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Volkswagen & Audi to pay >$14.7B in US to settle 2.0L diesel emissions case; $2B of that to promote ZEVs

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liter diesel vehicles substantial compensation through buybacks and lease terminations, government-approved emissions modifications, and cash payments, while fixing or removing these polluting vehicles from the road. liter vehicle before 18 September 2015 will be eligible for a payment ranging from $5,100 to approximately $10,000 per vehicle.

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German OEMs to upgrade emissions control on 5.3M Euro 5 and 6 diesels, contribute to €500M Sustainable Mobility fund

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With respect to the emissions updates, the OEMs must also provide proof that the changes do not negatively impact any other parameters relevant for type approval—such as pollutant and CO 2 emissions, fuel consumption, noise and engine power. Excessively high pollution affects air quality in many German cities.

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CMU, Ford, Drexel study suggests Chinese more receptive to adopting BEVs than Americans, regardless of subsidies

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and a shift to BEVs might result in increased air pollution and/or GHG emissions, depending on the emissions intensity of the vehicles displaced, marginal grid emissions factors in the regions where EVs are adopted, and driving patterns. Michalek (2015) “Will subsidies drive electric vehicle adoption? 2015.01.002.

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Government of Canada Releases Draft Regulations to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New Light-Duty Vehicles; Outcome Aligned With US

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Bob Oliver, Executive Director of Canadian environmental NGO Pollution Probe. For the 2011 Model Year, the draft regulations would require auto companies to comply with unique fleet average GHG emission standards for passenger automobiles and light trucks aligned with applicable US fuel economy standards for the 2011 model year.

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NYC Goes EV

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From the article: ‘The New York study anticipates that by 2015, electric vehicle prices should decline because of reduced battery costs, that there will be a sufficient supply of electric vehicles to purchase, and that consumers will take advantage of the existing federal tax credit of $7,500 for new electric cars. If by 2015, 2.5

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ECS and Toyota request proposals for 2016-2017 ECS Toyota Young Investigator Fellowship for projects in green energy technology

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preventing air pollution. Winners will receive a restricted grant of no less than $50,000 to conduct the research outlined in their proposal within one year. The proposed research theme must not overlap with other research grants or other funded research projects. The 2015 ECS Toyota Young Investigator Fellows were: Prof.

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Electrochemical Society and Toyota announce fellowship winners for projects in green energy technology

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Preventing air pollution. The selected fellows will receive restricted grants of $50,000 to conduct the research outlined in their proposals within one year. 2015 ECS Toyota Young Investigator Fellows. Reducing CO 2 emissions. —Fellowship chair and manager of Toyota’s North American Research Strategy Office Paul Fanson.

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