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OCTOBER 12, 2011

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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FEBRUARY 26, 2016

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $26 million in grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing emissions from the US’ existing fleet of diesel engines. Grant funds may be used for clean diesel projects that use: EPA-verified retrofit technologies or certified engine configurations.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

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 l/100 km).).

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MAY 31, 2023

Designed by Calty Design Studios and exclusively assembled at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing plant in Princeton, Indiana, the 2024 Grand Highlander will have a starting MSRP of $43,070 for the gasoline engine models, $44,670 for the hybrid and $54,040 for the Hybrid MAX powertrain. turbo gasoline engine, the 2.5L Earlier post.) seconds (AWD).

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JULY 25, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized eight Toyota manufacturing sites in North America for achieving a 10% reduction in energy intensity through its ENERGY STAR Challenge For Industry program. The eight Toyota facilities recognized by the EPA include: Bodine Aluminum (Jackson, Tenn.,

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MAY 15, 2009

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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OCTOBER 20, 2009

In August 2008, the Environmental Law & Policy Center, Natural Resources Defense Council, Hoosier Environmental Council, Save the Dunes and Sierra Club petitioned EPA to formally object to the state’s modification of BP’s operating permit for an expansion project to refine high-sulfur Canadian crude oil. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 17, 2018

Beginning in 2011, all new heavy-duty trucks were equipped with selective catalytic reduction and particulate control technologies, which combine to achieve stringent new EPA emissions requirements for NONO x x emissions of no more than 0.20 grams per brake horsepower hour (g/BHP-hr.). grams per brake horsepower hour (g/HP-hr.)

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MARCH 20, 2015

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $8 million to communities in 21 states and Puerto Rico to reduce emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of diesel engines through the agency’s Diesel Emission Reduction Act ( DERA ) program. EPA estimates that every $1 in DERA funding generates up to $13 in health care savings.

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JULY 20, 2009

The letter comes as the EPA considers this change to federal rules. Under current EPA regulations, the blend limit is 10%. Pat Quinn; Indiana Gov. Ten Midwestern governors recently wrote to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson requesting that ethanol blending levels be increased to 15% (E15).

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JUNE 3, 2009

for alleged Clean Air Act violations at the company’s Whiting, Indiana petroleum refinery. EPA alleges that for calendar years 2003 through 2008 BP failed to manage and treat benzene waste from the facility as required by the national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants. These are preliminary findings of violations.

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JANUARY 8, 2014

The ENERGY STAR certification is given to facilities that perform in the top 25% of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency and that also meet strict energy efficiency-performance levels set by the EPA. In earning their eighth consecutive ENERGY STAR certifications, Honda of America Mfg.’s metric tons annually.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014

The 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid has an improved EPA rating of 44/47/45 mpg city/highway/combined (5.3/5.0/5.2 The 2014 Civic Natural Gas will be available at Honda dealers in 37 states on February 15 with an MSRP starting at $26,6402 and a EPA ratings of 27/38/31 mpg (8.7/6.2/7.6 l/100 km), up from the 2013 model’s 44/44/44 mpg.

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APRIL 2, 2019

The deaths caused per bushel in western corn belt states such as Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska tend to be lower than in eastern corn belt states such as Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. This uses a value from the US EPA of $9 million for each death avoided. precursor—That result from nitrogen fertilizer use.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2019

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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NOVEMBER 7, 2014

With an EPA rating of 44/47/45 mpg city/highway/combined (5.3/5/5.2 l/100km) for the Civic Hybrid and an EPA rating of 27/38/31 mpgge (8.7/6.2/7.6 Both models are assembled at Honda Manufacturing of Indiana located in Greensburg, IN.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

The EPA-rated 50 mpg (4.7 The 2014 Accord Hybrid, equipped with a two-motor hybrid system, also carries EPA ratings of 45 mpg highway and 47 mpg combined (5.2 The hybrid battery pack is covered by a 8-year/100,000-mile or 10-year/150,000 mile limited warranty, depending on the state of purchase/registration.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Miami-Dade used funding from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to purchase 15 of the vehicles as part of the National Clean Diesel Campaign’s Emerging Technologies List. Earlier post.). RunWise is the only drivetrain technology on the list.

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DECEMBER 19, 2013

The EPA has invalidated 33.5million renewable fuel credits that were sold by an Indiana company for biofuel it did not produce[.]. Biofuel fraud is a potentially huge business: but the US Environmental Protection Agency has moved quickly to snuff out one of the most extensive examples of fraud to date.

