Italy rejects Germany’s emissions allegations against Fiat Chrysler
Tests conducted on Fiat Chrysler vehicles show they are compliant with regulations and contain no emissions defeat devices as alleged by Germany, Italy’s transport ministry said.
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Volkswagen: This is ‘most realistic’ Microbus concept yet
Volkswagen used the Detroit motor show to display its latest Microbus-inspired concept. The I.D. Buzz is the fourth concept in recent history to shamelessly ape the classic 21-window bus, for those who are counting. Like us.
Scientists have a new way to calculate what global warming costs
How we view the costs of future climate change, and more importantly how we quantify them, may soon be changing.
USDA analysis says ethanol’s environmental benefits better than forecast
The U.S. government says ethanol made from corn is better for the environment than previously expected in a report boosting the country’s biggest biofuel a week ahead of a new administration that has some in the industry concerned.
Four U.S. cities are looking into making a massive order of 24,000 electric cars
It’s being reported this week that the cities of Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and Portland, Ore., sent in a request for information to automakers for what could become the biggest electric car order ever: 24,000 vehicles.
EPA locks in tougher fuel-economy rules
Environmental regulators issued a final decision Friday to keep intact tougher fuel-economy standards, rushing to lock in one of President Barack Obama’s signature climate policies a week before President-elect Donald Trump assumes office.
EPA: Fiat Chrysler software enabled emissions cheating
The Environmental Protection Agency accused Fiat Chrysler Thursday of installing software that appeared to enable certain diesel trucks to emit lower emissions during pollution tests. The company denied those accusations, saying its software meets regulatory requirements.
Chinese government orders air-quality app to limit readings
Air Matters, a smartphone app that collects air quality information, has been told by Chinese authorities to stop displaying pollution levels that exceed an official cutoff point.
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid: Lifetime carbon emissions 24 percent lower vs standard minivan
As with all cars powered on grid electricity (even those from dirty grids), the addition of the Pacifica Hybrid’s 33 miles of all-electric range significantly lowers the plug-in hybrid’s carbon footprint.
We’re never going to stop fighting to end our oil addiction
And here’s one of the major ways we’ve been pursuing that goal:
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