By now, the depth of Volkswagen’s deception is clear: The German automaker deliberately misled American regulators by installing software on 11 million vehicles that reduced emissions during testing, but allowed the emissions to increase by 4,000 percent once they got out into the real world where people live and breathe.
The United States has tightened financial pressure on Islamic State, slapping sanctions on more than 30 leaders, supporters and affiliates around the world to squeeze the militant group Washington is having trouble defeating.
The Wall Street Journal reported last week that Apple has committed to trying to produce an electric car by 2019. Some see it as assuring the transformation of the auto industry, while others see it as Apple’s Waterloo.
The EPA has adopted new rules intended to clean the air around oil refineries across the nation, including communities near six major refineries in Southern California.
” … what the Volkswagen [scandal] is really showing is we’ve reached the limit of what’s possible with diesel and gasoline. So the time, I think, has come to move to a new generation of technology.”
China will forge ahead promoting electric vehicles as part of its energy policy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, as regulators increase scrutiny of diesels following Volkswagen AG’s admission to cheating emissions rules.
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What the Volkswagen scandal means for our health
/2 Comments/in Environment, Over a Barrel Blog, World ntaft, staff /by Fuel Freedom StaffBy now, the depth of Volkswagen’s deception is clear: The German automaker deliberately misled American regulators by installing software on 11 million vehicles that reduced emissions during testing, but allowed the emissions to increase by 4,000 percent once they got out into the real world where people live and breathe.
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Shell didn’t quit Alaska out of the goodness of its heart
Don’t give the environmentalists all the credit (or blame). Where 2008 was a great year to start drilling, 2015 is a great year to quit.
Phase two of the Volkswagen scandal: lawsuits
It’s now the second full week—and the second phase—of the fallout from Volkswagen’s emissions-cheating scandal.
U.S. sanctions Islamic State supporters, targets finances
The United States has tightened financial pressure on Islamic State, slapping sanctions on more than 30 leaders, supporters and affiliates around the world to squeeze the militant group Washington is having trouble defeating.
Can Apple succeed in the car business?
/in Over a Barrel Blog, World wtucker, newleaf /by Arctic LeafThe Wall Street Journal reported last week that Apple has committed to trying to produce an electric car by 2019. Some see it as assuring the transformation of the auto industry, while others see it as Apple’s Waterloo.
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Catholic school’s dilemma: Pope Francis vs. oil dollars
As Pope Francis advances his call to action against climate change and dependence on fossil fuels, some in the flock are faced with a dilemma.
EPA adopts rules to limit oil refineries’ emissions into neighborhoods
The EPA has adopted new rules intended to clean the air around oil refineries across the nation, including communities near six major refineries in Southern California.
Elon Musk on Volkswagen scandal: ‘We’ve reached the limit of what’s possible’ with fueled cars
” … what the Volkswagen [scandal] is really showing is we’ve reached the limit of what’s possible with diesel and gasoline. So the time, I think, has come to move to a new generation of technology.”
Tesla prepares to launch electric SUV
The long-delayed Model X has fans charged, but the fold-down seats may prove a letdown.
China pushes ahead with electric vehicles amid diesel scrutiny
China will forge ahead promoting electric vehicles as part of its energy policy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, as regulators increase scrutiny of diesels following Volkswagen AG’s admission to cheating emissions rules.