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DOTr suspends several emission test centers for alleged falsification of test results

(Eagle News)–The Department of Transportation has suspended several private emission test centers for alleged falsification of emission test results. In a statement, the DOTr said a preliminary suspension order was served by the agency’s  Investigation Security and Law Enforcement Staff against: 1. VIELLE EMISSION TESTING CENTER, Tala St., San Ramon, Dinalupihan, Bataan 2. REDGE EMISSION TESTING CENTER, Brgy. Nagkaisang Nayon, Novaliches, Quezon City 3. MRDC SMOKE EMISSION TESTING CENTER, Bambang District I, Pasig City The suspension […]

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EU agrees to cut emissions from new cars by 37 percent by 2030

BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) — European Union members and the European Parliament on Monday agreed to slash carbon dioxide emissions from new cars by 37.5 percent by 2030, the European Commission announced. The announcement comes two days after the end of the COP24 summit in Poland where one of the largest disappointments for countries of all wealth and sizes was the lack of ambition to reduce emissions shown in the final text. Emissions from new vans will […]

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Nissan admits falsifying emissions data on cars made in Japan

TOKYO, Japan (AFP)–Nissan admitted Monday that data on exhaust emissions and fuel economy had been deliberately “altered,” dealing a blow to the Japanese car giant’s efforts to recover from an inspection scandal last year. The company did not say how many cars were affected by the falsifications, which were uncovered during voluntary tests of all parts of Nissan’s operations conducted in the wake of last year’s scandal. It said that tests on exhaust emissions and […]

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Daimler struggling with European emissions standards

DETROIT, United States (AFP) — The chief executive of Daimler said Monday at the Detroit auto show that his company cannot currently guarantee it can meet tougher European CO2 emissions standards taking effect in several years. Dieter Zetsche, CEO of the maker of Mercedes-Benz luxury vehicles, told reporters he “can’t guarantee” to meet tightening emission standards in 2021. “It’s a huge challenge for everyone,” he told AFP later in an interview. “We will make it. […]

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