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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. Indeed whilst there has been tremendous policy progress in several major markets, in some places fuel economy is actually getting worse.

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AUGUST 12, 2009

In its current version of the Short Term Energy Outlook ( STEO ), the US Energy Information Administration projects a 5% decline in fossil-fuel-based CO 2 emissions in 2009. An improving economy is expected to increase CO 2 emissions from fossil fuels by 0.7% decline in coal-based CO 2 emissions for 2009. Natural Gas.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2011

Air pollution from the 10,000 largest polluting facilities in Europe cost citizens between €102–169 billion (US$135–224 billion) in 2009, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) which analyzed the costs of harm to health and the environment caused by air pollution. Source: EEA. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 27, 2013

million barrels per day (bbl/d) in 2012, as declining consumption in North America and Europe was more than outpaced by growth in Asia and other regions, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). The rapidly industrializing economies of China and India fueled much of Asia’s demand increase, growing 2.8 Source: EIA.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2010

A study by Honda in Japan found that drivers using the new Eco Assist system on the new Honda Insight hybrid improved their fuel economy on average by 10%, up to a maximum of 20%, after 300 drives. million data points from about 5,000 Insights, from February to August 2009. The results were drawn from some 1.7

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011

US NRC panel’s summary estimates of the potential reduction in petroleum consumption by 2035 for vehicle powertrain types assuming that the entire potential of these technologies is used to improve fuel economy rather than performance. This is equivalent to increasing fuel economy from about 30 to about 60 MPG, from 12.5

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JULY 14, 2011

American Electric Power is terminating its cooperative agreement with the US Department of Energy and placing its plans to advance carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) technology to commercial scale on hold, citing the current uncertain status of US climate policy and the continued weak economy as contributors to the decision.

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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. Barnitt (2010).

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Building on the solid foundation of SuperTruck I, Cummins will develop and demonstrate 55% or greater engine Brake Thermal Efficiency (BTE) at a 65 mph cruise condition and the full team will demonstrate a greater than 100% improvement in vehicle Freight-Ton Economy (FTE) over the 2009 baseline vehicle.

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DECEMBER 17, 2014

The average US household will spend about $550 less on gasoline in 2015 compared with 2014, as annual motor fuel expenditures are on track to fall to their lowest level in 11 years, according to projections by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). per gallon from its 2014 peak in late April and the lowest price since October 2009.

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AUGUST 18, 2011

from the 2009 level, according to Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions, 2010 , an online analysis released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). In addition, the energy intensity of the US economy, measured as energy consumed per dollar of GDP (Energy/GDP), increased by 0.7% percent per year.

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MARCH 27, 2020

MMb/d, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). during the global recession in 2008/2009. The region faces months of rolling disruption as the conjoined health and economic crises play out across economies. IHS Markit analysis finds that US gasoline demand could fall by as much as 4.1

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APRIL 26, 2016

The new engine will be assembled on the flexible production line that was installed in 2012 and will provide increased power, while improving fuel economy and reducing CO 2 emissions. More detailed information about the engine’s specific application will be announced at a later date. liter Pentastar V-6 in 2009.

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APRIL 6, 2016

in August and September 2015—the highest share in more than a decade, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Energy Information Administration, Prime Supplier Sales Report. In model year (MY) 2009, turbocharged vehicles accounted for 3.3% Earlier post , earlier post , earlier post.).

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MAY 24, 2010

Nichols also said that California will work with Federal agencies on the next phase of light-duty vehicle GHG and fuel economy standards for model years 2017-2025. Earlier post.). However, California is beginning work on the second phase of Pavley regulations (Pavley II), linked with the LEV III and ZEV initiatives. Earlier post.).

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JULY 15, 2011

Zhang proposes using a simple biomass-to-wheel (BTW) energy efficiency analysis to help make a more informed decision for how to utilize (limited) biomass resources more efficiently. Zhang 2009. Zhang 2009. Percival Zhang (2009) A sweet out-of-the-box solution to the hydrogen economy: is the sugar-powered car science fiction?

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JUNE 23, 2022

According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), as of 13 June 2022, the average price of US regular gasoline was $5.006 per gallon, up $1.937 from a year ago. (An The US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) latest refinery capacity report (21 June 2022) listed 130 operable refineries in the US, with 5 idle.

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More than 300,000 Transit Connect vehicles have been sold since 2009 when Ford created the segment in the United States. liter EcoBlue diesel engine—the only diesel in the segment—is targeted to have an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of at least 30 mpg (7.83 Ford introduced the new 2019 Transit Connect Cargo Van.

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These forecasts are informed by the latest IHS Markit global economic forecast updates, which reflect a 3.0% Existing information leads IHS Markit to believe that recovery in 2021 is expected to be substantial, but short of returning to the previous trend. decline in global real GDP in 2020. —Andrej Divis.

