Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2010

Source: EPA. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are jointly proposing changes to the fuel economy labels consumers see on the window of new vehicles in dealer showrooms. EPA and DOT are proposing two new label designs for comment. Color is integral to the new schemes.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Fuel 297

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Lightning eMotors says that its products are complementary to Ford’s announced 2022 E-Transit, which will be a battery-electric Class 2 cargo/cab/chassis van with an estimated 126 miles of range. The voucher program can reduce the upfront cost of advanced zero-emission fleet vehicles by 30 to 70 percent.

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Batteries Battery Fuel Electric 448

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

EcoDual , LLC, a provider of dual fuel natural gas conversion systems for heavy-duty diesel trucks, has achieved US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) compliance for installing its systems on 2004 to 2009 Cummins ISX engines. The EcoDual system achieved its EPA compliance under this rule.

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Conversion EPA Diesel Gas 210

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the final rule for greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards for MYs 2017-2025 for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles. grams/mile CO 2 -equivalent and 24.4 Earlier post.)

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MPG 2017 EPA Miles 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2017

These fuel economy levels are achieved based on a sustained 4%–6% annual reduction of fuel use per mile with incremental technology additions that do not compromise vehicle size or utility at an incremental cost of $800–$1,300 from 2025 to 2030. Previous costs of compliance have been greatly overestimated. Source: The ICCT.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Price 210

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its new rule for Category 3 marine engines—engines with per-cylinder displacement at or above 30 liters. This rule, under the Clean Air Act, complements a key piece of EPA’s strategy to designate an emissions control area (ECA) for thousands of miles of US and Canadian coasts.

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Mariner EPA Engine Emissions 170

Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing regulations employing the “good neighbor” provision of the Clean Air Act to reduce interstate transport of upwind state emissions from power generation that contribute to air quality problems in downwind states. States covered by the proposed Transport Rule. Click to enlarge.

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Pollution EPA Transportation DC 218

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Executive branch agencies, like EPA, carry out the laws passed by Congress. When Congress passed the Clean Air Act, it never gave EPA the explicit authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions for the purpose of stopping global climate change. But, that is exactly what EPA has proposed to do. —Congressman Skelton.

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EPA Congress Climate Change Automobile Manufacturer 191

Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2010

The draft report of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s annual Inventory of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2008 shows that in 2008, overall greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions decreased by 2.9% (206.1 This annual report is prepared by EPA in collaboration with experts from other federal agencies. Click to enlarge.

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2008 Emissions EPA Transportation 231

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test True Long Range: 1,796 Miles and Four States in a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Ford presented a great opportunity to test the long-range suitability of the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E when I received an invitation to attend the Ford Bronco Off-Roadeo program in Moab, Utah. miles per kWh.

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Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles 83

Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2019

Finally, the technologies considered in the assessment were assumed to be designed to meet a 435,000-mile full-useful life (FUL) and a 350,000-mile or 5-year warranty, with the latter going into effect in 2022 in California. The cost of controlling NO x to 0.05 The cost of controlling NO x to 0.05 Credit: MECA.

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Standards Diesel 2019 Emissions 191

Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2009

For drive cycles, the Argonne team used the Kansas City data collected in 2005 by the US EPA, which instrumented more than 100 drivers and collected their driving statistics for one day. The largest discrepancies are found with medium distances of 15-25 miles; these drive cycles are characterized by both low and large power demands.

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PHEV Cost Of MPG Kansas City 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2009

The proposed rulemaking follows on a proposal last March by the United States and Canada to designate thousands of miles of the two countries’ coasts as an Emission Control Area (ECA). In addition to the NO x emission limits, EPA is proposing standards for emissions of HC and CO from new Category 3 engines. EPA Oceangoing Vessels.

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Mariner EPA Standards International 170

Teslarati

APRIL 20, 2022

As a result of our energy efficient motors, a Model 3 with an LFP battery pack can still achieve a 267-mile EPA range.” While they offer 253 miles of range, owners were able to take delivery of their vehicles sooner. This battery has a range of 253 miles (est).”

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Batteries Battery Tesla North America 132

Baua Electric

MARCH 1, 2024

2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV The Hummer EV has much lower estimated “fuel” costs than the other vehicles on the list. Estimated annual cost, based on 15,000 miles of driving, is $1,746, compared to $4,242 for the Mercedes-AMG G63, was ranked as the “meanest” 2024-model-year vehicle for the environment overall.

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Hummer GMC Environment Gas 52

Baua Electric

JANUARY 20, 2024

Efficiency-focused Elantra Hybrid Blue models retain the 54-mpg combined EPA rating. These front-wheel-drive vans have a 110-kwh battery pack good for up to 162 miles of range and, with their focus on last-mile delivery fleets and work-van upfits, will rival the Rivian EDV, Mercedes eSprinter, and Ford E-Transit.

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Affordable Honda Hyundai Toyota 96

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2009

mpg in 2016 (39 mpg for cars, 30 mpg for trucks), or approximately 250 grams CO 2 /mile. The Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) and the Department of Transportation, through are jointly developing the proposed rulemaking. EPA expects to propose a national CO 2 vehicle emissions standard under section 202 (a) of the Clean Air Act.

