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

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vehicle fuel economy. Specifically, this study examines actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks (pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans) from 1966 through 2019. (My Calculated vehicle fuel economy is available going back to 1923. This is the latest of my occasional updates on long-term trends in U.S. total Btu).

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

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vehicle fuel economy. Specifically, this study examines actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks (pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans) from 1966 through 2017. Calculated vehicle fuel economy is available going back to 1923. This is the latest of my occasional updates on retrospective, long-term trends in U.S.

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2024 BYD Shark revealed: Plug-in petrol dual-cab wants to decimate diesel

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The 2024 BYD Shark has been revealed without camouflage, with the plug-in petrol dual cab’s launch timing now officially revealed. Both are compatible with its Xiaoyun plug-in hybrid system that packages an 18.3kWh battery and could provide for an all-electric driving range of up to 100km. Fuel economy is quoted at 7.8L/100km,

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EIA: fuel economy improvements bring diminishing returns in fuel savings

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Improving fuel economy exhibits diminishing returns in fuel savings, according to a brief analysis by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Similarly, the fuel and cost savings of improving fuel economy from 12 mpg to 15 mpg are the same as increasing from 30 mpg to 60 mpg.

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New report finds global CO2 vehicle emission reduction measures falter; dropping diesels, increasing SUVs

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Vehicle fuel economy improvements have slowed globally, according to the latest report from the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI): Fuel Economy In Major Car Markets: Technology And Policy Drivers 2005-2017. Overall, global fuel economy has improved by an average of 1.7% Source: GFEI.

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EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

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The agency’s reasoning was that since alternative fuel vehicle production has generally been less than 0.1% of total vehicle production until very recently, the impact of excluding alternative fuel vehicles was negligible. In the analysis, EPA uses overall fuel economy in mpg equivalent (mpge) and tailpipe CO 2 emission values.

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Tips: 6 Ways to Increase Your Fuel Economy

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But how can you increase your fuel economy? Surprisingly, the number of items you carry in your vehicle can have a meaningful impact on your fuel economy. While it does cost a bit to have your car checked over by a mechanic, regular maintenance will improve your fuel economy and help you catch problems before they occur.