Sentences with phrase «tough emission standards»

The bill preserves key Clean Air Act tools for sources not in the program, and it calls on EPA to continue setting tough emission standards to reduce global - warming pollution from cars and trucks.

These are: Implement a «carbon tax» (or make polluters pay); impose really tough emission standards; create a secure global trade regime in low carbon fuels; develop ways of financing the transfer of the best available technology for creating and, more importantly, saving energy; and require governments to invest in research and early - stage innovation.

Similar complaints were heard in the 1970s, when California imposed unusually tough emissions standards for other pollutants.

The state also has approved tough emissions standards for vehicles, which were adopted by Washington.

Shahmoradi's voicemail uses some of the same language the auto industry has used in suing California, Rhode Island and Vermont to block tougher emissions standards.

The 11 other states that have clutched California's tough emissions standards against their legislative bosoms: Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey (whoo hoo!)

Image courtesy of JackVersloot via flickr When in Rome: Joining its fellow top polluters — China, India and the U.S. — Russia has signaled it would rebuff the imposition of tougher emission standards, casting doubt on the prospects for a future

Not exact matches

Regulators have steadily added tough safety, emissions and fuel efficiency standards, and in the U.S., class - action lawsuits that have yielded big judgments is putting additional pressure on auto companies.

«Mandating tough fuel economy standards on auto manufacturers will do far more to reduce greenhouse emissions than a tax,» wrote one CEO.

But as emissions standards get tougher and tougher here and in Europe, the diesel's future looks increasingly dismal.

Since then, emissions standards worldwide have gotten only tougher.

The 3.0 - liter V - 6 rated at 240 hp and 369 lb - ft of torque is heralded by Audi «as the cleanest diesel in the world,» since it even meets tough California emissions standards.

So when you look at what's really going on, U.S. emissions standards are far tougher than they are in Europe.

What environmentalists never mention is U.S. emissions - and fuel - economy standards are the toughest in the world.

And even if we delayed CAFE by five years, the U.S. still would still have the toughest fuel - economy and emissions standards in the world.

«Emissions standards in following years are getting tougher and tougher,» Woebcken said.

NAMYANG, South Korea — Emissions and fuel economy standards are rightly getting tougher, and so every manufacturer is being forced to look for ways to reduce the side effects of...

It already meets the exhaust emission limits laid down in the Euro 6 standard, which does not come into force until 2014, and the tough US regulations as well.

The impetus for smaller engines comes from ever - tougher US fuel economy and emissions standards.

All models use SCR exhaust after - treatment tech to dip under the latest tough vehicle emissions standards.

Part of a renewed diesel push in North America, the Mercedes diesel engine was engineered with a urea - injection system that helps lower emissions to a level that sees the GLK250 Bluetec adhere to tough BIN5 standards — something that allows it to be sold in all 50 states.

Tougher global emissions standards have several luxury automakers searching for ways to improve the fuel... read more

We were originally slated to get oil - burning versions of the C - Class sedan and GLS - Class SUV, but both were nixed as a result of the tougher certification standards, following widespread emissions cheating (thanks, Volkswagen Group!).

In addition to developing improved power and torque, the RL engine meets tough CARB ULEV - 2 emission standards and delivers good fuel economy.

Additional engine features: Iron cylinder block and aluminum DOHC cylinder head Forged steel crankshaft and connecting rods Oiling circuit that includes a dedicated feed for the turbocharger to provide increased pressure at the turbo and faster oil delivery Piston - cooling oil jets 16.5:1 compression ratio Common rail direct injection fuel system Ceramic glow plugs for shorter heat - up times and higher glow temperatures Balance shaft that contributes to smoothness and drives the oil pump Laminated steel oil pan with upper aluminum section that contributes to engine rigidity and quietness B20 bio-diesel capability The Duramax 2.8 L is the cleanest diesel truck engine ever produced by General Motors, and meets some of the toughest U.S. emissions standards, thanks in part to a cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system.

