By TOM KRISHER
The U.S. government has told BMW to reduce the gas mileage estimates on the window stickers on four of its Mini Cooper models after an audit found the figures were overstated.
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US EPA to propose eliminating use of R-134a refrigerant in vehicles
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that they will soon issue a proposed rule that would eliminate the use of 134a as a refrigerant in new motor vehicles and as an aerosol in many consumer products.
EPA extends comment period for Tier 3 emissions standard
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the period to submit public comments regarding the proposed “Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emissions and Fuel Standards,” the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) reported.
Originally slated to close on June 13, the American Petroleum Institute (API) requested additional time given the level of technical information they anticipated would need to be provided. The new public comment period closes July 1, 2013.
US EPA seeks stricter auto emissions standards
The Obama administration proposed new regulations Friday to clean up gasoline and automobile emissions, claiming the new standards would provide $7 in health benefits from cleaner air for each dollar spent to implement them. The costs likely would be passed on to consumers in higher gasoline and automobile prices.
