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Report: VW suspends head of powertrain electronics over emissions scandal

Green Car Congress

Bild reports that, “ according to the VW internal investigation, Jelden is suspected to have reprogrammed the software in 2007.”. Citing internal sources, Bild reported that “[Jelden] himself is said to have admitted his involvement in relation to the Group Internal Audit.” Jelden would not comment to Bild. (As Earlier post.).

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What Are the Environmental Impacts of Tires

Clean Fleet Report

Marion, OH Most people have heard of exhaust emissions, but there is another form of emissions released by vehicles known as non-exhaust emissions (NEEs). See more at E Magazine. Is it bad for the environment? — Jack C., More Information: Emissions Analytics , Tire Dust Is Pollution ; Why Don’t Tires Last as Long on an EV?

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Ford to offer 1L EcoBoost in 2014 Fiesta in North America

Green Car Congress

An integrated exhaust manifold on the engine supports a wider rpm range with the optimum fuel to air ratio. The exhaust gas is cooler, and the integrated head and exhaust manifold reduces weight. In April it was voted International Engine of the Year by a jury of 76 journalists from 36 countries. In October the 1.0-liter

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World’s first indoor electric car drive-in cinema lands at Farnborough later this year

Drive EV

This – the first in a series of drive-in events – will be held at Farnborough International, approximately 30 minutes from London Heathrow, and electric car drivers, and passengers alike, are guaranteed a unique cinematic experience. driveEV is the UK's only online magazine dedicated to electric cars.

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When They Electrified Christmas

Cars That Think

advertised "Winking Fairy Lights for Christmas Trees" in Hardware Dealers' Magazine. The earliest Christmas lights used miniature versions of Edison's pear-shaped carbon-filament bulbs, which had fragile exhaust tips that were prone to breaking. In 1910 GE changed its basic design to a round bulb, although still with the exhaust tip.

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Leveraging Artificial Intelligence In Tackling Marketing Challenges For EVs 

Get Electric Vehicle

According to a recent study by EV magazine the Chinese automaker BYD sold more EVs in the fourth quarter of 2023 than Tesla although Tesla sold a total of 1.8 A visceral aspect is added to the driving experience by the throaty exhaust noise, tactile vibrations, and the revving of a strong engine. million units in 2023. 

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

Creative Greenius

I just read the article in the June/July issue of Homepower magazine written by two firemen who have solar panels on their roofs. FROM HOMEPOWER MAGAZINE written by Fire engineer Matthew Paiss: Access, pathways, and smoke-ventilation space: Providing a 3-foot setback from the edges of the roofline. Did you intern with Davidson?

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