Daimler’s Legal Risks Around Emissions Linger Ahead of Revamp
Daimler AG shares have soared since the pandemic forced the Mercedes-Benz maker to postpone its annual shareholders’ meeting around this time a year ago. Its chairman’s swan song still will hit some low notes.
EPA Steps Up Efforts to Catch Emissions Tampering
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is in its second year of a four-year enforcement effort to catch truckers who are installing emissions defeat devices or otherwise tampering with emissions systems.
Biden Unveils Sweeping Climate Plan, Moves to Rejoin Paris Pact
President Joe Biden signed sweeping actions to combat climate change hours after taking the oath of office, moving to rejoin the Paris accord and imposing a moratorium on oil leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Spending on Global Energy Transition Hits Record $500 Billion
The world spent a record $501.3 billion in 2020 on renewable power, electric vehicles and other technologies to cut the global energy system’s dependence on fossil fuels.
For First Time in Five Years, US Gas Mileage Down, Emissions Up
A new government report says gas mileage for new vehicles dropped and pollution increased in model year 2019 for the first time in five years.
Exxon Reveals Petroleum Product Emissions Data for First Time
Exxon Mobil Corp. released emissions data on customers’ use of its petroleum products for the first time after coming under pressure from investors.
Getting US to Zero Carbon May Cost $2.5 Trillion by 2030
It’s going to take $2.5 trillion in spending over the next decade to get the U.S. on a path to a carbon-free economy, but the transition will help to pay for itself, Princeton University researchers say.
December 15, 2020California Gov. Gavin Newsom Names Liane Randolph for CARB Chair
Gov. Gavin Newsom has named one of California’s utility-company regulators to lead the state agency that fights air pollution and climate change.
Biden Win Is Pressuring Carmakers to Unite on Tailpipe Rules
Carmakers that signed up for President Donald Trump’s battle with California over auto emissions are now being pressured to join a peace plan brought on by the election of Joe Biden.
GM Pulls Support From Trump’s Battle With California on Emissions
General Motors Co. will withdraw from the legal battle between the Trump administration and California officials over the state’s authority to set automobile emissions rules, a major shift in the contentious fight that has fractured the industry.