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Emissions Analytics to launch real-world NOx accreditation scheme for new cars; complementary to RDE

Green Car Congress

The results will be publicly available, with the aim of influencing policy development and implementation, allowing consumers to make informed purchase decisions and demonstrating the improvements that vehicle manufacturers are making to bring about improvements in air quality.

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Fiat Chrysler reaches $300 million plea deal following emissions fraud probe

Teslarati

Those who purchased “Clean Diesel” vehicles from either VW or Porsche were given two options of repayment: Return the car to the manufacturer in exchange for compensation, or have the car modified to comply with clean-air rules put into place by the Environmental Protection Agency. In July 2020, Volkswagen returned more than $9.5

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Car more than 15 years old? State govts announce discounts for scrapping; 5 things to know about how to scrap an old car – ET Auto

Baua Electric

The Voluntary Vehicle Fleet Modernization Program aims to eliminate old and unfit vehicles that cause pollution and harm the environment. After 15 years, the vehicle pollutes the environment more than any new vehicle.In The tax can be up to 50% of your road tax and is based on the pollution level in your state.

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California ARB approves ACC II rule; 100% of LDVs to be PHEVS, ZEV by 2035; LEV IV emissions requirements

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ACC II establishes the next set of LEV criteria and ZEV requirements to reduce emissions of criteria air pollutants (including precursors) and GHGs from light- and medium-duty vehicles in California further. It does not impact existing vehicles on the road today, which will still be legal to own and drive.

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Cleveland City Planners Change Policies to Create 15-Minute City

The Truth About Cars

Vision Zero is a globally focused United Nations initiative designed to totally eliminate all traffic accidents by implementing comprehensive changes to the legal framework of traffic laws, the expansion of public transportation, and physically changing roadways to accommodate those modifications. But this is but a singular component.

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Faurecia acquires Amminex to accelerate efficient NOx reduction for passenger and commercial vehicles

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through a share purchase. Amminex has developed an Ammonia Storage and Delivery System (ASDS) which has demonstrated its efficiency to almost completely eliminate nitrogen oxide (NO x ) pollutants from diesel engines. This means that the engine emitted 50% below the current legal NO x emission limits and is fully compliant to Euro VI.

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California ARB rejects VW 2-liter diesel recall plan and issues Notice of Violation

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CARB will continue its investigation and technical evaluations with EPA to return the vehicles to legally required emission levels, determine mitigation for past and future environmental harm, and assess penalties. Today’s actions do not preclude a recall, but allow for “a broader array of potential remedies,” ARB said.