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IINO Lines, J-POWER and Norsepower partner to install rotor sail on a dedicated coal carrier

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IINO Kaiun Kaisha and Electric Power Development (J-POWER) have agreed to install the rotor sail (wind propulsion auxiliary device) manufactured by Norsepower on the dedicated coal carrier YODOHIME (completed in February 2016).

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FCA US LLC to pay ~$300M in criminal penalties over diesel emissions test cheating

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Specifically, FCA US purposely calibrated the emissions control systems on the subject vehicles to produce less NO x emissions during the federal test procedures than when the vehicles were being driven by FCA US’ customers under normal driving conditions. liter diesel program’s goals, timing, and marketing strategy.

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Fiat pays CARB $6.4M penalty for diesel emissions violations

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for emissions-related violations affecting nearly 2,000 on-road and off-road diesel engines. Emission-related field fixes must be reviewed and approved by CARB to ensure they don’t increase emissions. These illegal modifications may increase emissions of toxic and smog-forming pollution both on and off our roads and highways.

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

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FCA US has reached final settlements on civil, environmental and consumer claims with US federal and state agencies as well as private class actions to resolve differences over diesel emissions requirements. The estimated total cost of settlements is $0.8 billion, in line with financial charge taken for this purpose in third-quarter, 2018.

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US reaches $1.5B settlement with Daimler AG over emissions cheating in Mercedes-Benz diesels; civil penalty of $875M

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), USDepartment of Justice (DOJ), and California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced a proposed settlement with Daimler AG and its American subsidiary Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC resolving alleged violations of the Clean Air Act and California law associated with emissions cheating. million).

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New Flyer zero-emission bus deliveries increased by 48% to 213 EUs in 2016

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Deliveries of New Flyer of America zero-emission buses (ZEBs) in 2016 reached their highest level in company history, delivering 213 equivalent units (EUs) in 2016. of New Flyer’s total heavy-duty transit bus production in 2016. of New Flyer’s total heavy-duty transit bus production in 2016.

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EEA: increase in EU GHG emissions, mostly due to transport, hampers progress towards 2030 targets

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Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the European Union rose slightly in 2017, mostly because of the transport sector. emissions increase in 2017 from 2016. This limited increase means that the EU is still expected to achieve its 2020 emissions reduction target, albeit by a narrower margin. in 2017 from 2016.

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