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VW Diesel Software Cheats On European Emission Limits Too, BBC Test Shows

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Around 11 million Volkswagen diesel cars worldwide were equipped with "defeat device" software that allowed them to cheat on emissions tests, VW has said. Now, a laboratory test conducted by the BBC appears to have shown that the software is programmed to. But initially, it was only confirmed that the cars actually violated U.S.

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Mack Trucks introduces medium-duty Mack MD Electric; 2nd BEV in lineup

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The MD Electric will complement its highly efficient, diesel-powered MD model sibling, which has experienced growing customer demand since its introduction in 2020. The Mack MD Electric will be available like its diesel counterpart in Class 6 and Class 7 ratings. Both models are exempt from the 12% Federal Excise Tax (FET).

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ARB fines 12 ocean-going shippers $476,750 for violating low-sulfur fuel regulation

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The California Air Resources Board has fined 12 shipping companies a combined $476,750 for failure to switch from high-sulfur diesel “bunker” fuel to cleaner, low-sulfur marine distillate fuel upon entering Regulated California Waters, as required by state law. Reederei KG (Germany) - $55,500 Vessel name: BBC Arizona.

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Drayson Racing Sets New Lightweight Electric-Car Speed Record: 204 MPH

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At the weekend, Audi''s R18 e-tron, a diesel-electric hybrid race car, took victory at the Le Mans 24-hour race. And on Tuesday, reports the BBC, a new electric land speed record was.' It''s been a good week for electric vehicles in motor sport.

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VW Cheats Euro Emissions Tests, Tesla Model X Priced, TDI V-6 Software Fix: Today's Car News

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Today, a BBC test shows that Volkswagen "defeat device" software violates European emissions standards, the Tesla Model X electric crossover is priced from $81,200, and VW says it will update software in models equipped with 3.0-liter liter diesel V-6 powertrains. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Mitsubishi Motors to Premiere the European-spec i-MiEV at the 2010 Paris Motor Show

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Mitsubishi recently told the BBC that it expects the i-MiEV—and other EVs—will depreciate more rapidly than conventional vehicles. DiD mid-size crossover, the 177 ps (175 hp, 130 kW) unit of which is a further derivative (4N14) of this same family of diesel powerplants. gasoline vehicle. DiD engine, and. The new Outlander 2.2

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Tata Motors to select UK for unutilized electrical Jaguar Land Rover battery plant

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The BBC mentioned the federal government would serve subsidies usefulness masses of hundreds of thousands of kilos to Tata. “The decision by JLR to invest in battery production in the UK is very welcome. The proposed website is owned through Salamanca Staff, a privately held service provider banking trade.