House Climate Change Plan Tackles Heavy-Duty Equipment at Ports
House Democrats say Congress should increase funding for programs at EPA and the Department of Energy to reduce emissions from equipment at ports.
House Democrats Will Call for 100% Clean Cars by 2035
House Democrats on June 30 will issue an ambitious plan to combat climate change, a move intended to reassure their base of supporters but that’s sure to inflame opponents on the right.
June 29, 2020Automakers Split in Legal Fight Over Trump’s Fuel Economy Rules
Four automakers backing a California effort to curb tailpipe emissions will break with some big rivals in the legal battle over the Trump administration’s relaxation of fuel efficiency standards.
DOJ Defends Autos Probe Ahead of House Inquiry on Enforcement
The U.S. Justice Department denied politics played a role in its decision last year to open an antitrust investigation of four automakers that reached an agreement with California on fuel-efficiency standards.
Fitzgerald Seeks Summary Judgment in $83 Million Tax Case
Attorneys for the nation’s largest glider truck manufacturer have asked a federal judge for permission to seek a partial summary judgment to block an attempt by the IRS from collecting $83 million in back taxes and penalties.
Diesel Engine Makers Tackle Challenges Posed by Stricter Emission Standards
The lowest level of North American Class 8 truck orders in modern times is not stopping fleets and engine manufacturers from pushing ahead to prepare for more stringent emission regulations. Companies are finding ways to squeeze out better fuel mileage and uptime performance from the next wave of diesel engines.
VW’s Diesel Woes Mount as EU Court Adviser Attacks Defeat Device
Volkswagen AG’s use of technology that helped it to cheat on diesel engine pollution tests violated European Union rules, an EU legal adviser warned in the second setback for the automaker at the bloc’s highest court this month.
Fuel Cell Experts Argue for Cleaner Commercial Trucks
The trucking industry needs to continue adopting electric technologies such as fuel cells in order to combat pollution, experts said April 14.
VW Used Defeat Devices in Diesel Engines, UK High Court Rules
A court in the United Kingdom ruled that Volkswagen AG used a so-called defeat device to help its diesel vehicles beat emissions tests, a decision that allows 91,000 customers to proceed with a class action against the carmaker.
Trump to Cut Back Obama-Era Emissions, Fuel Economy Requirements
The Trump administration will dramatically relax automobile emissions and fuel economy standards so that only modest efficiency gains are required through 2026, according to people familiar with the matter.