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Gasoline consumption per capita in 2020 was on par with that in 1965

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Not coincidentally, the first Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for new cars and light trucks became effective with 1978 model-year vehicles. Total consumption (millions of gallons). Therefore, the table below shows the consumptions per capita for selected years between 1965 and 2020. Consumption per capita (gallons).

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California 2017 GHG inventory shows 1.2% total drop from 2016; transportation sector emissions up 1%

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These reductions have occurred while California’s economy has continued to grow. while the carbon intensity of its economy declined by 4.5%. Changes in emissions by Scoping Plan sector between 2000 and 2017. Compared to 2016, California’s GDP grew 3.6% Trends in California GHG Emissions. Source: ARB.

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Chevy Cruze diesel’s variable-swirl mechanism

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Optimizing swirl speed depending upon the engine operating condition is an effective means to increase thermal efficiency and reduce emissions, Toyota researchers noted in a paper in the R&D Review of Toyota CRDL in 2002. Ultimately, it means more driving satisfaction with less environmental impact. —Mike Siegrist, 2.0L

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Worldwatch Institute report finds global energy intensity increased in 2010 for second year in a row

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Particularly during the surge of what was called the “knowledge-based economy” from 1991 to 2000, global economic productivity increased without parallel increases in energy use. Energy intensity is declining in many advanced economies, including the United States, Germany, and Japan.

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Global CO2 emissions up 3% in 2011; per capita CO2 emissions in China reach EU levels

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Since 2002, annual economic growth in China accelerated from 4% to 11%, on average. However the European Union saw the largest decline on record, with -11%, mainly due to warm weather, a weak economy, high gas prices and continued growth in renewable electricity production. Japan (4%). tonnes, while they decreased in the EU27 from 9.2

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Remembering the Legacy of Trailblazing Technologist Gordon Moore

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The integrated circuit was changing the economy of the whole [electronics] industry, and this was not yet generally recognized. In 2002 Moore received a U.S. Along with his wife of 72 years, in 2000 Moore established the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation , which has donated more than US $5.1 billion to charitable causes.

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Environmental Charter High School Gets Solar; Greenius Goes EcoMedia

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In a still repressed economy during an era when “no new taxes” is the mindless mantra that forces cutbacks and the elimination of educational programs and resources, the only place the dollars are going to come from are nontraditional, innovative sources. The on-stage banner heralding the ribbon cutting event @ ECHS.

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