British Watchdog Censures Nissan over Charging Speed Claim

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…its capacity in 40 to 60 minutes using a rapid charger. According to the ASA, those claims were not substantiated and misleading. Nissan since changed the wording of their advertisement, but the ASA has decided to uphold its complaint, saying the changes weren’t enough. Related: Nissan Fails to Meet National Testing Standards in Japan Representatives from Nissan have said they were disappointed in the ASA ruling, but would respect the decision.  …

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Volkswagen Announces Six New Fleet Incentives

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…entives include a $1,000 incentive on several golf models, including the Golf, Golf SportWagen, Golf Alltrack and GTI. The high-end Golf R and all-electric E-Golf will not receive any incentives. Volkswagen is also offering a $1,500 incentive on its Atlas SUV and $1,000 on the more compact Tiguan. Also announced were increases to the incentives on the Passat at $3,000 and Jetta at $1,250. According to Volkswagen’s website, eligible customers may b…

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Bill Would Make Anti-Drunk Driving Tech Required

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…ome solutions in consideration include a device to monitor drivers’ breath and sensors on steering wheels. Some automakers, like Volvo, have already committed to including anti drunk driving technology in their vehicles….

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Survey Shows Concern For Potential Skills Crisis

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…fallout from the latest economic unrest. While it expressed concern, the report also noted that talent in the oil industry tends to come and go as the economy fluctuates….

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San Francisco the Most Expensive Place to Build According to International Construction Market Survey

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…previous year. That average cost was significantly higher than its closest competitor, New York City, where construction averaged $368 per square foot. London, Zurich and Hong Kong rounded out the top five internationally. Seattle, Chicago, Vancouver, Indianapolis, Phoenix, Atlanta, Houston and Toronto were the top ten North American cities. Related: Study Shows Substantial Number of Bridges in Need of Major Repair Experts believe the increased co…

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Ongoing Strike Threatens Copper Supply

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…copper from an already tight market. The strike has reached 12 days and there is little sign of agreement between the parties involved. The mine produced 321,000 tons of copper in 2018. It is operated by state run Codelco and is the company’s third largest mine. No talks are currently scheduled between Codelco and the unions representing Chuquicamata’s striking miners. Miners have said that retirement plans and equal working conditions are the rea…

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Carlos Ghosn Officially Steps Down from Renault Roles

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…ber, is accused of failing to disclose more than $80 million in additional compensation from 2010 to 2018. He had previously refused to step down, but calls for a leadership change from the French government and rejected bail requests led him to do so. The French government owns about 15% of Renault. Renault is part of an alliance with Japanese automakers Nissan and Mitsubishi. According to reports, the future of that alliance could be in jeopardy…

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Columbia Gas to donate $10 Million to Disaster Relief Fund After Tragedy

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…on to the Greater Lawrence Disaster Relief Fund days after issues with the company’s pipelines led to a series of fires and explosions that killed one and caused thousands to evacuate their homes. The creation of the relief fund was announced on Monday, Sept. 17 by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker. According to reports, the funds will be directed to the victims of the Sept. 13 incident for things like housing, food and support. More than 30 th…

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EPA Official In Charge of Emissions Standards Steps Down

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…vehicle admissions standards through 2026. He was also in charge of standards regarding biofuels. Wehrum testified before congress last week that it would be several weeks before the plan was complete. Wehrum announced his resignation to his staff and associates via e-mail. Principal Deputy Administrator Anne Idsal will replace him in the interim….

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Coca-Cola Creates Test Bottles from Recycled Plastic

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…est bottles made from a portion of recycled marine plastic. The soft drink company created a bottle made from 25 percent recycled plastic as part of its Joint Sustainability Action Plan, which was initially put into action in 2017. Reports indicate the bottles are the first of their kind. Coca-Cola considers these bottles a step towards their end goal of 100 percent recyclable bottles by 2025. Case Study: Optimizing a Lubricant Program for Coca-Co…

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