Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 8, 2021
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).
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 14, 2012
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that after an increase in 2010 of 3.3%, energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in the US in 2011 decreased by 2.4% (136 million metric tons), while GDP grew by 1.8%. This indicates that the carbon intensity of the economy declined by about 4.2%. mpg) from 2010 to 2011.
Green Car Congress
JULY 20, 2012
At 3%, the 2011 increase in global CO 2 emissions is above the past decade’s average annual increase of 2.7%. combined, where emissions increased by 9% and 6% respectively in 2011. According to the report, the top emitters contributing to the global 34 billion tonnes of CO 2 in 2011 are: China (29%). the United States (16%).
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 2, 2012
Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America will reduce their fuel economy (mpg) ratings for a number of 2011-13 model year models in showrooms after EPA testing found discrepancies between agency results and data submitted by the company. This has happened twice since 2000. Hyundai - Kia MY 2013 Fuel Economy Label Changes.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 8, 2013
VMT per capita has declined across the US (2006 to 2011). Among the report’s national findings: The proportion of workers commuting by private vehicle—either alone or in a carpool—declined in 99 out of 100 of America’s most populous urbanized areas between 2000 and the 2007-2011 period averaged in US Census data.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 4, 2011
each year between 2000 and 2010—three times the rate of increase during the 1990s. Rebounding from the global financial crisis of 2008-09 when emissions temporarily decreased, last year’s high growth was caused by both emerging and developed economies. On average, fossil fuel emissions have risen by 3.1% Canadell and Michael R.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
million in 2011, and 2012 may bring an all-time high of 80 million or more vehicles, according to new research conducted by the Worldwatch Institute for its Vital Signs Online service. The major driver of increased production and sales are the emerging economies, especially China. Worldwide light-duty vehicle production. million to 78.6
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