Real-world emissions from 2024 plug-in hybrid vehicles are nearly six times higher than official test figures, prompting calls for a regulatory utility factor correction in November 2026.
The EU is set to consider a proposal from France and Germany to lower emissions reduction targets for automakers to 80%, marking the third regulatory rollback in two years.
European fleet operators are urging the EU Commission to uphold strict emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks, opposing manufacturer calls for a three-year delay on 2030 targets.
Ameren Missouri has proposed a new long-term energy plan that increases reliance on coal and gas to power data centers while removing previous carbon reduction targets.
Acura will halt production of the MDX Type S after the 2026 model year due to regulatory uncertainty surrounding U.S. emissions standards.
Environmental groups report that Nvidia's supply chain emissions have surged 725% since 2020, driven by the global demand for AI hardware.
Chinese regulators have introduced a new policy to eliminate fraudulent practices in vehicle emission testing, mandating the removal of non-compliant facilities from the market.
The US House of Representatives has approved a bipartisan bill to extend the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act through 2029, authorizing $100 million in annual funding.
Acura is discontinuing the MDX Type S in the US due to upcoming Tier 4 emissions standards that impose stricter requirements on low-volume vehicles.
The IAA Transportation show in Germany highlighted new electric truck technologies and charging systems, while European manufacturers lobbied to delay strict EU emission reduction targets.
Iveco and Toyota are collaborating on a new heavy-duty fuel cell truck, the S-eWay, as part of the EU-funded EMPOWER project.
California has adopted the nation's first efficiency standards for replacement tires, aiming to save consumers $1 billion annually while reducing vehicle emissions.
States are utilizing the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to mitigate rising electricity costs, with $363 million in bill savings projected for 2024.
The European Commission has proposed updates to the EU Emissions Trading System, expanding aviation coverage to flights within 5,000 km and introducing carbon pricing for private jets.
A federal judge has blocked the EPA from reclassifying four Clean Air Act waivers that allow California to set its own vehicle and engine emission standards.
Ontario International Airport has received nearly $4,15 million in federal funding to expand its electric ground support equipment charging infrastructure.
China's installed solar capacity has surpassed coal for the first time, reaching 1,288 GW to support its growing electric vehicle market.
