Rather than choose to have Volkswagen (VW) modify their vehicles to meet US emissions standards, the majority of owners affected by the recent diesel emissions cheating scandal in the US have signed up for the vehicle buyback, according to recent reports. As we’ve reported previously, under the terms of the settlement … [continued]
The German state of Bavaria is suing Volkswagen, seeking restitution for state civil servant pension fund losses of around €700,000 following the breaking of dieselgate last September and the attendant stock price collapse. The Bavarian lawsuit is intended to recoup some of these pension losses for those affected. The lawsuit … [continued]
In addition to the $1.18 billion that has been secured for the state of California as part of the US government’s landmark $14.7 billion settlement with Volkswagen, an additional $86 million in civil penalties will be paid out to the state as well, according to a recent press release. According … [continued]
As the ongoing Volkswagen diesel emissions cheating scandal has continued playing itself out, many observers have commented that, when one takes into account the wide-scale nature of corruption in the German auto industry, it doesn’t seem likely that the company will face any real repercussions within Germany itself. It appears … [continued]
The European Commission was apparently warned by its own in-house researchers that vehicle emissions tests had revealed what those involved suspected to be a “defeat device” (like the one VW was recently found to be using in many of its vehicles) … a full 5 years before the VW diesel … [continued]
While Tesla may have the lock on electric vehicles for personal use, BYD has its sights set on the commercial side of things and is charging forward at a staggering pace. We regularly cover BYD electric buses here on CleanTechnica and are thrilled at the news that the next chapter of BYD’s push to electrify … [continued]
Diesel pollution from the shipping industry should be expected to soar in the near future as shipping traffic increases, but the U.S. EPA has just taken an important step toward nipping the emissions trend in the bud. On December 22 the agency announced that it has finalized a tougher rule … [continued]
A crazy story over at The Drive shows that some people would rather die (or, have their truck die) than do the right thing. But, they’re not going to go down without claiming to be a victim first. It all started when the man listed his truck for sale online. … [continued]
Replacing the engines in diesel trucks with electric components is an easy and efficient way to reduce harmful emissions.
New Study Highlights Viable Routes to Adopting Battery and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles for America’s Clean Trucking Future WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released a study showing that by 2030, nearly half of medium- and heavy-duty trucks will be cheaper to buy, operate, and maintain as zero … [continued]
