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Chinese firm invests $27M with U of Michigan to advance autonomous vehicle research and development

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Frontt Capital Management Ltd, a Shenzhen-based investment firm focused on developing the intelligent vehicle industry in China, is making a $27-million investment to advance autonomous, connected vehicles and robotic technologies with the University of Michigan, along with industry and government partners.

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Ford, Ford Credit introduce sustainable financing framework prioritizing EV, clean production, community investments

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Ford was one of the first full-line US automakers to pledge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its vehicles, operations and supply chain in alignment with goals of the accord. The committee comprises senior representatives from Treasury, Sustainability, Corporate Finance, Investor Relations, Ford Credit and Legal.

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US charges Audi manager with conspiracy to cheat US emissions tests; sacrificing NOx control for a sound system

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The initial SCR design required a certain amount of AdBlue be stored onboard the vehicle to reduce NO x emissions to legal limits and reach a 10,000 mile service interval for refilling. Williams of the Department of Justice’s Environment and Natural Resources Division, and Acting US Attorney Daniel L.

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New “50 by 50” Commission seeks to halve US transportation energy use by 2050

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Chair: Robert Chapman, Vice President, Energy and Environment, Electric Power Research Institute. Scott Keogh, President, Audi of America (Co-Chair); Dean Seavers, President, National Grid U.S. Passek, President, Copper Development Association; William Peduto, Mayor of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Non-road (e.g.,

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2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Review — Bada Bing

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But this turned out to be a blessing in disguise for the Tonale, as I learned that it remains amenable in most environments and eager to please even when there’s not a lot of open road to work with. But the Alfa continued to offer lively acceleration beyond speeds that would be deemed legally acceptable. My expressway time was limited.

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Comedy CAFE Clowns Crack Me Up

Creative Greenius

They were offering classic comedy takes in their ultra lame response to our tough California greenhouse gas emission laws that will now be going into effect here, and soon thereafter nationwide, once the new smart President takes office. These clowns are freakin’ hysterical.

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Ford targeting highly autonomous vehicle for ride-sharing in 2021; new tech company investments, staffing up in Silicon Valley

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Building on more than a decade of autonomous vehicle research and development, Ford’s first fully autonomous vehicle will be an SAE-rated level 4-capable vehicle without a steering wheel or gas and brake pedals. These levels are descriptive rather than normative and technical rather than legal.

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