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EPA delays issuing 2014 RVO standards for RFS until sometime in 2015

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will not finalize the 2014 applicable percentage standards (the 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations, RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program until sometime next year. billion gallons; the final 2013 overall volumes and standards required 16.55 Background. Earlier post.).

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Digital Currency and Trade Systems Are Tearing up the Rules

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These platforms—which combine open alliance legal agreements (like Visa or Mastercard's legal agreements), distributed ledger technology (for example, blockchains like IBM's hyperledger ), and end-to-end encryption—can handle not only payments but also finance, trade, tax, and audits in a uniform manner. or EU standards.

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FTC Launches “Combating Auto Retail Scams” Rule

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From the FTC: The CARS Rule is a big win for consumers, who can expect that established standards of truth and transparency that apply in other consumer transactions will also apply when they’re looking to buy or lease a car. What’s more, now they can point to specific legal provisions that will help protect them in the process.

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Sophia Muirhead Is IEEE’s Next Executive Director

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During that time, she improved the company’s standards, finance, and publishing protocols; oversaw the evolution of the organization’s contracting process; and deftly navigated export controls, sanctions, and other compliance regulations. “I She is set to start her new job on 1 January, succeeding Stephen Welby.

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Twitter argues against Elon Musk’s plea to schedule trial in 2023

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Musk’s legal representation also pointed out that debt financing for the Twitter takeover is valid until April 25, 2023. . Last week, the Tesla CEO’s lawyers asked for a trial date on or after February 2023 , stating they need more time to sift through Twitter’s fake and spam account issues.

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EU Industry Ministers Call for Harmonized EV Charging and Safety Standards by Mid-2011

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In addition, the ministers, in their communication, urged European standardization bodies to develop, as a matter of priority by mid-2011, a harmonized solution for the interoperability between electric vehicles and the charging infrastructure and to address safety risks and electromagnetic compatibility.

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California ARB approves ACC II rule; 100% of LDVs to be PHEVS, ZEV by 2035; LEV IV emissions requirements

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It does not impact existing vehicles on the road today, which will still be legal to own and drive. The Clean Vehicle Assistance Program provides low-income car buyers with special financing and up to $5,000 in down-payment assistance. LEV IV also reduces the US06 PM standard from 6 mg.mike to 3 mg/mile.

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