Podcasts about emission standards

President Trump just put a final nail in California's emission standards coffin. We break down what that could mean for the future of electric vehicle mandates. Plus, how is the administration's rollback of regulations going? We break out the grade sheet. Then, a look at crash preventability and its effect on truckers' safety scores. And finally, an infamous truck-eating bridge in Kansas City, Mo., gets a makeover. 0:00 – Final nail in California's emission standards coffin 10:12 – Regulatory rollback roundup 24:48 – Crash preventability and safety scores 39:16 – Truck-eating bridge gets a makeover

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May 27, 2025 ~ The Senate is moving to eliminate California's waiver to set its own emission rules, potentially weakening EV mandates. Bloomberg auto business reporter talks with Lloyd, Jamie, and Chris about automakers slowing down on EV investments due to a slower than expected market uptake.

Unlike several car companies right now Audi Australia is looking forward to the benefits of the New Vehicle Emission Standards which came into effect on January 1 suggesting it will form the catalyst for setting up the next ten years’ worth of product. Enabling the company to drive a host of new generation technologies directly from Europe which will benefit the consumer. The big Audi innovation for Audi is what it calls Mild Hybrid Plus (MHEV Plus) which is still a 48-volt system as per other mild hybrids but blurs the once clear line between mild hybrid and full hybrid powertrains enabling it to power the vehicle on its own for short distances up to 10km/hour rather than just contributing an extra couple of kilowatts during hard acceleration – the primary electric motor only active to 140km/hour at which point it disengages from the transmission. I’m David BerthonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kia Australia’s CEO Damien Meredith recent comments on the slowdown ofelectric car sales is interesting. Suggesting the car industry has hit the limit whenit comes to early adopters of EVs and that with New Vehicle Emission Standardsdue next year it will be a struggle to sell more hybrid and electric cars to offsetsales of high emission vehicles and avoid government fines. The Governmentsnew CO2 rules take effect from January 1 while the penalties take effect from July1 and will force car brands to hit CO2 emission targets on each vehicle they sell.As Meredith said this week regarding the EV slowdown ‘it’s a tough situation,we’ve got to sell more EV’s, we’ve got to basically sell, in percentage terms,double what we’re doing at the moment to meet our requirement for the newemission rules.’ Watch this space. I’m David BerthonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:08 — Tim Redmond, is the founder of 48hills. 00:20 — Andrea Bernstein is a journalist and cohost of the WNYC/ProPublica podcast Trump, Inc. 00:33 — David Wooley is a Lecturer and Director of the Environmental Center at the Goldman School of Public Policy, University of California, Berkeley. 00:45 — Lauren Feiner is the senior policy reporter at The Verge. The post Report Show Social Housing Possible in SF; Plus, Presidential Immunity Claim Rejected in Trump Hush Money Case; And, California Federal Waiver to Set Emission Standards Under Attack; Plus, Supreme Court Allows Oral Arguments to Challenge the US Tik Tok Ban appeared first on KPFA.

Rep. Dan Newhouse explains some of the concerns he has with the EPA's new emission standards for heavy trucks taking effect in 2032. Then, many truckers will want to help those in need after Hurricane Helene, and the director of the American Logistics Aid Network explains how you can. We'll also have the latest on the hurricane's impact, as well as a review of FMCSA's call for feedback on its guidance documents. And truckers are talking with OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis about something we previously haven't heard a lot about in trucking – age discrimination. 0:00 – How you can help out in the wake of the hurricane  10:07 – Congressman: New EPA truck rules a “forced green transition” 25:00 – Hurricane Helene update 40:06 – How big a problem is age discrimination in trucking?

In this episode of American Potential, host Jeff Crank speaks with Matt Keenan, Federal Affairs Liaison for Americans for Prosperity, about the upcoming changes to vehicle emission standards and how they will impact consumer choice. Set to go into effect in 2027, these new regulations, pushed by the Biden-Harris administration, could lead to a significant reduction in the availability of gas-powered vehicles, while promoting electric alternatives. Keenan explains how these changes will disproportionately affect rural Americans, small business owners, and those who depend on affordable transportation. Keenan also highlights how the increased costs and limited vehicle options could push consumers out of the market, making car ownership unattainable for many. With inflation already straining household budgets, these new standards could deepen economic challenges. Tune in to learn more about how government policies are reshaping the automotive industry and what it means for your freedom to choose the vehicle that best fits your needs.   Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com   Check out our Spanish episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8wSZydeKZ6uOuFlT_1QQ53L7l6AmC83c   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanPotentialPodcast    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanpotentialpodcast/   X: https://twitter.com/AMPotentialPod

