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Preliminary approval of VW 2.0L TDI settlement program in US

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen continues to work closely with the EPA and CARB on an approved emissions modification for each of the 2.0L Volkswagen has also resolved current and potential consumer protection claims of 44 US states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. TDI engine vehicles listed above.

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New Year’s Eve blackout spotlights Puerto Rico’s ‘critical’ need for planned solar + storage

Baua Electric

Photo: Convergent Energy Puerto Rico kicked off 2025 with a harsh reminder of its fragile power grid. New solar + storage for Puerto Ricos grid The flagship project in Coamo will include a 100-megawatt (MW) solar PV system paired with a 55.5-MW million metric tons of carbon emissions annually.

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In the Caribbean, EVs leave ICE vehicles behind

Electric Auto Association

Thomas, began his quest toward net-zero emissions when Category 5 Hurricane Hugo hit the islands in 1989. “We An islander was importing them from Puerto Rico, and I bought one.”. There was no NEV legislation on the books that made it legal,” White said. “I If I need lumber, I throw it up on the roof rack and tie it on.”