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Polestar’s plan to survive and thrive: How an idiosyncratic EV start-up will carve its place in the electric space

EV Central

Luxury brands continue to build on their electric ambitions, with BMW, Porsche and Volvo at the forefront. Polestar is positioning itself as a maker of driver’s cars that also look good, with clean Swedish design influence and the latest connected technology. In nominating potential rivals there’s one that regularly comes up: Porsche.

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EPA issues a second notice of violation to Volkswagen alleging emissions cheating in MY 2014-2016 3.0L diesels

Green Car Congress

EPA issued a second notice of violation ( NOV ) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to Volkswagen AG, Audi AG and Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., This NOV is also being issued to Porsche AG and Porsche Cars North America. alleging emissions cheating. That testing led directly to the alleged violations covered under today’s NOV.

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[PRESS RELEASE] POLITICAL PARTIES – LET’S BACK EV POLICIES TO SAVE NEW ZEALAND MONEY

Drive Electric

Since the Clean Car Discount was introduced, EV and hybrids have grown to over a third of new registrations, already saving the country over $100m a year in fuel. “Moving to electric vehicles as quickly as possible is the right move for the environment and the economy.

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US charges Audi manager with conspiracy to cheat US emissions tests; sacrificing NOx control for a sound system

Green Car Congress

Giovanni Pamio, 60, an Italian citizen, is charged with conspiracy to defraud the US, wire fraud, and violation of the Clean Air Act. liter diesel engine was ultimately placed in certain VW, Audi, and Porsche diesel vehicles sold in the United States for MY 09 through MY 16. Beginning in or about 2006, Audi was designing the new 3.0

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7 Common Hybrid Myths and Misconceptions Debunked

Clean Fleet Report

Photos from Clean Fleet Report archives. Hybrid technology dates back to the early days of the automobile, pioneered by Porsche. You’re Not Going To Save the Environment with a Hybrid. Road Test: 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid The post 7 Common Hybrid Myths and Misconceptions Debunked first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Future Cars: Concept EVs for 2023 and Beyond

Clean Fleet Report

With a corporate motto of “Imagine What’s Possible”, the Southern California-based Mullen Technologies planted its flag in 2014 with the goal of helping to lower the impact of fossil fuels on the environment. The clean, progressive design is engaging, with crisp lines and smooth body panels not burdened with chrome or cladding.

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Octopus launches ‘Electric Dreams’ – An EV leasing company unlocking salary sacrifice for businesses

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Adding to its portfolio, the energy provider Octopus has launched a new leasing service – Electric Dreams – offering 100% electric car salary sacrifice schemes, to save employees thousands as they switch to clean green driving. We have seen a seven-fold jump in salary sacrifice enquiries in the last year.