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California EPA lawsuit, Porsche Cayenne e-Hybrid, Toyota Avalon Hybrid, and electric delivery trucks: Today's Car News

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California filed suit against the EPA over its proposal to roll back emissions and fuel economy standards. We get a first look at the new Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid and do a full first-drive of the new Avalon Hybrid. Tis the season—or at least the latest of them—for new hybrids hitting the roads.

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Federal court approves $225M settlement in VW 3.0L diesel case; California receives $66M plus two new VW ZEV models

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The Volkswagen Group will pay $225 million, including $66 million to California, for harm resulting from the sale of its 3.0-liter In addition, VW will contribute to California’s ZEV market by introducing two new ZEV models, plus the electric e-Golf, or its replacement, by 2019. 2013 VW Touareg, Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne Diesel.

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Volkswagen reaches agreement with US and California on 3.0L diesels; $225M to environmental remediation, $25M to CA ZEV

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reached an agreement with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the State of California, by and through the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the California Attorney General, to resolve civil claims regarding approximately 83,000 affected 3.0L Porsche Cayenne.

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Porsche Plug-In Hybrids Selling Well In California

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Over the past few years, Porsche has launched three plug-in models, including the Panamera S E-Hybrid sedan, Cayenne S E-Hybrid SUV, and the now-defunct 918 Spyder supercar. Porsche is moving forward with plans to produce and sells its first electric car, but the German automaker is already seeing success with plug-in hybrids.

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Hertz introduces the Tesla Model S to expanding US Dream Cars lineup

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The Tesla Model S to be available in California at San Francisco and Los Angeles airports is the 85kWh model, capable of 265 miles on one charge. Ferrari (California, F430). Mercedes-Benz (SL550, G550) -Porsche (911, Cayenne, Boxster, Panamera) -SRT Viper. The all electric, zero emissions car can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.2

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Audi to revise auxiliary emission control devices for US V6 TDI 3L diesel, resubmit to EPA and ARB; mid-double-digit million euro cost

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Volkswagen uses the engine in the Touareg and Porsche has used it in the Cayenne since model year 2013. Audi will revise , document in detail, and resubmit for US approval certain parameters of the engine-management software used in the US version of the V6 TDI 3 liter diesel engine. All affected models continue to be safe and roadworthy.

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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). Porsche Cayenne (2013-2016).

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