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

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This analysis examines the effect of this downturn in driving on gasoline consumption (both total and per capita), and places the consumption in 2020 in a historical context. The results show that gasoline consumption per capita in 2020 was on par with that 55 years ago. Total consumption. Total consumption (millions of gallons).

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EIA expects gasoline consumption in US to remain below 2007 peak despite increase in travel

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The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects that motor gasoline consumption in the US will remain below the 2007 peak despite an increase in travel. EIA attributes the outcome largely to improvements in light-duty vehicle fuel economy. STEO forecasts motor gasoline consumption to average 9.23

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UMTRI: average US new vehicle fuel economy drops in June

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The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in June was 25.1 This drop likely reflects the decreased price of gasoline in June, and the consequent increased proportion of pickup trucks, SUVs, and crossovers in the sales mix, they said. in April 2017, down from 0.85

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UPS updates 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric step vans with smaller genset engine for better fuel economy

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UPS announced an update to 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric delivery trucks that improve fuel economy as part of the company’s broader Rolling Laboratory approach. The smaller engine will improve fuel economy, however. The small ICE could be outfitted for gasoline, propane, or CNG. Earlier post.)

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IEA: record oil output from US, Brazil, Canada and Norway to keep global markets well supplied

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The oil industry has yet to recover from an unprecedented two-year drop in investment in 2015-2016, and the IEA sees little-to-no increase in upstream spending outside of the United States in 2017 and 2018. mb/d in 2017. of demand by 2023, the lowest number since 2007. Global oil production capacity is forecast to grow by 6.4

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EIA AEO2015 projects elimination of net US energy imports in 2020-2030 timeframe; transportation energy consumption drops

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The United States transitions from being a net importer of natural gas to a net exporter by 2017 in all cases. US natural gas net export growth continues after 2017, with annual net exports in 2040 ranging from 3.0 year from 1973 to 2007—when it peaked at 28.7 year from 1973 to 2007—when it peaked at 28.7 mpg in 2040.

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ICCT study concludes no technical barriers to use of higher blends of ethanol

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The Environmental Protection Agency’s Authority to Amend the Renewable Fuel Standard , Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP. The Environmental Protection Agency’s Authority to Amend the Renewable Fuel Standard , Bracewell & Giuliani LLP. the optimal air/fuel ratio for ethanol blends is lower than for pure gasoline.

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