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Honda to build 2014 Accord Hybrid in Ohio

Green Car Congress

will invest $23 million at its Marysville, Ohio auto plant to add production of the new two-motor Accord Hybrid Sedan ( earlier post ), scheduled to go on sale nationwide this fall. This will be the third hybrid model built by Honda in the US and the first in Ohio. Honda of America Mfg., liter 4-cylinder engine or a 3.5-liter

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UGI and Vertimass in 15-year agreement to produce renewable fuels in the US and Europe; $500M investment; propane and SAF

Green Car Congress

UGI expects to invest either solely, jointly with Vertimass or in partnership with third parties to build and operate multiple production facilities over the next 15 years in locations across the US and Europe, significantly increasing the supply of renewable-propane and SAF.

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Testimony: Why I like my electric vehicle

Electric Auto Association

Submitted to the Ohio Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee in support of Senate Bill 307: Accelerating Ohio's Auto Industry By Tim Benford, president of Drive Electric Dayton. My EV’s electric drive unit (motor) that provides the acceleration also reduces the need for using the brakes and brake repair.

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2019 Honda Insight production model to make global debut at New York International Auto Show; series hybrid with 55 mpg city

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liter Atkinson cycle engine, electric propulsion motor, and lithium-ion battery pack. Total system output is 151 horsepower and 197 lb-ft (267 N·m) of electric motor torque. In normal mode, the Insight is capable of all-electric driving for short distances of roughly a mile.

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2,150 Workhorse W-15 range-extended electric pickups under letters of intent by fleets

Green Car Congress

has received Letters of Intent from fleets totaling 2,150 of the Workhorse W-15 range-extended electric pickup trucks. The Letters of Intent have come from Duke Energy, Portland General Electric, the City of Orlando, Southern California Public Power Authority, Clean Fuels Ohio and one other utility. Workhorse Group Inc.

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BP to sell Carson refinery and ARCO retail network in US Southwest to Tesoro for $2.5B

Green Car Congress

It processes ANS (Alaskan North Slope), Middle Eastern and West African crudes and supplies 25% of the Los Angeles gasoline demand. A 420MW cogeneration facility located on-site, of which BP has 51% ownership, provides electricity to the Southern California Edison electrical grid. million gallons/day. million gallons/day.

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Honda touts Ohio EV flexibility, could make hundreds per day

Baua Electric

As it confirmed Friday, it will be able to make hundreds of EVs per day at its revamped Marysville Auto Plant, in Ohio—potentially adding up to a level that surpasses the 2023 U.S. EV sales totals for all but Tesla—or it might take a more conservative approach, making many hundreds of gasoline models.

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