This is EV Quest's News Shorts Weekend Edition, bringing you thelatest EV news from New Zealand, Australia and around the world. I'm Adrian Maidment in Tauranga, New Zealand and in Melbourne, Australia it's Riz Ahktar from Carloop.   This Episode: Less clean Emission Standards in NZ. New EV models. New Tesla? Kia passes Hyundai.Links:Emissions in NZ: https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/350336656/clean-car-emission-penalties-utes-slashed-confirms-nationalKia passes Hyundai: https://electrek.co/2024/07/11/kia-overtakes-hyundai-us-ev-sales-q2-ev9-sparks-growth/Aussie Charger numbers: https://thedriven.io/2024/07/12/major-milestone-australia-now-has-more-than-1000-fast-charging-sites/

Mike Kucharski and Joe Lynch discuss why new emissions standards could cripple the trucking industry. Mike is Co-Owner and Vice President of JKC Trucking, a leader in temperature-controlled transportation industry for over three decades. Summary: Why New Emissions Standards Could Cripple the Trucking Industry In this podcast, Mike Kucharski, VP of JKC Trucking, shares his insights on the challenges facing the trucking industry, particularly in light of new emission standards and the push towards electrification. JKC Trucking specializes in refrigerated and frozen LTL services from the Midwest to the West Coast, playing a crucial role in the American food supply chain. Mike discusses the complexities of refrigerated LTL shipping, his experiences growing up in the trucking industry, and the potential impact of new regulations on costs and efficiency. He also delves into the challenges of implementing electric trucks, including high costs, inadequate infrastructure, limited range, and the impact on the power grid. The podcast also covers issues such as supply chain waste, empty backhauls, and the need for affordable, reliable hybrid trucks to prevent catastrophic failures in the food industry. Throughout the episodes, Mike emphasizes the importance of practical solutions that consider the realities faced by independent drivers and small trucking companies in the industry's transition towards a more sustainable future. #TruckingEmissionStandards #RefrigeratedLTLChallenges #ElectricTruckingObstacles About Mike Mike Kucharski, Co-Owner and Vice President of JKC Trucking, isn't just leading a Chicago-based trucking company – he's shaping the future of the industry. With over 30 years of experience under his belt, Mike's expertise in climate-controlled and dry freight transportation is widely recognized.  He's a vocal advocate for the industry, frequently sought after by the news media to explain the potential pitfalls of proposed regulations.  Mike's leadership extends beyond JKC Trucking, ensuring both the company's success and a thriving future for the American trucking landscape.  He holds a degree in business management from DePaul University. About JKC Trucking JKC Trucking has been a leader in Chicago's temperature-controlled transportation industry for over three decades. They specialize in keeping your most delicate freight fresh, from fruits and vegetables to dairy products and pharmaceuticals. Their fleet of 350 company-owned trailers and 250 tractors equipped with advanced temperature control ensures your shipment arrives on time and in perfect condition. JKC's offerings extend beyond refrigerated transport. They handle dry freight and less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments across the country, reaching major hubs in California, Florida, and the West Coast. With a proven track record of success and a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, JKC is your trusted partner for all your transportation needs. Key Takeaways: Why New Emissions Standards Could Cripple the Trucking Industry Emission standards could negatively impact the trucking industry by increasing costs and reducing efficiency. JKC Trucking specializes in refrigerated and frozen LTL services, playing a crucial role in the food supply chain. Refrigerated LTL shipping is complex, involving maintaining proper temperatures across long distances and multiple stops. Mike Kucharski shares his experiences growing up in the trucking industry and helping his father from a young age. New emission standards may not be feasible for the trucking industry to meet with current technology. Implementing electric trucks faces challenges such as high costs, inadequate infrastructure, and insufficient power grid capacity. The trucking industry needs affordable hybrid trucks with multiple power systems for reliability and to prevent supply chain failures. Timestamps (00:00:02) New Emission Standards' Impact on Trucking (00:00:14) Feeding America: JKC Trucking's Refrigerated LTL Services (00:01:43) The Complexities of Refrigerated LTL Shipping (00:04:27) Growing Up in the Trucking Industry (00:05:50) Trucking Faces Challenges with Emission Standards (00:07:00) The Impracticality of Electric Trucks (00:11:14) The Challenges of Electric Trucks (00:15:27) Problems with Electric Trucks (00:20:56) The Challenges of Electric Trucking Adoption (00:26:34) Reducing Waste in the Supply Chain (00:30:40) Navigating Supply Chain Challenges in Trucking (00:35:55) Emission Standards: A Trucking Industry Crisis? (00:37:30) Truckers Need Affordable, Reliable Hybrid Trucks (00:38:24) Sustainable Trucking Challenges with Mike Kucharski Learn More About Why New Emissions Standards Could Cripple the Trucking Industry Mike Kucharski | Linkedin JKC Trucking JKC Trucking | News A heavy dose of reality for electric-truck mandates | American Trucking Associations Episode Sponsor: Wreaths Across America Wreaths Across America Radio – Wreaths Across America The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

