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EPA issues a second notice of violation to Volkswagen alleging emissions cheating in MY 2014-2016 3.0L diesels

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EPA issued a second notice of violation ( NOV ) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to Volkswagen AG, Audi AG and Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., This NOV is also being issued to Porsche AG and Porsche Cars North America. This yields higher levels of NO x from the engine and reduced exhaust temperatures. alleging emissions cheating.

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EPA and California ARB charge Volkswagen with using software defeat device to circumvent NOx testing in 4-cylinder 2.0L diesels

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EPA has issued a notice of violation (NOV) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to Volkswagen AG, Audi AG, and Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. The alleged violations do not present a safety hazard; the cars remain legal to drive and resell. collectively referred to here as Volkswagen). Passat (Model Years 2014-2015).

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Report: Lithium Americas Breaks Ground in Nevada Mining Operation

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Lithium Americas has broken ground on its Thacker Pass mining operations, potentially opening the door to what some are calling the largest lithium deposit in the entire world. Lithium Americas' path is a stark reminder that battery materials mining in the U.S. From Automotive News : But the Thacker Pass project remains complex.

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Volkswagen AG provides details on investigations into NOx cheating; origin and fixes; new strategic direction

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Initially, it proved impossible to have the EA 189 engine meet by legal means the stricter nitrogen oxide requirements in the United States within the required timeframe and budget. Volkswagen is thus ensuring that the models affected in Europe will meet all legal requirements in the future. Earlier post.) The software of the 2.0

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Tata AutoComp’s ‘Make in India’ push for EVs | Autocar Professional

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As for CNG or ethanol vehicles, they have a range of exhaust and emission after-treatment solutions. Charging ahead Established in 1995, Tata AutoComp has grown confidently over the past two-and-a-half decades, with 16 legal entities and nine successful joint ventures with global auto component specialists at present.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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Brazil, the largest and most populous country in South America, was importing 80% of its oil and 40% of its foreign exchange was used to pay for that imported oil. Current Legal Requirement for Use of Anhydrous Ethanol in the United States. This moonshine was hydrous ethanol. 40 CFR § 80.27 Pursuant to 40 CFR § 80.27(a)(2):

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Perspective: The Role of Offsets in Climate Change Legislation

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For offsets to be credible, a ton of CO 2 -equivalent emissions from an offset project should equate to a ton reduced from a covered emission source, such as a smokestack or exhaust pipe. To be credible, as noted above, an offset should equate to an emission reduction from a direct emission source, such as a smokestack or exhaust pipe.