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Study finds methane emissions from coal mines ~50% higher than previously thought

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The study is the first to attempt to account for methane escaping from abandoned mines. The team estimated that in 2010, 103 billion cubic meters of methane were released from working underground and surface mines and an additional 22 billion cubic meters from abandoned mines. Mines are getting deeper every year.

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Ford and Ontario Bio-Car Initiative Develop Wheat Straw-Reinforced Plastic; First Application in 2010 Flex

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First application is on the 2010 Ford Flex’s third-row interior storage bins. This year, Ford has expanded its soy-foam portfolio to include the industry’s first application of a soy-foam headliner on the 2010 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner for a 25 percent weight savings over a traditional glass-mat headliner. More than 1.5

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The 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid: An Oldie, But A Goodie

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The 2004 Ford Escape Hybrid was the first hybrid SUV on the market. Not only did the 2004 Escape offer the first hybrid SUV, it was also the first American-made hybrid electric vehicle. Six years later, the 2010 version still reigns supreme.

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EPA 2010 Annual Fuel Economy Guide Now Available

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The US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy today released the 2010 Fuel Economy Guide, which gives consumers information about estimated fuel costs and mileage standards for model year 2010 vehicles. For MY 2010, the Prius is the top fuel economy leader , with EPA ratings of 51/48 mpg city/highway.

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2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Qualifies for $3,400 Tax Credit

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Buyers of a new 2010 Fusion Hybrid or Mercury Milan Hybrid this year will qualify for a $3,400 tax credit. The 2009 Escape and Mariner Hybrid FWD models qualify for a $3,000 tax credit; 4WD models $1,950. Owners of previous model-year Escape and Mariner hybrid models may also qualify for varying credit amounts from $1,950 to $3,000.

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Ford Adds Soy Foam Seat Cushions To Explorer; Nearly 100% of North American Lineup to Feature Soy Foam By End of 2010

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To date, Ford Taurus, Mustang, F-150, Focus, Flex, Crown Victoria, Escape, Edge, Expedition and Econoline, as well as Mercury Mariner and Grand Marquis, Lincoln MKS, MKX, MKT and Navigator use the sustainable material. Earlier post.)

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Kimbal Musk exercises options to buy 25k of Tesla stock at $74.17 per share

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As noted in a Benzinga report, Kimbal’s stock option award is a triennial award granted to the board member following the electric vehicle maker’s 2010 equity incentive plan and outside director compensation policy. . While Kimbal may not attract as much controversy as his older brother, he has not escaped issues with the SEC either.

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