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JANUARY 4, 2013

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in December was 23.9 mpg (or 19%) from the value in October 2007 (the first month of monitoring); however, the fuel economy in December was down 0.2 This is an increase of 3.8 This is an increase of 3.8 Source: UMTRI. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 2007 225

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AUGUST 2, 2018

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released their long-expected notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to adjust the Congressionally-mandated Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards.

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Fuel Economy Economy EPA MPG 186

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The average fuel-economy (window-sticker) value of new vehicles sold. mpg since October 2007 (the. mpg since October 2007 (the. The average fuel economy of model year 2013 vehicles sold thus far. Average sales-weighted fuel economy. October 2007. value is up 0.1 mpg from July and up 4.8

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy Fuel 199

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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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Fuel Economy 2012 EPA Economy 284

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FEBRUARY 13, 2012

The average fuel economy of new vehicles sold in the US. in November 2011 (a decrease of 14% from October 2007). in November 2011 (a decrease of 14% from October 2007). The EDI takes into account both vehicle fuel economy and distance driven (the latter relying on data that are published with a two-month lag).

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Fuel Economy Economy MPG Fuel 231

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JUNE 5, 2012

The average sales-weighted fuel economy (adjusted EPA window sticker value) of new vehicles purchased in the US dropped 0.2 mpg US (18%) from the value in October 2007 (the first month of UMTRI monitoring). UMTRI average sales-weighted fuel economy. —a 17% improvement over October 2007. mpg US (9.9

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy Purchase 218

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APRIL 25, 2013

Vehicle owners have a high interest in technology related to fuel economy, device/application linking for smartphones, wireless connectivity, natural language voice activation and a variety of infotainment features for their next vehicle, according to the new J.D. Fuel economy indicator (at $50). Fuel economy indicator.

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Fuel Economy Economy Vehicles Fuel 225

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MAY 2, 2012

The Global Fuel Economy Initiative ( GFEI ) ( earlier post ) launched its second three-year effort to improve vehicle fuel economy around the world at the International Transport Forum in Leipzig. —“Global Fuel Economy Initiative Plan of Action 2012-2015. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy Economy Global Fuel 231

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JANUARY 8, 2019

The new Cascadia delivers a 35% improvement in fuel efficiency compared to the first Cascadia introduced in 2007. This equates to annual savings of up to 4,700 gallons of fuel per truck, which is the amount of fuel consumed by six typical family cars in a year.

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DECEMBER 6, 2011

Average fuel economy of all new vehicles sold in the United States is up for the second straight month, according to researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). The index currently shows that emissions of greenhouse gases per driver of newly purchased vehicles are down 13% since late 2007.

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Fuel Economy Economy MPG Fuel 218

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MARCH 11, 2012

Fuel economy improvements for the hybrid vehicles vary considerably from 5-10% for the larger, luxury hybrid vehicles to more than 40%. Fuel economy improvements for diesels range from 15% to 30% relative to gasoline counterparts. Compared to MY 1987, MY 2010 CO 2 emissions were 11 g/mi (3%) lower, and fuel economy was 0.6

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Fuel Economy 2011 EPA Economy 236

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011

In response to federal policies to boost gas mileage, manufacturers have changed vehicle weights, improved tire-rolling resistance and added aerodynamic features to push fuel-economy rates past government-mandated thresholds. For example, a car with an 18.5 L/100km) rating is subject to a $2,100 tax, while a car with an 18.4

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 186

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APRIL 15, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the national greenhouse gas inventory, which finds that overall emissions during 2007 increased by 1.4% Total emissions of the six main greenhouse gases in 2007 were equivalent to 7,150 Tg of carbon dioxide. percent from 1990 to 2007. in total between 2005 and 2007.

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2007 Emissions EPA Gas 150

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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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2020 Gasoline 2019 2000 415

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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). Korea’s fuel efficiency standards are already slated to increase 16.5% kilometers per liter of fuel (27 mpg US, 8.7

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South Korea Fuel Economy Economy Standards 150

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2009

Average fuel economy of purchased new light-duty vehicles by month, including projection without the program. The Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS)—“Cash for Clunkers”—gave buyers a rebate when they traded in a vehicle while purchasing a new one. Source: Sivak and Schoettle 2009. Click to enlarge. mpg in July 2009 and 0.7

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Cash For Clunkers Fuel Economy MPG Purchase 246

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AUGUST 28, 2009

The government of New Zealand will not proceed with developing and implementing fuel economy standards as proposed by the previous government. It is estimated that the scheme could have resulted in costs of up to $1,500 when purchasing a larger car. Transport fuels will of course be included in the Emissions Trading Scheme.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2012

The University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute has tracked fuel economy and new car sales since October 2007, and during those five years, we've seen gradual gains in efficiency. Today, UMTRI says that new vehicles sold in October reached a record-high 24.1 The question is: why?

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 2007 75

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MARCH 17, 2011

In 2007, four-cylinder models represented 23% of Chevrolet retail sales in the US— less than either V-6 or V-8 equipped models. So far this year, that number has increased to 46%, making fuel-efficient four-cylinder engines the top choice in the Chevrolet lineup, according to GM. —Rick Scheidt, US vice president, Chevrolet.

