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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. Lemisch of the Eastern District of Michigan made the announcement late last week.

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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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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. That has been probably the biggest hurdle—not the biggest engineering hurdle, but the biggest legal hurdle. Then, for the Biden administration, so much of it is about signaling.

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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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