On April 12, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for “Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles – Phase 3” (the Phase 3 proposed rule or NPRM), establishing...more
On April 12, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the notice of proposed rulemaking for “Multi-Pollutant Emission Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles” (the “proposed...more
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) recently issued updated guidance on cybersecurity best practices for motor vehicle safety. This non-binding guidance demonstrates NHTSA’s continued emphasis on...more
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