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Gasoline consumption per capita in 2020 was on par with that in 1965

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This analysis examines the effect of this downturn in driving on gasoline consumption (both total and per capita), and places the consumption in 2020 in a historical context. The results show that gasoline consumption per capita in 2020 was on par with that 55 years ago. Total consumption. Total consumption (millions of gallons).

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US April petroleum demand up despite weak gasoline deliveries; 2nd lowest April petroleum demand in 17 years; production up

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Gasoline demand fell 3.9% from April 2012 to its lowest April level since 2000. Consumer confidence has improved and distillate deliveries are up, but gasoline demand remains weak. Gasoline demand averaged 8.5 in April from April 2012. from April 2012. from April 2012. higher than April 2012.

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Toyota wraps up 3-year Strasbourg Prius PHV demo project; average 46% reduction in fuel consumption compared to gasoline ICE vehicles

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Among the findings were: The plug-ins achieved an average 46% reduction in fuel consumption compared to conventional gasoline vehicle of similar size with an average charging frequency of 1.1 Up to 61% of CO 2 emissions can be reduced compared to conventional gasoline cars of similar size. times a day. times a day.

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API: January petroleum demand in US lowest in 18 years

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Gasoline deliveries were up for the month by 2.4% from January 2012). Production of all major refined products—gasoline, distillates, jet fuel, and residual fuels—was higher than demand, so products were exported, with an overall increase of 14.2% in January compared with the same month in 2012.

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Petrobras CEO says company will grow production to 5.7 mboe/day by 2020

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million barrels of oil equivalent (oil and natural gas) per day in 2012, is expected to reach 5.7 per year since 2000 and reached US$42.9 billion in 2012. per year, and in 2012 they reached US$1.1 Between 2000 and 2012, the demand for gasoline in Brazil increased by 73%, compared to 17% globally.

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EPA proposes Tier 3 standards for gasoline sulfur content and vehicle emissions; harmonized with California LEV III

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed long-anticipated Tier 3 standards for gasoline sulfur content; evaporative emissions; and tailpipe emissions from all light-duty vehicles (LDVs, or passenger cars), light-duty trucks (LDT1s, LDT2s, LDT3s, and LDT4s) and Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles (or MDPVs). Vehicle emissions.

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SwRI D-EGR gasoline demo vehicle delivers diesel efficiency at lower cost; potential for LEV III/Tier 3 emissions

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D-EGR is a SwRI-developed gasoline engine concept that uses in-cylinder fuel reforming to produce CO and H 2 (with Research Octane Numbers of 106 and 130, respectively) and high levels of recirculated gas (EGR) to achieve very high levels of thermal efficiency. The D-EGR demonstrator is a converted 2012 Buick Regal with a 2.0-liter

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