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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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Volkswagen uses the engine in the Touareg and Porsche has used it in the Cayenne since model year 2013. Audi will revise , document in detail, and resubmit for US approval certain parameters of the engine-management software used in the US version of the V6 TDI 3 liter diesel engine. All affected models continue to be safe and roadworthy.

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Eaton Supercharger Debuts in China on Three New Chery Engines

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Chery is continuing to leverage global resources and is making great strides in building core technological competitiveness, as well as actively following government policies to reduce greenhouse gases and emissions. —Dr. Fuel savings and emission reduction are the new themes for China’s auto industry.

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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 further alleges that Volkswagen violated the Clean Air Act by selling, introducing into commerce, or importing into the United States motor vehicles that are designed differently from what Volkswagen had stated in applications for certification to EPA and the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Porsche Cayenne (2013-2016).

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Volkswagen reaches agreement with US and California on 3.0L diesels; $225M to environmental remediation, $25M to CA ZEV

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reached an agreement with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the State of California, by and through the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the California Attorney General, to resolve civil claims regarding approximately 83,000 affected 3.0L Porsche Cayenne. VW Touareg.

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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 vehicles covered by the new NOV are the diesel versions of the 2014 VW Touareg, the 2015 Porsche Cayenne, and the 2016 Audi A6 Quattro, A7 Quattro, A8, A8L, and Q5. EPA and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) have both initiated investigations based on Volkswagen’s alleged actions.

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

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Currently qualified for used EV tax credits as a PHEV / Source: Audi Used plug-in hybrids EVs that qualify for tax credits Make/Model / Year(s) Full Tax Credit AUDI A3 e-tron/ultra (2016-2018) $4,000 A7 55 TFSI e Quattro (2021- 2022 ) $4,000 A8L PHEV (2020) $4,000 A8L 60 TFSI e Quattro (2021) $4,000 Q5 PHEV (2020) $4,000 Q5 55 TFSI e Quattro (2021- (..)