Gasoline, MPG, Sale and Tax

Is A Tax On Electricity (kWh) Consumed The Best Way to Supplement the Fuel Tax for Electric Vehicles?

EV Adoption

JULY 4, 2022

As sales of electric vehicles begin to reach significant numbers across the US, states are exploring approaches to replace lost tax revenue since EV drivers don’t pay fuel taxes as drivers of gas-powered cars do at gas stations. Unfortunately there is currently no simple and agreed upon best replacement for the fuel tax.

Fuel Tax

Fuel Tax Tax Electric Vehicles Fuel

T&E concludes that diesel cars emit more CO2 on a full lifecycle basis than gasoline cars

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

tonnes more CO 2 than an equivalent gasoline car over its lifetime due to a more energy-intensive refining of the diesel fuel; more materials required in the production of heavier and more complex engines; higher emissions from biodiesel blended in the diesel fuel; and longer mileage because fuel is cheaper. mpg US) and 7.1

Gasoline

Gasoline Diesel CO2 Cars

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee qualifies for Japan’s Eco-Car tax tncentive

Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2017

The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee mid-size SUV has become the second gasoline-driven, US-made, US-brand vehicle to qualify for Japan’s Eco-Car tax break. Jeep is Japan’s top-selling US vehicle brand; sales hit a record high of 9,388 in 2016—a 31.7% mpg US, 10.4 million sales in 2016—a year-over-year increase of 9%.

Jeep

Jeep Tax 2017 2016

UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2015

Alternative powertrain sales. Sales of light-duty vehicles with alternative powertrains in 2014 was a mix of increases and decreases over 2013 sales. The report— Total Cost of Ownership: A Diesel Versus Gasoline Comparison (2012-2013) —was underwritten by Robert Bosch LLC. Belzowski 2015. Click to enlarge.

Cost Of

Cost Of Gasoline Diesel Fuel Economy

Honda to begin sales of refreshed Insight hybrid and new Freed hybrids in Japan; new Insight Exclusive with 1.5-liter engine joins lineup

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Honda will begin sales of both hybrid models at dealerships across Japan on 11 November. Honda also will begin sales of the all-new Freed Hybrid minivan and Freed Spike Hybrid tall wagon at dealerships across Japan on 28 October. km/L (64 mpg US, 3.7 km/L (73 mpg US, 3.2 mpg US, 4.3 mpg US, 3.8 mpg US, 4.6

Insight

Insight Japan Honda Hybrid

ARTBA says new 54.5 mpg fuel efficiency standard would result in $65+ billion in lost revenue for highway and transit projects

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2011

Per gallon federal gasoline and diesel taxes collected at the pump are deposited into the federal Highway Trust Fund (HTF). mpg by 2016). It also assumes the mpg requirement will be phased in at 5% per year from 2017 through 2025 as proposed.

MPG

MPG Standards Obama Fuel

Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

Not only is it more powerful and contains up to 30% better efficiency than traditional gasoline, etc. TDI clean diesel represents almost 25% of Audi and Volkswagen US sales. Are these sales incentivized? Do they get state or federal tax breaks? You move from one pump to the other. Earlier post.). TDI coming at Frankfurt.

Diesel

Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy

Nissan adding new 2.0L turbo to Skyline lineup in Japan

Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2014

has launched the New Skyline 200GT-t (the next-generation turbo model) featuring a high-power, fuel-efficient lightweight turbocharged gasoline engine with maximum power output of 155 kW?(208 km/L (32 mpg US, 7.35 All grades of the next-generation Skyline turbo model achieve the 2015 fuel economy standard, qualifying for tax breaks.

Japan

Japan Nissan Fuel Economy Economy

Brookings analysts recommend against repeating cash for clunkers program in future recession

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

However, the cost of CO 2 reduced was comparable or lower than that achieved through less cost-effective policies such as the tax subsidy for electric vehicles, the analysis concluded. Cost per job created. Click to enlarge. Cost per ton of carbon reduced. Click to enlarge. After the “clunker” was traded in, its engine was destroyed.

