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Oregon DEQ seeking public comments on implementing Low Carbon Fuel Standard before sunset in 2015

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The first phase required Oregon producers and importers of fuels to register with DEQ, keep records and submit reports about the fuels they currently supply. DEQ had only partially implemented the Clean Fuels Program passed by the Legislature in 2009.

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Used Car of the Day: 2014 Ford Focus ST

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Today's used car of the day is a 2014 Ford Focus ST that asks $14,500 and is based in Oregon. The car is on its second owner and has a clean title. The seller says it has never been in an accident, though a body panel was replaced after a minor incident with a mailbox. So, too, was a mirror. There are 71,000 miles on the clock.

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Oregon State Senate rejects measure removing sunset of state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard; shutdown in 2015

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The Oregon State Senate has rejected SB 488 , a measure that would have repealed the sunset on provisions of the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) in the state in 2015. The low carbon fuel standard (Clean Fuels Program, HB 2186) was adopted in 2009 ( earlier post ), with a sunset provision in 2015.

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Toyota reduces pricing on 2014 Prius Plug-In in US

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Toyota has reduced the MSRP on the 2014 Prius Plug-in Hybrid by more than $2,000, making the starting MSRP $29,990 (excluding dealer preparation and handling, DPH). Pricing for the 2014 Prius Plug-in Advanced model has also been adjusted to make the model more accessible to consumers with a $4,620 reduction in MSRP to $34,905 (excluding DPH).

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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During 2014, the global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry is poised to grow by 86% and will surpass more than 346,000 new vehicles sold, according to a new white paper—“ Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014 ”—published by Navigant Research. Nonetheless, 2014 may be a breakout year for e-motorcycles.

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EPA awards $8M in FY2014 clean diesel grants in 21 states, Puerto Rico

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The twenty-one projects will receive funding through the EPA’s DERA Fiscal Year 2014 allocation. The full list of projects selected for 2014 DERA funds: California. Franklin Soil & Water Conservation District is replacing three school buses and four agriculture engines and converting three irrigation pumps to clean burning electric.

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Hertz adds 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid to rental fleet

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The Sonata Hybrid is available to rent at airports including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, Atlanta, Dulles International and Chicago, as well as cities such as San Jose, San Diego and Long Beach in California; Portland, Oregon; and Denver. All of the Green Traveler cars have fuel efficiency ratings starting at 33+ highway mpg.

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