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was responsible for 107,000 premature deaths in 2011, at a cost to society of $886 billion. Total damages and attributable premature mortality associated with anthropogenic emissions in 2011 ($ billions) by sector, pollutant, and emission height. pollution (particulates and precursors) in the United States. Goodkind et al.

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OCTOBER 15, 2010

liter V6 engine in the Ford 2011 F-150 full-size pickup (earlier post) is projected to deliver best-in-class 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway in 4x2 configuration, pending EPA certification. Also new for 2011 are the 6.2-liter The EcoBoost will be available in early 2011. The all-new 3.7-liter liter V8 and 3.5-liter liter V6, 5.0-liter

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DECEMBER 9, 2016

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in November was 24.9 For model year 2017, the EPA revised its methodology for calculating the window-sticker fuel-economy value for new vehicles. The monthly update for November 2016 includes these retroactive changes to model years 2011-2016.

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MARCH 15, 2013

Adjusted CO 2 emissions and adjusted fuel economy, MY 1975-2011. Data for MY 2011 are final; data for MY 2012 are preliminary and based on projected vehicle production values provided to EPA by manufacturers. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge. l/100 km), both slightly worse relative to MY 2010.

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MARCH 5, 2012

The average sales-weighted fuel economy of new vehicles sold in the US in February was 23.7 in December 2011 (an improvement of 13% from October 2007). in December 2011 (an improvement of 13% from October 2007). mpg US (9.93 Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 24, 2013

Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America have entered into settlement agreements with current and former owners and lessees of vehicles affected by the Hyundai/Kia November 2012 lowering of fuel economy ratings. Earlier post.) 2424) in United States District Court for the Central District of California before Judge George H.

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JUNE 21, 2011

More than 40% of consumers view fuel economy as “extremely important” when considering a new vehicle purchase today, up 13.5% from a decade ago, according to a 2011 Maritz Research study. Thirty-seven percent of consumers say fuel economy will have the “greatest impact” on their next vehicle purchase.

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JULY 9, 2011

TrueCar.com provided actual fuel economy numbers from June US light vehicle auto sales that indicate “TrueMPG” will increase to 21.6 mpg US in June 2011 compared to 21.3 mpg in June 2010, but decreased from May 2011 at 21.9 mpg in June 2011, up from 21.3 Average midsize car TrueMPG June 2010 and June 2011.

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

The final model year (MY) 2012 adjusted, real world CO 2 emissions rate is 376 g/mi—a 22 g/mi decrease (-5.5%) relative to MY 2011. MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 mpg higher (+5.4%) than MY 2011. mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years.

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JANUARY 6, 2021

The study found no statistically significant average effect of TNC entry on fuel economy or transit use but did find evidence of heterogeneity in these effects across urban areas, including larger transit ridership reductions after TNC entry in areas with higher income and more childless households. Ward et al. Ward et al. 2020.101933.

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MAY 23, 2013

Ricardo released an analysis of two years of on-the-ground testing of the Ricardo-engineered Fuel-Efficient Ground Vehicle Demonstrator (FED) showing that, when compared to the US military’s regularly outfitted M1151 HMMWV (“Humvee”), the FED experienced a 72% improvement in fuel economy. Earlier post.)

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Maryland 275

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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%. mpg) from 2010 to 2011.

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JUNE 27, 2014

In the US Energy Information Administration’s Annual Energy Outlook 2014 (AEO2014) Reference case, more-stringent vehicle fuel economy standards contribute to a decline in motor gasoline consumption through 2040.

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JANUARY 6, 2012

The average fuel economy of new vehicles sold in the US in December 2011 was 22.2 mpg from November 2011, according to the monthly assessment by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). in October 2011 (a decrease of 15% from October 2007). MPG—a 2.2% Average sales-weighted mpg.

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JUNE 18, 2010

Honda has unveiled the 2011 Odyssey minivan, due to go onsale this fall. 2011 Odyssey. Compared to the current Odyssey, the 2011 model’s lower roofline (-1.6 Compared to the current Odyssey, the 2011 model’s lower roofline (-1.6 The 2011 model features the 3.5-liter Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 9, 2011

The fuel economy of light duty vehicles sold in the US in July 2011 increased to 21.6 In July, a balanced mix of cars and trucks were purchased, keeping the overall fuel economy of new vehicles sold flat compared to June. mpg in July 2011, up from 19.7 mpg compared to 21.4 mpg in July 2010.

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy Fuel 240

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NOVEMBER 22, 2014

l/100 km, respectively)—the highest EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of any gasoline-powered full-size pickup sold in America. EcoBoost technology was first offered for F-150 customers in early 2011 with the 3.5-liter The new 2015 Ford F-150 ( earlier post ) 4x2 with Ford’s 2.7-liter liter EcoBoost engine.

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decrease in 2012 from 2011. The major contributors to the decrease in emissions from 2011-2012 were the decrease in energy consumption across all sectors in the US economy, and the decrease in carbon intensity for electricity generation due to fuel switching from coal to natural gas. Click to enlarge. The Inventory of U.S.

