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Tesla secures hard-fought win for owners in CT, but battle for sales continues

Teslarati

Tesla has secured a hard-fought win in Connecticut for its planned service center, but its battle for direct sales in the state continues. This should help the company establish its presence in the state, which still prohibits manufacturers from selling vehicles directly to customers. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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CARB warns vehicle and engine manufacturers about hiding software or hardware changes that affect emissions

Green Car Congress

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) sent a letter to automakers and other vehicle and engine manufacturers encouraging them to disclose by the end of the year any unapproved hardware or software programs that impact emissions control systems in vehicles sold in California. After that time, maximum penalties may be invoked.

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Failed SONDORS Metacycle motorcycle was never street legal, reveals employee

Baua Electric

According to Bill, the issues proved to be widespread, covering everything from technical concerns to business practices and even road legality. And during homologation, major issues were overlooked that would render the bike non-street legal. Several states would not allow the motorcycles to be registered.

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California ARB fines Ford $2.96 million for sales of non-compliant On-Board Diagnostic systems in California

Green Car Congress

The California Air Resources Board announced that Ford Motor Company has agreed to fines totaling $2,960,000 for violations of air quality laws related to the sale of vehicles with non-compliant On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) systems in California.

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Volkswagen Group returns to profitability with new record for sales revenue and operating result in 2016

Green Car Congress

Sales revenue in fiscal year 2016 rose by €4.0 billion) was substantially higher than the prior-year figure (up 14%); the operating return on sales rose to 6.7% (6.0%). billion) of the special items arising from known risks in the reporting period was attributable to the diesel issue, especially for hedging of legal risks.

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CARB fines major online automotive parts retailer $1M for selling illegal aftermarket parts in California; ~4,000 emissions violations

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paid $1 million to resolve violations of the California Health and Safety Code and Vehicle Code related to the sale of illegal aftermarket performance auto parts in California. California law does allow marketing and sale of an aftermarket performance part after an evaluation by CARB to ensure the part does not raise emissions.

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UK government launches new clean air strategy; ending sales of conventional diesel and gasoline LDVs by 2040

Green Car Congress

To legislate to ensure only the cleanest domestic fuels will be available for sale, preventing 8,000 tonnes of harmful particulate matter from entering the atmosphere each year. Ending the sale of new conventional diesel and gasoline cars and vans by 2040. In future only the cleanest domestic fuels will be available for sale.

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