Sentences with phrase «over vehicle emissions»

Car manufacturer Volkswagen will pay $ 40 million to the state of Arizona as part of a settlement over vehicle emissions violations.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Latest on a California lawsuit over vehicle emissions standards:.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California and 16 other states sued the Trump administration Tuesday over its plan to scrap Obama - era auto - emissions standards that would require vehicles to get significantly higher gas mileage by 2025..

Reports emerged on Thursday that the U.S. Justice Department is poised to file a civil lawsuit against the firm for selling over 100,000 vehicles that emit excess diesel emissions.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California, 16 other states sue to halt Trump administration plan to scrap vehicle emission standards over next decade.

-- «Calpers rejects plea to divest from carmakers over emissions,» by Bloomberg's Kate Smith: «The nation's largest pension system has rejected a call to divest from vehicle manufacturers that follow the president's agenda to roll back fuel efficiency standards, according to an April 20 letter.

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Only movie stars and select consumers have been able to get their hands on hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in the United States over the past few years, but now these zero - emissions cars are poised to bust onto the scene in a big way around 2015 to 2017.

This comes as automakers from around the world are struggling to make low - emissions vehicles scale up in China, the United States and other markets where programs and regulations are calling for massive gains in fuel economy over the next 10 to 15 years.

«The idea of automated car - sharing vehicle or a ride - sharing service, when you increase the occupancy of a vehicle, the emissions and fuel use overall are going to be split over those individuals, hence they are going to be lower,» said Susan Shaheen, the co-director of the Transportation Sustainability Research Center at the University of California, Berkeley, whose research focuses on car - sharing.

Le Page raises health concerns over direct emissions from motor vehicles.

The gradual development of car alternatives has translated into a freeze on vehicle miles traveled and tailpipe emissions in the metro area over the past decade, according to data from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG).

The final standards are expected to lower CO2 emissions by approximately 1.1 billion metric tons, save vehicle owners fuel costs of about $ 170 billion, and reduce oil consumption by up to two billion barrels over the lifetime of the vehicles sold under the program.

''... Under the average U.S. electricity grid mix, we found that producing a midsize, midrange (84 miles per charge) BEV typically adds a little over 1 ton of emissions to the total manufacturing emissions, resulting in 15 percent greater emissions than in manufacturing a similar gasoline vehicle.

Electric Vehicle Company Expanding in Foster City: Motiv Power Systems Top Zero - Emission Powertrain Manufacturer for Trucks, Buses Aug 18, 2016 The Daily Journal (San Mateo, CA) Move over dirty diesel, there's a growing electric vehicle company in town hoping to make zero - emission trucks and buses the wave of the Vehicle Company Expanding in Foster City: Motiv Power Systems Top Zero - Emission Powertrain Manufacturer for Trucks, Buses Aug 18, 2016 The Daily Journal (San Mateo, CA) Move over dirty diesel, there's a growing electric vehicle company in town hoping to make zero - emission trucks and buses the wave of the vehicle company in town hoping to make zero - emission trucks and buses the wave of the future.

MOT Test = Ministry of Transport Test - an annual test carried out on vehicles over 3 yrs old in the UK to ensure they are roadworthy (i.e. safe and meet emission standards)

Neutered two years ago from the collapse of new - vehicle sales amid a foundering economy, auto makers dropped their historically combative stance over stricter rules and gave over to an historic hike in CAFE in return for a single national tailpipe emissions standard.

This paper provides an overview of recent trends in light - duty vehicle fuel economy around the world, new projections, and a discussion of fuel economy technology opportunities and costs over the next 30 - 50 years - all in the context of recent IEA projections of global energy use (especially oil use) and CO2 emissions.

This comprehensive national program is projected to reduce emissions by nearly 250 million metric tons and save 500 million barrels of oil over the lives of the vehicles produced within the program's first five years.

If I do drive, cops around here have a boner for people flying the «illegal vehicle» flag and I will most certainly be arrested and the truck impounded (I already have a ticket AND I was pulled over 6 times while under a 60 day emissions sticker).

This comprehensive national program is projected to reduce GHG emissions by nearly 250 million metric tons and save 500 million barrels of oil over the lives of the vehicles produced within the program's first five years.

Reductions in future GHG emissions are estimated under specific assumptions about growth in light - duty vehicle travel and the replacement of gasoline by various other fuels, both in the near term (10 years) and over the longer term (25 years).

No details of UK pricing or delivery dates in 2019 have been revealed yet, but the entry - level price is expected to be just over # 30,000 after the # 4500 government grant for zero - emissions vehicles is applied.

By comparison, a vehicle certified to the Federal Tier 2 Bin 5 California LEV II emissions standards currently in effect emits about 29 pounds over the same 120,000 miles.

From a technical perspective, European emissions standards do not reflect everyday usage of the vehicle as manufacturers are allowed to lighten the vehicle by removing the back seats, improve aerodynamics by taping over grilles and door handles or reduce the load on the generator by switching off the headlights, the passenger compartment fan or simply disconnecting the alternator which charges the battery.

