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Volkswagen Group orders external investigation of emissions testing violations, pledges full support to EPA and ARB

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On Friday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (ARB) charged that, based on ARB testing, Volkswagen and Audi passenger cars equipped with 2.0L I personally am deeply sorry that we have broken the trust of our customers and the public. Earlier post.). —Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn.

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Up close and personal with Volkswagen’s e-Golf carbon offset project: Garcia River Forest

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e-Golf customers can drive the vehicle confidently, knowing Volkswagen is addressing the vehicle’s environmental impacts through many stages of its lifecycle from production, distribution and charging. These stands developed from the heavy harvests of the 1950 and 1960s, and have been since re-entered after 1988. Click to enlarge.

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Daimler chief Zetsche: Daimler working toward swarm organization; mobility services, digitalization and e-mobility

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Such as the person in charge and the team manager, or straight from the person responsible to the executive board. … We have to be prepared to constantly re-examine our core business and adapt it to market demands. At the moment, we have up to six levels of decision-making.

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NCSU study finds shared e-scooters aren’t always as green as other transport options

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They looked at emissions associated with four aspects of each scooter’s life cycle: the production of the materials and components that go into each scooter; the manufacturing process; shipping the scooter from the manufacturer to its city of use; and collecting, charging and redistributing the scooters. —Jeremiah Johnson.

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Exclusive: Greaves Electric Mobility appoints K Vijay Kumar as CEO Sanjay Behl steps down | Autocar Professional

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Vijay Kumar takes charge from Sanjay Behl, who has resigned from his position. Sanjay Behl, CEO of Greaves Electric Mobility, has opted to pursue personal interests outside the organisation.” Kumar joins Greaves from SAR Electric Mobility – which is into the electric two and three-wheeler space.

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DOE to award up to $4.5M to projects for alt fuel and advanced vehicle deployment

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This includes training for technicians and service personnel that will be operating and maintaining AFVs, and the associated fueling/re-charging infrastructure and service facilities, as well as tow-truck operators and automotive salvage/recycling operators that are dealing with wrecked vehicles and equipment end-of-life processes.

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Tips: 5 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Selling Your EV?

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This resource will provide a few prices, including the estimated private-party sale value. You will be disappointed if you’re trying to sell your EV to make a substantial profit. You need to let buyers know what they’re getting. With an EV you might want to pass on charging tips.