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

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2015

In a new report, researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) have calculated the actual, on-road fuel economy for the entire fleet of all vehicles in the US, and for different classes of vehicles, with primary interest in light-duty vehicles (cars, pickup trucks, vans, and SUVs), between 1923 and 2013.

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MARCH 15, 2013

Adjusted CO 2 emissions and adjusted fuel economy, MY 1975-2011. The report finds that CO 2 emissions rates and fuel economy values reflect a very favorable multi-year trend beginning in MY 2005. The fleet-wide average real world MY 2011 personal vehicle CO 2 emissions value is 398 g/mi and average fuel economy is 22.4

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2009

South Korea plans to raise the fuel economy of locally-made vehicles to surpass future requirements being by the US and Japan, according to the Ministry of Knowledge Economy (MKE). South Korea enacted fuel economy standards in 2006 for domestic cars and in 2009 for imported cars with sales of less than 10,000 vehicles.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 18, 2014

as a 2006 model. The 2015 Audi A3 is the first all-new version of the compact luxury car since it was launched in the U.S. And there are a lot of changes. Most noticeable is its evolution from a five-door hatchback to a four-door sedan, facing it off neatly against the Mercedes-Benz CLA (also a compact, front-wheel-drive sedan).

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DECEMBER 23, 2009

UPS van fuel economy comparison. UPS’ first-generation diesel hybrid delivery vans improved the on-road fuel economy by 28.9% The 12-month average fuel economy for the P70 hybrid vans is 13.1 The 12-month average fuel economy for the P70 hybrid vans is 13.1 Source: Lammert 2009. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 3, 2014

At the first model change in 2006, up to 90 kg (198 lbs) were saved. The hood, doors and trunk lid are also made of this light metal. All in all, the Audi engineers have, for the second time in a row, succeeded in significantly reducing the unladen weight of the Audi TT. TFSI engine variant of the new TT weighs just 1,230 kg (2,712 lbs).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

The firm modelled how Canada can achieve both the federal government’s current target (20% below the 2006 level by 2020) as well as a more ambitious target (25% below the 1990 level by 2020). Increased energy efficiency throughout the economy (e.g., Reduction of “fugitive” emissions from the oil and gas industry and from landfills.

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AUGUST 21, 2020

CAAFI, a coalition of airlines, aircraft and engine manufacturers, energy producers, researchers, international participants and US government agencies, has been working on SAF in 2006. SAF blending components are made from bio-based or other circular-economy feedstock sources.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2009

The government of New Zealand will not proceed with developing and implementing fuel economy standards as proposed by the previous government. g/km in early 2006 to 203.8 That is one reason why the government will not be advancing the previously proposed vehicle fuel economy standard. Earlier post.) Steven Joyce. Steven Joyce.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2009

Changes in the attributes (clockwise from upper left, weight, power, fuel economy and torque) of the Honda Accord over time as an example of fleet trends in the US. In contrast, fuel economy actually increased by 15% during that period. Knittel, 2009. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 12, 2010

Fuel economy was similar between the gHEVs and diesel vehicles, except for the highest kinetic intensity drive cycle where the hybrid exhibited ~20% higher fuel economy. NREL collected and analyzed data for in-use fuel economy and fuel costs, maintenance costs, total operating costs, and vehicle uptime. Chassis Mfr./Model.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2013

VMT per capita has declined across the US (2006 to 2011). The average number of vehicle-miles traveled (VMT) per capita declined in 54 out of the 74 large urbanized areas the trends of which could be analyzed between 2006 and 2011. Source: US PIRG. Click to enlarge. percent.

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JUNE 25, 2021

Greene (2006) “Generating hydrogen-rich fuel-cell feeds from dimethyl ether (DME) using Cu/Zn supported on various solid-acid substrates,” Applied Catalysis A: General , Volume 309, Issue 2, Pages 210-223 doi: 10.1016/j.apcata.2006.05.009. Semelsberger, Kevin C. Ott, Rodney L. Borup, Howard L. 2006.05.009.

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AUGUST 22, 2017

Between 2006 and 2015, California’s GDP per capita grew by almost $5,000 per person, nearly double the growth experienced by the US as a whole. Job growth between 2006 and 2015 in California outpaced rates experienced prior to 2006, and outpaced total US employment gains by 27%. below their 2006 levels. Transportation.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Magnomatics was founded in 2006 by a group of engineers from the University of Sheffield (UK) to commercialize magnetic gearing and motor technology developed there. Much further testing and optimization remains to be done, Kirby noted. Background. Basic overview of Magnomatics magnetic gear and motor technology.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 24, 2021

The index has been running since 2006 and Marketwatch noted that this is the first time an all-electric car has claimed the title. The Cars.com American-Made Index has crowned the Tesla Model 3 as the most American-made vehicle for 2021. The index compiled a list of 90 cars and ranked them through five major criteria: […].

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2012

Ford of Europe has begun production of the new Fiesta ECOnetic Technology, which offers fuel economy of 3.3l/100 Fuel economy figures quoted are based on the European Fuel Economy Directive EU 80/1268/EEC and will differ from fuel economy drive cycle results in other regions of the world.). Fiesta ECOnetic Technology.

