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California proposes narrowing Scope 3 emissions reporting

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California can store 1,000 years of carbon underground to fight climate change, but 8,000 abandoned oil wells could change everything

California possesses ample underground space for storing CO2 emissions for over a millennium. 8,000 abandoned oil wells pose a potential leakage risk for stored carbon. Modern studies suggests sealing the most compromised wells minimises this risk effectively. Strict regulations and monitoring will ensure community safety and project stability.

The Times of India

Kawasaki's Supercharged H2 Superbike Is Returning. But The EPA Made It Less Powerful

The supercharged 2027 Kawasaki Ninja H2 superbike has been forced by stricter emissions standards to take on its sibling's engine tune, which means it's gone from 228 horsepower to 197.

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California delays first emissions reporting deadline to November

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) delayed the state’s first corporate emissions reporting deadline from Aug.10, 2026, to Nov. 10, 2026. CARB gave companies with more than $1 billion in annual revenue that do business in California an additional three months to report their direct (Scope 1) and indirect (Scope…

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California delays first emissions reporting deadline to November

In this week’s edition of Economy and Society:

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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.

InsideEVs

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.

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Kiplinger

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.

Benzinga

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.

Clever Dude

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…

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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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State Tax Hikes Set To Raise Energy Costs in 2025

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

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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…

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.

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