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Engine products group files legal challenge to EPAs partial waiver for E15

Green Car Congress

While all members of the EPG have and continue to support the development and use of safe and sustainable alternative fuels, the action EPA has taken to permit E-15 to be sold as a legal fuel, even if limited only to certain products, will have adverse consequences for the environment and consumers. Earlier post.).

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Petroleum and refiners organizations file suit to reverse EPA’s second partial waiver for E15

Green Car Congress

EPA’s 21 Jan decision raised the amount of ethanol permitted in gasoline used by cars and light trucks for model years 2001-2006 from 10 percent (E10) to 15 percent (E15). EPA’s 21 Jan decision raised the amount of ethanol permitted in gasoline used by cars and light trucks for model years 2001-2006 from 10 percent (E10) to 15 percent (E15).

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Gas War: Appeals Court Upholds EPA Approval of California Emissions Rules

The Truth About Cars

The matter quickly turned into a major legal battle between a coalition of blue states and the federal government. That same year, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) finalized a plan to end the sale of gasoline vehicles sold within the state by 2035.

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