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DOE proposes revising procedures for calculating petroleum-equivalent fuel economy of EVs for use in CAFE calculations

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing a significant revision in its procedures for calculating a value for the petroleum-equivalent fuel economy of EVs for use in the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) program administered by the Department of Transportation (DOT). Background. Proposed PEF.

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Center for Automotive Research calls long-run economic risk to auto industry of mandating permanent fuel economy standards very serious; recommends periodic reviews

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Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). Power and Associates to project the technology segmentation necessary to achieve anticipated fuel economy mandates in 2025. CAR researchers used the four fuel economy scenarios developed by. Source: CAR.

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EPA proposes leaving light-duty vehicle GHG standards for MY 2022-2025 unchanged

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed leaving the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for light-duty vehicle model years 2022-2025 in place, based on its technical analysis that shows automakers are well positioned to meet the targets. l/100 km), if achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements.

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EIA projects US energy-related CO2 emissions to remain near current level through 2050; increased natural gas consumption

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USenergy-related carbon dioxide emissions and fossil fuel energy consumption. Source: US Energy Information Administration, Monthly Energy Review, Annual Energy Outlook 2019 Reference case. Source: US Energy Information Administration, Monthly Energy Review, Annual Energy Outlook 2019 Reference case.

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2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Review — Bada Bing

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liter turbocharged four-cylinder paired with an electric motor on the rear axle stinks of European emissions compliance. Alfa Romeo has likewise been talking a big game about going all-electric, making me wonder how their holdover combustion vehicles are going to fare when nobody running the business wants you to buy them.

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Nissan launches new X-Trail Hybrid in Japan

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liter gasoline engines, Nissan said. All the grades will achieve fuel economy-based tax exemptions in Japan. In addition, the new X-Trail Hybrid will have Forward Emergency Braking as standard equipment, expanding its safety technology features. The overall improved system also helps achieve fuel economy gains.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

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Clean Fleet Report will have detailed reviews of the Sportage gasoline, hybrid and eventually the plug-in hybrid in the coming months. Liter Inline 4-cylinder, Gasoline. Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city/32 highway/28 combined. Liter Inline 4-cylinder, Gasoline. EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined.

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