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ISU study finds large potential for biobased materials in auto industry, but with challenges

Green Car Congress

To create the largest impact, the researchers concluded, emphasis should be placed on the largest producers of vehicles; the five largest producers of automotive vehicles in the United States are General Motors, Ford, Toyota, Chrysler, and Honda. Soy-foam headliners were put in place for the 2010 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner.

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Auto Industry Backs Additional Funding for Research into Impacts of Mid-Level Ethanol Blends

Green Car Congress

The auto industry in principle is not opposed to the introduction of such mid-level blends (i.e., The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is current considering a request to allow more than the current limit of 10% ethanol in gasoline to increase overall ethanol consumption in the US fuel pool. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Sterling Camp Current Profession: Marine Assurance How will you add value to the EAA Board? As a mariner, I have focused on Health, Safety, & Environment concerns. Sterling's career in marine transportation also provides him experience in transportation logistics. Your membership supports our EV education and outreach work.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Sterling Camp Current Profession: Marine Assurance How will you add value to the EAA Board? As a mariner, I have focused on Health, Safety, & Environment concerns. Sterling's career in marine transportation also provides him experience in transportation logistics. Your membership supports our EV education and outreach work.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

At the moment, only 2004-2007 Priuses , and to a limited extent, the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrids. Honda Insight, Civic and Accord use an entirely different design: the electric motor never runs without the gasoline engine running at the same time. See our How to Get a PHEV page for more information.

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