Cash For Clunkers

Cash For Clunkers Future Stimulus 2009

Toyota launches fully redesigned Voxy and Noah minivans in Japan; class-first hybrid system

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2014

Monthly sales targets for Japan are 4,600 units for Voxy and 3,400 units for Noah. km/L (56 mpg US , 4.2 liter 3ZR-FAE engine model uses an improved Valvematic engine with the new Super CVT-i and other features, which enables it to achieve class-leading environmental performance for gasoline engine models, with fuel efficiency of 16.0

Minivan

Minivan Japan Hybrid Toyota

Toyota launches Corolla hybrid models in Japan

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2013

Monthly sales target for Japan are 1,000 units of the Corolla Axio hybrid and 1,500 units of the Corolla Fielder hybrid. mpg US, 3.0 Rear seat knee space is 640 mm, achieving comfort on par with gasoline-engine vehicles. In addition, there will be a special Corolla Fielder Hybrid G Aerotourer·WxB grade. Displacement.

Japan

Japan Hybrid Toyota Fuel Economy

Hyundai Ioniq 6 deal, affordable Honda and Toyota EVs, Civic and Elantra hybrids: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

JANUARY 20, 2024

Efficiency-focused Elantra Hybrid Blue models retain the 54-mpg combined EPA rating. Set to arrive in summer 2024, the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid will be much more than a niche model, with the automaker anticipating 40% of Civic sales will be hybrids. sales in calendar year 2023. inch infotainment screen.

Affordable

Affordable Honda Hyundai Toyota

Mercedes-Benz To Begin Sales of Hybrid S-Class In Japan in October

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

will begin sales of the S400 BlueHYBRID ( earlier post ) in October. It could also end up being the first imported car to take advantage of the tax breaks on eco-friendly cars coming into effect this April. Daimler AG will begin sales of the hybrid in Europe during the first half of 2009. US$129,000-139,000].

Japan

Japan Mercedes Hybrid Sale

Toyota launches redesigned Auris compact hatchback in Japan

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2012

Monthly sales target for Japan is 2,000 units. liter gasoline engines. mpg US, 5.5 mpg US, ) in the JC08 test cycle). mpg US, ) in the JC08 test cycle). mpg US, 6.25 mpg US, 6.25 The Auris is powered by a choice of 1.5-liter liter and 1.8-liter Front-wheel-drive 1.5-liter Power steering on 1.8-liter

Japan

Japan Toyota MPG Tax

Mazda launches second SKYACTIV model in Japan: facelifted Axela

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Mazda Motor Corporation commenced sales of the facelifted Mazda Axela (known overseas as the Mazda3) in Japan. liter gasoline engine and SKYACTIV-DRIVE six-speed automatic transmission. liter gasoline engine and SKYACTIV-DRIVE six-speed automatic transmission. The target sales volume is 2,000 units per month.

Mazda

Mazda Japan Fuel Economy MPG

UK Manufacturer Axon Automotive Unveils Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2009

The Axon gasoline-powered city car uses existing engine technology and carbon fibre material advances to offer 100 mpg UK (83.3 mpg US, 2.8 The plug-in version offers full electric mode for local travel and uses a gasoline or bioethanol powered engine for long distance or highway travel. Axon Automotive Ltd.

Plug-in

Plug-in Plug Manufacturer Hybrid

Nissan launches new X-Trail Hybrid in Japan

Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2015

launched the new Nissan X-Trail Hybrid, which goes on sale on 13 May 2015 at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. liter gasoline engines, Nissan said. All the grades will achieve fuel economy-based tax exemptions in Japan. liter gasoline engine in all speed ranges, from low to high rpm. km/L (48 mpg US, 4.85

Japan

Japan Nissan Hybrid Fuel Economy

Governor George Pataki Calls for 40% Penetration of Electric Drive Vehicles in US by End of Decade

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2010

Incentivize auto manufacturers, for example, by exempting the profits resulting from the sale of the first 10 million vehicles that deliver more than 75 mpg from any corporate taxes. ” Pataki suggested converting the tax credit to a rebate, for three years or for five. Gasoline is too cheap.

