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Zhejiang Methanol Hydrogen and Element 1 partner to deliver hydrogen generation technology to Greater China

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Element 1 Corporation (e1NA), Zhejiang Methanol Hydrogen Technology (ZMHT) and Zhejiang Element 1 (e1China) have formed a joint venture company—Zhejiang Hydrogen One Energy Technology Co., e1China, an affiliate company of e1NA will have a 20% ownership interest in the JV. Element 1 L/M-Series Hydrogen Generator.

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Tesla agrees to pay fine, install solar project in air quality case with Bay Area Air District

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Tesla has agreed to pay a $1 million fine and install a solar roof project on top of its Fremont Factory in Northern California as part of a settlement with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD). Tesla is one of the most environmentally friendly companies in the world. Tesla settled with the organization on May 7th.

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UK unveils new plan to cut NO2; sale of new conventional gasoline and diesel cars to end by 2040; focus on local action

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In 2018, the Government will publish a comprehensive Clean Air Strategy which will address other sources of air pollution. Air quality in the UK has been improving significantly in recent decades, with reductions in emissions of all of the key pollutants, and NO 2 levels down by half in the last 15 years. 89M – Green Bus Fund.

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Fiat Chrysler reaches $300 million plea deal following emissions fraud probe

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The case is similar to the 2017 plea deal that German automotive company Volkswagen took after admitting to using cheat devices in over 600,000 vehicles to pass emissions testing. It would then allow the vehicles to pollute beyond legal limits on public roadways. I’d love to hear from you!

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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. So far, recall discussions with the company have not produced an acceptable way forward.

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California ARB rejects VW 2-liter diesel recall plan and issues Notice of Violation

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CARB will continue its investigation and technical evaluations with EPA to return the vehicles to legally required emission levels, determine mitigation for past and future environmental harm, and assess penalties. US EPA issued a Notice of Violation to the company on the same day. The defeat devices were installed on VW’s 2.0L

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ELECTRIC VEHICLE RULES IN INDIA: Everything That You Must Know

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India, as one of the fastest-growing automotive markets and a significant contributor to pollution, has implemented specific rules and incentives to accelerate the adoption of EVs. Recognizing this, the Indian government has taken initiatives to promote the installation of charging stations across the country.

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