VW introduced electric versions of the Golf compact (left) and Up minicar at the Frankfurt auto show last month.
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U.S. judge: Settlement reached in Toyota wrongful death case
An Oklahoma judge says a settlement to award punitive damages has been reached in a case that blamed sudden acceleration in a Toyota Camry for a wrongful death.
U.S. DoL orders Trucking company to drop suit against whistleblowers
The U.S. Department of Labor has ordered a trucking company in North Branford, Conn. to pay $60,000 to two former workers, plus legal fees.
Oregon DOJ says low-carbon fuel standards can proceed, in spite of lawsuit
The battle over Oregon’s “low-carbon fuel standards” got a bit of a lift this week, but the whole program could end up in court.
Supporters of the policy, which would push gas stations toward selling lower-carbon fuels, say it’s a key part of a statewide strategy to reduce carbon emissions.
8 U.S. states join forces to promote clean cars
Eight states, including California and New York, pledged Thursday to work together to dramatically multiply the number of zero-emission cars on the nation’s roads by speeding the construction of charging stations and other infrastructure.