* Horsepower and torque expected to top previous model (testing is ongoing — check media.gm.com for updates) * NOx emissions reduced at least 63 percent over 2010 models * Quieter operation * High - pressure (30,000 psi / 2, 000 bar) Piezo - actuated fuel system for greater fuel efficiency, improved performance and reduced emissions * Exhaust brake system that enables controlled vehicle slowdown on downhill grades without actuating the brakes * Selective catalytic reduction after - treatment system using diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) injection to provide the best overall diesel characteristics and performance — with a range of about 5,000 miles (8,000 km) between DEF refills * Combustion and after - treatment have been optimized to provide about 700 miles (1,125 km) between diesel particulate filter regenerations — a 75 - percent improvement over the previous system and significant contributor to improved fuel efficiency, as the regeneration process requires additional fuel * B20 biodiesel capability for an alternative fueling option * Internal revisions that improve durability

The gray market consisted of companies that brought European - spec vehicles over to the States and modified them to meet our government's safety and emissions standards.

«Like the RX 400h, it is a performance - luxury vehicle without compromise, with fewer emissions and improved fuel economy over competitive V8 - powered luxury sedans.»

ECO-LIFE, a zero emission vehicle (ZEV), the company says, will save the equivalent of around 959 tonnes of carbon dioxide emission and 350,000 litres of diesel over the 10 years of its operation.

Once the vehicle reaches cruising speed and the engine RPMs stabilize, the electric motor takes over, conserving fuel and reducing exhaust emissions dramatically.

The Niro EV demonstrates the considerable steps Kia has made over recent years to deliver comfortable, fun - to - drive vehicles that lead the way in zero emissions motoring.

Nissan already sells the world's highest - volume zero - emission car, the LEAF, and is pioneering Intelligent Mobility systems that will be deployed in a range of vehicles over coming years.

The Civic TYPE R has been recognized by the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport as an ultra-low emissions vehicle, surpassing Ministry regulations for exhaust emissions by over 50 %.

This credo has prompted continuous research and product development in the field of low - emission, high - mileage vehicles over the past 30 years.

The move allows the company to begin selling diesel versions of the popular vehicles that US officials had refused to allow on the road over concerns about the emissions technology.

The basis for the Generation EQ concept is a newly developed platform that Zetsche says Mercedes - Benz will use to develop a complete range of zero - emission vehicles over the next decade.

The company is claiming a partial zero - emissions vehicle fuel efficiency equivalent of over 100mpg — less than 2.4 L / 100 km.

«Eco-minded drivers looking for a new «green» vehicle with low CO2 emissions don't have to look further than the fun - to - drive and fuel - efficient Accord Hybrid,» said Steven Center, vice president of the Environmental Business Development Office at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. «Recognition from the trusted editors at Kelley Blue Book is proof positive of the progress Honda has made developing increasingly cleaner vehicles over the last 40 years.»

The Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC) recently reported that over 40 % of CO2 emissions in the UK come directly from what we do as individuals; for example, heating and using electricity in our homes and driving vehicles.

Over the past five days, the officials said, the White House successfully put pressure on the E.P.A. to eliminate large sections of the original analysis that supported regulation, including a finding that tough regulation of motor vehicle emissions could produce $ 500 billion to $ 2 trillion in economic benefits over the next 32 yeOver the past five days, the officials said, the White House successfully put pressure on the E.P.A. to eliminate large sections of the original analysis that supported regulation, including a finding that tough regulation of motor vehicle emissions could produce $ 500 billion to $ 2 trillion in economic benefits over the next 32 yeover the next 32 years.

The committee's model calculations, while exploratory and highly uncertain, indicate that the benefits of making the transition, i.e. energy cost savings, improved vehicle technologies, and reductions in petroleum use and greenhouse gas emissions, exceed the additional costs of the transition over and above what the market is willing to do voluntarily.»

And this adjunct to the story, from the Brisbane Times: «The ACCC is taking civil action against Holden GM, supplier of Saab cars in Australia, over claims it made last year that 17 native trees would be planted for every vehicle sold, which would offset carbon dioxide emissions for the life of the car.

With increasing availability of zero - emission cars over the coming years, when will citizens at large start to question the idea that every vehicle has an «exhaust pipe» that just belches harmful substances into our shared air?

If Congress were to not only eliminate EPA's regulatory authority, but take CO2 completely out of the Clean Air Act, it would still be up to the courts to decide whether or not that would eliminate state authority over vehicle tailpipe emissions.

The report was developed through an extensive engagement of zero emission vehicles (ZEV) experts representing over 50 organizations across Canada.

The transportation sector has eclipsed power plants as the biggest source of US carbon emissions, and EPA calculated in 2010 that the tougher fuel - efficiency standards would prevent more than one year's worth of total US carbon emissions over the lifetime of new vehicles sold from 2012 through 2025.

2011 (August) National Program Standards Phase I (Heavy Duty) Sets Medium and Heavy Duty Vehicles fuel efficiency and tailpipe emissions standards estimated to reduce CO2 emissions by about 270 million metric tons and save about 530 million barrels of oil over the life of the vehicles built in model years 2014 - 2018.

According to Salon.com, which obtained over 300 emails of personal messages between lobbyists and Canadian officials, the CEA is part of a sophisticated public affairs strategy designed to manipulate the U.S. political system by deluging the media with messaging favorable to the tar - sands industry; to persuade key state and federal legislators to act in the extractive industries» favor; and to defeat any attempt to regulate the carbon emissions emanating from gasoline and diesel used by U.S. vehicles.

Drained and cultivated organic soils in the delta continue to oxidize, subside and emit an estimated one to two million metric tons of CO2 - equivalent annually — equal to annual emissions from over 300,000 passenger vehicles.

With efficiency alone — including more efficient buildings, industrial facilities and vehicles — emissions could be held to 20 percent over 1990 levels.