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JATO: new car CO2 emissions rise for the first time in a decade in Europe; diesel down, gasoline up, SUVs up

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Average CO 2 emissions generated by new cars in Europe increased during 2017—the first rise in 10 years— according to a new analysis by JATO Dynamics. g/km in 2017, finishing at 118.1 g/km in 2017—far higher than the average CO 2 emissions of diesel and gasoline vehicles across all segments.

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UPS accelerates use of ORION routing optimization software; reducing 100M miles driven annually at full deployment

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The ORION algorithm was initially developed in a lab and tested at various UPS sites from 2003 to 2009. Global routes outside of the US will be deployed after 2017 to further reduce miles driven, vehicle maintenance, fuel use and CO 2 emissions. Connected vehicles Fleets Fuel Efficiency Telematics'

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Volkswagen AG agrees to plead guilty and pay $4.3B in criminal and civil penalties; 6 execs and employees indicted

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2017, in Miami during a visit to the United States and appeared in federal court there on Monday. Richard Dorenkamp: from 2003 until December 2013, Dorenkamp worked for VW as the head of VW’s Engine Development After-Treatment Department in Wolfsburg, Germany. This case has been assigned to US District Judge Sean F.

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California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan for 2013-2014 for green vehicles and fuels

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The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted the 2013-2014 Investment Plan Update to support the development and use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. An estimated 68 stations are needed to support the anticipated rollout of these vehicles in 2015-2017. Roughly 24 stations are built or in development. $15

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California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan update for 2012-2013 to increase use of green vehicles and alt fuels

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The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted a 2012-2013 Investment Plan Update to increase the use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. 11 million for hydrogen cell fueling stations. 3 million for other fueling infrastructure, including $1.5 3 million for regional alternative fuel readiness and planning.

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