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Nicole Nuttall, non-executive director at Goodyear India resigns | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

“I wish to submit my resignation from the office of Director designated as non-executive Director of the company with effect from close of business hours on May 31, 2024, due to my personal reasons and preoccupations,” Nuttall wrote in her resignation letter to the company Board. Her area of expertise is legal and compliance.

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Toyota to pay $180M penalty for Clean Air Act reporting violations

Green Car Congress

Toyota Motor Sales USA and Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America for systematic, longstanding violations of Clean Air Act emission-related defect reporting requirements, which require manufacturers to report potential defects and recalls affecting vehicle components designed to control emissions.

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The Cheesy Charm of the Clapper

Cars That Think

In the 1990s, he became known for his long-running legal battle against Universal Manufacturing Corp. The Clapper also had an “away” setting that was activated by noise, designed to deter burglars while homeowners were on vacation. Eventually, they filed for a U.S. patent for the new and improved device.

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Using parking reform as a tool to influence travel behavior

Green Car Congress

In Paris, the on-street parking supply has been reduced by more than 9% since 2003, and of the remaining stock, 95% is paid parking. Physical design , including bollards; striped lines; repurposing public places; and street geometry. European cities are ahead of the rest of the world in charging rational prices for on-street parking.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

Green Car Congress

Consumption of anhydrous ethanol has grown steadily since the 1990s, peaking in 2003. Brazil introduced its current generation of ethanol-powered cars in 2003, the same year in which anhydrous ethanol consumption peaked. The Model T Ford, which debuted in 1908, was originally designed to operate on alcohol. 40 CFR § 80.27

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

Green Car Congress

BMW designed the i8 from the start as a plug-in hybrid sports car boasting agile performance attributes and extraordinary efficiency. Credit for the linear power delivery, which extends right up to the high end of the rpm range, goes to a special hybrid motor design principle exclusive to BMW i. Powertrain and driving experience.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The nonprofit CalCars does conversions to demonstrate new designs and provide a platform for different batteries; we dont sell conversions. We have sponsored the EAA-PHEV project and our Open-Source designs are being used by some of the private companies as well as technically advanced individuals. So far, most start as hybrids.

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