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

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The estimated total cost of settlements is $0.8 federal and state authorities FCA maintains its position that the Company did not engage in any deliberate scheme to install defeat devices to cheat emissions tests. billion, in line with financial charge taken for this purpose in third-quarter, 2018. Background.

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Zhejiang Methanol Hydrogen and Element 1 partner to deliver hydrogen generation technology to Greater China

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These public companies will be investors in a network of hydrogen production and fueling stations which will be installed throughout China between 2022 and 2025. —Zhu Foqing, an industry expert in China’s energy field and legal representative of ZMHT.

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

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After a decade in the solar power installation business, Bradley Bartz is tired of being Mr. Nice Guy. He’s filed suit against Torrance, the proud home of Exxon/Mobil’s refinery, for stopping him from installing solar panels in the Hillside Overlay district. solar installers. “ Idiots ! For 10 days apparently.

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Toyota agrees to fund a settlement valued up to $1.4 billion for unintended acceleration cases

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The settlement includes direct payments to consumers as well as the installation of a brake-override system in an estimated 3.25 Terms of the proposed settlement include: Toyota will install a brake-override system in vehicles subject to floor mat entrapment recalls. million vehicles. —Steve Berman.

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DOE to issue funding opportunity for fuel cell hybrid medium-duty trucks

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Demonstration and Case Study for Roof-top Installations of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Backup Power Systems (up to $250k federal funding per award, 50% minimum cost share required). The third topic will develop a case study for roof-top installations of fuel cell powered back-up power systems that refuel from the ground.

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New York to invest $127.7 million Volkswagen settlement in clean vehicles

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In October 2016, a federal judge approved a national settlement plan to address Volkswagen’s installation and use of devices in approximately 580,000 Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche vehicles that circumvented federal emissions standards for NO x. million as part of this legal settlement.

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Industry study finds lead-acid to remain most wide-spread automotive energy storage for foreseeable future; new chemistries continue to grow

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Due to their excellent cold-cranking ability, durability and low cost, 12V lead-based batteries remain the only battery technology tested for the mass market that satisfies the technical requirements for these vehicles. The maximal charge voltage (of the legal limit of 60V) is still being defined by OEMs. Click to enlarge.

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