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UCOTD: Seventh-Generation Honda Accord Coupe

The Truth About Cars

Today we bring you a seventh-car of unlisted year -- this generation ran from 2002-2007. There are 134,200 miles on the car and it's mostly stock, save for the requisite K&N filter and NGK iridium spark plugs. The ask is $8,000 for this New Jersey-based ride. The clutch, timing belt, and water pump have been replaced.

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NOAA Forecast Predicts Large Dead Zone for Gulf of Mexico this Summer

Green Car Congress

Scientists are predicting the area could measure between 7,450 and 8,456 square miles, or an area roughly the size of New Jersey. The largest one on record occurred in 2002, measuring 8,484 square miles. However, additional flooding of the Mississippi River since May may result in a larger dead zone.

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EPA Grants California Vehicle GHG Regulations Waiver

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In September 2004 the California Air Resources Board (ARB) passed regulations to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) from new passenger vehicles starting in 2009. These regulations were authorized by the 2002 legislation Assembly Bill 1493 (Pavley). mpg in 2016 (39 mpg for cars, 30 mpg for trucks), or approximately 250 grams CO 2 /mile.

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BMW MINI E Powered by AC Propulsion?

Revenge of the Electric Car

Per BMW’s press release the MINI E will be motivated by a 150kW electric drive system with a range of 150 miles per charge and a top speed of 95 mph. Specially engineered for automobile use, the battery technology will have a range of more than 240 kilometers, or 150 miles. second range. Production in Oxford and Munich.

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