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For First Time in Five Years, US Gas Mileage Down, Emissions Up

A new government report says gas mileage for new vehicles dropped and pollution increased in model year 2019 for the first time in five years.
January 6, 2021Exxon Reveals Petroleum Product Emissions Data for First Time

Exxon Mobil Corp. released emissions data on customers’ use of its petroleum products for the first time after coming under pressure from investors.
January 5, 2021Getting US to Zero Carbon May Cost $2.5 Trillion by 2030

It’s going to take $2.5 trillion in spending over the next decade to get the U.S. on a path to a carbon-free economy, but the transition will help to pay for itself, Princeton University researchers say.
December 15, 2020California Gov. Gavin Newsom Names Liane Randolph for CARB Chair

Gov. Gavin Newsom has named one of California’s utility-company regulators to lead the state agency that fights air pollution and climate change.
December 10, 2020Biden Win Is Pressuring Carmakers to Unite on Tailpipe Rules

Carmakers that signed up for President Donald Trump’s battle with California over auto emissions are now being pressured to join a peace plan brought on by the election of Joe Biden.
December 2, 2020GM Pulls Support From Trump’s Battle With California on Emissions

General Motors Co. will withdraw from the legal battle between the Trump administration and California officials over the state’s authority to set automobile emissions rules, a major shift in the contentious fight that has fractured the industry.
November 23, 2020Truck, Engine Makers Refine Products to Meet 2021 GHG Emission Standards

Original equipment manufacturers and engine suppliers have found a variety of ways to meet the challenges posed by the 2021 Phase 2 standards for greenhouse gas emissions and fuel efficiency.
November 16, 2020Panel Discusses What’s Ahead for Greener Diesel
Diesel can play a central role for the transportation sector as it moves toward a more sustainable future, a panel of experts said.
November 12, 2020California Aims to End Sales of New Gas-Powered Cars, Trucks by 2035

California will aim to halt sales of new gasoline-powered passenger cars and trucks by 2035, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Sept. 23, a move he says would cut greenhouse gas emissions by 35% in the nation’s most populous state.
September 23, 2020Walmart Aims to Eliminate Emissions From Its Fleet by 2040

Walmart Inc. on Sept. 21 outlined its goals to achieve zero-emission operations, which include fully converting its fleet to electric trucks.
September 21, 2020