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

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FCA US LLC (FCA US), formerly Chrysler Group LLC, was sentenced in federal court in Detroit and ordered to pay a fine of $96,145,784 and a forfeiture money judgment of $203,572,892. FCA US had reached an agreement on the terms of the settlement early in June. The court also imposed a three-year term of organizational probation.

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Ferguson collaborates with Ford on F550 Fuel Cell Prototype

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Ferguson will provide Ford with vehicle data and feedback about the technology to help Ford better define the engineering requirements for commercial vehicle duty cycles. This pilot program aims to evaluate how fuel cell technology will operate within the Ferguson fleet while providing real-world usage data to Ford. DE-EE0009858.

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Tesla Model 3/Y power steering probe upgraded to engineering analysis

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has escalated an investigation into Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y to an engineering analysis, following driver complaints about losing power steering. Let me know at zach@teslarati.com , find me on X at @zacharyvisconti , or send your tips to us at tips@teslarati.com.

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REMADE announces new license for aluminum industry; removing metallic impurities from recycled melts

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The US Geological Survey estimates that the US consumption of aluminum in 2022 was 5.100 million metric tons (MMT). Of this, about 2.740 MMT was imported, 0.860 MMT was produced from primary ores, and the balance of 1.5 MMT was produced from scrap.

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US opens probe into 250,712 Honda vehicles over braking issues – ET Auto

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A preliminary evaluation, or the first phase of an NHTSA investigation, involves a review of consumer complaints or manufacturer service bulletins, which suggest a safety defect may exist. Honda’s North American office was not immediately available for comment.

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U.S. Senator calls for SEC to investigate Tesla Board for ‘failure to manage’ Elon Musk

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Senator Elizabeth Warren has called for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate Tesla and its Board of Directors for “failing to manage the actions of CEO Elon Musk in his dual role as CEO of Twitter and Tesla.” ” Warren has previously expressed concerns about Musk’s purchase of X.

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PNNL TranSEC tool uses UBER data to track and potentially alleviate urban traffic congestion

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The tool—Transportation State Estimation Capability (TranSEC)—was developed to help urban traffic engineers get access to actionable information about traffic patterns in their cities. It uses machine learning to connect segments with missing data, and that allows it to make near real-time street level estimations.