six airbags as standard. 2/5 The Maruti Suzuki Celerio was recently updated with six airbags as standard, with the prices now starting at 5.64 The prices for the Alto K10 start at 4.23