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FCA US LLC to pay ~$300M in criminal penalties over diesel emissions test cheating

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According to the company’s admissions and court documents, beginning at least as early as 2010, FCA US developed a new 3.0-liter Gleason of the Environment and Natural Resources Division’s Environmental Crimes Section are prosecuting the case. O’Neill of the Criminal Division’s Fraud Section; White Collar Unit Chief John K.

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New analysis suggests Uber adding significantly to pollution and traffic in European cities

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Data compiled by Euromonitor for European research and campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) shows a surge in the number of Uber drivers (officially registered as private hire vehicles - PHV) in the past few years. Evolution of taxi drivers, PHV drivers (England), and Uber drivers (London) compared to taxi and PHV CO 2 emissions (UK).

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California adds more regulation for oil and gas industry; water quality and spill response

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While oil spill prevention and response has improved over the years, oil spills continue to occur in California and across the country, including the 2015 Refugio beach spill and 2016 Crimson pipeline spill in Ventura County. Both bills will become law on 1 January 2018.

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Tesla responds to $137M jury order over alleged racism in Fremont Factory

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The former worker, Owen Diaz, had accused the company of ignoring the racial abuse that he suffered through while working at the California-based plant around 2015 through 2016. The jury deliberated for about four hours before agreeing that Tesla had created a hostile work environment by failing to address the racism being faced by Diaz.

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US charges Audi manager with conspiracy to cheat US emissions tests; sacrificing NOx control for a sound system

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According to the complaint, from in or about 2006 until in or about November 2015, Pamio led a team of engineers responsible for designing emissions control systems to meet emissions standards, including for nitrogen oxides (NO x ), for diesel vehicles in the US. Beginning in or about 2006, Audi was designing the new 3.0

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Google and IEEE launch $1M challenge for downsized inverters

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We believe that inverters will become increasingly important to our economy and environment as solar PV, batteries, and similar power sources continue their rapid growth. Registered teams must submit a technical approach and testing application by 22 July 2015. Click to enlarge.

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Holtec and Mitsubishi Electric partnering to advance SMR-160 small modular reactor program

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MEPPI will also lead the development of the relevant licensing documents to enable construction and certification in host countries (for example, as required by 10CFR50 or 10CFR52 in the US). The licensing documentation will include applicable materials for a Safety Analysis Report as appropriate.