Germany: Fraud trial of ex-VW boss delayed by health issues

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Former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn’s trial on fraud charges in connection with the automaker’s diesel emissions scandal has been delayed because of health problems, a German court said Thursday. read more »

U.S. probing fatal Tesla crash that killed pedestrian

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U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating a July 26 fatal crash in New York involving a Tesla (TSLA.O)vehicle that might have been using an advanced driver assistance system, they disclosed on Friday. read more »

New York sets 2035 zero-emission passenger car goal

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Wednesday signed into law a bill that sets a goal for all new passenger cars and light-duty trucks to be zero-emission models by 2035, joining the state of California in attempting to eliminate gasoline-powered vehicles. read more »