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UAI and EFC call EPA MOVES2014 emissions model treatment of ethanol “seriously flawed”; call for peer review

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MOVES2014 is the latest version of MOVES and includes the effects of the Tier 3 rule as well the impacts of other EPA rulemakings promulgated since the last MOVES release in 2010; new emissions data; and new features that users have requested. EPA has advised states to use MOVES2014 in SIP development as expeditiously as possible.

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Governator ads, electric BMW motorcycle, automakers vs. oil: Today's Car News

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BMW joins the electric-motorcycle ride. The EPA's architect of clean-air rule rollbacks has resigned. Arnold Schwarzenegger comes back with ads for electric cars. And lobbying battles are heating up between automakers and the oil industry. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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OPEI files legal challenge to EPA E15 misfueling rule

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The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), along with automakers and marine manufacturers, filed a legal challenge to the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “Regulation to Mitigate Misfueling” rule which was meant to address concerns about 15% ethanol blends in non-road products and older model-year vehicles. Earlier post.).

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EPA approves another blender pump configuration for E15 and E10 ethanol blends

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EPA has approved a new blender pump configuration, submitted by the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), for general use by retail stations that wish to dispense E15 and E10 from a blender pump with a common hose and nozzle. marine engines, motorcycles, ATVs, lawnmowers, etc.).

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Trade groups file petition with EPA to mandate ongoing availability of E10 fuel

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Auto, marine, motorcycle, outdoor power equipment, personal watercraft and snowmobile groups filed a petition today asking the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ensure the continued sale and availability of gasoline blends of no greater than 10% ethanol (E10). —Kris Kiser, speaking on behalf of the organizations.

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US EPA extends E15 fuel waiver to MY 2001-2006 light-duty vehicles

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waived a limitation on selling gasoline that contains more than 10% ethanol for model year (MY) 2001 through 2006 passenger vehicles, including cars, SUVs, and light pickup trucks. On 13 October 2010, EPA had approved a waiver allowing the use of E15 for MY 2007 and newer cars and light trucks.

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EPA Grants E15 Waiver for MY 2007 and Newer Light Duty Vehicles

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted a waiver for fuel containing up to 15% ethanol (E15) for model year 2007 and newer cars and light trucks. Parties must submit plan addressing conditions to EPA for approval. Earlier post.). The Reid Vapor Pressure for E15 is limited to 9.0 psi during the summertime.

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