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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 complaint cites the experiences of named plaintiffs from Michigan, Alabama, Florida and Pennsylvania who had their vehicles flashed by dealership mechanics. One of the suit’s named plaintiffs, Forrest Poulson, had his truck flashed three times. On one occasion, he asked his dealership mechanic why they were doing it.

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EPA Grants California Vehicle GHG Regulations Waiver

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The request was subsequently denied in December 2007. EPA also found that the California program meets legal requirements regarding the protectiveness of public health and welfare as well as technological feasibility. The CAFE program established by the EISA 2007 legislation specified a minimum 35 mpg in 2020.

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Study: California will hit climate targets >100 years too late at current pace of reductions; transportation, wildfires & landfills

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Between 2008 and 2017, total VMT increased 5% in California, but declined in Pennsylvania (-6%) and New York (-8%). From 2007 to 2017, emissions from landfills have increased by 1.0% Vehicle miles travelled (VMT) per capita have been increasing gradually for years in California, but declining in some other populous states.