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AUGUST 27, 2013

The rapidly industrializing economies of China and India fueled much of Asia’s demand increase, growing 2.8 Petroleum use in Europe has declined in every year since 2006. In 2009, Asia surpassed North America as the world’s largest petroleum-consuming region as consumption rebounded from its 2008 decline. million bbl/d.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2016

The California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (Assembly Bill 32 (AB 32); Stats. 2006, chapter 488) created a comprehensive, multi-year program to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in California. Development of the Scoping Plan is a central requirement of AB 32.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2014

In this case, the Passat BlueMotion Concept has a manufacturer-estimated highway fuel economy of 42 mpg (5.6 All these measures result in the manufacturer-estimated highway fuel economy rating of 42 mpg. l/100 km), best-in-class among non-hybrid, gasoline-engined mid-size sedans. Earlier post.) liter four-cylinder engine starts again.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The selling points are plenty of passenger and cargo capacity with a small footprint, plus good fuel economy; the downside is a goofy appearance that even Pininfarina wasn't able to fix. This generation of C4 Picasso was built from 2006 through 2013, with all examples built at the assembly plant in Vigo, Spain.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2019

CARB developed the program to help support a return to 1990 levels of climate-changing gases by 2020, as required by AB 32, the 2006 landmark climate bill. The LCFS works with other California GHG reduction programs to reduce emissions across the economy. California reached that overall goal in 2016.

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MAY 17, 2012

The first panel will examine how California can effectively invest the auction funds to meet the goals of Assembly Bill 32 (AB 32) including support of long-term, transformative efforts to improve public health and develop a clean energy economy. The Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (Chapter 488, Statutes of.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Developed by Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) and Parker Hannifin Corporation ( earlier post ), the parcel delivery vehicles can achieve up to 35% improved fuel economy and up to 30% CO 2 emissions reduction over traditional diesel-powered vehicles that use automatic transmissions in stop-and-go applications.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2013

2001 to 2006. -5%. The factor that supports a temporary peak only is the expected future increase in the total distance driven (due to the increasing population and the improving economy). Measures of motorization in the US. Peak year(s). Reduction in 2011 from the peak. Vehicles per person, per licensed driver, and per household.

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MARCH 10, 2011

In 2006, Shell acquired a 75% share in Tongyi, which is China’s leading independent lubricant manufacturer. In 2002, Shell acquired Pennzoil-Quaker State Company to become the No. 1 lubricants marketer in the USA. Pennzoil motor oil has been one of the leading motor oil brands in the USA since 1985.

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 6, 2012

Honda is to be taken to court by a Californian driver of one of its 2006 model Civic Hybrid cars over claims that the car fails to live up to its fuel economy ratings. Former corporate attorney Heather Peters is to take the car giant to the small claims court, avoiding a class-action suit, where [.].

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

As a technology comparison, the 2006-2012 RAV4 offered an optional 269-hp, 3.5-liter seconds—a half-second slower than the RAV4 Prime—and a 21 combined MPG fuel economy rating. and in a league with luxury/performance SUVs that come nowhere near this Toyota’s fuel economy. Toyota projects 0-60 mph acceleration in 5.8

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AUGUST 15, 2016

2006) Click to enlarge. In a 2006 paper, the engineering team applied the multiple-link VCR mechanism to a turbocharged engine to investigate its effect on engine performance. Conversely, moving the center of the eccentric journal downward raises the compression ratio. Hiyoshi et al. Hiyoshi, R., Takemura, S., Hiyoshi, R., Takemura, S.,

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JUNE 20, 2013

This is the expected pattern, with the changes in the number of vehicles lagging the changes in the general economy. This rate increased to a maximum of 1.16, which was reached in 2001, 2005, and 2006. This rate increased to a maximum of 2.05, which was reached in 2001, 2005, and 2006. In 1984 there were 0.66

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JANUARY 9, 2013

Category 5 markets are seen, for example, as those with Category 4 emission standards that also require US 2017 light-duty fuel economy, US heavy-duty fuel economy, California LEV III or equivalent emissions control and fuel efficiency standards. The current 4th edition of the WWFC was published in September 2006.

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AUGUST 17, 2023

“That’s not temporary work, that’s full-time work, and the company is robbing these workers of their fair share and their stake in this economy.” Schambers, leased in 2006, was once a short lived associate for 6 years prior to being leased complete generation. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 1, 2023

The reasons for the increased rejections can be found in the broader economy, especially the inflation of the last few years and the fact that rising interest rates have increased the amount of debt people have. Lenders are worried about borrowers being unable to pay, with good reason. .&

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Toyota last month ended road tests of 126 Priuses in the US, Japan and Europe that began in 2006, company spokeswoman Jana Hartline said in an interview.

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JANUARY 12, 2011

Building on Honda’s emphasis on fuel-economy, most upcoming Civic models receive Honda Eco Assist (Ecological Drive Assist System) technology ( earlier post ), already available in the CR-Z and Insight hybrids. million units since the 2006 model went on sale in late 2005.

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JULY 25, 2009

informal public consultation in 2006, and began working in January 2007 in. We are, therefore, unable to move forward with an investment of this kind. Iain Conn, chief executive of BP’s refining and marketing business. Irving Oil had conducted initial feasibility work and. barrel per day refinery.

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