Report: BMW X3 diesel emissions exceed EU regulations, company stock falls

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The reverberation of the Volkswagen tailpipe emissions scandal is still being felt across the industry, pulling other brands under the harsh light of scrutiny.

According to a report out from Germany’s Auto Bild, the Nitrous Oxide (NOx) tailpipe emissions of BMW’s X3 diesel compact crossover exceed European regulations. In fact, the car’s respiratory-harming NOx emissions exceeded future Euro 6 emissions levels — set to go into effect in 2017 — by as much as 11 times.

The report is based upon tests performed in October, 2014, by the International Council on Clean Transport (ICCT), the independent nonprofit focused on clean energy that originally discovered VW’s emissions cheating. Read more…

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Question by Michael M: How can I check out an internet “work at home” business?
I responded to an email re: “Paid Surveys At Home” which claims to have a way to take surveys from companies and get paid for it. I am receiving emails from them now, wanting me to enroll with them. I want to know how I can find out more info about companies like these. Thanks

Best answer:

Answer by The Oracle
Ok. Most are scams.

Remember if it asks for money upfront for ANYTHING it will not be a legitimate business.

Think about a real business…when was the last time you had to pay money to get a job?

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