NHTSA proposes CAFE Standards for MY 2027 – 2032
Here’s the first look at the CAFE standards proposed by NHTSA for model year 2027 through 2032 cars and light trucks. More to come.
A lost a decade in the fight against particulate emissions
Analysis of millions of remote sensing measurements of vehicle tailpipes shows that particulate emissions from U.S. cars are still at 2005 levels, despite the availability of technology which has been used in Europe and China.
Energy consumption of electric vehicles
Summary of per mile energy consumption of leading electric vehicles. Looking cool in the electric Hummer? Check. Helping the environment? Not so much.
When in doubt … ask ChatGPT
Watch this fun video for a take by ChatGPT on the wavering stance of OEMs on BEVs and ICEs
Gasoline engine new developments in 2022
Yes, OEMs continued developments of new gasoline engines in 2022. Here’s a short write-up of key technologies added covering a range of 1.5L to 3L engines.
Summary of Euro 7/VII proposal – criteria pollutants
The EU Commission has proposed Euro 7 / VII emission standards for light- and heavy-duty vehicles. Here is a quick tabular summary.
Latest California section 177 states – ZEVs, LEVs and ICE bans
Around 40% of the US now follows California’s tougher-than-federal criteria pollutant standards. Here’s a summary of the latest, including followers of the Advanced Clean Cars rule.
California light-duty electrification requirements and estimate on battery implications
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.
European regulatory framework for batteries
A summary of the recently adopted regulatory framework for batteries in Europe, as it applies to e-mobility.
Can U.S. cars get cleaner ?
Each year, millions of people die prematurely because of exposure to fine particles emitted as a result of fossil fuel combustion. Europe and China have taken steps to address particulates from passenger cars. Upcoming US regulations provide an opportunity to catch up.