Diesels
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Diesel defeat devices from the company enabled far greater emissions in trucks, and they were illegally sold over the course of nearly 10 years.
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EPA cracks down on companies selling aftermarket diesel "defeat devices," with fines in the millions
The EPA recently announced the levying of millions of dollars in fines against companies for selling equipment designed to circumvent pollution controls, illegal under the Clean Air Act.
Stephen Edelstein -
Truckmakers drop lawsuit challenging tailpipe emissions standards
After resistance from a wide range of states and companies, an industry group has dropped its opposition to tighter diesel rules.
Bengt Halvorson -
Stellantis fined $300 million over dirty diesel engines in Jeep, Ram models
At the center of the controversy are 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500 models with the 3.0-liter turbodiesel V-6, badged EcoDiesel.
Bengt Halvorson -
Truckmakers commit to 2040 diesel phaseout in Europe, CO2-neutral manufacturing in the US
A group of truckmakers has moved the timeline for retiring diesel truck production 10 years earlier.
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Diesel Ram 1500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee models recalled for stalling risk
FCA is recalling Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500 models with the EcoDiesel V-6 for an engine-stalling issue, fixed with a software update.
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Amid this week's blackouts, California moved to ban diesel trucks in the future while relying on diesel generators to supplement the grid.
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2020 Jeep Wrangler diesel drive review: On its way to treading lightly, but not quite there
Until the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid arrives, the Wrangler EcoDiesel is the high-mileage off-road leader. Is it eco enough?
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Mercedes set to pay $2.2B in US diesel settlements, as it slowly pivots to EVs
Mercedes and parent company Daimler AG will pay $1.5 billion in penalties, as it continues to priorities Europe over the U.S. for cleaner EVs.
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Truck modifiers behind "Diesel Brothers" hit with $850,000 fine for pollution
Rolling coal, at least in one high-profile case, comes with a high price tag.
Stephen Edelstein -
2020 Jeep Wrangler diesel rated 25 MPG, plug-in hybrid on the way
With the addition of an EcoDiesel V-6 engine achieving an EPA 29 mpg highway, the Jeep Wrangler is no longer a gas-guzzler.
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VW Golf unveiled: No more EV, more plug-in options, but diesel remains
Volkswagen's fully new generation of its Golf hatchback does away with the e-Golf and adds plug-in hybrid options, yet doubles down on diesel.
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Until electric trucks arrive, the Ram EcoDiesel is the way to haul heavy loads without guzzling fuel at alarming rates.
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California could soon close one of the dirtiest diesel-emissions loopholes
A proposal in California could impose an emissions-check system for commercial big rigs much like that required of passenger vehicles.
Bengt Halvorson -
2020 Chevrolet Silverado diesel tops pickup truck mpg race
GM has released fuel economy ratings for the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado with the 3.0-liter Duramax diesel engine; it returns up to 33 mpg highway.
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Solar primer, Tesla Powerpacks, Mercedes diesel lawsuit, GCR turns 10: Today's Car News
A longtime reader and plug-in car owner lays out an effective roadmap for going solar. Tesla and Electrify America reach an agreement to install Tesla stationary battery storage at some EA DC fast-charge stations. Mercedes-Benz joins the ranks of automakers whose diesel engines are involved in a...
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Independent group aims to be for emissions what NCAP or IIHS is for crash safety
A newly formed organization called Allow Independent Road-testing (AIR) wants to make impartial emissions ratings available to vehicle shoppers. Using a simple rating from A (best) to H (worst), they would tell you, at a quick glance, how much you’re endangering the health of your family with...
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Nissan Frontier pickup made mission-ready with two Leaf battery packs
In a concept vehicle for the São Paulo Motor Show, Nissan has outfitted its local-market Frontier pickup with two Leaf battery packs—creating what it’s calling the Frontier Sentinel. But it’s not anything close to what you might suspect. The Sentinel isn’t...
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It’s been less than five years since Volkswagen produced its limited run of just 250 XL1 plug-in diesel hybrid coupes, of which only 200 were sold to retail buyers. The Volkswagen XL1 has all the makings of an instant collectible, with its combination of low production volume, advanced materials, futuristic design, exotic-car gullwing doors, and a clean-slate engineering approach aimed at making what was, in essence, a poster car for its efficiency, not for its acceleration or lap times. The XL1 wasn’t U.S.-legal and thus wasn’t even offered in the U.S. But if you have the...
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BMW recalling 44,000 diesel vehicles for fire risk
BMW has announced an expanded recall effort over the possibility of fire in recent-model-year vehicles equipped with a diesel engine. The issue, which now potentially affects 1.6 million vehicles worldwide, concerns an issue in which coolant (glycol) leakage from the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)...
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Volkswagen fires six managers over diesel emissions cheating
Volkswagen plans to fire six engineers and managers implicated in the diesel emissions scandal, German media reports noted Wednesday. The dismissals are because prosecutors have recently unsealed evidence of the employees' involvement in the wide-ranging Volkswagen scandal, according to a report by...
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Best deals on hybrid, plug-in and electric cars for August 2018
This month, green-car buyers can find some screaming deals. These aren't just local programs or restricted to California buyers, either. As always, our list of deals comes from our partners at CarsDirect. This month, they have focused on deals available nationwide and on cars that are more shoppers...
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VW TDI claims, more Tesla details, "Jetstones" promote electric cars: Today's Car News
The VW TDI settlement nears completion. Elon Musk reveals more details about his privatization plan for Tesla. And Electrify America rolls out the "Jetstones" to promote electric cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Owners of 2.0-liter VW TDI models have until Sept. 1 to file for...
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Cummins issues diesel emissions recall larger than VW's
Diesel-engine giant Cummins agreed this week to the largest diesel recall in the history of the EPA, according to a Reuters report. The recall affects about 500,000 medium- and heavy-duty diesel engines in vehicles produced between 2010 and 2015. The engines were installed in everything from big...
Eric C. Evarts