2000 Coal Gasoline-Electric MPG 
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 14, 2012
In 2010, the price of regular gasoline averaged $2.78 It is estimated that the miles per gallon (mpg) of light duty vehicles improved by 1.0% (20.4 mpg) from 2010 to 2011. This contributed to a decline in gasoline consumption of 2.9% This would tend to put upward pressure on electricity demand and related emissions.
Green Car Congress
MAY 6, 2010
Carbon intensity changes in the electric power and industrial end use sectors. In 2009, the carbon intensity of the electric power sector decreased by nearly 4.3%, primarily due to fuel switching as the price of coal rose 6.8% Increased use of natural gas in place of coal caused the sector’s carbon intensity to decrease.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 15, 2013
The growth reflects an expected 90% increase in electricity use, led by developing countries where 1.3 billion people are currently without access to electricity. Vehicle penetration 2000 to 2040. As a result, the average efficiency of the world’s vehicle fleet is projected to reach about 46 mpg (about 5.1 Transportation.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
How does this sound: 100+ MPG in a regular vehicle? But when you do, your car essentially becomes an electric vehicle with a gas-tank backup. Lifetime service costs are lower for a vehicle that is mainly electric. What Are Plug-In Hybrids? We can achieve that -- today -- with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). You dont have to plug it in.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
The Volt is, and always has been, more than than an electric car. GM will leapfrog Toyota and Honda by providing an electric car to the masses by the end of next year. It offers 18 models that deliver 30 mpg or more. Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0 The Obama Administration doesnt understand that. Thats short-sighted.
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