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Renault Trucks creates Used Parts Factory

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To reduce natural resource usage and its trucks’ environmental impact, Renault Trucks (part of the Volvo Group) is taking steps to transition its industrial operations to a circular-economy approach. These used spare parts will then be sent to the nearby Renault Trucks spare parts store, just like new spare parts.

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CARB fines major online automotive parts retailer $1M for selling illegal aftermarket parts in California; ~4,000 emissions violations

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced that AZAA Investments, Inc., paid $1 million to resolve violations of the California Health and Safety Code and Vehicle Code related to the sale of illegal aftermarket performance auto parts in California. formerly known as AutoAnything, Inc., Although the former AutoAnything, Inc.

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Study finds car dealerships pose significant barrier to EV adoption

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In 126 “mystery shopper” experiences at 82 car dealerships across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, the team found that that dealers were dismissive of EVs; misinformed shoppers on vehicle specifications; omitted EVs from the sales conversation; and strongly oriented customers towards gasoline and diesel vehicle options.

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Lightning Systems Gen 2 electric Ford Transit named in CARB executive order; new NMC batteries for longer range

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Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions drivetrains for commercial fleets, has had its longer-range, higher-speed, Generation 2 model of its Lightning Electric system for the Ford Transit ( earlier post ) named in an Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The new vehicle also is available nationwide.

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Daihatsu to Supply Toyota-brand Minivehicles; Daihatsu Might Use Toyota Hybrid and EV Technology in Japan

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the minivehicle specialist in the Toyota Group, will supply minivehicles to Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) on an OEM basis for sale in Japan. Recently in Japan, minivehicle sales have been increasing and TMC customers have been asking for minivehicles. Daihatsu Motor Co.,

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Volkswagen suggests launch edition of ID. EV may sell out before introduction in September; pre-booking opens 8 May

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family shown by our dealers, I think it is possible that the launch edition will already have sold out before we unveil the ID. in September ,” Board Member for Sales, Jürgen Stackmann, said. Volkswagen’s ID. Given the interest in the ID. Investments in future topics totaling €19 billion (US$21.5 billion per year from 2023.

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kWh Billing and New EV Charging Tax Policies: What You Need to Know

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or geothermal resources for sale for heat, light or power, or for the furnishing of telephone service, sewerage facilities or water. This tax is remitted by dealer-users, with reports and payments due monthly for fuel sold or used in the preceding month. In Pennsylvania , there is an existing alternative fuel tax in effect.

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