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Québec moves forward with a zero-emission vehicle standard

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Earlier this week, the Québec National Assembly unanimously adopted Bill 104, a zero-emission vehicle standard. Automakers that sell or lease a yearly average of more than 4,500 new vehicles (all light models combined) will be subject to the ZEV standard. Québec joins the ten U.S.

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Tesla agrees to pay $275,000 penalty to EPA after violating Clean Air Act

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In April 2021 , Tesla was accused by the EPA of violating the federal Clean Air Act regulations known as National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Surface Coating of Automobiles and Light-Duty Trucks from October 2016 through September 2019.

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Australian study finds VW diesel using up to 14% more fuel in real world driving after emissions upgrade

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Emissions analysis commissioned by the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) has found an affected VW diesel vehicle to be using up to 14% more diesel after being recalled for the mandated emissions system fix.

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Mercedes-Benz launching capacitive steering wheel in E-Class this summer

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The first automobile in the world, the patent motor car by Carl Benz of 1886, still managed “without,” just like the “steel wheel car” designed by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach in 1889—neither of them had a steering wheel. It was standard until the 1970s and became increasingly more delicate.

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California ARB Pulls the Plug on Cool Cars Regulation

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Cool Cars specified that vehicle windows must meet certain standards for heat transmission. Based on these requirements, ARB expected reflective glazing to be installed on windshields in 2012 and on all windows in 2016, unless automobile manufacturers decided to use an alternate performance option for 2016 and beyond.

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Wuling Motors’ subsidiary and TELD to explore partnership in new energy electric vehicle business

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Setting up a production plant in Liuzhou for the manufacture of components for charging equipment installed in electrical vehicles, when opportunity arises. Subsequently, Wuling Industrial has developed its own proprietary electrical vehicles in accordance with the national standards and government policies.

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Editorial: Why Are People Worried About Automotive 'Kill Switch' Mandates?

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Usually referenced as a “kill switch,” the device is supposed to be required on every new automobile manufactured after 2025. But the pertinent legislation actually focuses on combating impaired motorists by mandating “advanced drunk and impaired driving prevention technology” as standard equipment.