A truck driving school in Arizona has a unique instructor on staff – a chicken. That's right, a chicken. We look into what Chester's role is in bringing attention to the school. Then, editorial staff members of Land Line Magazine explain why they dedicated so much of the July issue to the EPA's new emission standards. And finally, Ohio's Department of Transportation breaks down the planning it takes to get a superload safely from Point A to Point B. 0:00 – Newscast 10:32 – CDL training with Chester the chicken 25:00 – EPA emission standards spark concern 40:08 – Superload planning in Ohio

The American Farm Bureau and the National Corn Growers Association have joined the American Petroleum Institute to challenge the EPA's emission standards in court. 

Will Pennsylvania join the list of states that charge an electric vehicle fee to offset lost gas tax revenue? Braxton Critcher highlights that and the legal risks Minnesota dealerships face when showing copyrighted content without proper licensing. Virginia's decision to reverse its stance on California's emission standards, opting for federal guidelines instead, is covered as well. Take a listen! Thanks to our sponsor AutoFix Auto Shop Coaching! Schedule your free strategy session here: autofixautoshopcoaching.com

While a lot of truckers are fanatics about maintaining their rigs, obvious things that should be taken care of are sometimes overlooked. We break down the most commonly overlooked maintenance items. Then, analysis of the EPA's new emission standards for heavy trucks and FMCSA's push to water down CDL training requirements. And finally, a look at a photo series dedicated to female truck drivers. 0:00 – Newscast 10:22 – Commonly overlooked maintenance items 25:08 – EPA emission standards and CDL training requirements 40:23 – Sisters of the Road photo series

OOIDA's Lewie Pugh joined a call with U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about the Baltimore Bridge Collapse, and discussed how it's affecting truckers. Also, trucking radio legend Dave Nemo recently announcement his retirement. We'll chat with him about what his plans are, and hear about his career and the Last Ride of the Road Gang. And the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced it will issue a final rule on truck emission standards. We'll get an overview. 0:00 – Newscast 10:00 – Truckers' concerns about the Baltimore bridge collapse 24:31 – A trucking radio legend gets ready to head into the sunset 39:55 – An overview of the new truck emission standards

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(Intro) Expensive Taste (5TYNTK) Disaster Declaration, Emission Standards, VasMadness, UMaine Beer Garden, USM American Idol (Dirty) Drake Bell addresses Josh Peck's silence.  Kim Kardashian and Emma Roberts kiss in AHS trailer.  New Music from Dr. Dre and Eminem, Cardi B and Shakira, & Post Malone and Morgan Wallen (Topic) Name one specific thing you got in trouble for in school. (Outro) Hungover 12 Year Old

On today's show: Demolition to begin at North Ridge Mall, MLB Season begins in South Korea, Top Chef premiere tonight, Co-Founder & Owner of The Bartolotta Restaurants Chef Paul Bartolotta, Co-Owner of Vennture Brew Co. Rob Gustafson, EPA's new pollution standards for vehicles, Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates w/ President & CEO of Annex Wealth Management Dave Spano, and Co-Owner & Executive Chef at Lupi & Iris Chef Adam Siegel.

