Emissions

EVs are better for the environment than an average new gasoline vehicle no matter where you live in the U.S., according to a greenhouse gas emissions calculator created by the EPA.

EGR stands for exhaust gas recirculation, and the EGR valve is part of a system that recirculates exhaust gas back into the engine’s intake manifold for a return trip to the cylinders it just left.

Ram will recall more than 600,000 heavy-duty pickup trucks to reprogram their emissions-control systems after it was discovered that the trucks contain software that allowed them to emit more than the acceptable level of nitrogen oxide.

Mercedes-Benz USA and its parent automaker, Daimler AG, will pay more than $2 billion to settle allegations of emissions cheating on diesel-powered vehicles.

California and the District of Columbia ranked highest and second-highest, respectively, for check-engine light repair costs in 2019.

A global pandemic can’t stop the clock on expiration dates for driver’s licenses, vehicle plates, emissions certifications, vehicle registration and other regulatory requirements, but in many cases, it can slow it down.

As part of a settlement with plaintiffs regarding its mileage claims, the Volkswagen Group will restate fuel-economy figures slightly across seven models sold from the 2013 to 2017 model year.

A court gave a final OK to FCA’s $800 million settlement including payments to owners over diesel emissions violations by 2014-16 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs and Ram 1500 pickup trucks.

The EPA announced Wednesday that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles would 
 initiate an emissions-related recall on nearly 900,000 cars and SUVs from 
 the 2011 to 2016 model years. Here's what you need to know.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles may have to pay as much as $800 million to 
 address illegal pollution levels in some 100,000 diesel SUVs and pickup 
 trucks. If you own one, here's what you need to know.