Tax Credit

Tax Credit Tax Vehicles Grid

Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid heading to select US showrooms

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Ford has tripled to more than 200 the number of dealers certified to sell its lineup of plug-in electrified vehicles, including the C-MAX Energi that is on sale now. Ford’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle on the market offers EPA-rated 108 mpg equivalent city, 92 mpge highway and 100 mpge combined;the all-electric range is up to 21 miles.

Plug-in

Plug-in Plug Ford Hybrid

Opel Reworks Corsa Lineup for More Power, Up to 13% Less Fuel Consumption

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

The Corsa is a popular choice throughout Europe, accounting for some 30% of all Opel/Vauxhall sales. The powertrain line-up consists of a wide offer of gasoline engines from the 1-liter 3-cylinder (48 kW/65 hp) entry-level version to the turbocharged 1.6-liter All gasoline engines and the new 1.7 mpg US vs. 40.6

Fuel

Fuel Power Powered MPG

EIA: light duty vehicle energy consumption to drop 25% by 2040; increased oil production, vehicle efficiency reduce US oil and liquid imports

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Among the more detailed transportation projections in AEO2014 are: LDVs powered by gasoline remain the dominant vehicle type in the AEO2014 Reference case, retaining a 78% share of new LDV sales in 2040, down from their 82% share in 2012. New vehicle sales shares are generally similar in AEO2014 and AEO2013 but with moderate variation.

Oil

Oil Light Energy Vehicles

Mazda introduces facelifted Demio with 1.3L SKYACTIV engine in Japan; hybrid-like fuel consumption at a lower price

Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2011

Mazda began taking pre-orders for the facelifted Mazda Demio (known overseas as the Mazda2) at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers throughout Japan; the sales launch is scheduled for 30 June. liter gasoline direct injection SKYACTIV engine ( earlier post ). will achieve fuel economy of 30 km/L (71 mpg US, 3.33

Mazda

Mazda Japan Engine Price

Former Commerce and Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta urges technology neutral policies in reaching proposed CAFE standards

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

From a “well-to-wheel” perspective, high efficient gasoline and diesel engines are nearly as energy efficient as any technology available. The quickest and most cost-effective way to achieve our energy usage goals is through faster adoption of fuel-efficient downsized gasoline and diesel engines.

Standards

Standards Transportation Fuel Economy MPG

Nissan Releases Sketch of Coming Global Compact Car; Qualifies as Eco Car for Thai Investment Incentives

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2009

Thailand’s first product champion—the one-ton pick-up—has seen sales dwindling over the past few years. Benefits to manufacturers of the Eco-car program are: 8-year exemption on machinery duty import and corporate income tax. 100km (47 mpg US); CO 2 emissions equal to or less than 120 g/km; Meet Euro 4 pollution standard; and.

Thailand

Thailand Nissan Global Cars

China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2012

China is targeting the cumulative production and sales of more than 5 million new energy vehicles, including fuel cell vehicles, by that time as well. The scale of China’s automobile production and sales in the world, is expected to continue to grow. L/100km (40 mpg US) or less. mpg US) or less. L/100km (52.3

Auto Industry

Auto Industry Industrial Industry 2015

Audi takes aggressive stance with diesel in the US; four new models and new 3.0L diesel engine; challenge to policymakers

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

In his press presentation at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Scott Keogh, the president of Audi of America, officially announced the addition of A8, A7, A6, and Q5 TDI diesel models to the Q7 and A3 TDI already on sale in the US. At the time, said Keogh, Audi would have been delighted if the TDI models constituted 20% of our Q7 and A3 sales mix.

