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MARCH 3, 2020

In the US, Model Year (MY) 2018 vehicle fuel economy was 25.1 miles per gallon MY 2017, according to the annual Automotive Trends Report released by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Since MY 2004, CO 2 emissions have decreased 23%, or 108 g/mi, and fuel economy has increased 30%, or 5.8 Source: EPA.

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OCTOBER 11, 2014

With alternative fuel vehicles now approaching 1% of new vehicle production, however, they are in fact beginning to have a “ measurable and meaningful impact ” on overall new vehicle fuel economy and CO 2 emissions. EPA Trends report. More are coming to the US market, such as the Audi A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid and Volkswagen e-Golf BEV.

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JUNE 1, 2023

The all-new Alfa Romeo Tonale ( earlier post ) has completed final US EPA testing with an electric range of 33 miles and MPGe rating of 77. Combined fuel economy is 29 MPG. Total range of the Alfa Romeo Tonale with a full battery charge is 360 miles.

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APRIL 28, 2020

The average production-weighted fuel economy for all new light-duty vehicles in model year (MY) 2019 was 95% better than in MY 1975, while average horsepower was 78% higher and weight was 1% higher, according to the 2019 EPA Automotive Trends Report. Source: DOE.

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APRIL 7, 2023

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) is calling on the EPA to consider EV efficiency in its upcoming GHG standards for cars.

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APRIL 17, 2021

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 28 th annual Inventory of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks (GHG Inventory), which presents a national-level overview of annual greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 to 2019. Source: EPA. Source; EPA. Total GHG emissions in 2019 were up 1.8% over the same period.

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AUGUST 17, 2022

Canada-based Taseko Mines Limited said that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has publicly issued a draft Underground Injection Control (UIC) permit for Taseko’s Florence Copper Project in Arizona. The UIC permit is the final key permit required for the construction and operation of the Florence Copper commercial facility.

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013.

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JUNE 6, 2020

Using telematics, NYC Fleet, part of New York City’s Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), recently analyzed actual fuel economy in its hybrid and non-hybrid vehicles and compared it to the EPA ratings for each make and model. This system has improved the ability to report on use-based fuel economy per vehicle.

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JUNE 6, 2012

The 2013 Honda Fit EV ( earlier post ) received a combined adjusted Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mile-per-gallon-equivalency (MPGe) rating of 118 MPGe—the highest yet awarded by the EPA. City and highway cycle fuel-economy ratings are 132 and 105 MPGe, respectively. EPA Combined MPGe. EPA Combined kWh/100m.

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MARCH 15, 2013

Adjusted CO 2 emissions and adjusted fuel economy, MY 1975-2011. Source: EPA. Data for MY 2011 are final; data for MY 2012 are preliminary and based on projected vehicle production values provided to EPA by manufacturers. Other highlights of the report include: Many new technologies are rapidly gaining market share.

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OCTOBER 1, 2018

Automakers are not reducing the weight of small cars, but instead are prioritizing weight reductions where it offers the most promise to boost fuel economy and reduce emissions—their larger, heavier cars and trucks. billion in domestic plant expansions to support growing demand in the auto market. —Mario Greco.

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APRIL 14, 2020

The 2020 edition of US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) comprehensive annual report on nationwide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions shows that emissions increased from 2017 to 2018 by 3.1% (after accounting for sequestration from the land sector). Source: EPA. >.

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OCTOBER 9, 2017

In comments submitted to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a coalition of stakeholders led by the Urban Air Initiative (UAI) said ethanol is a price-competitive, safe, and efficient high-octane fuel additive that can help meet efficiency and CO 2 reduction goals if given access to the market.

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JANUARY 5, 2024

Photo credit: Roman Vyshnikov / Shutterstock.com In the latest EPA Automotive Trends Report , Hyundai has emerged as a leading figure in eco-friendly automotive technology. The company is only second to Tesla in achieving the highest fuel economy and the lowest CO2 emissions amongst major automakers. Hyundai's presence in the U.S.

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MARCH 11, 2012

The report highlights that several advanced powertrain technologies are making significant inroads into the mainstream market. In terms of market share, gasoline direct injection doubled in MY 2010 (from 4.2% Fuel economy improvements for diesels range from 15% to 30% relative to gasoline counterparts. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 20, 2022

In addition, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released its proposed rule to lower NO x emissions levels for commercial vehicles across the entire United States. Option 1 from EPA is similar in many respects to the CARB regulation. Earlier post.)

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 18, 2020

The first Elantra Hybrid to be brought to market offers more than an EPA-estimated 50 mpg combined cycle. MPI Atkinson Cycle engine that also has a focus on fuel economy. This allows for improved fuel economy at higher gear ratios and improved performance at lower ratios. The Elantra SE, SEL, and Limited offer the 2.0L

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JANUARY 5, 2021

The median EPA estimated range for all EV models offered in the 2020 model year exceeded 250 miles, according to figures from the US Department of Energy (DOE). The 2020 model year also marked the first year that an EV achieved an EPA-estimated maximum range of more than 400 miles. Source: US Department of Energy and U.S.

