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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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US District Court Judge Charles Breyer signed the agreements between the automaker, the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) and the US Department of Justice (US DOJ). 2013 VW Touareg, Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne Diesel. 2016 VW Touareg, Porsche Cayenne Diesel, Audi A6, A7, A8, A8L, Q5.

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Audi to revise auxiliary emission control devices for US V6 TDI 3L diesel, resubmit to EPA and ARB; mid-double-digit million euro cost

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The updated software will be installed as soon as it is approved by the authorities. Volkswagen uses the engine in the Touareg and Porsche has used it in the Cayenne since model year 2013. One of them is regarded as a defeat device according to applicable US law. The three brands Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen are affected.

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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.

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

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Credits, exemptions, and other benefits could be available for an EV purchase, lease, or for relevant equipment like home charger installation. Whether it’s a new or used EV purchase that ends up being right for you, you may still be able to take advantage of additional perks at the state level, depending where you live.