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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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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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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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MARCH 11, 2012

Light duty vehicle characteristics for seven model years. Conventional gasoline vehicles continue to account for more than 95% of all light-duty vehicles. Fuel economy improvements for the hybrid vehicles vary considerably from 5-10% for the larger, luxury hybrid vehicles to more than 40%. Click to enlarge. and from 2.6%

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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).

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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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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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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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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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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. Earlier post.)

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Cash For Clunkers Fuel Economy MPG Purchase 246

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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.

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Fuel Economy Downsizing Obama Economy 210

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JULY 26, 2017

In March, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced that EPA intends to reconsider its final determination issued on 12 January 2017 which recommended no change to the greenhouse gas standards for light duty vehicles for model years 2022- 2025. Earlier post.) Background. mpg in MY 2021.

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Standards Fuel Economy Economy Climate Change 150

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APRIL 2, 2010

The footprint-based standard CO 2 curves for cars (left) and trucks (right). mpg if all improvements came from fuel economy) and 34.1 L/100km) fuel economy level, respectively. Passenger cars. Light trucks. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge. mpg US (6.9 Earlier post.). 2012; 2013 3014 2015 2016.

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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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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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APRIL 16, 2015

in 2013, representing 33% of CO 2 emissions, 21% of CH 4 emissions, and 45% of N 2 O emissions from fossil fuel combustion, respectively. EPA attributed the increase in emissions largely to small increases in VMT and fuel use across on-road transportation modes, as well as increases in other non-road sectors such as pipelines.

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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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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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DECEMBER 9, 2009

Under the proposed standards, the average GHG emission performance of the 2016 Canadian fleet of new cars and light trucks would match the average level of 155 g CO 2 /km (250 gCO 2 /mile) that has been projected for the US. Consultation Draft Passenger Automobile and Light Truck Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations.

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Canada Light Emissions Gas 236

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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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MAY 12, 2011

The Preferred Alternative will reflect annual stringency increases for both passenger cars and light trucks that fall at levels between the upper and lower bounds identified above. NHTSA has not yet identified its Preferred Alternative. Earlier post , earlier post.).

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2017 Standards Climate Change Fuel Economy 186

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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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JUNE 4, 2010

Various combinations of commercially available technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars, sport-utility vehicles, minivans, and other light-duty vehicles over the next 15 years without compromising vehicle performance or safety, according to a new report by the National Research Council.

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Green Cars News

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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MARCH 31, 2014

CO 2 emissions of the C 180 in comparison to its predecessor [t/car]. In terms of carbon monoxide (CO) emissions during the operation of the vehicle, a significant improvement was achieved over the 2007 predecessor. Selected result parameters for the C 180 compared with its predecessor from 2013 [unit / car]. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 30, 2023

The shuffle comes as Toyota's Hino digs out of an embarrassing emission and fuel efficiency scandal and as Daimler looks to streamline its commercial truck holdings. Daimler separated its truck and car units in 2021 as part of a wider industry trend of spinning off commercial vehicles.

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OCTOBER 19, 2011

DOE analysis of ownership costs for future mid-size car. Error bands indicate technology uncertainties (red solid lines) and fuel price uncertainties (green dashed lines).Click For 2030 advanced vehicles, major subsystems (batteries, fuel cells, hydrogen tanks) are assumed to last for 15 years. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

Ford and Corning have developed Gorilla Glass hybrid windshield technology—a light-weighting innovation set to debut on the all-new Ford GT. Last year, Ford and Corning collaborated on the Multi-Material Lightweight Vehicle (MMLV) Concept Car. Earlier post.)

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Ford Hybrid Concept Light 150

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

I do not agree with the EPA or the 2007 Supreme Court ruling that gave the Agency that authority. The resulting set of new standards will cover model years 2012-2016, and will require an average fuel economy standard of 35.5 mpg in 2016 (39 mpg for cars, 30 mpg for trucks), or approximately 250 grams CO 2 /mile.

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EPA Congress Climate Change Automobile Manufacturer 191

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AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

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JULY 16, 2013

diesel delivering 184 horsepower (137 kW), 280 lb-ft (380 N·m) of torque, CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km, and a NEDC combined fuel economy figure of 56 mpg US (4.2 Since the A-pillar has migrated towards the back of the car, the hood looks longer and the car has a premium “cab backwards” look. With a new 2.0L

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Diesel Exhaust MPH MPG 304

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MAY 29, 2013

A new white paper published by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) comparing official and “real-world” fuel consumption and CO 2 emission values for passenger cars in Europe and the United States shows that the average discrepancy between the values in Europe increased from less than 10% in 2001 to 25% in 2011.

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Europe Fuel MPG United Kingdom 199

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MAY 19, 2009

US President Barack Obama today announced a new harmonized national policy intended to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for all new cars and trucks sold in the US. The resulting new standards will cover model years 2012-2016, and will require an average fuel economy standard of 35.5

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2016 Obama Standards MPG 150

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Board of Volkswagen Brand Technical Development, in front of the Volkswagen Concept Car L1 in Frankfurt. Volkswagen unveiled the L1, its second-generation one-liter class concept car, at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Click to enlarge. The two-cylinder 0.8-liter

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DECEMBER 15, 2009

NRC projections of number of PHEVs in the US light-duty fleet. Costs of light-duty plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are high—largely due to their lithium-ion batteries—and unlikely to drastically decrease in the near future, according to a new report from the National Research Council (NRC). Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

When the first generation Auris was launched in 2007, the average emissions were 152 g/km. Toyota Optimal Drive showcases a combination of wide-ranging advanced technologies and internal improvement programs designed to optimize the balance of performance and driving enjoyment with fuel economy and low emissions.

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