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JANUARY 30, 2024

” Barra alluded to standards proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which would mandate that vehicles through the 2032 model year will require an annual fleetwide emissions cut of 13 percent, alongside a 56 percent decrease in average emission levels starting with the 2026 model year.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it has not found evidence to support a finding of severe “economic harm” that would warrant granting a waiver of the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). To support the waiver decision, EPA conducted several economic analyses, including modeling of the impact that a waiver.

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JULY 25, 2018

Based on this analysis, EPA is adding these pathways to the list of approved renewable fuel production pathways in the RFS regulations. EPA issued a proposed rule in December 2017 to establish approved pathways for the use of grain sorghum oil, and received comments on this proposal. —Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor.

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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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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

In the shadow of the diesel scandal, and just before the official reveal of its first mass-market electric car next week, Volkswagen is facing yet another public reprimand: It’s being ordered by the EPA to revise its fuel economy estimates applying to about 98,000 vehicles.

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JANUARY 10, 2017

Volatile gasoline prices have caused some regulators and carmakers alike to question the cost and effectiveness of current fuel economy standards, with some arguing they are too stringent and others saying they should be even stronger. Fuel economy standards are simply designed to increase vehicle efficiency above consumers’ base preferences.

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MARCH 22, 2017

l/100 km) in 2016, the The ICCT team assessed increased consumer label fuel economy (as opposed to the regulatory test fuel economy) to 35 mpg (6.71 The resulting trajectory would reduce CO 2 emissions by half and increase fuel economy by more than 60% from 2016 through 2030. Starting from a baseline 26 mpg (9.04

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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

EPA projects that the hybrid share of new vehicle sales will increase to 4.3% EPA projects a small improvement in 2010, based on pre-model year sales estimates provided by automakers, to 395 grams of CO 2 per mile and 22.5 As part of its 2010 estimates, EPA is projecting an increase in hybrid share to 4.3%, up from 2.3%

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APRIL 24, 2013

The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV ( earlier post ) now carries a combined city/highway EPA-estimated range of 82 miles when fully charged and an EPA-estimated combined city/highway 119 MPGe fuel economy equivalent (28 kWh/100 miles), making it one of the most fuel-efficient EVs assessed by the EPA.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

EPA is suggesting that it could reduce the biodiesel volume for 2018 by as much as 315 million gallons and effectively carry through those volumes to further reduce the proposed volumes of advanced and total renewable biofuels by 473 million gallons. EPA also sought comment on possible reductions to the proposed 2019 BBD volume requirement.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2017

The 2017 Cruze Diesel Sedan ( earlier post ) fitted with the six-speed manual transmission offers an EPA-estimated highway mileage of 52 mpg (4.52 liters/100 km)—the highest highway fuel economy of any non-hybrid/non-EV in the US. The six-speed manual model returns an EPA-estimated city mileage of 30 mpg (7.83

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AUGUST 8, 2012

Icom North America, a developer and manufacturer of liquid-injection propane (autogas) systems for commercial and consumer vehicles, has received 17 new US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certifications for its patented JTG II Propane Liquid Injection bi-fuel systems. Icom’s total number of EPA certifications now stands at 40.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2015

l/100 km) highway fuel economy. The EPA-estimated highway fuel economy for 2016 Colorado four-wheel drive diesel is 29 mpg. The EPA has issued a Certificate of Conformity for the Chevrolet Colorado Duramax diesel. The 2016 Colorado diesel 2WD offers an EPA estimated 22 mpg city (10.68 Duramax for the Canyon.

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JULY 29, 2023

NHTSA’s proposed fuel economy standards complement and align with the Environmental Protection Agency’s recently proposed emissions standards for similar vehicle fleets. NHTSA will coordinate with the EPA to optimize the effectiveness of its standards while minimizing compliance costs, consistent with applicable statutory factors.

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JUNE 27, 2014

In the US Energy Information Administration’s Annual Energy Outlook 2014 (AEO2014) Reference case, more-stringent vehicle fuel economy standards contribute to a decline in motor gasoline consumption through 2040.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

A team at Carnegie Mellon University has found that engineering design modifications that compromise other performance attributes—specifically acceleration—offer a pathway to reduce the cost to automakers of compliance with fuel economy standards. Their paper is published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology.

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MARCH 31, 2010

In a speech at Andrews Air Force Base today, President Obama said that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Deport of Transportation (DOT) will sign the joint final rule establishing greenhouse gas emission standards and corporate average fuel economy standards for light-duty vehicles for model years 2012-2016 tomorrow.

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