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Terrafugia obtains FAA Special Light-Sport Airworthiness Certificate for roadable aircraft; “flying car”

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As a unique integration of a two-seat aircraft and an automobile, the Transition is designed to meet safety standards from both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Terrafugia, Inc.

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Provisional agreement reached on European CO2 standards for heavy-duty trucks; 30% lower by 2030

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The European Parliament and the Council have reached provisional agreement on a regulation setting, for the first time in the EU, strict CO 2 emission standards for trucks. The deal follows an agreement reached in December on new CO 2 emission standards for cars and light vans in the EU for the period after 2020.

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Tesla receives permission to trade emission credits in South Korea

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This marks a significant development for the electric vehicle maker, as it will allow the company to generate additional revenue in the South Korean market. Automakers in Korea must ensure that their vehicles’ average greenhouse gas emissions are less than the country’s standard.

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Engine products group files legal challenge to EPAs partial waiver for E15

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The newly formed Engine Products Group (EPG)—comprising the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Alliance), The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. The statute passed by Congress in 2007 states that fuels can’t be approved for the market that could cause any failures. Earlier post.).

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Gas War: U.S. House Suggests Ending California Emissions Authority, White House Says Nope

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House of Representatives that would prevent California from receiving federal waivers to set standards limiting the sale of gasoline-driven automobiles. California is abusing their waiver authority and its status as the largest market in the United States to force this change on all Americans.

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Why Countries Like India Desperately Need EV Battery Standardization

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Despite the rapid adoption of electric vehicles, there has been little discussion about standardizing battery types. The current generation of these cars is powered by lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, which are expected to dominate this market for the foreseeable future. Standardization: Being Nice To the Environment.

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Are We Really Fine With Government Required Driver Monitoring And Remote Kill Switches?

The Truth About Cars

With the HALT Act having passed in 2021, the United States is less than two years away from making driver-monitoring technologies standard equipment. However, we do know that it will update the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and that manufacturers have already been given a timeline to comply with the updated rules.