College Offers Automotive Degree (Smog Coupons news)

On May 18, 2015, Rio Hondo College received final approval from the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office to offer a bachelor’s degree program in automotive technology. The college, located in Whittier, was one of 15 California community colleges granted approval to offer a four-year degree as part of a Statewide pilot program authorized by Senate Bill 850 (Block, 2014) to increase college participation rates and improve workforce training opportunities to fill jobs in high demand technical disciplines that increasingly require bachelor degrees. Rio Hondo College is the only public institution in the State currently offering a four-year degree in automotive technology. The program is designed to provide the automotive industry with technically competent employees possessing strong interpersonal skills, such as the ability to communicate effectively, solve problems, work in teams, and pursue continued professional development. Courses are open to freshmen students be…
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Significant contributions to healthier air

One of the contributions to healthier air worth noting is the reformulation of fuels resulting in cleaner blends of gasoline and diesel. Again, government regulatory action provided the initial impetus for change, and the scientists and oil companies responded with fuel blends that pollute less. “Clean” diesel and “top-tier” gasoline have made, and will continue to make, significant contributions to healthier air. The role of California consumers cannot be overlooked. By participating in the Smog Check Program and keeping their vehicles in proper maintenance, they have made an impact. California consumers have also embraced hybrid and electric vehicles at a higher rate than the rest of the country, signaling that Californians are serious about the environment and are willing to invest in cleaner alternatives. Last, but certainly not least, the automotive repair industry is on the front line in the war on smog. Each time a vehicle fails a mandated Smog Check, skilled technicians…
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Volkswagen charged with death by smog

Litigants call it "one of the most brazen corporate crimes in history" This article has been brought to you by smogcoupons.com Caroline Hoag and Paul Byrne on Monday (October 19) filed a putative class-action suit in U.S. district court against Volkswagen AG, its American branch, and individuals. They aren't the first San Diegans to go after Volkswagen after learning the German automaker installed software in their vehicles that would defeat smog-testing equipment. Hoag and Byrne are charging the company with "one of the most brazen corporate crimes in history." The plaintiffs are represented by the San Diego law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd, which has much experience in class-action suits. Among many charges against VW is violation of the Racketeer Influenced & Corrupt Organizations Act, which originally was passed as a measure to thwart organized crime but has since been extended to other cases. "The linchpin of Volkswagen's scheme was a 'defeat device' th…
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Smog Test Castroville

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