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Driving Dystopia: Lamborghini Owner Suing NYC Over Noise Camera Ticket

The Truth About Cars

A driver from Staten Island is suing New York City after his vehicle was fined by an automated enforcement camera for being too loud. The vehicle was a Lamborghini Huracan Performante and his excuse is that his automobile technically did not violate the law because it was never modified to be louder. How can anybody afford that?

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NY Judge Pauses Ford’s EV Dealer Requirements

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A New York judge has halted Ford and Lincoln from instituting a specific set of requirements before allowing dealerships to sell the brands’ all-electric vehicles. for introducing a new certification process for EVs. Part of Ford’s new certification process also requires dealerships to agree to fixed pricing.

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COP26 declaration on accelerating the transition to 100% zero emission cars and vans

Green Car Congress

The declaration is not legally binding and is focused on a global level. We will support efforts to achieve the road transport breakthrough announced by world leaders, which aims to make zero emission vehicles the new normal by making them accessible, affordable and sustainable in all regions by 2030. …

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Driving Dystopia: Europe’s Low Emission Zones Aren't Going Over Well

The Truth About Cars

With New York City having decided to embrace European-style congestion charging as local residents express their displeasure, it might be wise to take time to look at other roadway initiatives that might soon migrate across the Atlantic to see how they’re fairing. of fines they claim were issued unlawfully.

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Clean Tech - GigaOM - Salon.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

But in recent months new players, including the Renault-Nissan Alliance, Daimler AG and battery maker Electrovaya , have come onto the scene as well — making China look more and more likely to give electric cars a strong push into the mass market. Some of these companies are also working on electric models for the U.S.

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Tesla 2024 Annual Shareholder Meeting transcript: June 13, 2024

Teslarati

I want to give a special shout out to our small but mighty IR team and legal team, and everyone involved in running this year’s proxy campaign—both inside and outside of Tesla. There is still much to do, but it has galvanized us around the strong belief that the right things are always worth fighting for. You have three minutes.

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Gas War: U.S. House Suggests Ending California Emissions Authority, White House Says Nope

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House of Representatives that would prevent California from receiving federal waivers to set standards limiting the sale of gasoline-driven automobiles. The truth is that electric vehicles aren't a reliable option for everyone, nor are they affordable. Furthermore, the EPA cannot legally issue a formal ban on combustion vehicles.