Alternative Fuels & Technology
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Volkswagen Settlement
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In late 2015, Volkswagen (VW) publicly admitted it had secretly and deliberately installed a defeat device – software designed to cheat emissions tests and deceive federal and state regulators – in nearly 500,000 VW and Audi branded 2.0-liter diesel vehicles and 83,000 3.0-liter diesel vehicles sold to American consumers.
On October 25, 2016 a partial settlement was approved that resolves consumer claims concerning the 2.0-liter diesel vehicles. On December 20, 2016 a preliminary second partial settlement was agreed to concerning 3.0-liter diesel vehicles and will be approved after it is published in the federal register and after the required comment period. As a result of these partial settlements, New York is expected to receive over $127 million for use towards offsetting the excess NOx emissions caused by VW’s actions through extensive mitigation projects to reduce NOx from a wide array of mobile sources. |
Trucks & Commercial Vehicles
Check out the NYC Department of Transportation Office of Freight Mobility's resources page for trucks and commercial vehicles. The Office of Freight Mobility is responsible for advancing policies and programs that mitigate the adverse impacts of trucks on infrastructure and communities, while also improving truck delivery efficiency with an overall mission of supporting the City’s economic competitiveness. Here, you can find a map of truck routes, NYC traffic rules, the Off-Hour Deliveries Program, and more!
2023 Fuel Economy Guide
Provided by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the 2023 Fuel Economy Guide provides detailed fuel economy estimates for model year 2023 light-duty vehicles, along with estimated annual fuel costs and other information for prospective car buyers. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency’s FuelEconomy.gov website helps consumers choose the most fuel- efficient vehicle that meets their needs.
In addition to providing the Fuel Economy Guide, FuelEconomy.gov includes lists of the Top Ten 2023 Fuel Sippers and the 2023 Most Efficient Vehicles by EPA Size Class. The website features updated fuel economy data for new and used passenger vehicles dating back to 1984, allows side-by-side vehicle comparisons, and offers tips to help consumers save money and fuel. The website also includes NHTSA safety ratings, tax incentives, and a variety of tools to help consumers save money and make informed decisions about fuel economy.
In addition to providing the Fuel Economy Guide, FuelEconomy.gov includes lists of the Top Ten 2023 Fuel Sippers and the 2023 Most Efficient Vehicles by EPA Size Class. The website features updated fuel economy data for new and used passenger vehicles dating back to 1984, allows side-by-side vehicle comparisons, and offers tips to help consumers save money and fuel. The website also includes NHTSA safety ratings, tax incentives, and a variety of tools to help consumers save money and make informed decisions about fuel economy.
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