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GM and EDF announce recommended principles on EPA emissions standards for Model Year 2027 and beyond

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General Motors and Environmental Defense Fund announced a set of recommendations that seek to accelerate a zero-emissions, all-electric future for passenger vehicles in model year 2027 and beyond. Standards should be designed in a manner consistent with EPA’s long-standing regulation of emissions from new motor vehicles.

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York, Empa study finds retrofitting of VW diesel engines was successful

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On the opening day of the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA), the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a Notice of Violation: VW diesel engines with 1.6 Stuart Grange works in Empa’s Air Pollution/Environmental Technology Laboratory and also at the Wolfson Atmospheric Chemistry Laboratories at the University of York.

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GM OnStar and RelayRides introduce peer-to-peer car sharing for GM vehicles

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General Motors’ OnStar subscribers can now rent out their idle vehicles through the RelayRides marketplace, leveraging OnStar connectivity already active in their vehicles ( Earlier post ), and with no need to hand over their keys. RelayRides reservation app. Click to enlarge. —Bardhi and Eckhardt.

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1st major utility proposal for EV charging infrastructure presented to CPUC

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The proposal aims to enable all communities to benefit from electric vehicles, alleviating the disproportionate impact of pollution borne by low income communities and communities of color. NRG EV Services LLC, Smart Grid Services Siemens AG, KN Grid, CALSTART, General Motors, Honda Motors, and the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers.

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Webchat with Outgoing GM RD Chief Larry Burns, 16 Sep

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Burns has been a major advocate within the industry for the reinvention of the automobile and the diversification of transportation energy. He also has a master’s degree in engineering/public policy from the University of Michigan and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from General Motors Institute (now Kettering University).

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Fat Cars: Report Reveals What We Already Know About Vehicle Weight

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Meanwhile, CAFE loopholes added during the Obama administration have encouraged the automotive industry to prioritize larger combustion vehicles , resulting in a majority of modern-day automobiles being far heavier than their predecessors. Image: General Motors] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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GM And Segway Partner on Urban Personal Mobility Electric Vehicle

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General Motors Corp. Trends indicate that urbanization is growing, and with that comes increased congestion and pollution. prototype vehicle integrates a lithium-ion battery, digital smart energy management, two-wheel balancing, dual electric wheel motors, and a dockable user interface that allows off-board connectivity.

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