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Bend or Break Time for Europe’s 2035 Car CO2 Rules

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Gutting the EU’s car CO2 rules would not just remove a key pillar of the European Green Deal, it would consign Europe’s carmakers to the car museum as well Listening to Ursula von der Leyen over these last weeks has been simultaneously reassuring and confusing. I was in New York … [continued]

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The Effect Of Tariffs On The Auto Industry — It’s Not Just EV Manufacturers That Are Hurting

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The Trump administration has imposed double-digit tariffs on automobiles and auto parts for virtually all of the world’s largest vehicle manufacturers. And, boy, are global automakers and their supply chains starting to feel the effects of the tariffs, which range from 7.5%–25%. The tariffs are severely disrupting the automotive industry, … [continued]

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Hydrogen Hubs, Rail Tunnels, and Walkability: Winners & Losers in the Shutdown Cuts

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The Trump administration’s October 2025 decision to cancel $26 billion in clean energy and transportation infrastructure funding came as a surprise only in its breadth. The cuts were rolled out during a federal shutdown and framed by the administration as an act of fiscal prudence, even as they disrupted ongoing … [continued]

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Why Refrigerant Matters More Than You Think for AC (or Heat Pump) Efficiency

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The overlooked role of refrigerants in HVAC performance, costs, and emissions By Lekhya Vennamaneni, Raghav Muralidharan, Ankit Kalanki Wherever you live, chances are you’re only a few feet away from a refrigerant-containing system — whether it’s a car, a building, a supermarket, or even a data center. Refrigerants are everywhere, working behind the … [continued]

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