Glossary / General

emission standards

10 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Emission standards are rules that say how much pollution cars can produce. They help keep the air cleaner by limiting harmful gases from vehicles.

Technical Definition

Emission standards are regulations set by governments to limit the amount of pollutants that can be released into the atmosphere from vehicles. These standards are designed to reduce air pollution and protect public health.

Hear It Discussed

"...public concern over pollution pushed the law makers towards stricter emission standards. Now,this is what came up with the EPA, the Clean Air Act."
Painthouse Heads West?!?!? In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 22:18

"And I would also think that with the emission standards in Europe, this might be in Japan, this might be, you know, just because, you know, our government has decided that emissions no longer..."
Is The 2027 R2 Going To Make Or Break Rivian? | Ep. 342 TFL Car Chat 01:41

"And so here's the question. They have to meet emission standards or those vehicles have to come off the road."
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Classic Car Doctor - September 26, 2015 - Hour 1 - Volkswagen in the Hot Seat: Emissions Scandal Ron Ananian The Car Doctor 31:24