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BYD Auto Co. Ltd. has once again secured a top ranking in the Midsize Economy Segment in the 2015 JD Power Initial Quality Study (IQS) Auto Study. The world's most popular electric vehicle model, BYD Qin, received a score of 75, placing it in second place behind the
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Volkswagen is taking steps to encourage employees to come forward with information related to the company's diesel emissions scandal. As early as Thursday, the German automaker is expected to publish guidelines for whistleblowers, protecting them from retribution while allowing them to disclose self-incriminating information. This move comes after
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The Skills Show, held annually at Birmingham's NEC, is a premier event for young adults seeking to explore various career paths and gain valuable insights into the world of work. This year's show promises to deliver an immersive experience, featuring an impressive array of skills demonstrations,
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Volkswagen's emission scandal just got a lot worse, as the company admitted to manipulating CO2 emissions tests, implying that the company was using defeat devices to artificially lower emissions during testing. The affected vehicles include around 800,000 Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, and Skoda cars with 1.4-litre engines,
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BASF and Volkswagen's Science Award Electrochemistry has selected Dr. Bryan McCloskey, a researcher from the University of California, Berkeley, for his groundbreaking work on lithium-oxygen batteries. Dr. McCloskey's research focused on the stability of electrolytes and electrode materials, significantly contributing to a deeper understanding of these
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Japanese manufacturers Mazda and Honda, along with Nissan and Hyundai, had planned to introduce small diesel vehicles into the US market but scrapped their plans due to the difficulty of meeting American emissions regulations. Their experiences highlight VW's unusual approach to complying with emissions standards, which has been
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Volkswagen has outlined its strategic plan for recovery after the diesel emissions scandal, emphasizing a significant reduction in spending, with a focus on cutting costs by £750 million annually. This move is aimed at restoring the company's green credibility and prioritizing the development of hybrid and fully electric
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The Volkswagen pollution scandal, which emerged in October 2015, involves the company's alleged use of defeat devices in its clean diesel vehicles, leading to the emission of higher than allowed levels of pollution. The Center for American Progress has issued a new column recommending that potential penalties from
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Toyota's vision for a "hydrogen society" was unveiled at an event in Hamburg, Germany, where the company revealed its plans to cut 90% of its cars' carbon dioxide emissions by 2050. The company showcased its Mirai fuel-cell powered vehicle, which forms a key part of
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Leonardo DiCaprio's production company, Appian Way Productions, is teaming up with Paramount Pictures to make a movie about the Volkswagen AG diesel-emissions cheating scandal. The film will be based on a proposed book by Jack Ewing, and DiCaprio's involvement is likely to bring a level of
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A significant expansion of the ongoing emissions scandal has emerged, with several major car manufacturers involved in pumping out more nitrogen oxide (NOx) pollution than permitted. According to a report by the Guardian, four more car companies have joined Volkswagen in the scandal, with Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Mazda, and Mitsubishi'
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A number of major car manufacturers, including Renault, PSA Peugeot Citroen, Nissan, and Hyundai, have denied manipulating emissions tests after being approached by consumer group Which?. The group, led by Helen Williams, Press Association, questioned 19 firms about their testing practices in the wake of the Volkswagen emissions scandal. Volkswagen