Emissions Control The 2017 Ridgeline 3.5 - liter V - 6 engine meets the tough EPA Tier 3 / Bin 125 and CARB LEVIII ULEV - 125 emissions standards, and is certified, as applicable, to this level of emissions performance for 150,0Emissions Control The 2017 Ridgeline 3.5 - liter V - 6 engine meets the tough EPA Tier 3 / Bin 125 and CARB LEVIII ULEV - 125 emissions standards, and is certified, as applicable, to this level of emissions performance for 150,0emissions standards, and is certified, as applicable, to this level of emissions performance for 150,0emissions performance for 150,000 miles.

The engine meets California's tough CARB LEV II ULEV emissions certification standards, thanks to features such as a Drive - by - Wire ™ throttle system, Computer - Controlled Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM - FI) and Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC ®) for the intake valves.

Tougher global emissions standards have several luxury automakers searching for ways to improve the fuel efficiency of their models that right now are not considered «eco-friendly.»

It is the cleanest diesel truck engine ever produced by General Motors and meets some of the toughest U.S. emissions standards, thanks in part to a cooled exhaust gas recirculation system.

Emissions Control Both 2016 Civic engines are designed to meet the tough EPA LEV3 - ULEV125 / LEV3 - SULEV30 emissions standards, 5 and are certified to this level of emissions performance for 120,0Emissions Control Both 2016 Civic engines are designed to meet the tough EPA LEV3 - ULEV125 / LEV3 - SULEV30 emissions standards, 5 and are certified to this level of emissions performance for 120,0emissions standards, 5 and are certified to this level of emissions performance for 120,0emissions performance for 120,000 miles.

The 2018 RLX P - AWS meets the tough CARB LEV3 ULEV125 emissions standards; the 2018 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid utilizes a higher amount of precious metals in its catalysts to meet CARB LEV3 SULEV30 emissions standards.

The agency is already expected to render a decision by the end of June on whether or not to grant California a waiver so it can set emissions standards for automobiles that are tougher than the federal standards.

As expected, the President advocated carbon dioxide (CO2) emission standards for new and existing coal - fired power plants, tough new energy efficiency standards for homes and appliances, and federal support for private renewable energy investment on public lands.

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.

Three - quarters of U.S. adults (76 %) say corporate tax incentives to encourage carbon emission reductions among businesses can make a difference, and roughly seven - in - ten (71 %) say the same about tougher fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks.

Gas is in the money compared to coal, due to a combination of tougher EU - level emissions standards for coal, rising carbon prices and fuel price levels leading to favourable economic terms for electricity production from gas.

Ottawa has moved with the United States on tougher vehicle - efficiency standards: It is promising to introduce sector - by - sector emission rules but has been slow to do so.

One of the studies found that 2025 emissions could be reduced by as much as 4.5 GtCO2e through a variety of actions available to local governments and businesses, such as aggressive replacement of coal - fired energy production with clean energy sources and the implementation of policies like the Mercury and Air Toxics Standard and tougher vehicular fuel standards regardless of whether the federal government pursues them or not.

Considering that the effects of rising carbon emissions will effect more states than just the one emitting them, I'm not sure how you can argue that in state - by - state regulation is better than a tough national standard, but at least nearly two thirds of oil execs now believe that there is something to this increasing carbon emissions causing global warming thing.

After much speculation, news just broke that Obama is going to announce a national emissions standard tomorrow — and it's going to be tough.

Friends of the Earth Europe also calls on Mr Barroso to get tough on binding emissions standards for cars, to replace the current voluntary target that car makers are failing to meet.

All versions of Honda's midsize mainstay now meet California's low - emission vehicle standard, and some qualify for the tough ultra-low-emission vehicle mark.

There are also some tough new diesel emissions standards about to go into effect, and even with the new low - sulfur fuel, carmakers admit it will take them another year or so to comfortably meet the stricter regulations.