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NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Adjusted CO 2 emissions and adjusted fuel economy by model year. Source: EPA. For the fifth consecutive year, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reporting an increase in new vehicle fuel efficiency with a corresponding decrease in average carbon dioxide emissions for new US cars and light duty trucks. Source: EPA.

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JUNE 13, 2014

Ford Motor Company is lowering the fuel economy ratings for its 2013- and 2014-model year hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles, as well as most 2014-model year Fiestas. Ford said it had identified an error with fuel economy ratings on the vehicles and notified the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Click to enlarge.

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JULY 16, 2013

Ford is boosting the on-road fuel economy performance of its 2013 model year hybrid vehicles in the US and Canada. Starting in August, the company will make calibration updates for owners at dealerships designed to improve on-road fuel economy of the 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid, 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid and 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.

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Fuel Economy Economy Ford Hybrid 277

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DECEMBER 26, 2013

Volkswagen Group of America reported that it has sold 100,000 TDI Clean Diesel vehicles from the Volkswagen and Audi brands this year—the first time it has reached this mark in a calendar year. Volkswagen and Audi currently offer 12 different TDI models in the United States.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2013

Sivak found that while the vehicle fuel economy of the entire light-duty fleet improved by 40% (from 13 mpg US to 21.6 l/100km), because of the decrease in vehicle load, the occupant fuel economy only improved by 17% (from 24.8 EPA recommends a 10% decrement.) occupants carried) decreased by 27% (from 1.9 mpg US, or from 18.1

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NOVEMBER 12, 2014

The 2015 Ram ProMaster City compact van ( earlier post ) has been EPA-rated at 21 mpg city, 29 mpg highway and 24 mpg combined (11.2, l/100 km, respectively)—matching the EPA fuel economy ratings for the 2015 Ford Transit Connect (2WD) powered by a 2.5L, four-cylinder engine. Compact Van Fuel Economy (mpg US).

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JULY 2, 2013

Biofuel advocacy group Advanced Biofuels introduced the concept of “E30 Capable” vehicles as part of its comments to the the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recently proposed Tier 3 motor vehicle fuel and emission rulemaking. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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NOVEMBER 30, 2015

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the final volume requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program today for the years 2014, 2015 and 2016, and final volume requirements for biomass-based diesel for 2014 to 2017. In June, EPA had proposed 206 million gallons. In June, EPA had proposed 3.4

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OCTOBER 1, 2015

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). EPA examined nearly 2,300 studies in this review of the ozone standards including more than 1,000 new studies published since the last review of the standards in 2008. EPA estimates that the public health benefits of the updated standards will range from $2.9 28,000 missed work days.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2020

Power management company Eaton has expanded its portfolio of valvetrain solutions for diesel off-highway vehicles to help OEMs reduce emissions and improve fuel economy. This technology enables precise valve lift control through HLA, coupled with engine braking capability, which in turn helps reduce emissions and improve fuel economy.

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JANUARY 19, 2011

Chrysler Group LLC and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are working together to determine the possibility of adapting a hydraulic series hybrid system for application in large passenger cars and light-duty vehicles. The announcement of the partnership was made at the EPA laboratories in Ann Arbor, Mich.,

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APRIL 17, 2013

A new study by EDAG Group, commissioned by the Aluminum in Transportation Group of the US Aluminum Association, finds that an all-aluminum body in white (BIW) can deliver potential mass savings in the 35 – 40% range over a base steel BIW.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel EPA 257

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Even the automaker lobbying group didn't go this far in their complaints about emission and fuel-economy rules for vehicles in the 2022 through 2025 model years. When the Obama Administration approved final EPA emission rules for those years, the automakers complained that the comment period had been cut short.

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AUGUST 9, 2011

For purposes of the new HD National Program, the heavy-duty fleet incorporates all on-road vehicles rated at a gross vehicle weight at or above 8,500 pounds, and the engines that power them, except those covered by the current GHG emissions and Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards for model year 2012-2016 passenger vehicles.

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JULY 21, 2021

Advocacy group Coltura has published a report that finds converting the biggest users of gasoline to EVs in the next ten years is critical to reaching climate goals and that present EV policies are poorly suited to accomplishing that conversion.

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MAY 27, 2015

The US EPA estimates that its air pollution regulations save thousands of lives annually. Graham of the IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs analyzed the costs and expected lifesavings of nine EPA air quality regulations issued between 2011 and 2013. Since 2006, the EPA has used other methods to assess expert opinion.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

BHP Group, Caterpillar, and Finning International announced an agreement to replace BHP’s entire haul truck fleet at the Escondida mine —the world’s largest producer of copper concentrates and cathodes located in the Antofagasta Region, northern Chile. BHP operates and owns 57.5%

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MARCH 4, 2010

The 2011 Ford Mustang’s official EPA ratings, completed this week, certify that models equipped with the 305-hp 3.7-liter Derrick Kuzak, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development. liter dual-overhead-cam (DOHC) V-6 engine that uses advanced engineering to deliver its combination of power and economy.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2018

In November 2017, Enerkem received approval from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to sell cellulosic ethanol produced at its Edmonton facility under the US Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). The EPA has established that cellulosic biofuels reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 60% when compared to gasoline.

