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Tesla faces class action privacy lawsuit, following startling revelations

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Tesla faces a new class action lawsuit after a former employee released a report detailing alleged customer privacy violations. In his suit, Yeh states he is suing on behalf of “himself and similarly-situated class members, and the general public.” ” The Tesla legal team has yet to respond to the allegations.

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Ford, U Mich study finds greater greenhouse gas reductions for pickup truck electrification than for other light-duty vehicles

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Researchers at the University of Michigan and Ford Motor Company have conducted a cradle-to-grave life cycle GHG assessment of model year 2020 ICEV, HEV, and BEV sedans, sports utility vehicles (SUVs), and pickup trucks in the United States. This is an important study to inform and encourage climate action. —Woody et al.

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EPA announces $4B in funding and RFI for clean port upgrades and heavy-duty vehicles

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EPA is now seeking public input to inform the development of two new programs. EPA has announced a technical Request for Information (RFI) on zero-emissions heavy-duty vehicles and port equipment to inform the development of these new programs. The Clean Ports Program builds on EPA’s existing Ports Initiative.

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Recargo teams with Daimler on access to PlugShare charging network for B-Class Electric Drive

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is working with Daimler to provide customized access to Recargo’s PlugShare charging network for the Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive. The Mercedes-Benz B-Class with PlugShare integration is now available in the United States in select markets. Recargo , Inc. Earlier post , earlier post.)

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive priced at $41,450 for US; 85-mile range

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The MY14 B-Class Electric Drive. The Mercedes-Benz MY14 B-Class Electric Drive ( earlier post )—the first electric offering for the brand in the United States—is priced at $41,450, excluding $925 destination and delivery. 50-state availability will be announced in 2015. Click to enlarge.

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About 1/3 of Class 3-8 trucks in US equipped with advanced cleaner diesel engines

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About one-third of all medium- and heavy-duty commercial trucks registered in the United States (2.9 The data includes total registration information on Class 3-8 trucks from 2007 through 2013 in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. million of 8.8

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

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liter diesel engine for use in FCA US’ Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500 vehicles that would be sold in the United States. FCA US designed a specific marketing campaign to market these vehicles to US customers as “clean EcoDiesel” vehicles with best-in-class fuel efficiency. They await trial.

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