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Terrafugia obtains FAA Special Light-Sport Airworthiness Certificate for roadable aircraft; “flying car”

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has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining an FAA Special Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) airworthiness certificate for its Transition roadable aircraft. The vehicle that received the certificate is legal for flight and represents the initial version of the Transition roadable aircraft. Terrafugia, Inc.

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Engine products group files legal challenge to EPAs partial waiver for E15

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The newly formed Engine Products Group (EPG)—comprising the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Alliance), The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). A partial waiver, by its nature, necessarily will result in the misfueling of products not designed or tested for E-15 use.

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Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers comments on proposed MY2017-2025 LDV CAFE/GHG regulations

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Failure to undertake and complete these mandatory safety studies may render any final rule legally vulnerable, the Alliance suggested. Additional analysis and discussion should take place on the potential effects of significant mass reductions on vehicle safety performance.

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FCA US reaches settlements on diesel emissions at estimated cost of $800M

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ wholly owned subsidiary FCA US LLC has agreed with with the U.S. The settlement resolves allegations that Fiat Chrysler installed software in certain diesel vehicles that would cause NO x emissions from vehicles to be within legal limits during emission testing, but to exceed legal limits during ordinary operation.

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Provisional agreement reached on European CO2 standards for heavy-duty trucks; 30% lower by 2030

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The deal follows an agreement reached in December on new CO 2 emission standards for cars and light vans in the EU for the period after 2020. With the first-ever EU emission standards for trucks agreed, we are completing the legal framework to reach the European target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40% by 2030.

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Gordon Murray T.27 EV overall winner of 2nd annual Brighton to London RAC Future Car Challenge

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It’s a fantastic showcase for technology and The Royal Automobile Club should be proud of the event. The event was organized in three different entrants classes and seven vehicle categories—from small passenger classes to light commercial vehicles. emission fueled by any legal means.

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Auto Industry Weighs in Against Murkowski Amendment that Delays EPA Regulation of Stationary Source CO2 Emissions

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However, the amendment raises additional issues that must be considered where complicated and interconnected environmental and legal issues are at stake. While the author of the amendment appears not to intend this outcome, we feel compelled to express our concerns.