The European Commission has published the Critical Raw Materials Act, which aims to bolster the supply of strategic raw materials for a decarbonized future. Here’s a summary.
In case you are confused by the Inflation Reduction Act in the US and it’s implications for electric vehicle incentives, then you are not alone. It’s an evolving story, and the U.S. Treasury Department is making clarifications to help consumers understand what’s in it for them. The latest revised guidelines expand the list of vehicles which qualify for the $7,500 tax credits. Here’s a summary.
California’s Air Resources Board has published the proposal for Advanced Clean Cars II, which aims for 100% EV share by 2035. Here’s a look at some of the regulatory elements and the implications for batteries.
A summary of the proposed 45Z Clean Fuel Production credit for sustainable aviation and other transport fuels, published by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
A summary of the final 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit, published by the U.S. Department of the Treasury
On August 12th, 2024, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) posted the latest proposed amendments to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). These confirm some of the previous amendments proposed earlier this year, while introducing new ones. Here is a recap of some of the important proposed changes.
California is looking to reduce NOx emissions from non-road engines by 90% and enforce particulate filters on all engines. Here is a summary of the latest workshop to get stakeholder feedback on Tier 5 standards.
Here’s a summary of California’s latest thinking on “Tier 5” tailpipe NOx emission standards for off-road construction and farming equipment.
The U.S. EPA has finalized the Phase 3 GHG rule specifying CO2 emission reductions from heavy-duty trucks and buses over MY 2027 – 2032.
A brief summary of the near-final Euro 7 regulations for light- and heavy-duty vehicles.
Given the lack of MY 2024 compliant new engine introductions, California has proposed an amendment to its low NOx omnibus, providing more flexibility for legacy engines.
The European Commission’s “Industrial Action Plan for the European automotive sector” amends the CO2 standard for cars and vans, requiring the 15% reduction in CO2 to be now met over 3 years.
A summary of Chinese Stage 4 fuel consumption standards for light commercial vehicles.
The EPA final rule will require a fleet averaged 50% reduction in CO2 emissions for light-duty vehicles, over MY 2027 – 2032.
The EPA, on March 12, 2025 announced several major deregulatory steps. Here’s a summary pertinent to transport decarbonization.
The European Commission’s “Industrial Action Plan for the European automotive sector” amends the CO2 standard for cars and vans, requiring the 15% reduction in CO2 to be now met over 3 years.
The EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has recommended to the White House that the GHG endangerment finding be scrapped.
