New CAFE mpg standards to take a back seat to EPA rules
Relaxed CAFE standards will likely have limited direct impact on automakers as the Biden administration prioritizes compliance with stricter tailpipe emission regulations from the EPA......»»
Editorial: CAFE pullback by NHTSA welcome, but still out of sync with EPA
Automakers require clear goals and regulations if they are to continue to make their products less hazardous to the environment. One national standard is needed......»»
There are "forever chemicals" in our drinking water: Should standards change to protect our health?
Today's news coverage reports potentially unsafe levels of "forever chemicals" detected in drinking water supplies around Australia. These include human-made chemicals: perfluorooctane sulfonate (known as PFOS) and perflurooctanic acid (PFOA). They a.....»»
Novel quantum sensor breaks limits of optical measurement using entanglement
The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) has developed a novel quantum sensor technology that allows the measurement of perturbations in the infrared region with visible light by leveraging the phenomenon of quantum entanglement......»»
NHTSA finalizes 50.4-mpg CAFE standard for new vehicles by 2031
Just months after the EPA announced its relaxed tailpipe emissions rules, NHTSA announced fuel economy standards for light-duty cars and trucks that would require an average fleet fuel economy of 50.4 mpg by the 2031 model year......»»
Kia recalls 462,869 Tellurides in U.S. due to a seat motor defect; drivers told to park outdoors
Vehicle owners are instructed to park their vehicles outdoors, away from other vehicles or structures, until the recall repair is performed......»»
Jeep Wagoneer earns 2024 Top Safety Pick Award, while Chevrolet Tahoe and Ford Expedition fail to meet standards
The Jeep Wagoneer by far outperformed the Ford Expedition and Chevrolet Tahoe in earning a 2024 Top Safety Pick Award......»»
Key U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin encourages industry to sue Treasury over EV tax credits
Manchin told U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen that U.S. manufacturers were being damaged by the content rules, which he said Treasury had halved from the original language in the law......»»
X officially changes rules to allow NSFW content
X now officially allows adult content on its platform just weeks after Elon Musk claimed it was a safer place than Instagram for your family photos. It's official. X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, is now one of the only mainstream soc.....»»
Tesla is Recalling 125,000 Vehicles For a Seat Belt Signal Issue. Here’s What We Know
The recall is due to missing audible and visual seat belt reminders, notifying drivers that their seatbelt isn’t properly fastened. Tesla announced a recall of more than 125,000 cars that were operating with a seat belt system de.....»»
ISPs seek halt of net neutrality rules before they take effect next month
Fate of net neutrality may hinge on Supreme Court's "major questions" doctrine. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Yuichiro Chino) As expected, broadband industry lobby groups have sued the Federal Communications Commission.....»»
Informal water contracts could provide quicker, cheaper ways to reduce impact of droughts
Droughts continue to overburden the systems and infrastructure that bring water to citizens and businesses. This is especially true in places like the western United States, where water resources are scarce, and the rules that determine who gets wate.....»»
Study shows electric vehicles can have positive impact on air quality and public health in some cities, but not all
What do Houston, Los Angeles, New York and Chicago have in common? The answer is dense population, high traffic volume and air quality that fails to meet ozone standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Those circumstances made each c.....»»
FTC regs will still cost dealers money, consumers time — just less than originally thought, NADA-backed study finds
The FTC's final rules will also cost dealerships about 21.8 percent less in total recurring costs than the proposed rules......»»
Final FTC auto dealer regs will cost less than proposed rules, NADA-backed survey finds
The FTC's final rules will also cost dealerships about 21.8 percent less in total recurring costs than the proposed rules......»»
What’s new on Peacock in June 2024
Peacock's June 2024 lineup includes the first three John Wick films, new episodes of Megamind Rules!, the U.S. Olympic trials, WWE Clash at the Castle and more......»»
"Forever chemical" discovery can aid drinking water treatment
A discovery by UC Riverside scientists could assist water providers across the nation as they face new federal standards to limit "forever chemical" concentrations in drinking water......»»
Tesla recalls more than 125,000 vehicles for seat belt notification failure
Tesla Inc. is recalling over 125,227 vehicles due to reported failures in seat belt warning systems......»»
How zoning affects greenhouse gas emissions
Climate change is a global challenge often met on a local level. Local governments shape how their communities are developed through land use controls. Their policy decisions related to housing density, location, and building standards have a profoun.....»»
NIST says NVD will be back on track by September 2024
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded a contract for an unnamed company/organization to help them process incoming Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) for inclusion in the National Vulnerability Database (NVD),.....»»
NIST unveils ARIA to evaluate and verify AI capabilities, impacts
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is launching a new testing, evaluation, validation and verification (TEVV) program intended to help improve understanding of artificial intelligence’s capabilities and impacts. Assessing Ris.....»»