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

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Total consumption (millions of gallons). Consumption per capita (gallons). Consumption per capita (gallons). The maximum consumption per capita (505 gallons) was reached in 1978.

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EIA: ethanol production drives growth in overall biomass energy use over past decade

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Biomass energy consumption in the United States grew more than 60% from 2002 to 2013, the growth due almost entirely to increased consumption of biomass to produce biofuels, primarily ethanol but also a smaller amount of biodiesel and other biomass-based diesel fuels, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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PwC’s Autofacts forecasts global light vehicle assembly to reach 81.8M units in 2013, up 3.3% from 2012

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million units in 2013, representing a 3.3% While there has been speculation around the long-awaited recovery of the European Union (EU), 2013 is poised to mark a turning point, setting the stage for recovery in 2014. Autofacts sees full-year 2013 sales reaching 15.6 million units in 2013, the largest amount since 2002.

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Map of public biogas filling stations in Finland

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The Finnish Biogas Association began mapping their locations in 2013. All are automatic stations that are always open (but for two of them a cash option is only available during office hours). These are to be joined by 20 more planned stations by 2016. gasoline liter equivalent, or between US$4.13 - $5.15/gasoline gasoline gallon equivalent.

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Hyundai Motor unveils China-exclusive “Mistra” mid-size concept at 2013 Auto Shanghai

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Despite its relatively late entry into the Chinese market in 2002 with the establishment of Beijing Hyundai Motor Co. The Mistra was designed to meet the diverse needs of the mainstream urban population, providing them with even more comprehensive and diverse choices. Its main target customers are young parents in their 20s and 30s.

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New Honda FCEV Concept to make world debut at 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show

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In 2002, Honda was the first automaker to begin a retail initiative with the leasing of its fuel-cell electric vehicles to fleet customers. As we work toward the introduction of our next-generation fuel-cell vehicle in 2015, our long-term experience with fuel-cell technologies will help us pave a way towards a zero-emissions future.

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Upwards of 90% of EU city dwellers exposed to PM2.5 and O3 pollution at levels deemed harmful by WHO

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Despite a decline in emissions of the main air pollutants in Europe in the period 2002–2011, around 90% of city dwellers in the European Union (EU) are exposed to PM 2.5 Source: Air Quality in Europe 2013 Report. —“Air Quality in Europe 2013 Report”. decreased by 14% and 16% respectively in the EU between 2002 and 2011.

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