Green Car Congress
JUNE 15, 2011
Advanced combustion technologies alone could reduce CO 2 tailpipe emissions by 40% from current average levels for new-vehicle fleets of 250 to 270 grams per kilometer (g/km) in the United States, 150 to 170 g/km in Europe, 130 to 140 g/km in Japan, and 200 to 215g/km in China, according to the analysis. The consumer.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 25, 2013
In the United States, emissions of HFCs are expected to nearly triple by 2030, and double from current levels of 1.5% Since 1990, methane emissions in the United States have decreased by 8%. billion in FY 2014 budget); Assessing climate-change impacts in the United States; Launching a climate data initiative; and.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 21, 2009
The authorization bill—The Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009—is currently being drafted and will replace the current authorization, SAFETEA-LU, which is due to expire 30 September. The Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009. The Fund is replenished by revenue collected from motor fuel taxes.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 5, 2009
However, the survey also found that the public may not yet be prepared for the tradeoffs and challenges needed to make these proposals a reality, with majorities rejecting measures such as a floor on gasoline prices, congestion charges, or higher fuel taxes. Anything that increases the cost of driving is soundly rejected by the public.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 20, 2014
In addition, although many experts say that the solution to our energy and climate problems is sending the correct price signals to industry and consumers, the transport sector’s behavior is highly inelastic in that it does not change significantly in response to changes in fuel prices, at least in the range that is politically acceptable.
Green Car Congress
MAY 2, 2009
United States. In the short term, he believes OEMs need to boost their warranty support for hybrids; there needs to be some kind of a floor on resale value and fuel pricing (i.e. fuel tax); and there needs to be assurances regarding OEM viability—all of which may involve government action. by Bill Cooke.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 16, 2016
The research for the report was done by a team of graduate students from 2009 to 2014, and includes some 20 projects. In the United States, LDVs alone currently account for 43% of petroleum demand and 23% of GHG emissions, when fuel production is considered. —John Heywood.
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