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Junkyard Find: 2007 Ford Taurus SE

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That made 2007 the final model year for the "real" Taurus, and I've found one of these rare cars in a New Orleans self-service junkyard. The driver's door latch mechanism was broken, so I couldn't take a look at the build tag and see the assembly date for this car (this is a common problem with junkyard vehicles).

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India Releases GHG Report; Fifth Largest Emitter in 2007

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India has released a report on its greenhouse gas emissions in 2007, becoming the first “non-Annex I” (i.e. India GHG emissions by sector in 2007 (million tons of CO 2 eq). Net Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from India in 2007 (emissions with land use, land use change and forestry, LULUCF), were 1727.71 million in 2007.

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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. Misfueling mitigation conditions include: Labels must be placed on E15 retail dispensers indicating that E15 use is only for MY2007 and newer vehicles. Earlier post.).

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EPA: US Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rose 1.4% in 2007

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the national greenhouse gas inventory, which finds that overall emissions during 2007 increased by 1.4% Total emissions of the six main greenhouse gases in 2007 were equivalent to 7,150 Tg of carbon dioxide. percent from 1990 to 2007. in total between 2005 and 2007.

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Sales of EVs in UK Plummeted 90% in 2009 Compared to Peak in 2007

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The UK’s Guardian reports that sales of new electric cars in the UK plummeted by nearly 90% in 2009 to 55 units, compared with their peak sales of 397 units in 2007. Nearly half of the electric vehicles sold last year were the tiny G-Wiz car. Tags: Brief.

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Census Bureau 2008 American Community Survey Data Shows Slight Changes in Commuting, Vehicle Ownership

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According to the new snapshot, the percentage of US workers who drove alone to work decreased slightly between 2007 and 2008 from 76.1% in 2007 to 75.5% Households with no vehicles increased to 8.8% Households with no vehicles increased to 8.8% Households with one vehicle available increased to 33.4% from 33.1%.

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California Air Resources Board Unveils $3.7M in Rebates for Plug-in Hybrid and Zero-Emission Vehicles

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million in rebates for plug-in hybrid and zero emissions vehicles as part of an overall $42.3 million program that Governor Schwarzenegger approved in 2007 to spur technological innovation in the transportation sector. Cleaner vehicles reduce California smog and climate change emissions, and save consumers money.

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