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EPA proposes stringent new emissions standards for light-, medium-, heavy-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and beyond

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two new proposed federal emissions standards spanning light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles for model year 2027 and beyond. The light-duty vehicle category includes passenger cars and light trucks consistent with previous EPA criteria pollutant and GHG rules.

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EPA to maintain light-duty vehicle GHG standards unchanged through 2025

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In an expected ruling, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy finalized her decision to maintain the current greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for model years 2022-2025 cars and light trucks. The Standards Will Achieve Significant CO 2 and Oil Reductions. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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2024 New York Auto Show: Hyundai Doubles Up

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NEW YORK -- Hyundai kicked off the 2024 New York International Auto Show by dropping the new Tucson and a refreshed Santa Cruz minitruck. The Santa Cruz gets an interior and exterior refresh, standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the XRT trim gets beefed up a bit with all-terrain tires and front tow hooks.

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2024 Chicago Auto Show: Here's the 2025 Kia K5

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The presence of the 2025 Kia K5 at the 2024 Chicago Auto Show is a reminder that the K5 still exists. All-wheel drive is available on the GT-Line. There are more standard features now, including a heated steering wheel and Bose audio. The new year brings 11 more horsepower as a 2.5-liter liter turbo.

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Honda Reveals a Lightly Refreshed Civic Si for 2025

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The Honda Civic Si has long been a solid in-between point, filling the performance gap between the standard Civic and the much hotter Civic Type R. Power reaches the front wheels, where Honda has included a standard limited-slip differential. Urban Gray Pearl exterior paint is also available for the first time.

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EPA re-opens Mid-Term Evaluation Process for light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas standards 2022-2025

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EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced that EPA intends to reconsider its final determination issued on 12 January 2017 which recommended no change to the greenhouse gas standards for light duty vehicles for model years 2022- 2025. Earlier post.)

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Mercedes approved for turquoise lights to signify self-driving mode

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Mercedes has now been approved in two states to be able to use turquoise lights to signify when its vehicles are in an automated driving mode. On Tuesday, Mercedes shared a press release announcing that it has received exemptions in California and Nevada to test special turquoise marker lights to indicate its automated driving mode.

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