emission standards

Analysis-Trump EPA ends emissions caps for US automakers; state rules, lawsuits may follow

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Analysis-Trump EPA ends emissions caps for US automakers; state rules, lawsuits may follow

By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s repeal of a cornerstone federal climate regulation will immediately free automakers from costly tailpipe emissions standards, but the move could spark lawsuits and force businesses to navigate an uncertain future of multiple state and regional rules. Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday finalized its … Read more

Oregon reaches settlement of approximately $150M with Mercedes-Benz, Daimler for alleged emissions fraud

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Oregon reaches settlement of approximately 0M with Mercedes-Benz, Daimler for alleged emissions fraud

PORTLAND, Ore. (CURRENCY) – Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced Monday that a nearly $150 million settlement has been reached with Mercedes-Benz and Daimler over emissions fraud. The settlement was reached by a coalition of 50 attorneys general and Mercedes-Benz and Daimler after the companies were accused of violating state laws that prohibit deceptive business … Read more