The Albanese Government's latest effort to meet its climate targets is focused on the vehicle industry. It wants to bring Australia into line with the rest of the developed world – with a new emissions standard. Under the plan – car makers would have to sell more electric and low emissions vehicles from next year. If they're only selling gas guzzlers – they would have to pay a price. Consultations closed on Monday night – and unsurprisingly the industry is split between those who sell diesel utes – and those who sell electric cars. The Coalition is opposing the whole thing. But this could be a mere skirmish in the bigger debate that's coming. Peter Dutton has confirmed he'll soon announce a policy to roll-out large-scale nuclear plants on the sites of old coal generators. The cost is unknown – and the government says it's an idea from fantasy land.David Speers interviews Energy & Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen about the government's view on the nuclear debate and industry feedback to the emission standards. Anna Henderson, Jennifer Hewett, and Peter Hartcher are on the couch to discuss the government's new superannuation paid parental leave scheme, the Greens' ambitious new housing policy, the ASEAN summit and more. 

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Join Obi on the Courtside Financial Podcast for an insightful Week in Recap, covering episodes 145-155. Delve into topics such as LI Auto's innovation compared to NIO, the US backtrack on emission standards, and Bridgewater's success with Nvidia. Explore the impact of AI on education and privacy with Open AI's Sora, and Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI. Uncover the truth behind Kanye leaking Adidas' internal letter and Reddit's journey to going public. Witness IM Motors securing $1.1 billion investments and Li Auto's electrifying entry into the BEV market. Plus, discover Apple's panic button move with iPhone 15. Don't miss out on the latest in business and technology. Tune in now! Join our Discord community for more discussions: https://discord.gg/GSbp4wR Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Episodes: 145: Is LI Auto innovating more than NIO this year? 146: US Backtracks on Emission Standards, NIO, & Bridgewater's Winning Nvidia Bet 147: Robot Revolution Figure AI Secures $675 Million from Tech Giants 148 : Apple's Abandoned Car Project: What Went Wrong 149: Open AI Sora Impact on Education, Entertainment & Privacy 150: Elon Musk Sues OpenAI, Claims They Abandoned Mission 151: The Truth About Kanye Leaking Adidas Internal Letter 152 : The Truth about Reddit Going Public & Seeking 6.5B Valuation 153: IM Motors Secures $1.1 Billion Investments from Alibaba & SAIC 154 : Li Mega Li Auto's Electrifying Entry into the BEV Market 155: Apple Hits The Panic Button on iPhone 15 and Slashes Prices Again --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courtsidefinancial/support

Welcome to Courtside Financial, your go-to podcast for insightful discussions on business and technology trends! In this episode, host Obi delves into two captivating topics: the complexities surrounding the relaxation of emissions regulations in the United States and Bridgewater Associates' strategic investments in Nvidia.

Macca talks to Paul Gover, motoring journalist about emission standards, electric cars at Bathurst Car Race, ‘Ute Tax' and so much more The post Saturday, 17th February, 2024: Paul Gover, Emission Standards Legislation and the ‘Ute Tax' appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Set to roll out in 2025, these new standards will significantly impact the availability of high-emission vehicles, including popular Utes and vans, essential for trades like plumbing. Nathaniel Smith, CEO of the Master Plumbers Association, expressed concerns over the reliability and cost implications of this transition, especially given the current economic climate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Euro 7 emission standard proposals have undergone a dramatic change, and now appear very different to the targets discussed almost a year ago. Why have such bold amendments been proposed, what has been carried over from the initial plans, and how has the automotive industry reacted? Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus speaks with special content editor Phil Curry about the new proposals, what they mean for the automotive industry and the environment, as well as the reasons behind the apparent U-turn. Show notes Original Euro 7 legislation text https://data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document/ST-14598-2022-INIT/en/pdf Updated Euro 7 legislation text https://data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document/ST-13084-2023-INIT/en/pdf Euro emission limits https://www.smmt.co.uk/industry-topics/emissions/testing/ What is Euro 7 and the Euro standard? https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/news/what-is-euro7-and-the-euro-standard/ Auto industry: European Parliament Euro 7 vote improves Commission proposal, but still falls short https://www.acea.auto/press-release/auto-industry-european-parliament-euro-7-vote-improves-commission-proposal-but-still-falls-short/ Euro 7 pollution standards for cars “effectively killed off” by Spanish EU Presidency proposals https://www.transportenvironment.org/discover/euro-7-pollution-standards-for-cars-effectively-killed-off-by-spanish-eu-presidency-proposals/ How will delaying the UK ban on new petrol and diesel cars impact the market? https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/news/how-will-delaying-uk-ban-on-petrol-diesel-cars-impact-market/ What is e-fuel? https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/news/what-is-an-efuel/

