Sep 18 Watch 6:35 Why Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom thinks revoking emissions standards could be ‘catastrophic’ President Trump has announced that states will no longer be able to set their own fuel mileage and emissions standards, as they previously were empowered to do. California, for example, had an agreement with several automakers for voluntary adherence to… Continue watching
Apr 02 Watch 3:07 EPA is rolling back fuel standards. What do automakers want? By PBS News Hour The Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday that the previous administration's rules on auto fuel economy go too far. Under the Obama-era standards, gas mileage would have doubled in new vehicles by 2025. Judy Woodruff learns more from Amy Harder of… Continue watching
Jul 27 U.S. regulators greenlight plan for Volkswagen after emissions scandal By Michael Biesecker and Tom Krishner, Associated Press Under the plan, VW owners can either choose to have the emissions systems repaired for free or have the company buy back the vehicles. Continue reading
May 30 Watch California Seeks EPA Approval for Tougher Emissions Curbs The Environmental Protection Agency held a public hearing in Sacramento, Calif., on Wednesday to review California's bid to pass a law restricting car emissions beyond the federal level. California and EPA officials discuss the bid. Continue watching