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ABI Research: by 2028, automakers will save $1.5B using over-the-air updates to fix recalled cars

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By 2028, automakers in the United States will use Over-the-Air (OTA) update capabilities to save US$1.5 According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, performing these legally required software updates in-person costs OEMs half a billion dollars annually. Its 2016 recall of 3.6

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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. Similar to how ethanol is currently blended into motor gasoline in the United States, methanol is blended into gasoline in China. Consumption of MTBE and other derivatives in China was estimated at 230,000 b/d in 2016.

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FCA US reaches settlements on diesel emissions at estimated cost of $800M

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FCA US will conduct an emissions recall to update emission control software in an estimated 100,000 model-year 2014-2016 Ram 1500 pickups and Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs equipped with 3.0-liter —Mark Chernoby, FCA Head of North American Safety and Regulatory Compliance. liter EcoDiesel V-6 engines.

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Tesla’s war against direct sales wages on with big win in Virginia

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Tesla’s war with laws that prohibit the direct sale of cars to consumers continues to wage on, but the automaker is making progress across the United States. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles has approved Tesla to sell its cars and will open three new locations in the State. Holcomb also granted Tesla this license.

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EPA issues a second notice of violation to Volkswagen alleging emissions cheating in MY 2014-2016 3.0L diesels

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liter engines for model years (MY) 2014 through 2016 that results in increased NO x emissions of up to nine times EPA’s standard. The vehicles covered by the new NOV are the diesel versions of the 2014 VW Touareg, the 2015 Porsche Cayenne, and the 2016 Audi A6 Quattro, A7 Quattro, A8, A8L, and Q5. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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US files civil complaint against Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche for alleged Clean Air Act violations

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The complaint further alleges that Volkswagen violated the Clean Air Act by selling, introducing into commerce, or importing into the United States motor vehicles that are designed differently from what Volkswagen had stated in applications for certification to EPA and the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Earlier post.).

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Preliminary approval of VW 2.0L TDI settlement program in US

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Breyer of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California has granted preliminary approval of the settlement agreement reached on 28 June with private plaintiffs represented by the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee (PSC) to resolve civil claims regarding eligible Volkswagen and Audi 2.0L Earlier post.).