Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2011

The current vehicle footprint-based Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards create a financial incentive for automakers to increase vehicle size, except under certain limited conditions of consumer preference for vehicle size, according to a study by University of Michigan researchers Kate Whitefoot and Steven Skerlos. 10 11 –5.17×10

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Standards Fuel Economy Vehicles Economy 240

Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2011

The macro results for four scenarios showed that economic growth and employment rise with the degree and scope of transport fuel efficiency standards. changes are relative to baseline of No standards scenario. that statewide economic growth and employment rise with the degree and scope of transport fuel efficiency standards.

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Standards California Fuel Economy Transportation 218

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Achieved Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) fuel economy performance has exceeded the anticipated levels for 2012 and 2013 model years—the two years that the current standard has been in effect—according to a new analysis by Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).

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Fuel Economy MPG 2013 2012 220

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2012

A new analysis from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) of consumer polling data finds that the proposed MY 2017-2025 passenger vehicle fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards to be finalized this summer ( earlier post ) align with consumer demands and needs. mpg US (5.87 mpg US (5.87

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Fuel Economy 2017 Price Economy 247

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2017

Diesel vehicles have had a rough time penetrating the US light-duty vehicle market, reflecting outdated negative perceptions, higher fuel prices for diesel than for gasoline, the cost of complying with stringent US emission standards, and rapidly improving gasoline engines. —Isenstadt and German (2017). Background.

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Diesel Light Fuel Economy 2017 186

Green Car Reports

JUNE 28, 2011

The two Federal agencies that set gas mileage and emissions standards for future cars may propose rules that require corporate average fuel economy to reach 56 miles per gallon by 2025. indicate that the Obama Administration is urging the EPA and NHTSA to push for a 5-percent improvement each year between 2017.

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Fuel Economy Economy Obama MPG 109

Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2017

Last year, Buick launched the all-new LaCrosse Hybrid Electric Vehicle and hosted the world premiere of the Velite Concept, which served as the template for future new energy vehicles under Buick’s strategy in China. l/100 km (131 mpg US). In EREV mode, the model can deliver a total driving range of more than 750 km (466 miles).

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Buick BMW PHEV China 186

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

mpg US) and 126 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (202.8 mpg US) and emits 126 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (202.8 mi) (Germany, as at: September 2017). In the CNG mode, the clean drive in the g-tron models already undercuts the limit values of future emission standards. In gasoline mode, the figures are 5.5

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Audi Gas Gasoline MPH 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2017

In a new study, a team from the University of Central Florida and MIT has found that the US Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards is an effective policy solution that does increase the adoption of EVs, whether it is implemented alone or in conjunction with another policy such as government incentives. —Sen et al.

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Market Fuel Economy Standards Economy 150

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 11, 2021

Back To the Future. All Bronco Sport models have standard all-wheel drive and get drive modes in the Terrain Management System of Normal, Eco, Sport, Slippery and Sand, with the more aggressive trims adding Mud/Ruts and Rock Crawl. are 25 mpg city/28 highway/ 26 combined. Story by John Faulkner. Photos by John Faulkner and Ford.

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Ford Jeep MPG Fuel Economy 66

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2009

The US Environmental Agency (EPA) has granted California’s waiver request enabling the state to enforce its greenhouse gas emissions standards (Pavley I) for new motor vehicles, beginning with the current model year. The resulting new national standards will cover model years 2012-2016, and will require an average fuel economy standard of 35.5

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EPA Grant California Rhode Island 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 21, 2023

Fuel economy is EPA rated at 23/29/25 mpg for the turbocharged CX-50. liter non-turbo engine is standard and puts out 187 hp and 186 lb.-ft., The EPA rates the base engine at 24 mpg city/30 highway/27 combined. At some point in the not too distant future, the Mazda family of SUVs will be electrified.

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Mazda SUV MPG Fuel Economy 80

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

Duramax turbodiesel is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/26 highway/22 combined. When fully loaded or pulling a trailer, mileage numbers may be less, but getting oh-so-close to 30 mpg is impressive for a 6,015-pound SUV. The Lyriq represents Cadillac’s electric future. Fuel economy for the 3.0L Your numbers may differ.

