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Honda secures auto industry’s largest renewable energy purchase; 60% reduction in CO2 from N.A. manufacturing operations

Green Car Congress

Seeking to slash CO 2 emissions from its North American manufacturing operations, Honda has entered into long-term virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) for renewable wind and solar power that will cover more than 60% of the electricity that Honda uses in North America.

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New Argonne-developed tool helps car buyers compare electric-drive and traditional vehicles

Green Car Congress

Consumers in seven US Midwest states seeking information about plug-in electric and hybrid vehicles now have access to a new-vehicle purchase guidance tool created by Argonne National Laboratory. States currently covered by the new tool are Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, Wisconsin.

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50 mpg city 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid starts at $29,155

Green Car Congress

The Accord Hybrid EX-L is equipped with advanced safety technologies such as Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) along with leather-trimmed and heated front seats and the HondaLink cloud-based media and connectivity system featuring Aha® compatibility.

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

National Drive Electric Week event connects Indiana’s EV future with its EV past. When it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), the people of Indiana are a tough sell. The three enthusiasts, along with fourth co-founder Bill Spitz, formed the Indiana chapter. I want to show folks there’s a precedent here,” Steiner explained.

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

National Drive Electric Week event connects Indiana’s EV future with its EV past. When it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), the people of Indiana are a tough sell. The three enthusiasts, along with fourth co-founder Bill Spitz, formed the Indiana chapter. I want to show folks there’s a precedent here,” Steiner explained.

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The Many Benefits of V2G Charging

EV Connect

By drawing power at lower rates during off-peak times and then selling it back to the utility at a higher rate during off-peak times, you can maximize your ROI on purchasing a V2G charger. V2G charging can take this grid management a step further by creating a virtual power grid from the many connected EVs.

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Denbury Undertakes Midwest CO2 Pipeline Feasibility Study

Green Car Congress

has initiated a comprehensive feasibility study of a possible long-term CO 2 pipeline project which would connect proposed gasification plants in the Midwest to Denbury’s existing CO 2 pipeline infrastructure in Mississippi or Louisiana. Denbury Resources Inc. Denbury Resources Inc.

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