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Creative Greenius

DECEMBER 7, 2009

Now the EPA is about to smack both of you upside the head – and these are only the opening smacks you both have coming. What it should have said is: “Polluters & Global Warmers Caught In The Act and Stopped – New Clean, Green, Sustainable Economy Begins Booming!&#. Did you think I was kidding?

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JUNE 25, 2012

Toyota anticipates the hybrid model will achieve an EPA-rating of 40 mpg US (5.88 Compared to the previous-generation Avalon, this 2013 powertrain combination offers improved fuel economy, performance, superior shift feel and response, with upgraded drivability and quietness, according to Toyota. L/100km) combined.

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MPG 2013 EPA Hybrid 225

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JUNE 25, 2013

Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. The Administration will also seek to expand bilateral cooperation with major emerging economies.

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JULY 14, 2016

CARB said it, in conjunction with EPA, will continue the on-going technical discussions with the companies through the enforcement process to ensure a legally and technically acceptable resolution is reached which fully mitigates the excess emissions. This decision affects about 16,000 3.0-liter

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 22, 2016

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and auto-industry lobbyists are now sparring over the future of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for 2022-2025.

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JUNE 14, 2011

Based on the results of the study, CAR believes the economic risk to the auto industry connected to mandating permanent fuel economy standards in the long run is “ very serious ” The group recommends periodic review to assess the rate of technology development and cost reduction of advanced technologies leading up to 2025.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2014

The value for GHG emission credits is not set or controlled by EPA; it is determined by the market of automakers that buy and sell these credits.). The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Justice announced the historic settlement which will resolve alleged Clean Air Act violations based on the sale of close to 1.2

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FEBRUARY 4, 2014

l/100 km) rating from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)—the best highway-cycle test result achieved yet by a full-size, half-ton pickup. It also exceeds the EPA highway rating for the top-ranked small pickup. liter V6 EcoDiesel-powered 2014 Ram 1500 pickup ( earlier post ) has earned a 28-mpg (8.4 l/100 km.).

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

And a major consumer group has analyzed possible scenarios in EPA fuel economy and emissions rules. There’s now a fully electric member of the Ford Mustang family on the way next year. Volkswagen is making space—a lot of it—for building EVs in the US. The Chevy Bolt EV is now a Top Safety Pick.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 23, 2017

During that time, he has shown the car hundreds of times to diverse groups of people, taken tens of thousands of reservations, sold stock in the company, and suggested an EPA fuel-economy rating of 84 mpg highway.

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Three Wheeled Fuel Economy MPG EPA 101

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

A newly released working paper from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) outlines the organization’s recommendations to policymakers for developing the next phase of fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles in the United States expected in 2015. —Langer (2013).

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

The latest news is that VW Group in Germany has found "irregularities" in carbon-dioxide emission levels in roughly 800,000 vehicles, mostly diesels, producing fuel-economy figures that were too high. Another day, another Volkswagen emission scandal? It's beginning to seem like it.

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APRIL 23, 2016

It uses significantly less energy and water—another reason Ford F-150 leads the full-size truck pack in terms of lifetime carbon footprint, according to Automotive Science Group. When equipped with the available 2.7-liter

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F-150 Ford MPG Fuel Economy 150

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

As part of each design engineering group’s agreement, mass targets were set for each group. The groups then managed their part by part mass to keep their target and help control the overall goal. The smaller width helps minimize drag losses to help enhance fuel economy, too.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 4, 2016

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said it would maintain current Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for 2022 to 2025. The decision was praised by environmental groups, but likely won't receive as warm a reception from the industry. This week, the U.S.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2012

The CVRP program offers rebates to individuals, business owners, non-profit groups, and government entities that purchase or lease new eligible zero-emission or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. While in EV Mode, the Prius Plug-in is rated by the EPA to drive up to 11 miles. The base MSRP for the Prius Plug-in Hybrid is $32,000.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 22, 2009

Efforts to increase fuel economy and lower emissions show no signs of losing pace as the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a report revealing a fifth consecutive increase in new vehicle fuel efficiency with a corresponding decrease in average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Hybrids are projected to have a 1.8

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MARCH 7, 2009

Growth Energy , a new advocacy group promoting ethanol and biofuels, has submitted , on behalf of 52 US ethanol manufacturers, a request for a “green jobs” waiver allowing an increase in the ethanol blend limit from 10% (E10) up to 15% (E15) to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). billion into the US economy annually.

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