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

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Ford Motor Company is the only automaker named a 2016 World’s Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere Institute today; this marks the seventh consecutive year Ethisphere Institute has named Ford a World’s Most Ethical Company. and Tier 1 supplier Delphi Automotive also made the 2016 list. Engine manufacturer Cummins, Inc.

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Tesla’s Elon Musk responds to JPMorgan suit with “final warning” — for a 1-Star Yelp review

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JPMorgan, however, maintained in its lawsuit that it had no choice but to seek legal action against Tesla. Elon Musk responded to JPMorgan’s legal action by personally providing a “final warning” to the bank. “If JPM doesn’t withdraw their lawsuit, I will give them a one-star review on Yelp.

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EIA: China’s use of methanol in liquid fuels has grown rapidly since 2000; >500K bpd in 2016

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The report estimates consumption to have been more than 500,000 barrels per day (b/d) in 2016. This review consisted of a closer look at the refined products markets in China, and also a sectoral analysis of energy use. Consumption of MTBE and other derivatives in China was estimated at 230,000 b/d in 2016.

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Velocys in strategic alliance with Morimatsu for modular, lower cost GTL and BTL plants

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Its revenues totalled US$700 million in 2016. Velocys expects the terms of the MOU to be reflected in legally binding documentation within the next few months. This is the first strategic partnership that has been formalized since a review of Velocys’ strategy was completed in 4Q 2016.

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Audi offering free emissions software upgrade for up to 850,000 diesels

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This will further improve their emissions in real driving conditions beyond the current legal requirements. All indications have been investigated and since 2016, all engine and transmission combinations have been systematically reviewed. Earlier post.).

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Emissions Analytics to launch real-world NOx accreditation scheme for new cars; complementary to RDE

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UK-based Emissions Analytics, a specialist in real-world, on-road vehicle emissions measurement and analysis, plans to launch a new initiative in 2016 to help consumers, policy makers and vehicle manufacturers better understand the real-world emissions of NO x from new cars.

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Volkswagen confirms EA288 diesel engines designed for EU5 and EU6 not affected by defeat device software

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Consequently, new vehicles of the Volkswagen Group offered within the European Union with those engines comply with legal requirements and environmental standards. Volkswagen Group had earlier confirmed that new EU6-compliant vehicles offered within the European Union fulfill all legal requirements and environmental standards.

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