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Ford only automaker on Ethisphere Institute’s list of 2016 World’s Most Ethical Companies

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Supporting documentation is then reviewed to verify the self-reported EQ score. The review process may also include multiple means of independent verification on an as-needed basis that may include additional research and requests for additional documentation. Being honored for the seventh time is no small achievement.

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Toyota agrees to fund a settlement valued up to $1.4 billion for unintended acceleration cases

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The case was filed in 2010 after drivers across the country began reporting that Toyota vehicles suddenly and unintentionally accelerated. 2010, to compensate those owners for an alleged reduced value as a result of publicity concerning unintended acceleration. million vehicles. 2009 through 31 Dec. In a statement , Christopher P.

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In San Francisco, being a human rather of a robotic will value you

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Till 2010, taxi medallions have been isolated, awarded through seniority. In 2010, town started charging $250,000 in keeping with medallion. We do not have the legal authority to issue a ticket to the car or to the company that owns the car.” Greater than 700 folk paid.

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EEA reports finds Europe to exceed NOx emission ceiling, mostly due to road transport

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Comparison of aggregated EU-27 emission projections and ceilings reported in 2010. The EU-27 and its Member States must meet legally binding limits for four air pollutants set by the National Emission Ceilings Directive (NEC Directive). NEC Directive status report 2010. Source: EEA. Click to enlarge.

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Study finds rising emissions of ozone-depleting CFC-11, banned by Montreal Protocol

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Emissions of one of the chemicals most responsible for the Antarctic ozone hole are on the rise, despite an international treaty that required an end to its production in 2010, a new study by researchers at NOAA and their colleagues shows. CFC-11 concentrations have declined by 15% from peak levels measured in 1993 as a result.

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Porsche finishes production of the 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid; platform for advanced development for vehicles and manufacturing

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The hybrid super sports concept car made its debut at the 2010 Geneva International Motor Show, and was launched on the market as a limited series in late 2013. The final Porsche 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) has come off the line in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen according to schedule.

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Researchers Say Growth of Cellulosic Biofuel Industry Hurt by GMO Regulations

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The current environment poses enormous legal risks that can and have cost some companies millions of dollars in civil lawsuits, the scientists said, sometimes for damages that were more of perception and market issues, than of safety or environmental impact. —Strauss et al. Strauss, Drew L. Kershen, Joe H. Bouton, Thomas P.