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FCA US reaches settlements on diesel emissions at estimated cost of $800M

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The estimated total cost of settlements is $0.8 Customer compensation, the estimated future cost of the extended warranty and the cost of environmental mitigation efforts also account for approximately $400 million, bringingbthecestimated total to $800 million. liter EcoDiesel V-6 engines.

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Ex-Tesla engineer accused of theft upset that case is going to arbitration

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Ex-Tesla engineer Alexander Yatskov, who is accused of stealing trade secrets, is upset that his case is going to arbitration. This, according to the ex-Tesla engineer, does not provide him an opportunity to defend himself publicly. The ex-Tesla engineer’s legal team added that Tesla “cannot have it both ways.” “Now

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BASF completes carve-out of mobile emissions catalysts and precious metals services businesses: ECMS

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BASF has completed the carve-out of its mobile emissions catalysts and precious metal services businesses and named the separate legal entity BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS). As a standalone entity, ECMS operates its own legal entities, IT system landscape and services independently. Earlier post.)

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

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e1NA’s methanol-to-hydrogen technology offers a broad solution to this challenge and is also well suited to support hydrogen combustion engines. —Zhu Foqing, an industry expert in China’s energy field and legal representative of ZMHT. Dave Edlund, the founder and CEO of e1NA.

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Daimler reaches agreements in principle to settle regulatory ($1.5B) and civil ($700M) proceedings in the US regarding diesel emissions

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The company has made sufficient provisions for the expected total costs of the settlements. For the settlements with the US authorities, Daimler expects costs of approx. The estimated cost of the class action settlement is approximately US$700 million including the court’s anticipated award of attorneys’ fees and costs.

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Used Car Purchase Warning

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On the performance side, modifications might involve engine upgrades, suspension enhancements or exhaust system modifications, potentially leading to a more exhilarating driving experience. Warranty and Insurance: Check with your insurance provider to determine the cost of insuring a modified vehicle.

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FTA to award up to $24.9M to low- or no-emissions transit bus projects

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This program successfully committed $90 million over seven years for research, demonstration, and deployment projects to reduce the cost of fuel cells for transit use. The proposer must provide at least 15% of the cost of all transit bus acquisitions and 10% of the cost for all related equipment and facilities.

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