Lyndon Lie.
Volkswagen of American said today that Lyndon Lie is now Chief Engineering Officer. He will oversee the development and launch of future VW vehicles in the North American Region. Lie will be based in Chattanooga, TN. He has vehicle engineering experience in the design, development and launch of multiple battery electric vehicles (BEVs), as well as developing and launching advanced driver assistance systems. (AutoInformed: VW Patents High-Speed Wireless EV Charging System)
“Lyndon brings incredible experience to the Volkswagen brand, which will help us achieve our goal of growing our market share across North America in this decade,” said Pablo Di Si, President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America. “Designing and engineering our vehicles to meet the unique needs of our markets is more critical than ever before. To achieve this, we continue to take proactive steps to strengthen our capabilities and experience within the North American market.” Continue reading
EPA Rejects Alabama Coal Ash Management Plan
The US Environmental Protection Agency today released a proposed denial of Alabama’s permit program to manage coal combustion residuals – CCR or coal ash – in landfills and surface impoundments. This is the first proposed denial of a state coal ash* permit program. Three others have been approved in Georgia, Oklahoma and Texas. EPA maintains that the Alabama permit program is significantly less protective of people and waterways than federal regulations require.**
“Exposure to coal ash can lead to serious health concerns like cancer if the ash isn’t managed appropriately,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “Low-income and under-served communities are especially vulnerable to coal ash in waterways, groundwater, drinking water, and in the air. This is why EPA works closely with states to ensure coal ash is disposed of safely, so that water sources remain free of this pollution and communities are protected from contamination.” Continue reading →