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UC Riverside study finds emissions benefits for E15 blend in California

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A study by a team from UC Riverside has assessed the potential of increasing ethanol content in California reformulated gasoline (CaRFG) by investigating the exhaust emissions from a fleet of 20 Tier 3 light-duty vehicles. Formaldehyde emissions did not show a statistically significant effect. Durbin, Kent C. 2023.128836.

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Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2019

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However, the starting year of this analysis is 1966 because (1) for 1923 through 1935, fuel-economy information is available only for the entire fleet of all vehicles, and (2) from 1936 through 1965, light trucks were included with other trucks in the relevant statistics.?. Annual statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

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Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2017

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However, the starting year of this analysis is 1966 because (1) for 1923 through 1935, fuel-economy information is available only for the entire fleet of all vehicles, and (2) from 1936 through 1965, light trucks were included with other trucks in the relevant statistics.?. Annual statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

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California Gasoline Consumption Rose 0.6% in May; Diesel Declined 7%

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California gasoline consumption rose 0.6% While more fuel efficient cars and trucks are increasing fuel economy—and in light of some of the recently improved economic statistics—consumers remain cautious in their spending as the economy continues toward an uncertain recovery. We’re in an uncertain time. Yee, Chairwoman of the BOE.

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UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

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While alternative powertrains still represent a small percentage of market share compared to gasoline engines, the report noted, clean diesels saw a 10% increase in 2014 sales over 2013 sales, while hybrids saw a 10% decrease, pure electrics saw a 20% increase and compressed natural gas saw a 33% decrease. Belzowski 2015. Click to enlarge.

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Traditional retail sales steady despite e-commerce

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In comparison, the corresponding percentage in 2000 was only 0.9%. Bureau of the Census (e-commerce and traditional retail sales), Proquest (population), and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Price Index). books vs. gasoline). by Michael Sivak, Sivak Applied Research. of all retail sales— the highest percentage yet.

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Fires possibility turning EV walk to ash

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“All of the information that we’ve learned relative to gasoline and how to manage gasoline and how to store gasoline, we’re at day one with respect to lithium ion batteries,” stated Fritz. Batteries disgrace naturally over date. Crashes occur.