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Engine products group files legal challenge to EPAs partial waiver for E15

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The newly formed Engine Products Group (EPG)—comprising the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Alliance), The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. A partial waiver, by its nature, necessarily will result in the misfueling of products not designed or tested for E-15 use.

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LMU study finds 20% of gases from combustion of R1234yf MAC refrigerant consist of highly toxic carbonyl fluoride; urges reassessment

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It has been known for some time now that combustion of R1234yf results in production of the toxic hydrogen fluoride. According to guidelines issued by the European Union, automobile manufacturers are legally obligated to use a low global warming potential refrigerant in the air-conditioning systems installed in their cars.

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Mercedes-Benz to begin equipping top models with CO2 air conditioning systems starting in 2017; adapting other models for R1234yf

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From 2017, Mercedes-Benz will offer in Europe the S- and E-Class as the first production passenger cars equipped with CO 2 air conditioning systems. It is the first automobile manufacturer to award not only development contracts but also to place production orders for CO2 air conditioning systems and their components.

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BMW Group makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction

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This new strategic direction will be anchored in all divisions—from administration and purchasing to development and production, all the way to sales. For the first time, these extend throughout the entire lifecycle: from the supply chain through production to the end of the use phase. —Oliver Zipse.

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Industry study finds lead-acid to remain most wide-spread automotive energy storage for foreseeable future; new chemistries continue to grow

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In order to optimise fuel efficiency improvements in each vehicle type, automobile manufacturers need the flexibility to choose the most appropriate batteries from a technical and economic perspective. The maximal charge voltage (of the legal limit of 60V) is still being defined by OEMs. stop-in-motion, voltage stabilisation).

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Indian car and 2W OEMs recall 284,906 vehicles in 2023, 5.35 million since 2012 | Autocar Professional

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Annual production numbers for these two segments were also on the higher side: PVs at 47,83,628 units, up 8% and two-wheelers at 2,71,43,580, up 5 percent. A vehicle recall is when a manufacturer or a legal entity determines that a particular model needs to have a repair in order to comply with all the safety standards.

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Volkswagen AG timeline on diesel emissions scandal

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For this purpose, the company decided to develop a new diesel powertrain unit with the EA 189 type diesel engine that featured high performance and cost-efficient production. Accordingly, the “Committee for Product Safety” (APS) was responsible for this matter at Volkswagen.

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