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The Environmental Protection Agency issued tough new emissions standards for vehicles that would phase in between 2027 and 2032. Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy, says the new standards completely missed an opportunity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday announced new proposed federal vehicle emissions standards critics claim will “effectively ban gasoline and diesel vehicles” while making the U.S. dependent on China. The EPA proposal of light and heavy-duty vehicle greenhouse gas emission standards is for model years 2027-2032. The EPA projects that its proposal could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 56% by 2032 and help increase electric vehicle light-duty sales by 67% by 2032. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support

EU wants to cut all car emissions by 2035, but some automakers worry that it will cost their company jobs. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

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Energy Minister Chris Bowen has released a discussion paper for an electric vehicle strategy which includes improving the affordability of electric cars and the options for the introduction of fuel efficiency standards. Chris Bowen further made a statement that this change is needed for Australia in order for the country to avoid becoming a "dumping ground for dirty cars." Steven Moir, Motor Trades Association WA CEO told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live that the Energy Minister's comment is incorrect as no motor vehicle manufacturer produces cars purely for Australia. "It is wrong to say that we are or could become a dumping ground. I think what he missed is that we have some of the dirtiest fuel in the world which we need to clean up," Mr Moir told Oly. "He is suggesting that by pushing people into buying electric cars life's going to be a lot cheaper - 89% of electric cars in Australia sit above $50,000 so you're going to have to make a big investment to make a little bit of money." "The big problem is that 59% of cars sold in Australia are large SUV's or dual cab Utes and there is not an option on the market that is going to meet that need."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast we look at the Tier 5 emission standards being proposed for California and what it could mean for the ag equipment market. In the Technology Corner, Michaela Paukner looks at how Krone and Lemken partnered to create an autonomous machine for forage harvesting and tillage, the Combined Powers machine. Also in this episode: CNH Industrial CEO Scott Wine addresses competition between the company's Case IH and New Holland dealers, and we take a look at Case IH dealer Titan Machinery's fiscal year 2022 earnings report.

- CR Criticizes Tesla's Yoke Steering Wheel - Biden Admin Tightening Emission Standards - NHTSA Opens New Investigation into Takata Airbags - All-New Toyota Tundra Details Emerging - Toyota Tests Hydrogen Transport - Honda Reveals Prologue Production Targets - Honda Says It Won't Hit Production Targets w/o Fair EV Incentives - Tesla's China Exports Booming - China Worried About Foreign-Sourced Microprocessors

- CR Criticizes Tesla's Yoke Steering Wheel- Biden Admin Tightening Emission Standards- NHTSA Opens New Investigation into Takata Airbags- All-New Toyota Tundra Details Emerging- Toyota Tests Hydrogen Transport- Honda Reveals Prologue Production Targets- Honda Says It Won't Hit Production Targets w/o Fair EV Incentives- Tesla's China Exports Booming- China Worried About Foreign-Sourced Microprocessors

