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CARB: Proposed Modifications to CA’s Zero Emission Vehicle Program
The California Air Resources Board (ARB) staff released a staff...
The Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) for New Ships
Summary of the July 2011 International Maritime Organization...
U.S. heavy-duty vehicle standards
Summary of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and fuel efficiency...
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CARB: Proposed Modifications to CA’s Zero Emission Vehicle Program
The California Air Resources Board (ARB) staff released a staff report outlining proposed modifications to the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) program as part of the Advanced Clean Cars rulemaking. This rulemaking also includes LEV III criteria...
The Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) for New Ships
Summary of the July 2011 International Maritime Organization regulation setting increasing efficiency standards for large ships in 2015–2025.
U.S. heavy-duty vehicle standards
Summary of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and fuel efficiency standards for medium- and heavy-duty engines and vehicles finalized August 2011.
U.S. EPA/DOT Supplemental Notice of Intent Regarding Light-Duty Vehicle Standards for 2017–2025
Summary of the Supplemental Notice of Intent issued by EPA and DOT on July 29, 2011, regarding light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas and corporate average fuel economy standards for the period 2017–2025.
U.S. low-carbon fuel policies
Summarizes recent developments in the implementation phases of the US Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2) and CA's Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) and provides the status of emerging LCF policy initiatives at regional levels.
European CO2 emission performance standards for light commercial vehicles
On February 15, 2011 the European Parliament adopted legislation that, for the first time, will regulate CO2 emissions from light commercial vehicles (LCV) in Europe. It is expected to formally become law in the first half of 2011.
EPA/NHTSA Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles
Summarizes the October 2010 U.S. EPA/NHTSA rule proposal. The sixty-day comment period ends 31 January 2011, and the rule is expected to go into effect in June 2011.
Notice of Intent, GHG and CAFE standards for MY 2017–25 LDVs
Policy update summarizing the just released Notice of Intent to develop new U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and CAFE standards for light-duty vehicles in model years 2017 to 2025.
Proposed Emissions Standards for Two- and Three-Wheeled Vehicles in Europe
The European Commission has proposed new emissions standards for two- and three-wheeled powered vehicles and quadricycles, collectively termed L-category vehicles, as part of a broader regulation that would also cover safety and market surveillance.
U.S. EPA Light-Duty Vehicle GHG and CAFE Standards for 2012–2016
On April 1, 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation finalized a new joint regulation for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and fuel economy for model year 2012-16 light duty vehicles.