An auto trade group asked U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to ease requirements on making vehicles more fuel efficient and to protect the industry from “unfair” practices by China.
November 21, 2024Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel
Automakers Urge Trump to Ease Fuel Efficiency Rules
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Newsom Calls Lawmakers to Secure Climate Goals Against Trump
Newsom’s office told the Associated Press that the governor and lawmakers are ready to “Trump-proof” California’s state laws, including those affecting the transportation sector.
November 7, 2024Business, Fuel
Amtrak Aims for Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2045
Amtrak plans to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the network by 2045, the rail company announced Sept. 22, marking the latest move to address its commitment to reduce carbon footprints.
September 22, 2022Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel
Biden Executive Order Calls on Agencies to Prioritize 'Environmental Justice'
A sweeping executive order from President Joe Biden calls for a review of all Trump-era environmental regulations with a focus on the issue of “environmental justice,” an effort to cut greenhouse gas emissions in low-income and minority communities across the United States that, in many cases, are located near where heavy trucks operate.
March 9, 2021Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Volkswagen Loses Top EU Court Case in Diesel Scandal
The European Union’s top court ruled that Volkswagen breached the law by installing on its cars a so-called defeat device to cheat on emission tests and cannot argue it was merely protecting car engines.
December 17, 2020Business
Canada Sets Greenhouse-Gas Rules for Heavy Trucks to Match U.S. Standards
Canada finalized greenhouse-gas emissions regulations for heavy-duty trucks on Monday that will reduce emissions from vehicles by as much as 23%, aligning with U.S. standards for the 2014 to 2018 model years.
February 25, 2013