GM powertrain boss to press for global emissions harmonization

Engineering the same light vehicles to pass different emissions standards in the U.S. and Europe is adding hundreds of millions of dollars in costs a year across the auto industry, GM's top powertrain boss says. (REUTERS)

November 13, 2015 05:00 AM

LONDON -- General Motors’ powertrain chief, Dan Nicholson, intends to campaign for global harmonization of emissions standards, particularly between the U.S and Europe.

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