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As states continue to use less coal for electricity, driving electric vehicles becomes even cleaner

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This study is an update of a study that examined the changes from 2008 to 2018. Therefore, the data for 2008 are included here as well. The table below shows the top 10 states in terms of the percentage of electricity generated from coal in 2008, 2018, and 2020. from coal. West Virginia. West Virginia. West Virginia. New Mexico.

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EPA announces $46M for latest Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funding

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Region 5 (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin) will accept applications requesting up to $3,000,000 in grant funds. Since the first year of the DERA program in 2008, EPA has competitively awarded more than 850 grants and 450 rebates across the country. Background.

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NSC: US motor vehicle fatalities up 9% in 1H 2016; trending toward deadliest driving year since 2007

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The continued rise in fatalities is prompting the Council to issue its highest fatality estimate for the Labor Day holiday period since 2008. NSC estimates 438 people will be killed during the three-day holiday weekend.

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EPA announces ~$44M in DERA funding to reduce emissions from diesel engines

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Since the first year of the DERA program in 2008, EPA has competitively awarded more than 790 grants and 420 rebates across the country. Region 5 (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin) will accept proposals requesting up to $3,000,000 in grant funds. Background.

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Remy International responds to Tecnomatic Lawsuit

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Remy filed a complaint against Tecnomatic in September, 2008 in Indiana District Court. In response to a lawsuit filed earlier by Tecnomatic, S.p.A. earlier post ), Remy International, Inc. said that allegations are false and totally without merit.

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Teijin’s Sereebo now in use for GM as first CFRTP for high-volume production vehicles

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The CarbonPro panels will be produced at Continental Structural Plastics ’ Huntington, Indiana, manufacturing facility. Teijin has been developing leading-edge composite product technologies and applications since establishing the Teijin Composites Innovation Center in 2008.

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Embracing a century of EV history

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National Drive Electric Week event connects Indiana’s EV future with its EV past. When it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), the people of Indiana are a tough sell. The three enthusiasts, along with fourth co-founder Bill Spitz, formed the Indiana chapter. I want to show folks there’s a precedent here,” Steiner explained.

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