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Ford lowers fuel economy ratings for hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and Fiestas; goodwill payments to buyers coming

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Ford said it had identified an error with fuel economy ratings on the vehicles and notified the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Ford worked with EPA as the agency retested the vehicles to determine the correct fuel economy ratings. That is why we notified EPA and lowered the fuel economy ratings for these vehicles.

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Volkswagen of America temporarily withdraws application for US certification of MY 2016 vehicles; AECDs

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AECDs are allowed by the EPA, but they must be disclosed. EPA defines an AECD as “ any element of design that senses temperature, motive speed, engine RPM, transmission gear, or any other parameter for the purpose of activating, modulating, delaying, or deactivating the operation of any part of the emission-control system. ”.

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Volvo delays EX30 SUV due to software glitches

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Automotive News Europe got its hands on correspondence from Volvo to dealers that said the software version 1.2 The larger of its two models comes with a 69 kWh battery and a 268 horsepower rear-mounted electric motor, with an EPA-estimated range of 275 miles. wasn’t ready for release. “We So day, or weeks, who knows.

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Cummins chooses Hythane OptiBlend system for retrofitting dual-fueled power on drilling rigs

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The Hythane OptiBlend components will remain Hythane-branded, and certain Cummins distributors will become certified Hythane service and warranty dealers, allowing Cummins to be the single point of contact for the rig owner. When required, the system allows the engine to run on 100% diesel. Background.

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Newly launched Porsche Taycan fails to impress in comparison with Turbo S

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Even at such difficult times, dealers are to be credited for developing innovative ways to attract customers and keep them interested in this new launch. One of the Porsche dealer has informed that to match Tesla, Taycan could reach upto 300 miles on 1 single charge unless you stop to put your foot on the floor.

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MAEAA Web Links

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EV Technical Files :Some handy info on the EV Album website EPA Fuel Economy :complete list of the EPA fuel economy results for recent years MotorPerformance Data : Graphs and drawings of Baldor, GE, and PrestoliteEV motors. DeepCycle Battery FAQ : Everything you need to know. So You want To Build an ElectricCar: Where to begin.

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Volkswagen’s Golf Alltrack challenges the Subaru Outback; directions for 4MOTION and vehicle dynamics

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With the arrival of the new Golf Alltrack, the all-wheel-drive derivative of the Golf SportWagen, in US dealer showrooms in October, Volkswagen of America is offering an affordable, upscale and very fun-to-drive (more on this below) entry into an underserved market segment: all-wheel-drive wagons. Lower roof rails mean easier loading.

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