Good morning, RVA! It’s 33 °F, and it’s gonna rain. I’m not sure my already-soggy neighborhood needs another half inch of rain, but that’s what’s happening this afternoon. If you need to go out, make sure you bring something to keep you warm and to keep you dry, too.Water coolerAs of this morning, the Virginia Department of Health reports 2,303 new positive cases of the coronavirus in the Commonwealthand 134 new deaths as a result of the virus. VDH reports 230 new cases in and around Richmond (Chesterfield: 90, Henrico: 85, and Richmond: 55). Since this pandemic began, 755 people have died in the Richmond region. Now that Chesterfield has its data reporting issue sorted out, the local seven-day average of new reported cases in the region, like the statewide numbers, has fallen to a level not seen since early December. Everyone: Keep doing what you’re doing (unless you’re one of those people who just haven’t changed their behavior at all over the past year—then to you I make a rude gesture with both of my hands). We don’t want a repeat of the winter or last spring. Just look at this powerfully simple graph of weekly deaths in the United States over the last five years. The past 12 months have been real, and its hard to argue otherwise looking at this graph. Almost 500,000 people have died in the U.S. because of this disease—it’s hard to comprehend.Over in vaccine land, I’ve been tracking how much vaccine the state reports receiving each week, and last week was a bust. Just 99,750 doses, compared to an average of 218,892 doses over the previous three weeks. Some of that, I’m sure was weather related, but dang. Everything, and I mean everything, changes when we have abundant supply of the various vaccines—and, I think, that time is coming sooner rather than later.Jessica Nocera at the Richmond Times-Dispatch writes about families making the choice to send (or not send) their kids back to school at Chesterfield’s J.A. Chalkley Elementary. Nocera does a great job of laying out how freaking complex this decision is, especially for families of color: “At Chalkley, where 45% of students returned, only 1 in 3 Black students showed up on the first day back, while nearly half of Hispanic students and about 6 in 10 white students did, according to state and county data. The district’s whitest school zone, Bettie Weaver, had the highest percentage of students who signed up to return.” I think statistics like this underscore how the Governor’s decision to mandate/strongly encourage/whatever that all school districts open up to in-person instruction by March 15th felt a little tone deaf to some folks.As I keep saying, bills can die rapid and interesting deaths in the General Assembly, so don’t get your hopes up. That said, check out this piece by the Virginia Mercury’s Sarah Vogelsong about the GA getting pretty close to adopting California’s “stringent” vehicle emission standards and electric car sales targets. “Transportation”, writ large, accounts for almost 30% of emission in the U.S., and personal travel is a big chunk of that. Converting as many cars as we can to electric will put a big dent in our emissions, but electric cars do not “solve” climate change. They do nothing to make our cities better places to live—places where people can walk, bike, and take transit. They do nothing to combat sprawl, itself a huge driver of emissions. But! We can and should do both things: Create ways for folks to live less car-dependent lives andget as many vehicles running on electricity as possible. Side note: I really like this graph of California’s greenhouse gas emissions by category which shows transportation accounting for 40.1% of the states emissions and passenger vehicles making up 69.8% of that (PDF, p. 6).RVA Rapid Transit has launched a new program, called The Rider’s Voice, to collect stories and experiences of folks who use transit. You can either call in and leave a voicemail (804.286.0007) or take this online survey. This month’s topic is “How has free bus fare affected you?”The RTD’s Michael Martz reports that Urban One, a “Black-owned Washington media company,” will team up with the owner of Colonial Downs and submit an application to build a casino on the Southside of Richmond (the deadline for those applications, by the way, is today at 3:00 PM). I still don’t think I want any resort casinos in the City, but this new proposed location—in a hard-to-reach, Phantom Zone out by the Port of Richmond—is at least better than adjacent to Hillside Court or in the Movieland parking lot. In fact, you might remember this old, unused Philip Morris property as the spot the City briefly pitched to relocate the Department of Social Services during the whole Navy Hill situation—I had a lot of thoughts and feelings about that!City Council will meet tonight, and I don’t see the paper that would accept money from DRPT to paint the Pulse lanes red—but, remember, the agenda can and does change frequently. One new ordinance to keep an eye on: ORD. 2021–021 will keep sidewalk dining applications free for restaurants (normally $300) until June 30, 2021.This morning’s patron longreadShort of Vaccine, States Find Hidden Stashes in Their Own BackyardsSubmitted by Patron Lisa. Hey look, it’s Richmond’s Dr. Danny Avula in the New York Times!Until a software patch was created, vaccinations of hospital staff did not show up in the state’s system. Some clinics were using paper records and were slow to file. Dr. Avula put a 10-person team on “pounding the data,” and the state began rising in the national rankings. Then he tackled stockpiles. Walgreens and CVS had already drawn down most of the quarter-million doses allotted to the state’s long-term-care program. On Jan. 25, with the C.D.C.’s permission, Dr. Avula put the 62,000 doses that were left under state control. Many other states are doing the same. At least 20 states said they had shifted or planned to shift doses that had been set aside for long-term-care facilities, according to a New York Times survey of all 50 states.If you’d like your longread to show up here, go chip in a couple bucks on the ol’ Patreon.Picture of the DayI might be getting a little too into these homePod Minis.

Episode 173. Topic: What are emission standards? Theme: Cars. What does it mean to regulate car emissions? Does this help climate change? How can trade agreements help reduce emissions?