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Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 95

Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2016

With the new E 220d, Mercedes-Benz introduced the completely newly developed four-cylinder diesel engine OM 654 ( earlier post )—the first of a modular new diesel engine family that fulfills future RDE emissions requirements and that will be applied throughout the entire portfolios of Mercedes-Benz Cars and also at Mercedes-Benz Vans.

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Mercedes Gasoline Engine Diesel 170

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2012

Historical and projected achieved fuel economy (mpg US) for passenger cars and light trucks. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed CAFE standards for model years 2017-2025 ( Earlier post.) mpg US (5.87 mpg in MY 2025.

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2017 Standards Fuel Economy MPG 236

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APRIL 14, 2015

AEO2015 presents updated projections for US energy markets through 2040 based on six cases (Reference, Low and High Economic Growth, Low and High Oil Price, and High Oil and Gas Resource) that reflect updated scenarios for future crude oil prices. mpg in 2013 to 37.0 mpg in 2040. mpg in 2013 to 7.8

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2020 Energy Transportation Oil Prices 150

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JULY 11, 2012

grams in 2010 (the latest year for which figures are available) and a mandatory target of 175 grams in 2017. The proposals would amend two existing regulations establishing binding requirements for manufacturers to meet the 2015 mandatory target for cars and the 2017 target for vans. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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2020 Light CO2 Cars 268

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

It has also fully lived up to its reputation as a bestseller in its last year of the current model: In total, we sold about 200,500 Sprinter vans worldwide in 2017—more than ever before. A start has been made with the eVito, which has been available for order since November 2017 with deliveries starting in the second half of 2018.

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Connect Connected Mercedes 2019 220

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

at 24 mpg city/32 highway/27 combined while running on 87 octane. So it is important to discuss with a Kia sales representative what comes standard on the K5. With the K5 being all-new in 2021, it is too early to speculate on the future of this model, but could it be one of those upcoming EVs? The EPA rates the 2022 K5 GT 2.5L

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 76

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

l/100 km (94 mpg) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) for plug-in hybrid models. The torque is transferred to all four wheels;the standard three-chamber air suspension delivers an optimum balance between comfort and dynamism. kW on-board charger and a 230-V, 32-A connection instead of the standard 3.6-kW Hybrid Auto” mode.

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Porsche Hybrid PHEV Plug-in 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

new appliance standards and CAFE) and changes in the way energy is used in the US economy. Further, the fossil fuel share of primary energy consumption falls from 82% in 2011 to 78% in 2040 as consumption of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls, largely because of the incorporation of new fuel efficiency standards for light-duty vehicles.

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Fuel Energy Sale 2013 225

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MARCH 27, 2015

mpg (19.26 Phase 2 standards for medium- and heavy-duty GHG emission standards. US EPA and NHTSA are planning to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Phase 2 standards in the spring of 2015 and a final rule in the spring of 2016. The truck chassis was redesigned as well.

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2009 Engine Detroit Oregon 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

The 2022 Genesis GV70 has two engine options with all-wheel drive (AWD) standard. Running on unleaded premium, the EPA has rated the fuel economy at 19 mpg city/25 highway/21 combined. Having choices of two stout engines with standard all-wheel drive, plus the best warranty in the class, makes the GV70 a top choice.

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SUV Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy 90

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8 The First Car Vietnamese Car Comes To North America When Vietnam’s largest company, the VinGroup, announced in 2017 they were entering the automobile manufacturing business, it probably didn’t get too much notice. Power front seats are standard. VinFast offers charging options. SiriusXM is not available.

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San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina 96

Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2010

The report comes shortly before an anticipated announcement from the Obama Administration on a plan to set national standards for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions for heavy- and medium-duty trucks. mpg with current and near-term technologies would reduce US annual oil consumption by 11 billion gallons in 2030, according to UCS.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Gasoline-Electric 239

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2017

Audi presented the Audi Q8 concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2017. According to the standard applicable for plug-in hybrids, it consumes just 2.3 US mpg) per 100 kilometers (62.1 Combining the spaciousness of an SUV with the lines of a coupe, the Q8 concept features a plug-in hybrid powertrain.

