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BMW problems ‘don’t pressure’ form for 90,000 getting older automobiles over faulty Takata airbags

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The situation brought on the biggest recall in world car historical past, affecting about 34 automobile manufacturers. The “do not drive” alert follows indistinguishable orders from Honda Motor Co., Ford Motor Co. and others concerning the Takata Corp. No less than 25 deaths and greater than 400 accidents within the U.S.

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Audi’s diesel hybrid racer takes grid position one at Le Mans

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After 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006 and 2011, this marked the seventh pole position for Audi at Le Mans. Of course, we’re proud to be the first automobile manufacturer to clinch the pole position with a hybrid vehicle at Le Mans and to outperform the two Toyota hybrid cars. But this is just a very small step.

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EPA waives requirements for gasoline pump vapor recovery

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that the systems used at gas station pumps to capture harmful gasoline vapors while refueling cars can be phased out. Since 2006, all new automobiles and light trucks (pickups, vans and SUVs) are equipped with ORVR systems.

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Passenger Vehicle Sales in India in FY 2009 Climb 25.6%

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from the prior year, according to figures from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers. Passenger car sales grew by 25.1% However, MHCV sales during the period was still lower than 2006-07. Sales of passenger vehicles in India grew to more than 1.9 million units in FY 2009 (April 2009-March 2010), up 25.6%

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BMW Group makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction

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As a premium car company, it is our ambition to lead the way in sustainability. Having already lowered emissions per vehicle produced by more than 70% since 2006, the BMW Group now aims to reduce its emissions (Scope 1 + 2) by a further 80% from 2019 levels by 2030. CO 2 emissions will then be less than 10% of what they were in 2006.

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Audi revamps 2015 R18 e-tron quattro Le Mans diesel hybrid racer; 4MJ class

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As another new rule this year, only five engines per race car may be used during the entire season. In 2006, Audi’s TDI engine debuted at Le Mans, followed by eight victories until 2014. The possibilities of the revolutionary regulations that have been in effect for LMP sports cars since 2014 are far from having been fully used.

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EPA proposes waiving Federal requirements for stations to capture gasoline vapors when vehicles refuel beginning in 2013

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing a proposed rule under the Clean Air Act (CAA) that would waive requirements beginning in 2013 for systems used at gas station pumps to capture potentially harmful gasoline vapors while refueling cars.

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