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BMW, Daimler aim to cut emissions 20% this year with new electric models

New electric models will help BMW and Daimler cut emissions from the cars they sell by an average of 20% this year, the German automakers predicted on Tuesday, as they strive to meet tough new European pollution rules.

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U.S. vehicle fleet sets new record for fuel efficiency in 2018: EPA

The U.S. vehicle fleet hit a record for fuel efficiency in 2018 averaging 25.1 miles per gallon in real-world driving as it rose 0.2 mpg, the Environmental Protection Agency said.

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California to stop buying GM, Toyota and Fiat Chrysler vehicles over emissions fight

California said on Monday it will halt all purchases of new vehicles for state government fleets from GM, Toyota, Fiat Chrysler and other automakers backing U.S. President Donald Trump in a battle to strip the state of authority to regulate tailpipe emissions.

Impacts

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White House to propose weaker auto emissions rules, overriding California

The Trump administration on Thursday will move to revoke California's authority to set its own strict tailpipe emissions rules and mandate the sale of electric vehicles, as it proposes weakening Obama-era federal fuel efficiency standards.

Solutions

Major automakers urge Trump not to freeze fuel economy targets

Major automakers are telling the Trump administration they want to reach an agreement with California to avoid a legal battle over fuel efficiency standards, and support continued increases in mileage standards through 2025.

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BMW, Daimler aim to cut emissions 20% this year with new electric models

U.S. vehicle fleet sets new record for fuel efficiency in 2018: EPA

California to stop buying GM, Toyota and Fiat Chrysler vehicles over emissions fight

White House to propose weaker auto emissions rules, overriding California

Major automakers urge Trump not to freeze fuel economy targets

Fossil fuel cuts, not just renewables, needed to avoid climate disaster

Funding bill includes $100B for disasters but leaves out conservation funds

Climate change leaves homeowners without insurance

Hydrogen hubs test new federal environmental justice rules

Donald Trump wins US presidency. What that could mean for the environment.

Trump-backed plan seeks to overturn Biden's climate policies

Petrochemical plants send millions of pounds of pollutants into waterways each year: Report

Montana Supreme Court declares youth-led climate victory