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Tesla receives permission to trade emission credits in South Korea

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Tesla has reportedly been granted permission to sell automotive emission credits domestically in South Korea by the Ministry of Environment starting this year. And in 2021, domestic regulations were amended to allow Tesla to legally participate in the emission credit market. This final approval was granted earlier this year. “(The

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Talegaon plant workers likely to drop legal options, Hyundai close to GM plant acquisition | Autocar Professional

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First, to challenge the Pune Industrial Court’s decision to close GM’s Talegaon facility and secondly, the Maharashtra government’s decision to grant Hyundai Motors the NOC to go ahead with the transfer. The General Motors workers union had filed two writ petitions in the Mumbai High Court. Ryu met Fadnavis last week.

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NHTSA proposes 58 mpg usual for current automobiles by means of 2032

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WASHINGTON — 3 months later the EPA proposed its strictest-ever limits on tailpipe air pollution, NHTSA has defined gas financial system requirements for current light-duty automobiles and vehicles that will require a mean fleet gas financial system of 58 mpg by means of the 2032 mannequin yr.

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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. Our concern is that EPA prematurely granted the partial waiver before critical studies on the effects of E-15 use were completed. Earlier post.).

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Tesla’s war against direct sales wages on with big win in Virginia

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This decision goes against the wishes of the Virginia Automobiles Dealers Association (VADA), which will not plan a legal challenge. Holcomb decided to grant Tesla permission to open the stores based on public opinion. The Tyson’s Corner showroom, which is one of the Northern locations, was granted a license in 2016.

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EPA, NHTSA issue One National Program Rule; EPA withdraws CA waiver for GHG and fuel economy

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For its part, EPA is withdrawing the Clean Air Act preemption waiver it granted to the State of California in January 2013 as it relates to California’s GHG and ZEV programs. EPA said that the legal basis for withdrawing the California waiver is under CAA section 209(b)(1)(B), which covers compelling and extraordinary conditions.

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Gordon Murray T.27 EV overall winner of 2nd annual Brighton to London RAC Future Car Challenge

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It’s a fantastic showcase for technology and The Royal Automobile Club should be proud of the event. To win this event is truly special and could not have been achieved without the 50% grant from the Technology Strategy Board and my team. emission fueled by any legal means. Last year we won with our petrol car the T.25

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