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Hagens Berman files class-action fuel economy and emissions lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler and Cummins over SCR defect in RAM 2500 and 3500 diesels

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The defect leads to lower fuel economy, non EPA-compliant emissions levels, and costly and frequent vehicle repairs, the complaint charges. When the SCR system breaks down, the filter gets clogged, requiring more fuel to be injected to burn it off, according to the complaint.

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Chevrolet adds Trax small SUV to growing small-vehicle lineup in US

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Trax is named after a 2007 concept vehicle. The turbocharger’s on-demand performance also contributes to efficiency because it enables greater power when needed with the lower fuel consumption of a small-displacement engine when it’s not. Fuel Efficiency' Trax is Chevrolet’s seventh small-vehicle launch in less than four years.

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Volvo Car Corporation to Introduce Diesel Plug-in Hybrid in Europe in 2012

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Carbon dioxide emissions will average out at 49 g/km, with fuel consumption of 1.9 The diesel engine will be optimized to run on renewable synthetic diesel, and will meet future exhaust emission requirements. Volvo’s dealers will offer customers who buy a plug-in hybrid a special contract for the supply of renewable energy.

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Volkswagen AG agrees to plead guilty and pay $4.3B in criminal and civil penalties; 6 execs and employees indicted

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Jens Hadler: from May 2007 until March 2011, Hadler worked for VW as head of Engine Development for VW. Bernd Gottweis: from 2007 until October 2014, Gottweis worked for VW as a supervisor with responsibility for Quality Management and Product Safety. Around 2012, hardware failures developed in certain of the diesel vehicles.

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Can-Am Spyder First Drive: Embracing The Third Wheel

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But these aren’t featherweights lacking in features and compensate by boasting 7 gallon fuel tanks. The fuel-efficient Eco mode is relatively uninspired, diminishing an otherwise smooth engine. Meanwhile, the first Spyder went on sale in 2007. That’s middling for a motorcycle.