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VW uncovers irregularities in type-approval CO2 levels affecting about 800K vehicles as part of diesel investigation

Green Car Congress

Under the ongoing review of all processes and workflows in connection with diesel engines, Volkswagen investigators established that the CO 2 levels—and thus the fuel consumption figures—for some models were set too low during the CO 2 certification process. The safety of the vehicles involved is not compromised.

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Continental presenting Intelligent Glass Control for car windows; targeted shading can reduce CO2 emissions or increase EV range

Green Car Congress

Due to legal requirements, however, it is initially only shown here in the permitted area of the sun visors. Connection to the vehicle system enables the windows to lighten automatically when a driver approaches the vehicle with a key or smartphone. Today it is just a question of when intelligent glass is coming.

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BMW Group makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction

Green Car Congress

I firmly believe the fight against climate change and how we use resources will decide the future of our society—and of the BMW Group. That is why we are taking responsibility here and now and making these issues central to our future strategic direction. Circular economy for responsible resource management.

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Six automated truck platoons to compete in European Truck Platooning Challenge

Green Car Congress

One novel aspect of the EcoTwin combination is the advanced Wifi-P connection, developed by NXP and specially designed for automotive applications. Daimler is participating in the challenge with Mercedes-Benz Actros Highway Pilot Connect trucks. In this regard, the planned distance between both combinations is 0.5 Earlier post.)

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BMW, Ford, Honda to Form New EV Charging Company

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The business will be known as ChargeScape and, according to the automakers' press release, seeks to “create a single platform that will seamlessly connect electric utilities, automakers and their interested EV customers to manage energy usage for a broad pool of EVs.” It seems like the above could qualify for antitrust enforcement.

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Tesla 2024 Annual Shareholder Meeting transcript: June 13, 2024

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I want to give a special shout out to our small but mighty IR team and legal team, and everyone involved in running this year’s proxy campaign—both inside and outside of Tesla. Prepare for a future that doesn’t depend on a superhero dictatorship. Your vote can make a significant difference in our future.

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