Light-duty vehicles
Biofuels summit in Washington DC highlights role of ethanol in transport decarbonization
The biofuels summit hosted by Growth Energy at Washington DC highlighted the role that ethanol continues to play in decarbonizing the transport sector.
CARB Proposed Modifications to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard
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.
Summary of EV related U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Imports
The Biden Administration has announced significant new tariffs on a range of Chinese-made electric vehicles and related strategic components. Here is a summary.
SAE WCX 2024 – Year in Review
The SAE World Congress was held in Detroit and covered a broad range of topics pertinent to transport decarbonization. Here’s a link to download presentations on emissions and sustainability.
Real-world CO2 emissions from cars and vans in Europe are 20% higher than certification values
EU Commission finds real-world CO2 emissions from cars and vans in Europe greatly exceed lab certification values. Plug-in hybrids are not being charged as much as estimated.
US EPA MY 2027-2032 Light-Duty CO2 Standards
The EPA final rule will require a fleet averaged 50% reduction in CO2 emissions for light-duty vehicles, over MY 2027 – 2032.
Summary of Euro 7 Near-Final Regulation
A brief summary of the near-final Euro 7 regulations for light- and heavy-duty vehicles.
Will Euro 7 close the gap with other major automotive markets on controlling destructive evaporative emissions?
Will the European Council support the Commission’s and Parliament’s commitment to enforce more stringent standards for refueling and evaporative emissions as part of Euro 7 ?
Heavy-duty vehicles
CARB Proposed Modifications to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard
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.
Summary of EV related U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Imports
The Biden Administration has announced significant new tariffs on a range of Chinese-made electric vehicles and related strategic components. Here is a summary.
US EPA MY 2027-2032 Heavy-Duty Phase 3 GHG Standards
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.
Summary of Euro 7 Near-Final Regulation
A brief summary of the near-final Euro 7 regulations for light- and heavy-duty vehicles.
Summary of Oct 2023 CARB workshop for Tier 5 non-road standards
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.
Will Euro 7 close the gap with other major automotive markets on controlling destructive evaporative emissions?
Will the European Council support the Commission’s and Parliament’s commitment to enforce more stringent standards for refueling and evaporative emissions as part of Euro 7 ?
EU-Parliament-votes-for-stricter euro-7-but-with-delay
The EU Parliament has cast its vote on Euro 7, siding with the Commission on the stringency level but with some delays. This completes the trilogy, but the final season is yet to air.
Summary-of-EU-Council-proposal-for-euro-7-emission-standards
Here’s a look at the recent proposal by the EU Council on Euro 7 standards for passenger cars and heavy-duty vehicles.