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

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Gasoline consumption per capita was calculated using the population estimates in the ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the United States. Not coincidentally, the first Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for new cars and light trucks became effective with 1978 model-year vehicles. Consumption per capita.

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New Data Show Bicycling and Walking in US Up by 25% Since 2001

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The US Department of Transportation released new data from the Federal Highway Administration’s 2009 National Household Travel Survey which shows that both bicycling and walking trips have increased by 25% since 2001. The report details trends and changes in bicycling and walking since 1994. —US US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.

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EPA proposes reduction in cellulosic biofuel and total renewable fuel standards for 2014

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a reduction in the cellulosic biofuel and total renewable fuel standards (RFS) for 2014. billion gallons; the final 2013 overall volumes and standards require 16.55 EPA is proposing to maintain the biomass-based diesel standard for 2014 and 2015 at the 2013 level of 1.28

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ICCT analysis finds real-world vehicle fuel consumption gap in Europe at all-time high of 42%

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A companion analysis by the ICCT indicates that similar gaps between official and real-world CO 2 emissions exist in China, Japan, and the United States. However, says Dr. Peter Mock, Managing Director of ICCT Europe, since 2001 Europe has seen the largest increase in its gap. —Peter Mock. Source: The ICCT.

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First look at Tesla Cybertruck Sentry Mode and its Cyber Owl graphic

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Sentry Mode was initially released in February 2019 amidst incidents of break-ins against Teslas in the United States. During its first rollout , engaging the feature brought up a graphic of HAL 9000 from 2001: A Space Odyssey to show that Sentry Mode was active.

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U-M study finds current CAFE standards create profit incentive for larger vehicles

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The current vehicle footprint-based Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards create a financial incentive for automakers to increase vehicle size, except under certain limited conditions of consumer preference for vehicle size, according to a study by University of Michigan researchers Kate Whitefoot and Steven Skerlos.

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New SoCalGas truck loan program for fleets interested in switching from diesel to near-zero natural gas trucks

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CWI natural gas engines have met the 2010 EPA standard for particulate matter (0.01 g/bhp-hr) since 2001. g/bhp-hr optional standard. Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas is the largest natural gas distribution utility in the United States. SoCalGas services 21.8

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