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Audi Plug-in Concept 2018 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2012

The case studies include the proposed CAFE fuel economy requirements and US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) greenhouse gas regulations for motor vehicles; and energy-efficiency standards for clothes dryers, room air conditioners, and light bulbs. NHTSA CAFE and EPA greenhouse gas standards for vehicles. —Gayer and Viscusi.

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Energy Pollution EPA Fuel 265

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

However, it is also more fuel efficient, picking up 2 mpg on the EPA combined cycle rating—an increase of 9% over the 2017 model. (As 2017 Toyota RAV4. 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. 2017 Honda CR-V. 2017 Ford Escape. liter EA888 engine fitted in the 2017 Tiguan. By comparison, the 2017 Tiguan with 2.0L

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2018 Engine SUV MPG 314

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 9, 2021

It was established in 2017 and is based in Gothenburg, Sweden, where Volvo has been for a long time (although the Polestar 2 is built in China). A BMW owner, he is a possible future Polestar buyer, which made this a demo ride and reinforced my positive impressions. Still a bit of a mystery. Good Looking Lines. High-Tech Infotainment.

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Volvo San Francisco Google All-Electric 81

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2015

The analysis used by federal agencies to set standards for fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas emissions for new US light-duty vehicles from 2017 to 2025 was thorough and of high caliber overall, according to a new report from the National Research Council. to 41 mpg by 2021 and 48.7 mpg by 2025. Background.

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Standards Fuel Economy Economy EPA 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2011

The US Department of Transportation (DOT), the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the state of California have announced a single timeframe for proposing fuel economy and greenhouse gas standards for model year 2017-2025 cars and light-duty trucks. mpg US (6.9 mpg US (6.9 mpg US (6.6 Earlier post.)

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Fuel Economy EPA 2017 Economy 170

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2017

ProPILOT Assist is the foundation for the fully autonomous vehicles of the future, helping drivers stay centered in the lane, navigate stop-and-go traffic, maintain a set vehicle speed and maintain a set distance to the vehicle ahead—all done with a simple two-button operation. Earlier post.). inch color touch-screen display.

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2018 Nissan MPG Fuel Economy 150

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

First Drive: 2017 Tesla Model X P100D ; Tesla Continues to Get Mixed Marks ; Flash Drive: Tesla Model 3. Nissan Leaf – the Standard Bearer. Toyota’s Prius Prime and RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrids are distinguished from the standard Prius and RAV4 and seem to have found a sales niche. Autopilot remains somewhat controversial.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 105

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2024

MPGe fuel economy is rated at 61 mpg city/52 highway/57 combined using the electric battery and compressed hydrogen fuel. While not fast by EV standards, it will get the job done for entering freeways, which is what the e:FCEV will be doing a lot of as it will only be leased in California when it hits dealers in late 2024.

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Honda Hydrogen Plug-in Hybrid 70

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

liter Ford EcoBlue diesel uses a completely new architecture engineered to provide the next-generation of clean, efficient and refined engines for future Ford cars and commercial vehicles. mpg US)—a 10 per cent reduction over the equivalent outgoing model. mpg US)—down 13% from the equivalent outgoing model.

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Ford Diesel Auto Power 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2021

at 23 mpg city/31 highway/26 combined. This engine, with cylinder deactivation, is rated at 26 mpg city/35 highway/29 combined. The head-up display feature is valuable to keep the driver’s eyes on the road and should be standard equipment on all cars. This is a business where the future kills the present.

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Carbon Mazda MPG Clean 77

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). The Ioniq hybrid and electric platforms will be our future e-mobility foundation. The end result for the Ioniq was an up to 58 mpg (4.05 Ioniq Hybrid.

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Hyundai Plug-in Hybrid Plug 186