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Indian car and 2W OEMs recall 284,906 vehicles in 2023, 5.35 million since 2012 | Autocar Professional

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CY2023 also saw a total of 284,906 vehicles comprising PVs and two-wheelers being voluntarily recalled by their manufacturers (OEMs) to inspect for a likely defect, and carry out remedial work which may mean replacement of the affected component or update technology, free of cost, to the consumer.

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Mercedes-Benz to begin equipping top models with CO2 air conditioning systems starting in 2017; adapting other models for R1234yf

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The Mercedes solution thus offers an even lower impact on the climate than R1234yf, while avoiding the in-use issues Daimler identified back in 2012. It is the first automobile manufacturer to award not only development contracts but also to place production orders for CO2 air conditioning systems and their components.

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California ARB Pulls the Plug on Cool Cars Regulation

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After listening to this input and accounting for the legal deadline to finalize the rule, today we are announcing that the AB32 “cool cars” rulemaking will cease. Cool Cars specified that vehicle windows must meet certain standards for heat transmission.

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Strapped In: Why Seatbelts are Non-Negotiable! | Autocar Professional

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However, the lax implementation of seatbelt laws was highlighted in 2012 when renowned comedian and actor, Jaspal Bhatti, died in a car accident. Aiming to enhance safety, a 2021 government mandate required automobile manufacturers to equip passenger cars with at least four airbags.

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US House Members Introduce Bipartisan Disapproval Resolution to Block EPA Regulation of GHG; Mirrors Murkowski Resolution

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The resulting set of new standards will cover model years 2012-2016, and will require an average fuel economy standard of 35.5 mpg in 2016 (39 mpg for cars, 30 mpg for trucks), or approximately 250 grams CO 2 /mile.

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House Chairmen Waxman, Markey Release Draft of Energy and Climate Legislation; Among the Many Provisions Are Cap-and-Trade, Harmonization of CAFE and California Vehicle Regulations, and Low Carbon Fuel Standard

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power from renewable sources—wind, solar, geothermal, biomass or landfill gas, hydropower, and marine and hydrokinetic—for retail electricity suppliers beginning at 6% in 2012 and gradually rising to 25% in 2025 and continuing at that level through 2039. Manufactured Homes. The draft establishes a Renewable Portfolio Standard—i.e.,

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Car and two-wheeler OEMs recall 5.67 million vehicles in India | Autocar Professional

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23 OEMs – 16 carmakers and 7 two-wheeler manufacturers – have since 2012 recalled 5.67 million units In what is an indicator of a maturing automotive market, after SIAM’s Code of Voluntary Recall came into effect in July 2012.A million PVs and two-wheelers recalled in India between July 2012 and April 2024. CY2021 with 1.37

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