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Porsche Cars North America says it was “surprised” to receive EPA NOV on emissions

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On Monday, the US EPA issued a second notice of violation (NOV) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to Volkswagen AG, Audi AG and Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., EPA also issued the NOV to Porsche AG and Porsche Cars North America (PCNA). alleging emissions cheating in 3.0L —PCNA statement.

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Porsche Battery Factory For North America, Brandenburg Nixes Tesla Battery Factory For Now

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Porsche and Tesla both had battery factory news this week. It is amazing how small details can impact multi billion dollar decisions.

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

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The US Department of Justice, on behalf of the US Environmental Protection Agency, has filed a civil complaint in federal court in Detroit, Michigan against Volkswagen AG, Audi AG, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC, Porsche AG, and Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

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BMW Goes NACS, Leaving VW & Stellantis As The Odd Ones Out

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In a recent press release, BMW revealed that, like much of the rest of the industry, it’s going to adopt the NACS plug in North America. With most of the rest of the German automakers doing the same thing, this leaves Volkswagen Group (owners of not only VW, but also Porsche, Audi, and others) as […]

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Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid to Make North American Race Debut at Petit Le Mans

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Porsche’s 911 GT3 R Hybrid race car will race for the first time in North America at The American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón’s signature event—the Petit Le Mans on 2 October at Road Atlanta. The hybrid is equipped with a flywheel energy recovery system (KERS). Earlier post.).

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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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EPA issued a second notice of violation ( NOV ) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to Volkswagen AG, Audi AG and Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., This NOV is also being issued to Porsche AG and Porsche Cars North America. alleging emissions cheating.

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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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Under the terms of the proposed Consent Decree, Volkswagen has agreed to: Recall approximately 63,000 affected 2013-2016 Model Year Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche 3.0L The Clean Air Act requires manufacturers to certify to EPA that vehicles will meet federal emissions standards. Porsche AG and Porsche Cars North America, Inc.