The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is asking for public comments on applications submitted by Nissan North America for off-cycle carbon dioxide (CO2) credits. These credits are part of the EPA's light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas emissions standards program and are granted for technologies that achieve real-world emission reductions not fully captured by standard test procedures. Nissan seeks credits for its low-power-consumption compressor clutch technology in 2017 and later model year vehicles. The EPA is reviewing Nissan's proposal and making it available for public input to determine whether to approve the requested credits.
Simple Explanation
The EPA is asking people to share their thoughts about a new car technology from Nissan that might help the environment by making less pollution, even though regular tests might not show it. They're checking if this technology deserves special points that show how good it is for cutting pollution.