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EPA settles with Tesla over Clean Air Act violations at Fremont plant; $275K penalty

Green Car Congress

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Tesla Motors Inc. EPA found Clean Air Act violations at Tesla’s automobile manufacturing plant in Fremont, Calif. Under the settlement, Tesla agreed to pay a $275,000 penalty. Under the settlement, Tesla agreed to pay a $275,000 penalty.

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Even top German minister for environment prefers Tesla

Green Car Reports

Government officials in Germany seeking to express national pride in their choice of vehicle have no shortage of options. The established German luxury brands offer many models that frequently serve in the capacity of official vehicle for an elected official.

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DOE updates eGallon prices; Sec’y Moniz highlights growth of PEV sales

Green Car Congress

More and more Americans are taking advantage of the low and stable price of electricity as a transportation fuel, and that’s very good news for our economy as well as the environment. As the market continues to grow, electric vehicles will play a key role in our effort to reduce air pollution and slow the effects of climate change.

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Toyota introduces new RAV4 EV; 41.8 kWh pack, 100-mile range

Green Car Congress

The RAV4 EV—22 months in development—combines a Tesla Motors-designed and -produced battery and electric powertrain with Toyota’s most popular SUV model. It’s designed for consumers who prioritize the environment and appreciate performance. We look forward to seeing how the market responds.

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Exclusive Greenius Coverage of Today’s Clean Tech Roundtable

Creative Greenius

The agenda included: Bob Foster, Mayor of Long Beach; Jeremy Snyder, General Manager of Tesla Motors; Steve Westly, Former State Controller, Bobby Shriver from the Santa Monica City Council, John Chiang, the California State Controller; Bill Locker, the California State Treasurer and the once and future Governor of California, Jerry Brown.

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Elon Musk Has No Idea What He’s Doing With Tesla Bot

Cars That Think

Besides, autonomous cars live in a highly constrained action space within a semi-constrained environment, and Tesla cars in particular have plenty of well-known issues with their autonomy. This is one of the few good reasons to make a humanoid robot, and I'm not even sure that by itself, it's a good enough reason to do so. Heavy doors?

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Car Manufacturers fall in love for a greener future. The Green Piece

Green Cars News

The highly competitive world of car manufacturing isn’t exactly the environment in which you’d expect relationships to be formed. Tags: Mitsubishi Nissan Peugeot Renault Tesla Motors The Green Piece Toyota partnerships. However, since car making has gone green it seems manufacturers are lining up to be each other’s BFF.

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