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In reaction to the Biden administration’s latest defense of the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), one U.S.-based energy and oil expert has issued a call-to-action for American drivers.
Today, the EPA announced its final rules regulating national pollution standards for model year 2027–2032 cars and trucks. The updated rule will cut tailpipe pollution almost in half during that period by requiring carbon emissions to be reduced by more than seven billion metric tons. The final rule sets a tailpipe emission standard of about 80 grams per mile in 2032, half as much as the standard would be if the 2026 standards were simply extended. The EPA said the new pollution rules will reduce cumulative carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 7.2 billion metric tons by 2055. Despite groups calling the new rules a «car ban,» the EPA's new rules do not ban any vehicles. They don't even set specific targets for EV sales, according to White House climate policy advisor Ali Zaidi. «The way these rules work, they are technology neutral, which means that different automakers will approach them in different ways, harnessing a variety of technologies to meet that target of reducing emissions in half over that period of time,» Zaidi told Car and Driver. «What you literally find in the rule is that there are different ways that automakers could comply with the rules. For
The R37 million Ararkis Sandstorm, envisioned by South African entrepreneur Priven Reddy, seeks to disrupt the hypercar market and make sustainability “sexy”.
BMW today launched the BMW 620d M Sport Signature in India at Rs 78.90 lakh (ex-showroom). To be locally produced at BMW Group plant in Chennai, the ar is now available for bookings at all BMW dealerships across the country.
► Mercedes-AMG E53 saloon revealed ► V6 and e-motor make 577bhp, or 604bhp with ‘Race Start’ mode ► Can also do 62 miles of electric-only range
Up to 80% of brake-dust particles have an electric charge, which could serve as a means of controlling brake dust and improving air quality, according to a new study from the University of California, Irvine (via Green Car Congress).
Protests from car makers and some European countries have succeeded in weakening upcoming emissions standards for new cars in Europe, which were previously tipped to effectively kill affordable, petrol-powered city cars.
BMW M has two new models set to arrive soon, but they include 676 pieces and a DIY approach. Is this Lego Kit which celebrates the M division’s racing season ahead the ultimate gift for a kid that hasn’t grown up?!