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APRIL 14, 2009

The US National Science Board (NSB) released for public review and comment a draft report, Building a Sustainable Energy Future , which calls on the nation to lead the fundamental transformation of the current energy economy from one that is dependent on fossil fuel to one that thrives on sustainable and clean energy.

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MARCH 27, 2012

Ford says that the new Transit, which begins production in Kansas City in 2013, will achieve at least 25% better fuel economy than current E-Series vans. The tool incorporates important information to evaluate fuel costs and emissions, providing an opportunity for fleet managers to quickly evaluate multiple options. EcoBoost V6.

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JANUARY 29, 2011

The US Energy Information Administration recently updated its brief on world oil transit chokepoints—one of which is Egypt’s Suez Canal. Some quick facts: Petroleum (both crude oil and refined products) accounted for 16% of Suez cargos, measured by cargo tonnage, in 2009. million bbl/d in 2009. An estimated 1.0

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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 revised Category 4 will allow biodiesel in diesel fuel at levels up to 5% by volume.

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

The Annual Energy Outlook 2011 (AEO2011) Reference case released yesterday by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) more than doubles the technically recoverable US shale gas resources assumed in AEO2010 and added new shale oil resources. quadrillion Btu in 2009 to 31.8 quadrillion Btu in 2009 to 18.4 Source: EIA.

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MARCH 28, 2012

In 2009, Mercedes-Benz introduced the S 400 HYBRID. The central display provides information on the current energy flow and the charge status of the battery. Daimler will introduce the Mercedes-Benz E 400 HYBRID—equipped with a V6 gasoline engine—into in the US market, and later in other countries such as Japan and China.

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JUNE 19, 2009

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed a new, more consumer-friendly replacement tire label that would include for the first time information about the tire’s impact on fuel economy and CO 2 emission reductions, wet weather traction and tread wear. The proposed label. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 25, 2010

San Diego, Ca-based V-Vehicle Company (VVC) ( earlier post ) has been informed that the Program Office of the US Department of Energy (DOE) will not recommend approval of VVC’s two loan applications for $321.1 VVC filed applications for both loans in March 2009. The second was for $241.2

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APRIL 23, 2010

We fully recognize that the economy has had an effect on the owners and operators of big rigs, buses and construction equipment, and has also resulted in emissions from these vehicles being lower than we expected. We are committed to taking those impacts into consideration for our diesel clean-up program. ARB Chairman Mary D.

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DECEMBER 26, 2009

NBS estimated that China is on track to achieve 8% GDP growth rate in 2009. Last month, China’s State Council pledged to reduce (link 3) the carbon intensity of its economy by 40 to 45% by the year 2020, as compared with 2005 energy intensity. The country’s 2008 GDP growth rate has been revised upward from 9.0

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

After a decline in global CO 2 emissions in 2009 of 1% (including a. reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2012 as a group, partly thanks to large emission reductions from economies in transition in the early nineties and more recent reductions due to the 2008-2009 recession, according to the report. Global CO 2. Source: JRC.

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JULY 9, 2015

Data was provided by Manheim Auctions, Vincentric, Black Book, Environmental Protection Agency, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Energy Information Administration and Federal Highway Administration. Percentage differences in miles per gallon (mpg) between comparable diesel and gasoline vehicle pairs.

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MARCH 5, 2015

Initially launched in November 2009 by President Barack Obama and former Chinese President Hu Jintao, CERC accelerates development and deployment of clean energy technologies for the benefit of both countries. carbon economy, while mitigating the long?term term threat of climate change.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

The Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy ( ARPA-E ) announced a formal Request for Information ( RFI ) for future funding opportunities. ARPA-E’s released its first Funding Opportunity Announcement on 27 April 2009, soliciting a broad range of ideas for transformational energy technology development.( Earlier post.)

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016

The aim of Volkswagen has been to ensure that these measures do not result in a change to the fuel economy figures, performance figures or CO 2 or noise emissions of the vehicles affected. Only once the KBA has checked and confirmed the proposed measures are the customers affected being contacted and informed about the recall.

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AUGUST 13, 2010

CDP is an independent, not-for-profit organization, that serves as a scorekeeper and data-house for carbon emission and climate change information disclosed by businesses around the globe. Transportation is a major contributor to the US economy. These 53 companies are among the largest in the sector in the world.

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MARCH 16, 2013

The fiscal year 2009 continuing resolution provided the ATVM loan program with $7.5 Loans awarded were: Ford Motor Company, $5.907 billion, Sep 2009: to upgrade factories across Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio and to introduce new technologies to raise the fuel efficiency of more than a dozen popular vehicles.

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AUGUST 14, 2012

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that after an increase in 2010 of 3.3%, energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in the US in 2011 decreased by 2.4% (136 million metric tons), while GDP grew by 1.8%. This indicates that the carbon intensity of the economy declined by about 4.2%.

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