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NOVEMBER 1, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has raised the registered blend level of Amyris’s renewable diesel with ultra low sulfur diesel from 20% to 35%. This blend level is the highest awarded to date by the EPA for commercial sale of a motor vehicle renewable gasoline or diesel fuel, according to Amyris.

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APRIL 2, 2010

Source: EPA. As part of its program, EPA is establishing a system of averaging, banking, and trading (ABT) of credits, based on a manufacturer’s fleet average CO 2 performance. Both EPA and NHTSA programs are footprint-based—i.e., g CO 2 /mi (EPA). mpg US (EPA). g CO 2 /mi (EPA). mpg US (EPA).

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OCTOBER 13, 2010

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. Product Transfer Documents (PTDs) must accompany all transfers of fuels for E15 use. Parties must submit plan addressing conditions to EPA for approval.

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2007 Grant EPA Light 186

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting proposals to advance comprehensive, integrated modeling and assessment of multiple greenhouse gases (GHGs) and air pollutants, and to also enhance understanding of climate change impacts and their economic implications. EPA estimates total program funding of $2 million.

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EPA Pollution Climate Change Climate 210

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MARCH 4, 2010

The 2011 Ford Mustang’s official EPA ratings, completed this week, certify that models equipped with the 305-hp 3.7-liter Derrick Kuzak, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development. Examples include: New Electric Power Assist Steering (EPAS) system eliminates the drag of an engine-operated hydraulic power steering pump.

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EPA MPG Fuel Economy 2011 186

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MARCH 31, 2010

In a speech at Andrews Air Force Base today, President Obama said that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Deport of Transportation (DOT) will sign the joint final rule establishing greenhouse gas emission standards and corporate average fuel economy standards for light-duty vehicles for model years 2012-2016 tomorrow.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Obama 170

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Source: EPA. For the fifth consecutive year, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reporting an increase in new vehicle fuel efficiency with a corresponding decrease in average carbon dioxide emissions for new US cars and light duty trucks. Source: EPA. Adjusted CO 2 emissions and adjusted fuel economy by model year.

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Fuel Economy 2004 Economy EPA 268

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NOVEMBER 10, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting requirements for the petroleum and natural gas industries under 40 CFR Part 98, the regulatory framework for the. Data collection for petroleum and natural gas sources will begin 1 January 2011, with first annual reports due to EPA 31 March 2012.

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EPA Gas Industrial Industry 170

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DECEMBER 23, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its new rule for Category 3 marine engines—engines with per-cylinder displacement at or above 30 liters. In addition to the NO x emission limits, EPA is adopting standards for emissions of HC and CO from new Category 3 engines. Earlier post.)

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Mariner EPA Engine Emissions 170

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APRIL 3, 2009

The US Environmental Protection AGency (EPA) awarded $3.6 PM is a complex mixture that consists of direct emissions and reaction products formed in the atmosphere. Tags: Brief. million in four grants to universities to research the relationship between the chemical composition of particulate matter (PM) and health effects.

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Grant EPA Iowa North Carolina 150

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APRIL 9, 2010

US fuel ethanol production in January averaged more than 818,000 barrels per day (b/d)—an increase of 188,000 b/d over January 2009, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). The RFA released the following: January 2010 Ethanol Production/Demand. (mg Fuel ethanol production. Tags: Brief. 818,000 b/d.

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Fuel Production EPA 2009 186

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It’s more aerodynamic than the Model 3, and it’s one of the most aerodynamic vehicles in production today. But the Ioniq 6 Limited Long Range with 20-inch wheels, as tested, cost $55,010, and the dashboard, door uppers, and other trim bits didn’t go with the price tag and were mostly hard plastic. mi/kwh in mixed suburban driving.

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Hyundai EPA EV1 Price 52

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JULY 20, 2009

The letter comes as the EPA considers this change to federal rules. Under current EPA regulations, the blend limit is 10%. Tags: Brief. Ten Midwestern governors recently wrote to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson requesting that ethanol blending levels be increased to 15% (E15).

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deliveries of the Ocean SUV, making it one of the few to make it through the gauntlet with a real product. The pair met their production timelines and are now delivering EVs as promised, and the first customers in the U.S. Despite a long wait for its inaugural EV, Fisker has begun U.S.

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Fisker California SUV EPA 76

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JUNE 3, 2009

US Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has cited BP Products North America Inc. EPA alleges that for calendar years 2003 through 2008 BP failed to manage and treat benzene waste from the facility as required by the national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants. Tags: Brief.

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EPA Clean Cleaning 2008 150

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OCTOBER 14, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) selected Webasto as its partner to provide idle-free cab heating for its Full Series Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicle (HHV) Yard Hostler prototype. The EPA will introduce and exhibit the HHV Yard Hostler at the Word Maritime Day Parallel Event at Chelsea Piers in New York City on 16-18 October 2009.

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EPA Hybrid New York City Vehicles 170

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APRIL 20, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has officially registered Amyris’s renewable diesel fuel, making it the first time a hydrocarbon-based fuel made from plant-derived resources ( earlier post ) has been registered for commercial sale. The end product can be a “drop-in” hydrocarbon fuel. Tags: Brief.

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Renewable Diesel EPA Fuel 191

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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

EPA projects that the hybrid share of new vehicle sales will increase to 4.3% EPA projects a small improvement in 2010, based on pre-model year sales estimates provided by automakers, to 395 grams of CO 2 per mile and 22.5 As part of its 2010 estimates, EPA is projecting an increase in hybrid share to 4.3%, up from 2.3%

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Fuel Economy 2009 2010 EPA 210

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

microns—less than a human hair which averages 70 microns in diameter—is the product of a variety of sources including particles in the exhaust of diesel engines. The ARB report and its methodology were based on recent science assessments completed by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Tags: Diesel Emissions.