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MARCH 6, 2013

Sivak found that while the vehicle fuel economy of the entire light-duty fleet improved by 40% (from 13 mpg US to 21.6 l/100km), because of the decrease in vehicle load, the occupant fuel economy only improved by 17% (from 24.8 According to the 2011 American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau, 79.9% mpg US, or from 18.1

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MARCH 14, 2013

The new SuperTruck achieved a 54% increase in fuel economy. and Peterbilt Motors Company, a division of PACCAR, released test results showing their demonstration SuperTruck tractor-trailer achieved a 54% increase in fuel economy, averaging nearly 10 mpg US (23.5 Click to enlarge. Cummins Inc.

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AUGUST 5, 2010

The 2011 Ford Explorer is 85% recyclable. The 2011 Explorer uses 25% recycled fiber in its interior fabrics, including seat upholstery, bolster and carpeting. The EcoBoost engine delivers more than 30% better fuel economy than the current V6-powered Explorer, without sacrificing capability and performance. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 9, 2014

Mazda said that the although the SKYACTIV-D can meet emission regulation requirements without the use of a NO x after-treatment system, it decided that further development is required to deliver the right balance between fuel economy and “Mazda-appropriate” driving performance. As described in 2011, the 2.2L

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AUGUST 9, 2012

BorgWarner’s Cam Torque Actuated (CTA) variable cam timing (VCT) technology ( earlier post ) with new mid-position lock system ( earlier post ) helps improve fuel economy for the 2012 Subaru Impreza. According to Subaru, the 2012 Impreza offers 30% better fuel economy compared with the previous model year.

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy Fuel 246

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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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AUGUST 2, 2010

A multi-Hubbert analysis of coal production by Tadeusz Patzek at The University of Texas at Austin and Gregory Croft at the University of California, Berkeley concludes that the global peak of coal production from existing coalfields will occur close to the year 2011. Gt C (15 Gt CO 2 ) per year, according to the study.

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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). Total consumption (millions of gallons). Consumption per capita (gallons). The maximum consumption per capita (505 gallons) was reached in 1978.

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OCTOBER 6, 2016

liter EcoBoost engine paired exclusively with the first volume-production 10-speed automatic transmission available from any automaker, 2017 Ford F-150 sees improvement in all three EPA fuel economy label estimates—city, highway and combined ratings—by 1 mpg over 2016 F-150; the 4x4 model improves by 2 mpg combined.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2012

A recent, independent, third-party test of a Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 against an IC Bus™ CE Series found that the SCR technology in the Thomas Bus delivers 7-27% better fuel economy than the EGR technology in the IC bus and, when factoring in the cost of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), is the more cost-effective choice. liter engine.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Consumer Reports’ own fuel economy tests of vehicles equipped with small turbocharged engines has found in many cases that the turbocharged cars tested by CR have slower acceleration and no better fuel economy than the models with larger conventional engines, the organization said. l/100 km) figures—i.e., Earlier post.).

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MAY 17, 2010

the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has certified the Ford 2011 Fiesta with a 40 mpg highway, 29 mpg city rating. To increase fuel economy, Fiesta features a new 1.6-liter The 2011 Fiesta with standard five-speed manual transmission is EPA rated at 28 mpg city and 37 mpg highway.

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MPG 2011 EPA Ford 231

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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. 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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Fuel Economy Economy Global Fuel 231

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JULY 26, 2010

The 2011 Ford Explorer SUV. Ford has introduced the new 2011 Explorer. I4 EcoBoost ( earlier post )—the new Explorer offers up to a 30% improvement in fuel economy over the current Explorer. This enables increased mechanical efficiency for improved response and performance, while optimizing fuel economy. Click to enlarge.

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2011 Ford SUV Fuel Economy 186

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MARCH 5, 2013

Vehicle size, a key determinant of fuel economy, has shown a reduction in OECD countries, while the non-OECD trend is toward bigger vehicles. The analysis, an update of an earlier work using data from 2010 and 2011, found that the global average for light-duty vehicle fuel economy was 7.2 Source: GFEI. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 2005 170

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JUNE 6, 2012

City and highway cycle fuel-economy ratings are 132 and 105 MPGe, respectively. Honda debuted the 2013 Fit EV at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show and announced plans to begin leasing the battery-electric commuter vehicle to customers in select California and Oregon markets during the summer of 2012, followed by an East Coast rollout in 2013.

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JULY 1, 2011

Eco-Driving Index (EDI) and the two sub-indices (EDI d and EDI f ) for October 2007 through April 2011. The April 2011 index values for the two primary contributing variables—fuel economy (EDI f ) and distance driven (EDI d )—stand at 0.88 Source: UMTRI. Click to enlarge. and 0.98, respectively.

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JUNE 3, 2010

The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will go on sale in the US in September starting at $16,995, including destination. Priced to compete in the compact-car segment, the Cruze offers more interior room, better fuel economy in the Eco model (up to an estimated 40 mpg highway), and more standard safety features than any of its competitors, GM says.

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2011 Fuel Economy MPG Chevrolet 170

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APRIL 15, 2010

Ford testing shows Eco-Route can help achieve fuel economy gains of up to 15%. Ford revealed at the SAE 2010 World Congress that it is introducing new functions in its in-vehicle system MyFord Touch to provide real-time information on fuel economy performance that can coach drivers to get more miles to the gallon and save on fuel costs.

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