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India Auto Faces Higher Costs, Tech Race From New Efficiency Rules
1+ hour ago (65+ words) Whalesbook India's automotive sector is gearing up for significant changes as new Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) and Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE III) regulations come into effect on April 1, 2027. These new standards will require substantial investment in technology,…...
Trump may have created an accidental EV mandate
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (1531+ words) By Jean Chemnick | 05/18/2026 06: 12 AM EDT Automakers are concerned that a little-noticed regulatory tweak could eventually force them to quadruple their electric vehicle production. President Donald Trump at an event rolling back fuel economy standards at the White House in December....
Murphy's zero emissions excavator debut
4+ hour, 10+ min ago (401+ words) The machine is making its debut on a wastewater treatment works. Murphy are constructing the building itself, which will house the latest technology for reducing phosphorus in treated wastewater before it is returned to the environment. The excavator operates with…...
Dieselgate Refuses To Die As Volkswagen Faces Ongoing Fallout - AOL
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (723+ words) More than ten years after Dieselgate first exploded into one of the biggest scandals in automotive history, Volkswagen is still paying the price. The company continues to face legal action, financial penalties, and regulatory scrutiny around the world as new…...
USDA forecasts significant shift towards bio-based diesel fuels in
3+ hour, 37+ min ago (320+ words) Published 18th May, 2026 The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expecting a significant shift towards bio-based diesel fuels in the marine shipping sectors in the Netherlands and the European Union (EU). The Netherlands imported US$535 M of US biofuels in 2025, solidifying…...
New fuel-efficiency rules may raise car prices & reduce mileage
5+ hour, 8+ min ago (805+ words) India's car buyers may soon face a double hit: the next vehicle they purchase could show lower mileage on the brochure and carry a higher price tag, even if the engine or battery is fundamentally unchanged. For consumers, the change…...
'Electric Vehicle Cessation' Disappears in the U. S. ; EV Demand Hits Record High Despite Trump's Blocking Policies
10+ hour, 39+ min ago (779+ words) starnewskorea. com 'Electric Vehicle Cessation' Disappears in the U. S. ; EV Demand Hits Record High Despite Trump's Blocking Policies Consumer consideration ratios for electric vehicles (EVs), which had recently stagnated due to rising fuel prices, are showing signs of rebound. According to…...
Industry Comments Received on New Clean Fuels Proposed Rule: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (620+ words) Generally, the comment period marks the penultimate opportunity to submit feedback prior to the issuance of a Final Rule, preceding a public hearing if one is requested. The closure of the comment period signals a critical step in the regulatory…...
South Coast AQMD Aims to Keep WAIRE Mitigation Program Rollout "Simple," But Details Still in Flux
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (245+ words) On May 13, 2026, we attended the South Coast Air Quality Management District's (South Coast AQMD) Second Public Webinar on the WAIRE Mitigation Program. Here is what you need to know. South Coast AQMD is currently developing the WAIRE Mitigation Program, which…...
EPA Says Drivers Should Choose " Not Be Forced Into EVs - AOL
20+ hour, 44+ min ago (751+ words) The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing a major rollback of Biden-era vehicle emissions rules, arguing that American consumers should be free to choose the kinds of vehicles they want to drive rather than being pushed toward electric vehicles through increasingly…...