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APRIL 27, 2024

made electric SUV —in Princeton, Indiana, starting in 2026. According to reports, the Indiana-built EV could be a Highlander EV, while the Kentucky model might incorporate all the leading-edge manufacturing methods Toyota has suggested in recent years are on the way. Toyota confirmed a second 3-row U.S.-made

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AUGUST 7, 2009

Source: EPA workshop, June 2009. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has posted the peer review of the renewable fuel standards lifecycle analysis—including significant indirect emissions, such as from indirect land use changes— online. How the models EPA relied upon are used together to provide overall lifecycle estimates.

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DECEMBER 19, 2017

As a result, the 2-door Insight launched as the most fuel-efficient EPA certified gasoline-fueled vehicle with a highway rating of 70 mpg (3.36 Introduced in 1999, the first-generation Insight was the first commercial hybrid vehicle in the US and featured optimized aerodynamics and a lightweight aluminum structure. —Henio Arcangeli, Jr.,

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OCTOBER 14, 2016

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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MAY 24, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that BP North America Inc. In this case, BP North America has not lived up to all of its obligations under an earlier settlement agreement and has committed new violations of the Clean Air Act at its Whiting refinery in Indiana.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

Both engines are targeted to receive EPA highway fuel economy ratings in excess of 40 mpg. Civic Sedans for the North American market will be produced at the company’s Greensburg, Indiana and Alliston, Ontario, Canada auto plants. Additional powertrain details and specifications will be announced closer to launch. The new Civic’s 2.0-liter

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JULY 20, 2011

It is built on the same assembly line as the gasoline-powered Civic four-door models at Honda’s Greensburg, Indiana manufacturing facility. The Civic Natural Gas is the only vehicle certified by the EPA to meet both Federal Tier 2 Bin 2 and Inherently Low Emission Vehicle (ILEV) zero evaporative emission certification standards.

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MARCH 30, 2018

SF Motors has also developed a patented battery pack system, enabling range of more than 300 miles (EPA) or 500 km (NEDC). SF Motors acquired its Indiana factory in 2016; this former AM General plant has a legacy of producing high-end vehicles such as the Hummer H2 and Mercedes R Class, and has been retooled for premium EV production.

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MAY 15, 2015

million tons of coal ash); Indiana (approximately 35.6 The criminal investigation was conducted by the EPA-CID; EPA-Region 4; EPA-OIG; IRS-CI; and NC SBI with assistance from the FBI and the Department of Defense Criminal Investigative Service. million tons of coal ash); Kentucky (approximately 1.5

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FEBRUARY 28, 2013

The two companies will display a hybrid cargo van upfitted with XL Hybrids’ parallel hybrid powertrain technology at the Leggett & Platt CVP Booth at the 2013 NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Indiana next week. In 2012, testing at an independent EPA-certified vehicle laboratory showed a 21.2% The unit now features a smaller 1.8

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JUNE 15, 2015

With two new engines on the new Civic, including its first turbo engine, Honda is targeting class-leading fuel economy for Civic, with EPA highway fuel economy “ a few ticks ” above 40 miles per gallon, Mendel said. Honda will launch the all-new 10 th -generation Civic this fall. from the same period in 2014, to 9,257 units total.

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JANUARY 9, 2012

The new ILX will be manufactured exclusively by Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC, in its Greensburg, Ind. Anticipated EPA fuel economy ratings are 20 mpg in the city (11.8 The lineup of ILX models will include an entry-level model powered by a 2.0-liter liter inline 4-cylinder engine; a high-performance model with a 2.4-liter

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AUGUST 12, 2016

These include the heavy-duty manufacturing regions of the upper Midwest; technology hubs in California and along the Pacific Coast; technology innovators on the East Coast including Massachusetts, New York, and the Carolinas; and a corridor that runs through, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Indiana and Ohio.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

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 four-cylinder engine joined the lineup in 2009, offering an EPA-estimated 25 mpg (9.4 A 270 hp (201 kW) 3.5-liter

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MAY 14, 2010

The eStar all-electric truck transitioned from concept to reality in August 2009, when President Barack Obama visited Navistar’s manufacturing plant in Indiana to announce a $39.2 Less than one year later, Navistar has completed testing and validation, developed and delivered prototype vehicles, and received EPA and CARB certifications.

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MAY 16, 2009

Honda Manufacturing in Indiana has begun production of the 2009 Civic GX, which is the only natural gas vehicle built by a major automaker in the USA. The Civic GX was actually first introduced in 1998 and is the cleanest internal combustion vehicle certified by the EPA - it is around 90 per cent cleaner than the average petrol powered car.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The field tests provided opportunities for US EPA Region 4, U.S. EPA Region 5, and Ohio EPA to review and process three permit applications for CO 2 injection and to start building experience for future permit applications.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Running on 87 octane, the EPA rates the Civic 1.5L While always nice to beat the EPA numbers, we could have done far better if we laid-off taking glee in the slick shifting manual. turbo at 28 mpg city/37 highway/31 combined. In 294 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 33.2 mpg combined.

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