Camila Domonoske
Stories
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EPA's new rules to clean up heavy trucking met with support and criticism
The EPA has finalized the strictest-ever limits on greenhouse gas emissions from heavy-duty trucks, a category that includes everything from buses to garbage trucks.
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Some foreign-made cars might be delayed as auto companies figure out port deliveries
The deadly Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse blocked off much of Baltimore's harbor, which handles more cars and trucks than any other U.S. port. Companies have some options to keep imports coming.
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National
Mercedes, GM, Stellantis scramble; Port jobs are at risk after Baltimore disaster
Baltimore's port isn't one of the nation's largest, and some goods can be rerouted. But some auto companies are having to scramble, and the bridge disaster could spell trouble for local jobs.
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The EPA's new rules point to EVs being the future — but consumers have their doubts
Electric vehicles may account for more than half of new cars by 2032. Consumers have many questions and concerns about them and the environment.
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New vehicle emission rules are meant to quicken the change to electric vehicles
The EPA has finalized new vehicle emissions standards to dramatically speed up adoption of electric vehicles over the next decade. It's part of the White House effort to fight climate change.
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In a boost for EVs, EPA finalizes strict new limits on tailpipe emissions
The Biden administration says it is imposing the "strongest-ever" tailpipe emission rules to protect public health and fight climate change.
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World
Toyota issues do-not-drive order for some older cars over defective airbags
Toyota has issued a do-not-drive order for some older Corollas and RAV4s. It's part of a years-long effort to persuade U.S. drivers to fix cars with defective Takata airbags.
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GM's driverless car company Cruise is under investigation by several agencies
Cruise hired a law firm to investigate the start-up's interactions with regulators after a Cruise vehicle dragged a pedestrian on October 2. Multiple government agencies are now examining the crash.
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As the auto industry pivots to EVs, product tester Consumer Reports learns to adjust
The auto industry is adding more electric vehicles, and Consumer Reports' product reviewers are making adjustments too, from installing EV chargers to inventing new tests for cars.
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The $7,500 tax credit for electric cars will see big changes in 2024. What to know
The electric vehicle tax credit will be easier to get next year — but fewer models could qualify, as the government imposes stricter eligibility requirements.