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Nikola executes reverse merger with VectoIQ; now to be listed on NASDAQ; BEV and FCEV trucks

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Prior to launching Nikola in 2015, Mr. Milton served as CEO of dHybrid Systems, a natural gas storage technology company. Cowen is serving as financial and capital markets advisor, and Greenberg Traurig, LLP is serving as legal advisor to VectoIQ. —Stephen Girsky, CEO of VectoIQ and former Vice Chairman of GM.

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FCA US reaches settlements on diesel emissions at estimated cost of $800M

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The affected vehicles will also qualify for an extended warranty in connection with the software update. Shortly after revelations of excess emissions by Volkswagen in September, 2015 all manufacturers of light-duty diesel vehicles were informed that these new testing methods would be employed to identify defeat devices.

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US charges former CEO of Volkswagen AG Winterkorn with conspiracy and wire fraud in diesel emissions scandal

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A US federal indictment is charging Martin Winterkorn, the former chairman of the management board of Volkswagen AG (VW), with conspiracy and wire fraud in connection with VW’s cheating on US diesel vehicle emissions requirements. The remaining three counts charge Winterkorn with wire fraud in connection with the scheme.

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

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In connection with the settlement, the United States has filed a consent decree , agreed to by Toyota, that resolves the government’s complaint through Toyota’s payment of a $180 million civil penalty and the imposition of injunctive relief. Toyota’s Conduct from Approximately 2005 to 2015.

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Study: traffic density, wind and air stratification influence concentrations of NO2

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In connection with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, satellite measurements made headlines showing how much the air pollutant nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) had decreased in China and northern Italy. In Germany, traffic density is the most important factor. With the method used, this will be easier in the future.

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NXP acquiring Freescale for $11.8B; shooting for Nº 1 automotive semiconductor supplier

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The resulting combined enterprise would be valued at just over $40 billion (representing enterprise value as of the market close 27 February 2015). The combined company will capitalize on the growing opportunities created by the accelerating demand for security, connectivity and processing, the two companies said.

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California Governor’s Office releases 2013 ZEV action plan; 1.5M ZEVs on CA roadways by 2025

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The Executive Order established several milestones organized into three time periods: by 2015, by 2020, and by 2025. In 2015, 10% of state departments’ light-duty fleet purchases must be ZEVs, climbing to 25% of light duty purchases by 2020. Ensure that hydrogen and electricity can legally be sold as a retail transportation fuel.