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

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Clean Manufacturing – Further reducing the environmental footprint of Ford’s operations through renewable energy, sustainable water and wastewater management, waste management, and energy-efficient buildings.

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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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As part of the SCR technology, exhaust stream emissions were dosed with a mist of a urea substance, commonly known as “AdBlue,” which converted NO x into nitrogen, water, and small amounts of carbon dioxide. Williams of the Department of Justice’s Environment and Natural Resources Division, and Acting US Attorney Daniel L.

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GM, Segway partner on two-wheel city vehicle | Green Tech - CNET News

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Living in Michigan, that means that I cant use a scooter about 5 months of the year. If a go-cart cant legally drive there, then this thing wont be able to either. Topics: Deals and investments , Transportation Tags: GM , Segway , city transportation , 2009 New York auto show Share: Digg Del.icio.us Check it out. Look at it this way.

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California environmental lawyer forecasts the future of state and federal emissions regulations

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The reinvigoration of the body of interrelated federal and state fuel economy and emissions regulations will have major implications for the auto industry and the environment. If they know that the big companies, the ones in Michigan, are not going to object, or we’re splitting them, it will change how they come out with their rules.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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states (Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin) and one Canadian province (Manitoba). nationals and legal residents. Coverage: In 2012–50% of emissions. In 2015–nearly 90% of emissions. Midwestern Greenhouse Gas Reduction Accord (Midwestern Accord). Midwestern Accord covers six U.S. Another three U.S.

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