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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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ClearFlame Engine Technologies hits multiple manufacturing, customer pilot, and fueling milestones

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The first retail sale of E98 ethanol fuel, with CIE (Central Indiana Ethanol), CountryMark, and Co-Alliance Cooperative Inc. The company is currently working with the EPA to achieve all environmental approvals; trucks are currently running under EPA exemption. as fuel retailer).

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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander hybrid to start at $44,670; $54,040 for the Hybrid MAX

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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. hybrid or standard on the powerful Hybrid MAX.

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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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EPA Posts Peer Review of Renewable Fuel Standards Lifecycle Analysis

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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. Source: EPA workshop, June 2009. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Honda adds 2014 Civic Hybrid and Natural Gas to US 2014 Civic lineup

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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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2015 Civic Hybrid and Natural Gas join 2015 siblings this month in showrooms

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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 A rearview camera with dynamic guidelines is standard on all Civics and all 2015 model year Honda vehicles. Smart Entry with Push button Start is standard on the Civic Hybrid.