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RIP natural-gas cars, doomed by cheap gas and electric cars

Green Car Reports

Natural gas vehicles were first promoted starting in about 2000 as a way to reduce reliance on imported oil and cut tailpipe emissions. Their promise appeared to grow near the height of the global financial crisis, when gas prices hovered around $4 per gallon across much of the United States.

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ITF: measures to decrease road freight CO2 emissions

Green Car Congress

Moving goods by road consumes about 50% of all diesel produced; 80% of the global net increase in diesel use since 2000 comes from road freight. Trucks represent the fastest growing source of global oil demand. They account for 40% of the expected increase in oil demand to 2050 and 15% of the increase in global CO 2 emissions.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD

Clean Fleet Report

The “wet” part of the Santa Fe’s DCT means it uses oil to improve lubrication and cooling. A “dry” DCT does not use oil, but is the more fuel efficient of the two types. Pricing and Warranties. There are 10 different 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe models to choose from, ranging in base price from $28,185 to $46,545.

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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 national policy on fuel economy standards and greenhouse gas emissions created by DOT and EPA provides regulatory certainty and flexibility that reduces the cost of compliance for auto manufacturers while reducing oil consumption and harmful air pollution. The agencies also project that higher costs for.

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Headwaters Inc and Axens Form Direct Coal Liquefaction Alliance

Green Car Congress

billion from 1975-2000 to develop DCL technology. Up to 50% less plant generated CO 2 (almost all of which can be captured for enhanced oil recovery). The estimated break even cost is $35 – 40 per barrel selling price. Optimizing Refinery Operations & Alternative Fuels Production (Axens, 2009).

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