Diesel

Diesel Audi Engine Cleaner

Honda Begins Production of Civic GX Natural Gas Vehicles at Indiana Plant

Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2009

First introduced in 1998, the Civic GX is the cleanest internal combustion vehicle certified by the EPA—90% cleaner than the average gasoline-powered car on the road today. It has an average range of more than 220 miles, and has fuel economy of 24 mpg (city) and 36 mpg (highway).

Indiana

Indiana Honda Gas Production

Toyota starts taking orders for soon-to-be-launched Prius PHV plug-in hybrid in Japan; targeting 35,000-40,000 units per year

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

The Prius PHV will be sold by all Toyota, Toyopet, Toyota Corolla and Netz dealers in Japan; the sales target in Japan is 35,000 to 40,000 units per year. km/L (143 mpg US, 1.64 liter gasoline engine, electric motor and reduction gear) coupled with a high capacity, new 4.4 mpg US, 3.16 Maximum motor torque.

Prius

Prius Japan Plug-in Toyota

EPA and NHTSA Issue Notice of Intent to Develop New Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Economy Standards for Light-Duty Vehicle Model Years 2017-2025; Proposal Expected by 30 Sep 2011

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2010

The 2025 targets analyzed thus range from 190 g/mi (equivalent to 47 mpg under test) under the 3% per year reduction scenario to 143 g/mi (equivalent to 62 mpg under test) under the 6% per year scenario. less reliance on advanced gasoline vehicles and mass reduction, relative to. Earlier post.). A common theme across the.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy EPA 2017 Economy

EIA AEO2015 projects elimination of net US energy imports in 2020-2030 timeframe; transportation energy consumption drops

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2015

Fuel economy standards and changing driver behavior keep motor gasoline consumption below recent levels through 2040 in the Reference case. mpg in 2013 to 37.0 mpg in 2040. mpg in 2013 to 7.8 mpg in 2040 as a result of HDV fuel efficiency standards and GHG emissions standards. quadrillion Btu (2.8

2020

2020 Energy Transportation Oil Prices

Massachusetts sets state GHG emissions limit for 2020 at 25% below 1990 levels, releases plan with additional measures, including Pay As You Drive auto insurance

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2010

This includes varying the rates on new car sales taxes, annual auto excise (property) taxes, and registration fees, with rates raised on low-MPG vehicles and reduced on high-MPG ones. and costs for gasoline, accidents, and. GHG) models. regulatory or legislative paths for this policy. reduction). congestion.

Massachusetts

Massachusetts 2020 Emissions Auto

Opel Revamping Corsa for 2010; Better Performance, Lower Fuel Consumption and CO2 Emissions

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

The Corsa, which accounts for some 30% of Opel/Vauxhall total sales, is available in three-door and five-door variants. Gasoline engine line-up. The new gasoline engine line-up for the Corsa fully complies with Euro 5 standards. The most popular gasoline powertrains (the 1.0 mpg US) and 124 g/km. L/100 km (44.4

2010

2010 Emissions Fuel CO2

Road Test: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

He added that the Wrangler PHEV has been embraced by Jeep’s enthusiasts, pulling one-fourth of the model’s sales and even outselling the Toyota Prius for the first quarter of 2021, taking the title for that time as the best-selling plug-in hybrid in the U.S. liter turbocharged gasoline engine. The engine alone is not that impressive.