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2016 Obama Standards MPG 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

4 electric SUV 1st Edition and Pro models officially have an EPA-estimated 250 miles of range on a single charge. The EPA-estimated fuel economy for city driving is 104 MPGe; highway driving is rated at 89 MPGe, and combined city/highway at 97 MPGe. 4 has estimated an annual fuel cost of $700. The Volkswagen 2021 ID.4

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EPA SUV Miles Range 243

Baua Electric

JANUARY 16, 2024

Promising new heavy-duty EVs include the eActros 600 from Mercedes-Benz Trucks, which is expected to offer 310 miles of range; the second-gen Freightliner eCascadia , now with up to 230 miles of range; and Volvo’s new VNR Electric , which sports up to six battery packs and touts a range of 275 miles.

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Long Beach Market Charging Oakland 52

Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2016

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has estimated that transportation was responsible for about 28% of US the nation’s carbon emissions in 2015, second only to power plants at 31%. of all miles driven each year, and consume more than 25% of all the fuel burned annually. A major factor has always been the cost of battery packs.

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Global Sale North America Oil Prices 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Among their findings: A note on fuel pricing and cost per mile. kWh (EPA is now using $0.13 as the average price), resulting in an average effective cost per mile for BEVs of $0.04. For FCVs, Schoettle and Sivak note, the effective cost per mile is currently $0.09. residential, commercial, office).

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San Diego Fuel District of Columbia Gasoline-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2011

The agencies’ scopes are the same except that EPA is including recreational on-highway vehicles (RVs, or motor homes) within its rulemaking, while NHTSA is not including these vehicles. The joint DOT/EPA program will include a range of targets which are specific to the diverse vehicle types and purposes.

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Fuel Economy Standards Obama Economy 344

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. Adding electric miles. The Niro PHEV is powered by a 1.6-liter

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 90

EV Adoption

APRIL 8, 2022

Many industry observers (myself included) believe that PHEVs with 30 to 40 miles (or more) of electric range (sometimes referred to as “strong hybrids”) and which are plugged in and charged on a daily or regular basis are a great solution for many households. Consumers buying or leasing PHEVs with less than 30 miles of range.

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PHEV Tax Credit Tax Plug-in 52

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2012

In testing the combined benefits of these three technologies on one freight locomotive, this Union Pacific unit is the closest an Electro-Motive Diesel ( EMD ) locomotive has come to achieving US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4 locomotive standards. Earlier post.) for locomotive transportation services.

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California Emissions EPA Mariner 231

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. miles per gallon in model year 2016, and 49.1 Background.

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Diesel Light Fuel Economy 2017 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2012

Ford is pricing the new C-MAX Energi—expected to offer 15 class-exclusive features, a 550-mile (885 km) total range and more than 20 miles (32 km) of electric-only range ( earlier post )—at $33,745. Its eligibility for a $3,750 federal tax credit drops that to $29,995.

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Tax Credit Plug-in Tax Ford 268

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2012

Recent US energy regulations proposed or enacted by the US Department of Energy (DOE), the US Department of Transportation (DOT, and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have a negligible effect on reducing greenhouse gases. NHTSA CAFE and EPA greenhouse gas standards for vehicles. —Gayer and Viscusi.

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Energy Pollution EPA Fuel 265

Charged EVs

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The far higher volumes of carbon dioxide per mile from heavy trucks make them an obvious target for zero-emission powertrains. It has now received a Certificate of Conformity for the Semi from the EPA. The starting point was routes of 80 to 150 miles a day, but more factors came into play than sheer range.

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Volvo Fleet Electric Electrical 131

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: Up to 42 mpg city/44 hwy/43 combined (FWD). EPA Fuel Economy: TBD, should be similar to hybrid; 32-mile all-electric range. On our 60-mile drive in the Sportage Hybrid we averaged 45 mpg. Battery 10 years/100,000 miles *Hybrid model only*.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 84

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

So the total cost of either a 2011 Chevrolet Express or 2011 GMC Savana Cargo model, which starts at $25,980 would be $41,890 with the CNG option. Each CNG Chevrolet Express or GMC Savana van also will be covered by GM’s three-year, 36,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty and five-year, 100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty.

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GMC Chevrolet GM Price 186

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) formally unveiled their joint proposal to set stronger fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks. EPA’s proposed GHG standards, which are. mpg US (5.87 improvements.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy MPG 338

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed GHG standards, which are harmonized with NHTSA’s CAFE standards, are projected to require 163 grams/mile of CO 2 ) in model year 2025. The 163 g/mile limit would be equivalent to 54.5 86% said cutting consumer costs is an important reason to cut oil consumption.

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Fuel Economy 2017 Price Economy 247

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Ford’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle on the market offers EPA-rated 108 mpg equivalent city, 92 mpge highway and 100 mpge combined;the all-electric range is up to 21 miles. The EPA estimates that driving C-MAX Energi saves almost $7,000 in fuel costs over the course of five years compared with the average new vehicle.

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Plug-in Plug Ford Hybrid 312

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The EPA-rated range is 230 miles for the standard range and 320 miles for the extended range battery. These are competitive with other smaller EVs, but the EcoBoost V6 F-150 version tops 520 miles of EPA range with a 26-gallon gas tank. Our well-used extended range media tester indicated 320 miles on a full charge.

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F-150 Ford Extended Range Dealers 99

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2018

Current trends suggest that barriers to EV adoption such as price, range, selection and charging-time will continue to diminish, as costs come down and technology improves. Total Cost of Ownership: An analysis of 17 popular 2017 models found ZEVs can already be price competitive now, without government incentives.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2011

up to about 100 miles). Nissan’s LEAF has a EPA range of 73 miles.) Ford says the Focus battery-electric vehicle will offer a mile-per-gallon equivalent better than Chevrolet Volt (93 mpge all-electric, 60 mpge combined, earlier post ) and competitive with other battery electric vehicles (e.g.,

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