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California delays first emissions reporting deadline to November

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Ballotpedia

California's New EV Incentive Is Almost Here—With Special Benefits For Rivian And Lucid

One key restriction on the $135 million incentive program won't apply to vehicles from California-based EV brands.

InsideEVs

Is America Ready For More Small Bikes? Kawasaki Sure Thinks So

A CARB filing for the Kawasaki W175 LTD suggests the US market is finally warming up to simple, lightweight motorcycles.

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Ducati Has a Sneaky Retro-Inspired Surprise Motorcycle Coming Soon

Recent CARB filings show that Ducati has an upcoming motorcycle called the Formula ‘73, based on familiar Scrambler underpinnings.

RideApart

Buell's New Cruiser Is Finally in Production, and It's Getting Delivered ASAP

Buell's new Super Cruiser motorcycle has been waiting for EPA and CARB approval for a while now. Finally, it has it, and will start getting into waiting customer hands.

RideApart

Who is Zulma Guzman Castro, the alleged raspberry killer?

The Colombian businesswoman, accused of poisoning two girls, was pulled from the Thames this week after an international manhunt.

Evening Standard

California Is Rethinking That 2035 Ban On Gas Cars

Today on Critical Materials: California rethinks 2035 gas car ban, Lyft CEO weighs gas car ban, Lyft CEO lifts up humans and lawmakers calls on Detroit.

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Finally: The Dodge Durango Hellcat Is Legal in All 50 States

Update, 12/22: Dodge has announced today that the Durango R/T and Hellcat models are legal in all 50 states. Previously, the V-8-powered SUV was restricted in states that followed CARB regulations, like California. Now, buyers in those states can finally get their hands on the V-8 SUV.

Motor1

Effort to Curb Southern California Rail Yard Pollution Stalls Under Trump

The region’s rail yards continue to pose serious health hazards, prompting local advocates to push state leaders for action.

Capital & Main

These States Have Banned the Dodge Durango Hellcat

The Trump Administration has effectively nullified fuel-economy regulations, but the California Air Resources Board (CARB) can still set its own standards. Seventeen additional states, plus Washington, DC, follow its rules—and in those CARB states, Dodge won't be able to sell the Durango R/T or SRT Hellcat.

Motor1

Another State Rebels Against Trump’s New 2025 Tax Law: What Now?

Even if states adopt tax policies in the so-called ‘big beautiful bill,’ lawmakers may have workarounds at their fingertips.

Kiplinger

California Could Still Offer EV Incentives Despite Trump Ending $7,500 Federal Credit As Gavin Newsom Doubles Down On Electric Mobility

California mulls offering incentives to EV buyers despite President Donald Trump ending the $7,500 Federal credit as the White House relaxes emissions norms in the U.S.

Benzinga

8 Home Tools That Could Be Illegal to Use in Your State

Some home tools seem harmless. You buy them, use them, and don’t think twice. But did you know that some tools you keep in your garage or shed could actually be illegal to use in your state? Laws change from state to state, and what’s fine in one place could…

Clever Dude

The Federal Government Just Killed California's EV Mandate

The Senate has blocked California’s plan to phase out gas-powered cars by 2035. Using an obscure rule allowing a simple majority 51-44 vote to prevail rather than the usual 60-vote threshold, the Federal government has effectively killed all EV mandates, with a legal battle surely to follow.

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Reason

State Tax Hikes Set To Raise Energy Costs in 2025

Residents of California, Minnesota, and Wisconsin will get hit with the higher taxes.

Motor1

Stellantis Fined Millions for 'Unapproved' Diesel Emissions Cheat Device

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) reached a settlement regarding alleged violations of emission regulations for diesel engines. FCA will pay a fine of $4,185,820 for violating CARB air quality regulations in certain diesel-powered Ram ProMaster vans.

Motor1

California Forced Automakers To Build EVs in the '90s. They Were Doomed From the Start

When we think of iconic Japanese cars, the influential models from the motherland spring to mind—the 1JZ A70 Supra, the R34 Skyline, the 2000GT. But after Japanese marques established a foothold in the States, some of their most interesting projects were built just for us. Take, for example, the earliest…

RideApart

California Wants to Mandate More EV Motorcycles, Isn't At All Based on Reality

Electric road motorcycles—the Zeroes, the LiveWires, the Energicas (RIP)—just don't work for the average consumer who goes on longer trips, brisker canyon jaunts, and overnight camps in the middle of the backcountry compared to their gas cousins. They just don't have the range.I say this having sampled a bunch of…

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InsideEVs

Yes, EVs Really Do Make The Air Cleaner

California and New York have aggressively adopted EVs. From an emissions perspective, that's paying off.

RideApart

Rejoice, Can-Am Is Building a Maverick R Four-Seater

A recent CARB filing by Can-Am indicates that the UTV brand is building a four-seat version of its go-fast Maverick R and we're beyond stoked.

Fortune

Carbon credits are literally going up in smoke as wildfires threaten their sustainability

The Park Fire has destroyed close to 45,000 acres of forests set aside by California’s carbon offset program.

Motor1

Roush's New Supercharger Makes Your Mustang as Powerful as a GTD

Roush’s new supercharger kit will add up to 330 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque.

Reason

How California's Ban on Diesel Locomotives Could Have Major National Repercussions

No technology exists today to enable railroads to comply with the state's diktat, which villainizes a mode of transportation that is actually quite energy efficient.

Top News

California Mandates Transition To Zero-Emissions Transportation

California's climate agenda transitions transportation to zero-emissions, facing support and criticism.

Motor1

After Nearly Three Years, Lotus Can Finally Sell Emiras In The US

Lotus confirmed that the Emira just received approval from the California Air Resources Board. Now customer deliveries can start.

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