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Provisional agreement reached on European CO2 standards for heavy-duty trucks; 30% lower by 2030

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With the first-ever EU emission standards for trucks agreed, we are completing the legal framework to reach the European target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40% by 2030. The introduction of a benchmark system for truck manufacturers totally ignores the demand side.

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Bills in Virginia General Assembly Seek to Have Automakers Shield Auto Dealers from Financial Impact of Restructuring

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A bill currently in the Virginia Senate ( SB 1410 ) would require manufacturers that stop producing a line of cars to buy back unsold cars from dealers, pay up to three years’ rent on the dealership and pay fair market value of the franchise up to its value two years ago. Richmond Times-Dispatch. Section 5c.)

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Car and two-wheeler OEMs recall 5.67 million vehicles in India | Autocar Professional

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317,531 vehicles recalled between January-April 2024 Between January and end-April 2024, a total of 317,531 vehicles have been voluntarily recalled by their manufacturers – 300,725 two-wheelers and 16,806 cars and SUVs. million units and reflects the Japanese auto major’s strong focus on vehicle safety. It’s a safety-catch for automotive.

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Indian car and 2W OEMs recall 284,906 vehicles in 2023, 5.35 million since 2012 | Autocar Professional

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CY2023 also saw a total of 284,906 vehicles comprising PVs and two-wheelers being voluntarily recalled by their manufacturers (OEMs) to inspect for a likely defect, and carry out remedial work which may mean replacement of the affected component or update technology, free of cost, to the consumer. It’s a safety-catch for automotive.

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“Energiewende” in a tank; Audi e-fuels targeting carbon-neutral driving with synthetic fuels from renewables, H2O and CO2; Swiss policy test case

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In June 2013, Audi commissioned a power-to-gas facility in the north German town of Werlte, thus becoming the first automobile manufacturer to develop a chain of sustainable energy sources. We don’t have to wait for everyone to buy an EV or hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. Earlier post.) it can be used as a drop-in fuel.

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Comedy CAFE Clowns Crack Me Up

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Because they were so busy scamming people into buying planet-killing Hummers, Expeditions, Tahoes, Suburbans and other “the joke is on us&# vehicles, they ran their own business into the ground. That’s a real bummer about your lack of money old Chucky, but I’m still laughing away at your karma, dude. .

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BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

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The high-voltage system is designed to cope with accidents beyond the legal requirements, with the high-voltage battery including features that ensure its safe reaction even in situations such as this. All the electricity used to produce the BMW i models at the Leipzig plant is wind-generated. All the new platforms are interlinked.

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