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Hagens Berman files class-action fuel economy and emissions lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler and Cummins over SCR defect in RAM 2500 and 3500 diesels

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The defect leads to lower fuel economy, non EPA-compliant emissions levels, and costly and frequent vehicle repairs, the complaint charges. This reduces the truck's fuel economy, according to the complaint. The affected vehicles are the 2013-2017 RAM 2500 with Cummins diesel (2WD, 4WD) and.

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Workhorse Group applies for $250M loan from DOE Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program

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The company also announced that DOE has deemed its application to be substantially complete for purposes of DOE beginning its preliminary evaluation of the technical, financial, legal and other aspects of the application. The program has issued loans for projects run by Tesla, Ford and Nissan.

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Volkswagen Group returns to profitability with new record for sales revenue and operating result in 2016

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billion) of the special items arising from known risks in the reporting period was attributable to the diesel issue, especially for hedging of legal risks. The Volkswagen Group expects the global economy to record slightly higher growth in 2017 than in the previous year. in 2017. The lion’s share (€6.4 billion / US$6.76

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EPA nudges up volume of renewable fuel in final requirements for 2014-2016 under RFS

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the final volume requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program today for the years 2014, 2015 and 2016, and final volume requirements for biomass-based diesel for 2014 to 2017. Final Renewable Fuel Volumes. Cellulosic biofuel (million gallons). In June, EPA had proposed 3.4

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Daimler brings truck platooning testing to Japan

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The Japanese ministry of economy, trade and industry (METI) and the ministry of land, infrastructure, transport and tourism (MLIT) initiated the platooning test, which is part of the Japanese government’s Future Strategy 2017. FUSO trucks in platoon. Click to enlarge.

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Delphi to spin off powertrain segment as new independent company

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At the same time, regulations for emissions and fuel economy are becoming increasingly stringent globally, requiring advanced engine management and electrification systems to enhance vehicle performance and meet customer demand. billion in 2016. There can be no assurance regarding the timing of the spin-off or its completion.

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Electrify America, Sacramento announce Green City investments: ZEV car-sharing, ZEV bus and shuttle routes, EV charging systems

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The projects—which include two new car sharing services, new ZEV bus and shuttle routes and electric vehicle charging systems throughout the region—are part of Electrify America’s Green City Initiative, which was announced by the company and city officials in 2017. Projects include: CAR SHARING. mile “Home Zone.”