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American Honda Motor to pay $1.9M in penalties in California for small engine emissions violations

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The California Air Resources Board has reached a settlement of $1,927,800 with American Honda Motor Co., Honda) to resolve clean-air violations related to the sale of small off-road engines in California. The violations involved small off-road engines used in generators and lawn and garden equipment.

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Bollinger Motors unveils DELIVER-E all-electric delivery van

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Bollinger Motors has unveiled its DELIVER-E all-electric delivery van concept. The DELIVER-E leverages the engineering, technology, and components used in the company’s product portfolio to deploy an electric van tailored for the delivery market. —Robert Bollinger, CEO of Bollinger Motors.

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Chevrolet introduce electrified AWD Corvette: 2024 E-Ray hybrid

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—Tadge Juechter, executive chief engineer, Corvette. It is complemented by an electric motor that channels an additional 160 horsepower and 125 lb-ft of torque through the front wheels via a 1.9 In total, E-Ray produces a combined 655 horsepower from both the electric motor and Small Block V-8. Power comes from the 6.2L

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U-M, Ford open robotics complex to accelerate future of advanced, more equitable robotics and mobility

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The University of Michigan and Ford Motor Company are opening a new advanced robotics facility. U-M’s Ford Motor Company Robotics Building is a four-story, $75-million, 134,000-square-foot complex situated on the north campus. —Ken Washington, chief technology officer, Ford Motor Company.

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On National Golf Cart Day (seriously), here’s 10 ways they beat cars

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In fact, these days, they’re more commonly found zipping through neighborhood streets or joy-riding around beach communities. Once powered by polluting combustion engines, these days, most golf carts use quiet and emissions-free electric motors, charging up their batteries for mere pennies and offering plenty of around-the-town range.

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San Francisco selects BAE Systems Series-ER for 68 transit buses for Green Bus Zones

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BAE’s series hybrid system features no mechanical link between the diesel engine and the axle. All power comes from the electric motor. Power flows in series from engine to generator to traction motor. The nine green zones are located in population-dense neighborhoods most affected by air pollution.

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This new style of electric tuk-tuk makes me want to drive a taxi in India

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In Thailand, a tuk-tuk (a fun onomatopoeia that arose from the traditionally loud two-stroke engines powering them). Got some kids you need to shuttle down the neighborhood to a friend’s house? With your own electric rickshaw, you can become the open-air, eco-friendly neighborhood cab driver you’ve always dreamed of!

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