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CARB settles with FCA for $5.6M for violations of air quality regulations on certain gasoline engines

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) reached a settlement agreement with FCA US LLC (FCA) of Auburn Hills, Mich. The FCA vehicles and model years (MY) involved in the settlement include MY 2012 through 2018 Ram 1500, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles, equipped with 5.7L gasoline engines. gasoline engines.

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Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

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This transmission is now in the new Ram 1500, the Jeep Grand Cherokee (including in the diesel version), and the Dodge Durango. Chrysler is also seeking to reduce electrical loads through application of higher efficiency fans and fuel pumps.

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Under US pressure, Mexico refuses to offer incentives for Chinese EV makers – Charged EVs

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BYD recently denied plans to sell passenger EVs in the US (the company has been producing electric buses in California for years). Durango, Jalisco, Mexico State and Nuevo Leon have offered incentives to Chinese automakers. The company says its planned Mexico facilities would serve the local market only.

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