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Toyota to pay $180M penalty for Clean Air Act reporting violations

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The United States has filed and simultaneously settled a civil lawsuit against Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor North America Inc., At the meeting, EPA rejected this EDIR process as not timely considering warranty claims, despite the incorporation of the 4% California trigger.

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Fraunhofer ISI/ICCT analysis of PHEV data finds real-world CO2 emissions 2-4x higher than official values

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The results of the joint study, released by German Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI and the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), suggest that incentives to promote a higher share of electric driving would increase the potential for plug-in hybrid vehicles to reduce emissions.

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Volkswagen launching E-Golf BEV test fleet in the US; partnering with Solazyme and Amyris on renewable diesel fuels

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Separately, the company announced partnerships with Solazyme and Amyris to evaluate emissions reductions and demonstrate the performance of TDI Clean Diesel technology when powered by advanced biodiesel and renewable diesel fuels. It is driven by an electric motor that delivers 199 lb-ft (270 N·m) of torque. E-Golf test.

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News: 2023 Meyers Manx 2.0 Electric

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Rear-wheel drive Two electric motors for each wheel 20 kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery with an estimated 150-mile all-electric driving range. The original Meyers Manx, a street legal but serious off-road dune buggy that used a Volkswagen chassis, engine, transmission and suspension, was a rugged little open air fiberglass blast of fun.

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Micromobility: Zapp Scooters Bring Style, Range and Fun to Urban Riding

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Zapp claims that the 20-horsepower (18 kilowatt/kW) motor pulls the bike from 0-31 mph in a brisk 2.35 Top speed is rated at 60 miles per hour—plenty for urban living, considering these are not freeway legal rides. California and other states have clean vehicle incentive and rebate programs, and a federal tax credit has been available.

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Safety Strategies for Your Trucking Company

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Regular maintenance is critical to the safety of your fleet. For example, some maintenance providers offer a discounted rate for fleet owners who maintain a certain number of vehicles. If you operate motor coaches, you’ll also need to comply with regulations set by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

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Get a Car Insurance Policy Even After Expiry Date

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If you go by the motor vehicle act of your country, you will see that it comes with special terms and conditions. Remember that every vehicle owner must have 3rd party insurance if they want to drive legally on the road. The post Get a Car Insurance Policy Even After Expiry Date first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.