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

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Customer compensation, the estimated future cost of the extended warranty and the cost of environmental mitigation efforts also account for approximately $400 million, bringingbthecestimated total to $800 million. The software reflash does not affect average fuel economy, drivability, durability or refinement of the vehicles.

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U-M study finds current CAFE standards create profit incentive for larger vehicles

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The current vehicle footprint-based Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards create a financial incentive for automakers to increase vehicle size, except under certain limited conditions of consumer preference for vehicle size, according to a study by University of Michigan researchers Kate Whitefoot and Steven Skerlos.

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California ARB rejects VW 2-liter diesel recall plan and issues Notice of Violation

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vehicles is due to ARB on 2 February 2016. CARB will continue its investigation and technical evaluations with EPA to return the vehicles to legally required emission levels, determine mitigation for past and future environmental harm, and assess penalties. This rejection only applies to VW’s diesel 2.0L vehicles, not 3.0L

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

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In addition to precluding future regulation of stationary sources of greenhouse gases by the EPA under the current framework, passage of a disapproval resolution would also nullify EPA’s soon to be introduced final ruling on greenhouse gases from light duty vehicles. —Congressman Skelton.

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EPA Grants California Vehicle GHG Regulations Waiver

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EPA also found that the California program meets legal requirements regarding the protectiveness of public health and welfare as well as technological feasibility. The resulting new national standards will cover model years 2012-2016, and will require an average fuel economy standard of 35.5 Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Mercedes-Benz introducing new diesel family in E 220 d this spring; new OM 654 with 13% lower fuel consumption; diesel “indispensable”

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Mercedes-Benz is introducing a new family of diesel engines, starting with the new all-aluminum four-cylinder OM 654, which will make its world premiere in the new E-Class E 220 d in spring 2016. The new diesel engine is designed to meet future emissions legislation (RDE – Real Driving Emissions). —Prof. Reduced complexity.

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California Air Resources Board unanimously adopts Advanced Clean Cars Package

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The current California program constitutes a separate set of rules with minor variations due to separate legal structures but is designed to parallel the proposed federal joint rulemaking the Obama administration announced last summer. The goal is to accelerate a transition already in process and to make sure it succeeds.

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