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Pollution EPA California Diesel 220

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AUGUST 7, 2009

Source: EPA workshop, June 2009. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has posted the peer review of the renewable fuel standards lifecycle analysis—including significant indirect emissions, such as from indirect land use changes— online. GHG emissions from foreign crop production (modeling and data used).

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EPA Renewable Standards Fuel 150

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DECEMBER 22, 2009

Kenworth Truck Company is expanding its product line with the introduction of the Cummins Westport ISL G natural gas engine for the Kenworth T800 short hood and W900S models. Tags: Brief. Now available for order, Kenworth's natural gas models are focused on vocational, municipal, and pickup and delivery applications. Earlier post.)

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Kenworth Gas Engine Production 186

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APRIL 2, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded Ford Motor Company and Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. Adapting EPA’s energy performance indicator (EPI) for Motor Vehicle Manufacturing so that North American and Japanese assembly plants can be evaluated together in a common system.

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2009 EPA Ford Toyota 150

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MARCH 9, 2010

The draft report of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s annual Inventory of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2008 shows that in 2008, overall greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions decreased by 2.9% (206.1 This annual report is prepared by EPA in collaboration with experts from other federal agencies. Click to enlarge.

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2008 Emissions EPA Transportation 231

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JULY 1, 2009

EPA is proposing to revise the CAA engine program to include two additional tiers of NO x standards for new Category 3 marine diesel engines installed on vessels flagged or registered in the United States. In addition to the NO x emission limits, EPA is proposing standards for emissions of HC and CO from new Category 3 engines.

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Mariner EPA Standards International 170

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

Source: EPA. This includes the impacts from extracting raw materials, food processing, and manufacturing, transporting, and disposing of products. mining, forestry, and agriculture), production and transport of goods, provision of services, reuse of materials, and, if necessary, disposal. Click to enlarge.

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Emissions EPA Climate Change 2006 257

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years. Technologies.

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Fuel Economy EPA 2017 Economy 199

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MAY 15, 2009

Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC (HMIN) began production of the natural gas-powered 2009 Civic GX at its plant in Greensburg, Indiana. First introduced in 1998, the Civic GX is the cleanest internal combustion vehicle certified by the EPA—90% cleaner than the average gasoline-powered car on the road today.

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Indiana Honda Gas Production 150

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APRIL 5, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $2.38 EPA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program was established to ensure that new technologies are developed to solve priority environmental problems. The process uses a new approach to upgrading pyrolysis bio oil and does not produce excessive by-products.

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Emissions EPA Waste Exhaust 225

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JUNE 4, 2009

Under the agreement, CleanFUEL will distribute IMPCO’s bi-fuel Sequent system, a dual-propane and gasoline fuel system certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), for conversions of light duty General Motors and Ford vehicles to run on propane. Tags: Brief. 2008 and 2009 3.5L Chevrolet Impala. liter GMC Sierra and Savana.

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USA Engine GMC Sierra 150

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FEBRUARY 16, 2010

The decrease in enzyme cost brings the low end of cellulosic ethanol production cost below the high end of corn ethanol production cost. Novozymes has launched what it called the first commercially viable enzymes for production of biofuel from agricultural waste. Our partners expect production costs to fall below USD 2.00

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Production Obama Commercial 2011 225

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Obtained and shared by members of the F150Gen14 forums, the F-150 Lightning’s Base and Extended Range models show EPA-estimated range ratings of 230 and 300 miles, respectively. The two stickers were examined by a Ford sales representative, who confirmed to Teslarati Monroney tags were legitimate.

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F-150 Ford Range Extended Range 106

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AUGUST 1, 2009

unveiled the Nissan LEAF production electric vehicle. Masato Inoue, Product Chief Designer. 1 ] The EPA Urban Dynamometer Driving Schedule (UDDS) is commonly called the LA4 or “the city test” and represents city driving conditions. Tags: Electric (Battery). Click to enlarge. And that’s what we’ve created.

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Nissan Production Lithium Ion Japan 210

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FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The Air sport sedan, being a luxury vehicle and having the appropriately associated price tag, does not currently qualify for the Federal tax incentive of $7,500, but that isn’t stopping the EV startup from introducing a discount of its own. It offers an EPA-estimated driving range of 425 miles when equipped with 19” wheels.

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Price Mercedes EPA Fusion 92

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AUGUST 18, 2010

Range Fuels plans to begin production of cellulosic ethanol from the plant in the third quarter this year. However, in the Regulatory Impact Analysis accompanying RFS2, EPA noted that both Range and Cello were delaying or reducing their production plans for this year. Tags: Biomass Fuels. Range Fuels, Inc. Earlier post.).

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Range Fuel EPA Georgia 230

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MARCH 4, 2010

Transonic’s testing on a mid-size vehicle on a chassis dynamometer resulted in EPA highway fuel economy of 64 mpg (3.7 L/100km) EPA city and 48 mpg (4.9 Tags: Engines Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Systems. Transonic was exhibiting at the Department of Energy’s ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit in Washington earlier this week.

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Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Engine 297

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MAY 5, 2009

Example of results from EPA lifecycle analyses in the NPRM. EPA is soliciting peer review scientific feedback to ensure that the rule when finalized contains the best available science. EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson. EPA is seeking comments on the proposal for 60 days. Click to enlarge. The proposed rule includes that.

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JUNE 16, 2010

The reduction is somewhat less than the 130% calculated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the RFS2 for the production of cellulosic ethanol from corn stover using a biochemical process. The biogas exported as a co-product will offset 49.8 EPA estimates for land use and agriculture changes offset an additional 1.7

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Gasoline Emissions EPA Waste 210