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Wilmington Trust selected as trustee for $2.7B Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust

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billion trust, established as part of Volkswagen’s diesel emissions settlement, will be used to implement approved air pollution mitigation initiatives in US states and federally-recognized Native American nations. The company also served as trustee for the Greece debt restructuring program. Wilmington Trust, N.A.

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Rolls-Royce wins $6.5M contract to supply LNG propulsion package for fish food carrier; Bergen gas engine

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The HSG can also act as a propulsion motor (PTI) providing an alternative power source should LNG becomes unavailable – a prerequisite for class approval. Alternative “dual fuel” engines use a small amount of diesel for ignition. SO x emissions are negligible. The new cargo carrier is expected to be delivered from the yard in 2017.

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Ford Car Buying Trends 2015 shows increasing demand for semi-autonomous driving technologies in Europe

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European drivers are showing an increasing appetite for semi-autonomous driving technologies, according to a new Ford Motor Company study on buying trends in Europe. In the past year, more customers in Ireland went for diesel-powered cars (70%) than anywhere else, followed by Turkey and Romania (both 65%). Body styles.

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2024 Hyundai Creta LIVE Updates: The most-awaited mid-size SUV lands today

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As such, even the ‘Creta’ name is an ode to the Crete islands in Greece. The petrol motor was reliable and the diesel unit had a whole lot of spirit. Wheter it is the Tucson (city in the US), Kona (western district of Hawaii) or Santa Fe (city in New Mexico). Having an automatic transmission version also helped.

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Pike Research updates xEV forecasts; projects Ford to lead US PEV market, followed by GM

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General Motors will follow with 20% share. The economic malaise in Greece, Italy, Spain, France, and other Western European countries is expected to largely end. Based on past petroleum fuel pricing, diesel prices are forecast to grow at about 4.5% Ford will lead the US PEV market by 2016 based on the strength of its.

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New Car Registrations in UK fall 30.9% in January; Industry Urges UK Government to Provide Scrappage Incentives to Boost Demand

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to 112,087 units, according to figures from the UK’s SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders). In January, diesel penetration rose 0.7 percentage points to match its second highest level ever (45.6%), but diesel volumes still fell by 29.7%. SMMT expects the market to decline by 19.3% in 2009 to 1.72 million units.

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Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

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The as-of-yet unnamed truck will be offered in dual- or rear-motor configurations, with output ranging up to 600 horsepower and 550 pound-feet of torque. Alpha plans to offer the Wolf in single-motor, front-wheel-drive and dual-motor, all-wheel-drive configurations. Image Source: Forbes/Toyota. Kia EV6 | Source: Kia.

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