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DOE proposes revising procedures for calculating petroleum-equivalent fuel economy of EVs for use in CAFE calculations

Green Car Congress

DOE published a final rule on 12 June 2000. The PEF adopted by DOE in the 2000 Final Rule is based, in part, on the existing regulatory approach which provides procedures determining the petroleum-equivalent fuel economy of non-EV alternative fueled vehicles. DOE has not updated this since the June 2000 Final Rule.

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UK auto industry warns anti-diesel agenda and slow uptake of EVs could mean missing 2021 CO2 targets; rising CO2 average in 2017

Green Car Congress

Because diesel cars typically consume less fuel than gasoline equivalents they emit, on average, 15-20% less CO 2. These ongoing improvements mean average CO 2 is still a third (-33.1%) lower than in 2000. million strong new car market still powered, wholly or in part, by gasoline or diesel. decline in new diesel registrations.

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Ford researchers: global light-duty CO2 regulatory targets broadly consistent with 450 ppm stabilization

Green Car Congress

The SMP model calculates 2000?2050 The Ford team updated the SMP model with historical data for 2000, 2005, and 2010, and extended the model to calculate the total CO 2 emissions (tonnes) and the TTW (tank-to-wheel) emission rate (g CO 2 /km) for the new vehicle fleet. They converted from an absolute amount to scale relative to 2000.

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Report finds that total transportation energy demand in California in 2050 could be reduced 30% relative to 2005

Green Car Congress

Given the median biofuels forecast of 13 billion gallons of gasoline equivalent (GGE) in 2050, it is necessary to place a high priority on electrification of the transportation sector, if large reductions are to be attained by 2050. PHEVs sold in 2050 are primarily large-battery PHEVs (i.e. —Yang et al.

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The 60,000 Volt Question

Plug In Partners

I f there is any doubt that GM is serious about PHEVs, here is one more story that indicates that they are indeed very serious. Toyota sold 5,562 Prius models in 2000, when it was on the market for part of the year. Toyota has sold more than 1 million gasoline-electric vehicles since 1997. 23, 2007 -- General Motors Corp.

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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. We can achieve that -- today -- with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). A PHEV is essentially a regular hybrid with an extension cord. But theyve needed definitive proof that PHEVs wont increase pollution. What Are Plug-In Hybrids?

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Best speakers ever

Electric Auto Association

Wright also developed the Wrightspeed X1 , an EV sports car known for beating gasoline-powered sports cars in a drag race.“I He was pontificating on an all-electric composite Hypercar using rechargeable batteries back in 2000. Eventually moving to Alameda, California, the manufacturer was later renamed REVO Powertrains.

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