Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 3, 2010
A new economic analysis in an issue brief from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) is recommending that the Obama Administration set a fleet-wide car and light truck fuel economy standard of 60 mpg (3.92 The Obama Administration will release a Notice of Intent for 2017-2025 light duty fuel economy standards on 30 September.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 3, 2010
A new MIT report outlines a system-oriented set of coordinated policies to help the light-duty vehicle sector reduce petroleum-based consumption and its accompanying global warming emissions. We emphasize that this policy portfolio is not a substitute for an economy-wide carbon management policy (such as a carbon tax or cap-and-trade system).
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
Current fuel economy policy clearly demonstrates this fact. —“The Case for Technology Neutral Public Policy in Fuel Economy Debate”. Impact of different sales mix on new car average fuel economy. The average additional cost for a high efficiency ICE is about $2,000, against $8,000 for an electric vehicle.
Green Car Congress
JULY 9, 2017
In a new study, a team from the University of Central Florida and MIT has found that the US Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards is an effective policy solution that does increase the adoption of EVs, whether it is implemented alone or in conjunction with another policy such as government incentives. —Sen et al.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 25, 2012
The testing process compares fuel economy performance from the vehicle in its original condition with the performance using XL Hybrids’ charge-sustaining hybrid system. OEMs can get higher mpg improvements by using different architectures. XL Hybrids was founded by MIT alumni and is based in Boston. The current 2.0
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
"However," he continued, "If carmakers decide not to take advantage of this offer, AFS Trinity intends to raise the funds to begin modifying existing hybrids or manufacture its own 150 mpg SUVs and, eventually, 250 mpg sedans. But we want to give them cause to continue to press forward." ( MIT Technology Review ). Marketwatch ).
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
Earlier this month, researchers from MIT said they had developed a process that within three years could lead to electric car batteries able to recharge in as little as five minutes. My Honda Civic averages 34+ MPG over a year period. Also hopefully by the end of 2011 (when the Model S car is due) our economy has recovered somewhat.
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