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EIA Annual Energy Outlook explores implications of behavior and demographics on light-duty vehicle energy demand

Green Car Congress

LDV energy use is driven by both LDV fuel economy and travel behavior, as measured by vehicle miles traveled (VMT). When labor force participation rates rise, VMT per driver is likely to increase, particularly for millennials (those born between the early 1980s and early 2000s). starting in 2019, and 0.6% trillion miles in 2040.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

Clean Fleet Report

There are four driver-selectable drive modes of Normal, Custom, Sport and Sport+ that adjust the engine, steering and transmission responses to maximize fuel economy or performance. 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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DOT, EPA unveil joint proposal for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards: 49.6 mpg CAFE, 163 g/mile GHG in 2025; flexibilities and incentives

Green Car Congress

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) formally unveiled their joint proposal to set stronger fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks. L/100km), if the vehicles were to meet this CO 2 level all through fuel economy.

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The Godfather of South Korea’s Chip Industry

Cars That Think

Around the world, many of Kim’s protégés were lauded for their brilliant success in transforming the economy of a nation that had just started assembling radio sets in 1959 and was fabricating outdated memory chips in the early ’80s. During the third period, from 2000 on, industry seized the helm of semiconductor development.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD

Clean Fleet Report

With the addition of the top-of-the-line Calligraphy trim model, Hyundai also gave the 2021 Santa Fe more power, two new engines and improved fuel economy. The EPA has rated the fuel economy at 21 mpg city/28 highway/24 combined. The first Santa Fe debuted in 2000 as a small SUV. Road Test: 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

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RESPONSE TO: Ministry of Transport’s Charging Our Future: Discussion Document

Drive Electric

The Ministry for the Environment forecasts that in 2030 electrification of vehicles will have a negative marginal abatement cost, saving costs for consumers and the economy while reducing emissions. EV smart charging could save the New Zealand economy close to $3 billion by 2035.7 Please explain your answer.

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