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Pike ranks Volkswagen Group as the global leader in clean diesel vehicles

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Pike Pulse Grid for clean diesels. The new Pike Pulse Report: Clean Diesel Vehicles from Pike Research ranks the Volkswagen Group as the leader in this market, due to the efforts of the Volkswagen and Audi brands. A “clean diesel vehicle” is defined as one that meets the limits for NO x or. Click to enlarge.

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EPA collects penalties for alleged automobile ‘defeat device’ violations by two Iowa companies

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached settlements with two Iowa companies for allegedly tampering with car engines to render emissions controls inoperative, in violation of the federal Clean Air Act. Numerous studies also link diesel exhaust to increased incidences of lung cancer.

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Odisha guy turns electrical auto into solar-powered automobile

Baua Electric

There were cases of public changing petrol or diesel automobiles into electrical. However almost certainly for the primary date somebody has transformed an electrical automobile right into a solar-powered one. Previous, I worn to pay abundance bills and simply earn ₹ 300-400 upcoming gas a pace with the diesel engine.”

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Euro 6 regs in full effect; ACEA launches clean diesel campaign in support of technology-neutral policies

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To mark this occasion the automotive and motor trading industries have launched an online clean diesel campaign to raise awareness among consumers and policy makers about clean diesel—a three-part solution comprising cleaner diesel fuel, advanced engines and effective emissions control technology.

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ICCT: European cities driving diesel out of the market

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According to a recent analysis of European diesel sales by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), European cities are setting the tone in the diesel debate. Specifically, policy announcements from major cities have raised doubts about being unable to drive a diesel in important urban areas.

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Europe’s Q2 Diesel Share Hits Record Low As Plugin Share Doubles

CleanTechnica EVs

Europe’s auto market saw diesel share fall below 20% for the first time in Q2 2021 from nearer 30% a year ago. This is our first report drawing on quarterly powertrain data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Meanwhile plugin electric vehicle share more than doubled year-on-year to 16.9%

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California, 6 automakers finalize bilateral Clean Car Framework agreements

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Under the framework agreements, gasoline and diesel cars and light trucks will get cleaner through 2026 at about the same rate as the former Obama-era program. Each of the automobile manufacturers that have finalized Framework agreements have made additional and individual commitments to expedite the transition to zero-emission vehicles.