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Federal court approves $225M settlement in VW 3.0L diesel case; California receives $66M plus two new VW ZEV models

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VW admitted to CARB engineers in November 2015 that it installed “defeat devices” that altered the operation of emissions control equipment in light-duty, 3.0-liter liter passenger vehicles manufactured and sold between model years 2009 and 2016. liter diesel vehicles manufactured between model years 2009 and 2015. Affected 3.0

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Porsche Declares 911 Hybrid Development Successful

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The Porsche 911 has been the company’s most-iconic model since the 1960s and fans have historically been adamantly against the manufacturer tampering with the recipe. Years later, hybrid versions of the Cayenne and Panama showcased that the marquee could move partially electrified vehicles in decent numbers.

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Bosch Investing 400M Annually on Powertrain Electrification; Anticipates EVs and PHEVs to Gain 3% Global Market Share by 2020

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Following the market launch of Bosch parallel full-hybrid technology ( earlier post ) in the Porsche Cayenne S and Volkswagen Touareg hybrids, the company is increasingly investing in the development of powertrain technologies for all-electric vehicles. Source: Bosch. Click to enlarge. SB LiMotive Targets for 2015.

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US files civil complaint against Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche for alleged Clean Air Act violations

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The complaint alleges that nearly 600,000 diesel engine vehicles had illegal defeat devices installed that impair their emission control systems and cause emissions to exceed EPA’s standards, resulting in harmful air pollution. Porsche Cayenne (2013-2016). collectively referred to as Volkswagen). Earlier post.). Audi A3 (2010-2015).

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EPA issues a second notice of violation to Volkswagen alleging emissions cheating in MY 2014-2016 3.0L diesels

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The NOV alleges that the VW Group companies developed and installed a software defeat device—specifically, code in the electronic control module (ECM)—in certain VW, Audi and Porsche light duty diesel vehicles equipped with 6-cylinder, 3.0-liter alleging emissions cheating. AECDs are not prohibited, but they must be disclosed.)

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Porsche presents more efficient Gen 2 919 Hybrid LMP1 racer for 2015

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The second ERS is installed in the exhaust tract, where the exhaust-gas stream drives a second turbine (in parallel with the turbocharger) that acts as a generator. It is now manufactured as a single unit, rather than in two sections. Higher output at a lower weight was achieved by a complete redesign of the energy recovery systems.

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Here are all the used EVs that qualify for a $4,000 tax credit

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Once again, per the IRS: Manufacturers of the vehicles listed below have provided appropriate information and have indicated that the vehicles are eligible for the credit provided other requirements are met. It’s important to note that this is not the end all, be all list of used EVs that qualify for tax credits in the US.