October 2021 | Spotlight

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Proposed New Rule to Revise 2023 and Later Model Year Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Standards

The EPA issued a proposal in the August 10, 2021 Federal Register to increase the stringency of GHG Emission and Fuel Economy on Light Vehicles. Near term actions are for vehicles through 2026 MY and there are longer term actions included for 2027 MY and beyond. The EPA provided a long list of actions where they are seeking comments. Included are purpose, authority, history, analysis, cost, incentives, alternatives, etc.

October 2021 | News

Upcoming Meeting of the European Commission's Motor Vehicle Working Group (MVWG)

The 148th meeting of the European Commission's Motor Vehicle Working Group (MVWG) is scheduled to take place, via WEBEX, on October 7, 2021.

October 2021 | News

New Chinese Standard on Safety Requirements for EV Battery Swap Systems Published

A new Chinese standard on the safety requirements for electric vehicle battery swap systems, GB/T 40032-2021, has recently been published.