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May 2022
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is Raising MPG Requirements
The NHTSA published a Final Rule (May 2, 2022 Federal Register; NHTSA-2021-0053) that will require new passenger cars and light trucks to average an estimated 49 miles per gallon (MPG) of gasoline in 2026.
May 2022
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Apr 2022
UK Public Holiday Notice
InterRegs' offices will be closed for the Easter public holidays.
Apr 2022
The NHTSA Removing Requirements for Manual Driving Controls in Autonomous Vehicles (AVs)
NHTSA issued a Final Rule (FR) in the March 30, 2022 Federal Register (Vol 87, No 61; NHTSA 2021- 0003) that removes some requirements for Occupant Protection on Vehicles with Automated Driving Systems (ADS).
Apr 2022
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is Proposing a Rule that Reduces Air Pollution
On March 28, 2022 (Federal Register: Vol. 87 No. 59; EPA-HQ-OAR-2019-0055) EPA issued a proposal that would aid in control of air pollution including ozone, particulate matter, and greenhouse gases.
Apr 2022
EU Requests Comments on Proposed Amendments to Type Approval Regulation (EU) 2018/858
On March 22, 2022, the European Commission published a draft Regulation containing proposed amendments to EU Regulation No. 2018/858 for public comment.
Mar 2022
Upcoming Meeting of the United Nations World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29)
The 186th session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN ECE) World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) is scheduled to take place on March 8-11, 2022.
Mar 2022
California Possibly Obtaining Freer Rein to Curb Vehicle Emissions
California could resume its role as a national leader reducing vehicle emissions as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Biden administration prepares to issue a waiver.
Mar 2022
NHTSA Updates Lighting Standard to Accommodate the Certification of Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) Head
On February 22,2022 NHTSA issued a Final Rule (FR) amending FMVSS 108 - Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment (Federal Register Vol. 87 No.35; Docket No. NHTSA-2022-0013) to permit the certification of adaptive driving beam (ADB) headlamps.
Mar 2022
InterRegs.NET Feature Enhancement - Option to Activate E-Mail Update Alert Notifications by Country
As part of our ongoing continuous improvement process, we have recently introduced a new option to the "Update Alert Email" facility on InterRegs.NET.