Jeep

Jeep Plug-in Gasoline-Electric PHEV

Perspective: A View Into the New GM

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

GM

GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy

NRC report concludes US LDVs could cut oil consumption and GHGs by 80% by 2050; reliance on plug-ins, biofuels and hydrogen; strong policies mandatory

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2013

Additional policy support may be required to promote increased sales of natural gas vehicles, battery-electric vehicles, and fuel cell vehicles. If BEVs or FCEVs are to be a majority of the 2050 LDV fleet, they would have to be a substantial fraction of new car sales by 2035. Hybrid LDVs might reach 94 mpg (2.5

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Oil Plug-in Fuel Economy

Chevrolet debuts 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel for US and Canada

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Assembled in Lordstown, Ohio, the 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel has demonstrated an estimated 42 mpg (5.6 Final fuel economy ratings and power specs will be released closer to the on-sale date. Chevrolet is entering the US and Canadian diesel car markets this summer with a 2.0L turbo-diesel version of the Cruze. turbo, a 1.4L

Chevrolet

Chevrolet Diesel Clean Cleaning

Pre-orders start for Mazda Axela in Japan; gasoline and hybrid models first, followed by diesel

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Sales will begin on 21 November, starting with the gasoline engine and a hybrid models, to be followed by a diesel version. This will make Mazda the first domestic automaker to offer gasoline, diesel and hybrid versions of a single model in Japan. On the gasoline side, the powertrain lineup includes a new SKYACTIV-G 1.5-liter

Mazda

Mazda Japan Gasoline Diesel

Mixed Outlook for Mainstream Consumer Adoption of PHEVs

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

That could yield more than 50 mpg of fuel economy—or usage of less than 300 gallons per year—and still be a lot cheaper than a plug-in hybrid or a fuel cell vehicle, he noted. We saw a horrible drop in vehicle sales last December [down] 36%. We saw a horrible drop in vehicle sales last December [down] 36%. Hybrid sales 43%.

PHEV

PHEV Fuel Economy San Diego Climate Change

Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

Just like when fueling a gasoline car at any station, VinFast owners can charge at any of the chargers at Blink, ChargeHub, EVgo, Flo, SemaConnect or Electrify America. If you are not familiar with not feeling transmission shifts, make sure your VinFast dealer sales representative lets you take a test drive longer than once around the block.

San Diego

San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina

Mitsubishi Motors Outlander PHEV to go on sale in Japan in January

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 26, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will begin the sales of the new Outlander plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at dealerships throughout Japan from 24 January 2013. liter 4-cylinder MIVEC gasoline engine, Outlander PHEV features an EV range of 60.2 km/l (178 mpg US, 1.5 km/l (44 mpg US, 5.4 km/l (178 mpg US, 1.5

PHEV

PHEV Mitsubishi i-MiEV Japan

Fiat updates 500L range for 2014 with new 120 hp diesel and gasoline engines, LPG version

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

T-Jet gasoline—and a dual fuel LPG/gasoline variant of the 1.4 l/100 km (34 mpg US) and 159 g/km of CO 2 respectively. Fiat will also soon introduce a dual-fuel (LPG/Gasoline) version of the 500L and Fiat 500L Trekking. mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 144 g/km. mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 144 g/km.

Gasoline

Gasoline Diesel Engine 2014

Frost & Sullivan consultant suggests European EV success will require radical lightweighting plus enabling legislation

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Legislations for taxing weight size and engine power will help produce and sell such a car. EV sales performance. According to the latest AID newsletter , electric vehicle (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) sales reached 20,558 units in Western Europe for the first 10 months of 2012. —Nicolas Meilhan.

MPG

MPG Tax Gasoline-Electric 2012

Toyota’s second turbocharged gasoline engine now available in Auris in Japan; 36% thermal efficiency

Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2015

liter direct-injection turbo engine is now available as an option for the partially redesigned Auris, which went on sale in Japan today. km/L (46 mpg US, 5.15 km/L (46 mpg US, 5.15 The 120T grade is eligible for the Japanese government’s subsidies and tax incentives for eco-cars. The new 8NR-FTS 1.2-liter Earlier post.).

Gasoline

Gasoline Japan Available Engine

2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV: 42 mile EV range/600 total miles! A smash hit!

Current EV

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Toyota’s ground-breaking SUV reached a 10M global sales landmark in February of 2020. The RAV4 Prime is one of many transition steps that Toyota will take to reach its 2020 5M EV sales goal. With a federal tax deduction of $7,500 and a California State Rebate of $1,000, the base SE can be had for under $30K.