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2007 Chevrolet Engine Sale 199

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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. Knittel, 2009.

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Fuel Economy Downsizing Obama Economy 210

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

In its new ruling, due to go into effect in 60 days, the Trump administration differentiates between GHG (and by extension fuel economy) and ZEV mandates, which it claimed within the purview of federal regulations, and California’s long-standing efforts to combat tailpipe criteria pollutants such as unburned hydrocarbons, PM, NO x etc.

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District of Columbia Los Angeles Congress Pollution 207

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JULY 6, 2009

The South Korean Presidential Committee on Green Growth announced that by 2015, automakers will need to increase average new vehicle fuel economy to 17 km/L (40 mpg US, 5.9 Korea’s fuel efficiency standards are already slated to increase 16.5% Korea’s fuel efficiency standards are already slated to increase 16.5%

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Fuel Economy MPG 2015 Economy 150

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APRIL 29, 2014

CFA selected 23 mpg as a benchmark for this analysis because it is the EPA fuel economy label equivalent to the 30.6 l/100 km) overall corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) requirement for 2014. CFA categorized 1,099 2014 passenger vehicle models into 10 different fuel economy rating categories.

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MPG Fuel Economy 2014 Economy 220

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JULY 26, 2017

Now, as part of its own MY 2022-2025 fuel economy standards process, NHTSA has issued its Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Model Year 2022–2025 Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards. NHTSA developed two phases of passenger car and light truck standards. Background.

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Standards Fuel Economy Economy Climate Change 150

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APRIL 2, 2010

The National Research Council has released a prepublication edition of a new congressionally mandated report that evaluates various technologies and methods that could improve the fuel economy of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs), such as tractor-trailers, transit buses, and work trucks.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Vehicles 199

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JULY 16, 2020

A variable cooling system, variable oil pump and a cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system all contribute to the engine’s high thermal efficiency and outstanding fuel economy. The Camry Hybrid powertrain is the most efficient and powerful offered since the Hybrid debuted for 2007. Toyota Hybrid System.

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MARCH 2, 2017

The average fuel economy of the new cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. The University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute has demonstrated that in its regular reports calculating new-car average fuel economy since October 2007. is appreciably higher than it was 10 years ago.

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Fuel Economy 2007 Fleet Michigan 60

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AUGUST 8, 2017

Compression ignition combined with a supercharger will improve fuel economy while delivering tremendous engine response and increased torque of 10–30% over the current SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.). the greatest contribution to reducing carbon dioxide emissions.

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Mazda Gasoline Fuel Economy Gasoline-Electric 186

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NOVEMBER 22, 2009

Efforts to increase fuel economy and lower emissions show no signs of losing pace as the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a report revealing a fifth consecutive increase in new vehicle fuel efficiency with a corresponding decrease in average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Hybrids are projected to have a 1.8

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel CO2 44

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AUGUST 23, 2013

And yet clean diesel, one of the cleanest choices for putting the US on the road to energy independence, hasn’t see any sort of incentive since the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007. Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? Driving the cars.

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

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MAY 2, 2013

4-cylinder engines and hybrid vehicles as a percent of cars sold in the US. Two separate reports highlight the ongoing improvement in vehicle technologies and the growing trend toward consumers purchasing more fuel efficient vehicles in the US and in Europe. Source: CFA. Click to enlarge. CFA report. l/100 km) from their next vehicle.

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Europe MPG Fuel Fuel Economy 281

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

The latest available STEO forecast is also the source for the estimates of gasoline demand that EIA provides the US Environmental Protection Agency for its use in operating the Renewable Fuel Standard program as required under the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007.

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2014 Gasoline 2013 Fuel Economy 246

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JUNE 20, 2017

Thirstier vehicles offer the highest return on fuel efficiency investment. The brief explores Environmental Protection Agency ratings versus real-world fuel economy and how more efficient pickup and SUV engines are affecting gasoline demand and growth. Data: Edmonds, Fueleconomy.gov, Ford-trucks.com, Toyota.

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Gasoline SUV Emissions Light 150

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NOVEMBER 3, 2012

Ford has launched the new Transit Custom ECOnetic, a 1-tonne van that achieves fuel consumption from 6.0 Without the optional speed limiter, the model delivers fuel economy from 6.2 Transit Custom ECOnetic. Click to enlarge. l/100km (38 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions from 163 g/km.

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JULY 22, 2009

The average fuel economy of new light duty vehicles bought in the USA leapt from October 2007 to April 2009 from 20.2mpg to 21.3mpg. In a companion study for the same period, it was also found that the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per driver from these new vehicles were lower in each month compared to October 2007.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel North America 32

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MAY 12, 2021

Even a Fuel-Efficient Car Can Do Better. You are now the epitome of fuel efficiency. You can still be fuel inefficient in a fuel-efficient vehicle. Top Three Fuel Efficiency Boosters. There are a lot of fuel economy myths out there. Worn tread decreases traction and your control of your car.

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MPG Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 72

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JUNE 16, 2011

According to its estimates, adopting the full combination of improved technologies in medium and large cars and pickup trucks with spark-ignition engines could reduce fuel consumption by 29% at an additional cost of $2,200 to the consumer.

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Fuel Downsizing Fuel Economy Diesel 210