fuel economy
White House Scraps Talks With California on Auto Emissions
California’s unique ability to set strict car emissions standard is on the chopping block after the Trump administration said Thursday it was ending talks with state officials over a new federal standard.
Read moreTrump Open to Negotiations With Calif. on Auto Gas Mileage
Addressing a key concern for manufacturers, President Donald Trump instructed his administration to explore negotiations with California on achieving a single fuel economy standard for the nation during a meeting with auto industry executives Friday.
Read moreFueling Class
A federal judge used too demanding a standard – and ignored California law – in certifying a class of Hyundai and Kia owners who sued over misstatements about fuel efficiency, the Ninth Circuit ruled Tuesday.
Read more11 States Dig Heels In on Emissions Standards
Setting the stage for battle, President Donald Trump’s latest promise to roll back vehicle emission standards came just a day after 11 states challenged automakers in court.
Read moreObama’s EPA Moves to Preserve Gas Mileage Requirements
The Environmental Protection Agency moved Friday to cement strict fuel economy requirements that force the auto industry to make new cars and trucks significantly more efficient, a decision that will be difficult for the incoming Trump administration to undo.
Read moreChevy Sonics
General Motors faces a federal class action accusing it of having misrepresented the fuel economy of Chevy Sonics, model year 2014-16, by at least 1 mile per gallon.
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