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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 EPA extends E15 fuel waiver to MY 2001-2006 light-duty vehicles

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waived a limitation on selling gasoline that contains more than 10% ethanol for model year (MY) 2001 through 2006 passenger vehicles, including cars, SUVs, and light pickup trucks. MY2001 and newer light-duty cars and trucks. Earlier post.) Vehicles that can use E15.

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EPA Grants E15 Waiver for MY 2007 and Newer Light Duty Vehicles

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted a waiver for fuel containing up to 15% ethanol (E15) for model year 2007 and newer cars and light trucks. Currently, there is an overall 10 volume percent (vol%) ethanol blend limit (the “blend wall”) in gasoline. Earlier post.). psi during the summertime.

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EPA annual report on CO2, fuel economy and technology trends finds 2012 heading for all-time best; rapid adoption of new technologies

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual report summarizing key trends in carbon dioxide emissions, fuel economy, and CO 2 - and fuel economy-related technology for gasoline- and diesel-fueled personal vehicles sold in the United States, from model years (MY) 1975 through 2012. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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Petroleum and refiners organizations file suit to reverse EPA’s second partial waiver for E15

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EPA’s 21 Jan decision raised the amount of ethanol permitted in gasoline used by cars and light trucks for model years 2001-2006 from 10 percent (E10) to 15 percent (E15).

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EPA approves first company plans for E15 misfueling mitigation; E15 may be lawfully introduced to market

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Since a number of states restrict the sale of some gasoline-ethanol blends, state law changes may also be needed before. application to the Clean Air Act for the introduction into commerce of gasoline-ethanol blends containing more than 10 vol% and up to 15 vol% ethanol content (E15 Waiver Request). E15 may be sold in those states.

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Corning investing $170M to expand clean air products plant in Shanghai; increased substrate capacity for automotive emissions control

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The investment will be used to expand the Corning Shanghai Company Limited (CSCL) facility and to increase its capacity to manufacture emissions control substrates for light-duty (automotive) passenger vehicles. Corning first expanded the facility in 2007 and last year announced a $125-million second expansion of the facility.

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