- Europe Considers Stricter Emission Standards - Hyundai Launches Hydrogen Ad Campaign - California Getting More Hydrogen Refueling Stations - Maserati Reveals MC20 Hyper Car - Mercedes Using Augmented Reality to Help Techs - Audi Introduces S Versions of the e-tron - Lucid Air Finally Debuts - Toyota Highlander Review

- Europe Considers Stricter Emission Standards- Hyundai Launches Hydrogen Ad Campaign- California Getting More Hydrogen Refueling Stations- Maserati Reveals MC20 Hyper Car- Mercedes Using Augmented Reality to Help Techs- Audi Introduces S Versions of the e-tron- Lucid Air Finally Debuts- Toyota Highlander Review

The Justice Department launched an antitrust violations investigation into last year’s deal between California and four major automakers. Now, POLITICO’s Alex Guillen and Leah Nylen are reporting that a top DOJ official says the investigation was motivated by the president’s ongoing fight with California. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.

The Trump administration plans to remove the state's authority to set auto mileage standards stricter than those mandated by the federal government. TRNN's Steve Horn says this could be an opportunity to discuss how to move past inadequate liberal environmental policy.

- Trump Puts Pressure on Automakers - Carlos Ghosn Set Free on Bail - Uber Not Criminally Liable in Fatal Accident - Volvo Buses Tests 1st Autonomous, Electric Bus - Ford Updates Commercial Truck Lineup - Audi Unveils Q4 E-Tron Concept - Mitsubishi Shows Off SUV Concept - Goodyear’s Wild Tire for Autonomous Flying Cars

- Trump Puts Pressure on Automakers- Carlos Ghosn Set Free on Bail- Uber Not Criminally Liable in Fatal Accident- Volvo Buses Tests 1st Autonomous, Electric Bus- Ford Updates Commercial Truck Lineup- Audi Unveils Q4 E-Tron Concept- Mitsubishi Shows Off SUV Concept- Goodyear’s Wild Tire for Autonomous Flying Cars

The mayor for Hamilton says that the province should not allow Stelco to restart its furnace until it meets emission standards. Guest: Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University.

- Trump Wants to Cut Fuel Economy Standards - Mercedes May Leave Detroit Auto Show - Ford Boosts Large SUV Production - Porsche Offering 3D Printed Replacement Parts - Top European OEMs - Tesla Model 3 Analysis

- Trump Wants to Cut Fuel Economy Standards- Mercedes May Leave Detroit Auto Show- Ford Boosts Large SUV Production- Porsche Offering 3D Printed Replacement Parts- Top European OEMs- Tesla Model 3 Analysis

This special episode of More Power To You was recorded last week at the Bipartisan Policy Council in Washington, D.C. The BPC and the International Council on Clean Transportation sponsored a fascinating panel discussion entitled "International Competitiveness and the Auto Industry: What's the Role of Motor Vehicle Emission Standards?" BPC president Jason Grumet kicks things off with some introductory remarks, ICCT Executive Director Drew Kodjak takes the podium to moderate the discussion. The five panelists are: David Vogel, Professor Emeritus and Solomon P. Lee Chair in Business Ethics, UC Berkeley Richard Perkins, Associate Professor of Environmental Geography and Associate of Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, London School of Economics and Political Science John German, Senior Fellow / US Co-Lead, ICCT Zoe Lipman, Director, Vehicles and Advanced Transportation Program, BlueGreen Alliance Tim Johnson, Director, Emerging Regulations and Technologies, Corning This discussion about U.S. emissions standards and America's international competitiveness is covers a range of issues including: emission standards policy diffusion among states and also across countries; first mover advantage for countries that adopt higher emission standards; the impact of higher standards on domestic innovation, investment in production facilities and jobs; what the difference between the U.S. and China's national emissions strategies may mean for global leadership in the future; the outlook for technology advances in biofuels, internal combustion engine vehicles and electric vehicles; and more. Recorded May 22, 2017 Published May 30, 2017

- Honda Gets Replacement Airbags - Uber Resumes Autonomous Testing - GM-SAIC Pour on the Technology - Chinese Car Brands Target the U.S. - Buick Velite 5 is a Rebadged Chevy Volt - EU Emission Tests Are Too Easy

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The U.S. EPA just released the TAR, better known as its Technical Assessment Report. This is sort of a scorecard on where the auto industry is with regard to Emission Standards and the 2025 mandate. John McElroy caught up with three experts involved in the emissions process at the Center for Automotive Research’s annual August conference. Joining him on this edition of Autoline THIS WEEK is Mike McCarthy from the California Air Resources Board, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturer’s Mitch Bainwol and Christopher Grundler, the Director of the EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality.

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