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Gasoline consumption per capita in 2020 was on par with that in 1965

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This analysis examines the effect of this downturn in driving on gasoline consumption (both total and per capita), and places the consumption in 2020 in a historical context. The results show that gasoline consumption per capita in 2020 was on par with that 55 years ago. Total consumption. Total consumption (millions of gallons).

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Biomethane Pickup Debuts in Flint, Michigan

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installed a kit that allows the biofuel truck to run on both natural gas and gasoline. The on-board computer switches automatically between gasoline and natural gas while driving. Mott Foundation, Swedish agencies, and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). Baytech Corp.

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UMTRI study finds diesel vehicles save owners thousands in total ownership costs compared to gasoline vehicles

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Drivers of diesel vehicles can save thousands of dollars in total ownership costs compared to similar gasoline vehicles, according to a University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) study.

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Argonne releases new cradle-to-grave lifecycle analysis of US LDV vehicle-fuel pathways

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the cost is less than that of the gasoline ICEV. The study provides a comprehensive analysis of the cost and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of a variety of vehicle-fuel pathways; the levelized cost of driving (LCD); and the cost of avoided GHG emissions.

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UMTRI study finds US diesel vehicles generally have lower total cost of ownership than gasoline vehicles

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Diesel vehicles generally saved owners between $2,000 to $6,000 in total ownership costs during a three to five year period when compared to similar gasoline vehicles, according to data compiled by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). —“Total Cost of Ownership”. Fuel Efficiency. Fuel Costs.

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VERBIO launches first cellulosic RNG plant in the USA

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VERBIO’s biofuels achieve CO 2 savings of up to 90% compared to gasoline or diesel. VERBIO North America Holdings Corporation (VNAH), with headquarters in Livonia, Michigan, is developing and will own, operate and finance multiple RNG and ethanol plants in the United States using VERBIO’s technology and financing.

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GM goals to develop EVs inside present manufacturing unit footprint

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It prior to now transformed its Detroit-Hamtramck meeting plant in Michigan into Manufacturing facility 0, its first all-EV plant, to develop the GMC Hummer EV pickup and SUV and shortly will upload electrical variations of the Silverado and Sierra. In Spring Hill, Tenn., “It’s not a perfect science.

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