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EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels; Addressing GHG Emissions, Fuel Consumption and Advanced Technology Vehicles

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The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are jointly proposing changes to the fuel economy labels consumers see on the window of new vehicles in dealer showrooms. Fuel Consumption: Combined city/highway gallons per 100 miles. Color is integral to the new schemes. Source: EPA.

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Deloitte Survey finds only 4% of global consumers likely to be satisfied with current EVs despite increasing consideration and willingness to buy; higher ICE fuel economy reduces interest in EVs

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The majority of American consumers surveyed (58%) expect an electric vehicle to recharge its battery in two hours or less, and nearly one in four Americans (23%) expect a 30-minute charge time. Nonetheless, 78% of American respondents expect to pay no more than $30,000 for an electric vehicle.

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

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The EPA rates fuel economy, when using the hybrid gasoline-only engine at 30 miles per gallon. This is excellent fuel economy for a 5,010-pound nicely styled shoe box. So driving around town, being stuck in stop-and-go rush hour highway traffic or coasting down hills recharges the battery. Touring L $48,573.

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U. Mich study: natural-gas-based ICE, BEV and FCV all show promise for environmental benefits relative to conventional ICE

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Qiang Dai and Christian Lastoskie found that BEVs and FCVs in particular offer significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, especially if carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technologies are implemented at the fuel conversion facilities. Electric (Battery) Fuel Cells Hydrogen Lifecycle analysis Natural Gas'

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

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Driving Range and Charging The two Prius Prime models differ in their EPA rated fuel economy depending on which tires they are wearing. coefficient of drag (C d ), which helps it cut through the wind and deliver excellent fuel economy. Driver options The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime uses a 13.6 The aerodynamic design has a 0.27

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How to make heavy-duty electric trucks work in practice

Charged EVs

Large commercial trucks and other heavy equipment have run on diesel fuel for many decades now. Rising fuel-economy standards during the 2020s will do the same. It’s crucial that any operator have at least one person charged with the responsibility of coordinating all aspects of adding electric trucks to a fleet.

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Road Test: 2024 Range Rover Velar Dynamic SE Mild Hybrid

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The mild hybrid electric motor boosts the gasoline engine when accelerating and modestly helps with fuel economy. There is no plug on the Range Rover to recharge the battery. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

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