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CARB approves updated regulations requiring most new small off-road engines be zero emission by 2024

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The California Air Resources Board approved a measure that will require most newly manufactured small off-road engines (SORE) such as those found in leaf blowers, lawn mowers and other equipment be zero emission starting in 2024. Older models on store shelves can also be purchased even if they are gasoline-powered.

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A one-of-a-kind secret Tesla Roadster R&D prototype is for sale

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Now, a Roadster you probably haven’t heard of is for sale – a one-of-a-kind prototype for a performance package that never saw the light of day. Recently, we got an email tip about an original Tesla Roadster which the owners were about to put up for sale. Internal documentation about the project will be provided to the buyer.

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Optimal Electric Vehicles secures initial order for 200 EV chassis; partnership with Olathe Ford

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Optimal Electric Vehicles and Olathe Ford, one of the nation’s largest Ford Commercial Vehicle Centers (CVCs), announced a new partnership in the sales and distribution of Optimal-EV’s E1 series battery-electric cutaway chassis platform. The vehicle can fully charge in about two hours with optional DC fast charging.

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BMW to Supply Saab with 1.6L Gasoline Engines

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Saab Automobile and BMW announced an agreement for the supply of engines to be used in a new Saab model series. Under the purchase, supply and development agreement, BMW will supply Saab with 4-cylinder 1.6 liter turbocharged gasoline engines from 2012. The engines will be adapted to meet Saab’s specific requirements.

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Hertz announces ‘strategic decision’ to slash EV fleet

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The EVs that Hertz has put up for sale will “remain eligible for rental” until they ultimately sell. Hertz said that a portion of the proceeds from the sale will go into the purchase of combustion engine vehicles, which are being utilized at a higher demand. ” Hertz inked a $4.2

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97% of US buyers opted for 2.5L stop/start base engine on 2014, 2015 Malibu

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Ninety-seven percent of customers in the US who purchased a 2014 or 2015 Malibu—accounting for about 83,000 vehicles—opted for the 2.5-liter, liter, 4-cylinder base engine (LKW) equipped with standard stop/start technology, according to GM. The 2015 Impala is available for sale now. 2014 ECOTEC 2.5L Click to enlarge.

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ADAC testing finds new diesel cars cleaner than required; Euro 6c and 6d-Temp vehicles well below the permissible NOx limits

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Should the EU Commission revise the consistency factor, then consumers must be confident that Euro-6d (TEMP) vehicles already purchased or offered for sale enjoy legitimate expectations. —ADAC Vice President of Engineering Thomas Burkhardt.

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