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Failed SONDORS Metacycle motorcycle was never street legal, reveals employee

Baua Electric

According to Bill, the issues proved to be widespread, covering everything from technical concerns to business practices and even road legality. And during homologation, major issues were overlooked that would render the bike non-street legal. Several states would not allow the motorcycles to be registered.

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Volkswagen Group returns to profitability with new record for sales revenue and operating result in 2016

Green Car Congress

Sales revenue in fiscal year 2016 rose by €4.0 billion) was substantially higher than the prior-year figure (up 14%); the operating return on sales rose to 6.7% (6.0%). billion) of the special items arising from known risks in the reporting period was attributable to the diesel issue, especially for hedging of legal risks.

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CARB fines major online automotive parts retailer $1M for selling illegal aftermarket parts in California; ~4,000 emissions violations

Green Car Congress

paid $1 million to resolve violations of the California Health and Safety Code and Vehicle Code related to the sale of illegal aftermarket performance auto parts in California. California law does allow marketing and sale of an aftermarket performance part after an evaluation by CARB to ensure the part does not raise emissions.

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General Motors And Tengzhong Sign Definitive Agreement For Sale Of HUMMER

Green Car Congress

HUMMER is also in the process of obtaining emissions certification for a diesel H3 that will be introduced in markets outside of North America. Credit Suisse is acting as exclusive financial advisor and Shearman & Sterling is acting as international legal counsel to Tengzhong on this transaction.

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CNHTC acquiring 34% of UQM stock; forming new JV for electric propulsion systems in China

Green Car Congress

After the closing of the Agreement, UQM and CNHTC intend to form a joint venture for the manufacture and sales of electric propulsion systems in China. The parties expect Sinotruk to be a significant purchaser of electric drive trains from the JV for Sinotruk’s commercial vehicles and other customers will be identified for sales as well.

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Volkswagen Group expands presence in Russia with agreements with GAZ

Green Car Congress

TDI engines for GAZ light commercial vehicles, opening up new business opportunities in international markets. There is to be an additional, second step in the cooperation between the parties with a view to developing the model range and growing product sales volumes. The total truck market volume amounted to roughly 12,500 units.

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Junkyard Find: 1987 Chevrolet Sprint ER

The Truth About Cars

What was the most fuel-efficient (mass-produced, internal combustion-powered, highway-legal, non-gray-market, four-wheeled, et freakin' cetera) new car available in the United States during the 1980s? It appears that this engine was not legal for sale in high-altitude areas.

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