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BMW adamantly denies reports about diesel emission systems collusion and manipulation

Green Car Congress

On Friday, manager magazine reported that the German car makers had secret discussions on diesel exhaust aftertreatment and other technical standards. In its statement, the BMW Group asserted that its vehicles are not manipulated and correspond to the respective legal requirements, as confirmed by results from national and internatio.

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Legalization of Marijuana Not Linked to Higher Collisions, Fatalities

Green Fleet Magazine

A new study from the Canadian Institute of Actuaries and the Casualty Actuarial Society analyzed the impact of marijuana decriminalization on motor vehicle crashes in both Canada and the United States.

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NIO planning on releasing affordable electric car for European market: report

Teslarati

NIO’s chairman, William Li, reportedly confirmed this strategy in an interview with German magazine Der Spiegel. Its recent strategies in China even echo some of fellow EV maker Tesla’s hardline legal approach. Yes, in terms of price that means we are also attacking Volkswagen more strongly than before,” Li reportedly noted.

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Rare Rides Icons: The Cadillac Eldorado, Distinctly Luxurious (Part XVIX)

The Truth About Cars

Since then, I discovered this April 1957 edition of The Cadillac Serviceman , GM’s in-house magazine publication for its dealer service centers. Now legal in all states, all Cadillacs adopted them immediately. We spent our last installment reviewing the special and sometimes troublesome engineering that was standard on the Brougham.

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Three Ways to Reimburse Employees for EV Home Charging: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Green Fleet Magazine

What fleet managers need to know to reduce risk and avoid legal and labor relation pitfalls.

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Is Your Fleet Safety Policy Up to Date?

Green Fleet Magazine

And with new activity involving conceal carry permits, dashcams, marijuana legalization, and now electric vehicle use, there is a lot to consider. Fleet safety policies must evolve with the issues of the day.

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GE VC Firms Announce $200M Open Innovation Challenge to Accelerate Power Grid Technology Through Open Collaboration

Green Car Congress

It is open to anyone aged 18 years or older and all legally formed entities. Proposals are sought in three, broad categories: Renewables, Grid and Eco Homes/Eco Buildings. Over the course of 10 weeks, entrants will be able to submit their ideas via ecomagination.com.