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Volkswagen customers in Germany ordering more diesel vehicles; share of 43% in 2018, vs. 39% in 2017

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In 2018, the share of incoming orders for vehicles equipped with the latest diesel technology as a proportion of the overall vehicle portfolio was 43% compared to 39% in 2017. —Volkswagen Brand Board Member for Sales, Jürgen Stackmann.

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Nevada Governor signs multi-state medium- and heavy-duty ZEV MOU to accelerate transportation electrification in state

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Since 2018, the State has leveraged more than $16.5 The signing follows Nevada’s adoption of clean car standards in 2021, which require automakers to supply an increasing amount of zero-emission passenger vehicles for sale in the state. Pennsylvania. Rhode Island. Washington.

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CARB approves updated regulations requiring most new small off-road engines be zero emission by 2024

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Portable generators, including those in recreational vehicles, would be required to meet more stringent standards in 2024 and meet zero-emission standards starting in 2028. These emission standards of zero will apply to engines used in all equipment types produced for sale in California, except generators and large pressure washers.

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CARB releases Midterm Review of ZEV regulation, LEV III GHG and PM standards; calls for post-2025 standards

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The Review finds that the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards currently in place for model years 2022-2025 are readily feasible at or below the costs estimated back in 2012. An additional 78 model variants comprising hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), PHEVs, and BEVs also meet the 2020 or later standards. PM and criteria pollutants.

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5-Seat Tesla Model Y Approved For Australia

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The Tesla Model Y (five seater) has now been approved for sale in Australia, TechAU reports. ROVER is the system that administers road vehicles according to the nation’s Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018. From the approval documentation, […].

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California ARB mods to ZEV regulations for IVMs would result in ~1.9% drop in total ZEV/TZEV units 2018-2025; no impact on air quality requirements

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The ZEV regulations, which are now part of California’s comprehensive Advanced Clean Cars (ACC) program which also includes the LEV III tailpipe emissions standard, is the “technology-forcing piece” of the state’s regulatory package for light-duty vehicles. by about 1.9%. We’re coming to this collaboration as a way of helping companies.

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CARB cracks down on Low Carbon Fuel Standard violators; $785K in penalties for three companies

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All three companies violated provisions of the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). All producers are required to accurately report the types of fuel produced for sale in California and transactions for sale of that fuel. CARB took Alon and Paramount to court for their failure to accurately report its sales.

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