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Indiana U study suggests cost-effectiveness of EPA air quality regs more uncertain than commonly believed

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The US EPA estimates that its air pollution regulations save thousands of lives annually. A new study by researchers at Indiana University suggests the estimates are more uncertain than commonly accepted. The IU research is based on a re-evaluation of an EPA-sponsored “expert elicitation” study conducted in 2006.

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2014 Honda Accord Hybrid EPA-rated at 50 mpg city

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Honda has begun US production of the 2014 Accord Hybrid ( earlier post ), which will carry an EPA fuel economy rating of 50 mpg (4.7 The EPA rating is 1 mpg higher than Honda had originally anticipated for the hybrid (49 mpg). The new Accord Hybrid also carries an EPA-rated highway fuel economy of 45 mpg (5.2

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Honda Manufacturing of Indiana starts production of 2012 Civic Natural Gas model

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Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC (HMIN) marked the start of mass production of the all-new 2012 Civic Natural Gas as it moves to increase production of the alternative-fuel Civic to support an expanding network of certified Civic Natural Gas dealers across the US. Earlier post.). in city driving and 5.5

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New Gen5 Honda CR-V gets first turbo, better fuel economy

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Combined with the CR-V’s more aerodynamic body, the new turbocharged engine will garner the highest EPA fuel economy ratings in the compact SUV class, Honda claimed. Detailed specifications, including EPA ratings, will be provided closer to launch. CR-V LX trims will be powered by a 2.4-liter

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Honda Begins Production of Civic GX Natural Gas Vehicles at Indiana Plant

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Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC (HMIN) began production of the natural gas-powered 2009 Civic GX at its plant in Greensburg, Indiana. First introduced in 1998, the Civic GX is the cleanest internal combustion vehicle certified by the EPA—90% cleaner than the average gasoline-powered car on the road today.

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2011 Highlander Hybrid Equipped with Larger Engine, Improved Fuel Economy

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liter V6, while also improving fuel economy. The 2011 Highlander Hybrid receives EPA estimated fuel economy ratings of 28 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (8.4 The 2010 Highlander Hybrid carries an EPA fuel economy rating of 27 mpg city, 25 mpg highway. liter V6 for 2011, replacing the previous 3.3-liter

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Toyota Corolla Hybrid, flow batteries, Greenlots, GM-Tesla pickup rumor: Today's Car News

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The EPA released impressive fuel-economy estimates for the 2019 Toyota Corolla Hybrid. Indiana professors combine ethanol, and fuel-cell tech in affordable next-gen electric-car battery. One-step Plug&Charge comes to Greenlots chargers.

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