Miles

Miles PHEV Toyota Range

Is A Tax On Electricity (kWh) Consumed The Best Way to Supplement the Fuel Tax for Electric Vehicles?

T&E concludes that diesel cars emit more CO2 on a full lifecycle basis than gasoline cars

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee qualifies for Japan’s Eco-Car tax tncentive

UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

Honda to begin sales of refreshed Insight hybrid and new Freed hybrids in Japan; new Insight Exclusive with 1.5-liter engine joins lineup

ARTBA says new 54.5 mpg fuel efficiency standard would result in $65+ billion in lost revenue for highway and transit projects

Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

Nissan adding new 2.0L turbo to Skyline lineup in Japan

Brookings analysts recommend against repeating cash for clunkers program in future recession

Toyota launches fully redesigned Voxy and Noah minivans in Japan; class-first hybrid system

Toyota launches Corolla hybrid models in Japan

Hyundai Ioniq 6 deal, affordable Honda and Toyota EVs, Civic and Elantra hybrids: The Week in Reverse

Mercedes-Benz To Begin Sales of Hybrid S-Class In Japan in October

Toyota launches redesigned Auris compact hatchback in Japan

Mazda launches second SKYACTIV model in Japan: facelifted Axela

UK Manufacturer Axon Automotive Unveils Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle

Nissan launches new X-Trail Hybrid in Japan

Governor George Pataki Calls for 40% Penetration of Electric Drive Vehicles in US by End of Decade

Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid heading to select US showrooms

Opel Reworks Corsa Lineup for More Power, Up to 13% Less Fuel Consumption

EIA: light duty vehicle energy consumption to drop 25% by 2040; increased oil production, vehicle efficiency reduce US oil and liquid imports

Mazda introduces facelifted Demio with 1.3L SKYACTIV engine in Japan; hybrid-like fuel consumption at a lower price

Former Commerce and Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta urges technology neutral policies in reaching proposed CAFE standards

Nissan Releases Sketch of Coming Global Compact Car; Qualifies as Eco Car for Thai Investment Incentives

China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

Audi takes aggressive stance with diesel in the US; four new models and new 3.0L diesel engine; challenge to policymakers

Honda Begins Production of Civic GX Natural Gas Vehicles at Indiana Plant

Toyota starts taking orders for soon-to-be-launched Prius PHV plug-in hybrid in Japan; targeting 35,000-40,000 units per year

EPA and NHTSA Issue Notice of Intent to Develop New Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Economy Standards for Light-Duty Vehicle Model Years 2017-2025; Proposal Expected by 30 Sep 2011

EIA AEO2015 projects elimination of net US energy imports in 2020-2030 timeframe; transportation energy consumption drops

Massachusetts sets state GHG emissions limit for 2020 at 25% below 1990 levels, releases plan with additional measures, including Pay As You Drive auto insurance

Opel Revamping Corsa for 2010; Better Performance, Lower Fuel Consumption and CO2 Emissions

Road Test: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe

Perspective: A View Into the New GM

NRC report concludes US LDVs could cut oil consumption and GHGs by 80% by 2050; reliance on plug-ins, biofuels and hydrogen; strong policies mandatory

Chevrolet debuts 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel for US and Canada

Pre-orders start for Mazda Axela in Japan; gasoline and hybrid models first, followed by diesel

Mixed Outlook for Mainstream Consumer Adoption of PHEVs

Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

Mitsubishi Motors Outlander PHEV to go on sale in Japan in January

Fiat updates 500L range for 2014 with new 120 hp diesel and gasoline engines, LPG version

Frost & Sullivan consultant suggests European EV success will require radical lightweighting plus enabling legislation

Toyota’s second turbocharged gasoline engine now available in Auris in Japan; 36% thermal efficiency

2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV: 42 mile EV range/600 total miles! A smash hit!

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