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Study finds rates of LDV fuel consumption in US peaked in 2004; indications of peak motorization

Green Car Congress

Based on the present data, his best estimates of the current annual fuel-consumption rates are: 398 gallons (1,507 liters) per person, 585 gallons (2,214 liters) per licensed driver, 1,033 gallons (3,910 liters) per household, and 530 gallons (2,006 liters) per registered vehicle. Fuel consumed per person. 2003 to 2004. -13%

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Global auto production may hit 80+ million units this year; hybrids below 2% of total output

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The major driver of increased production and sales are the emerging economies, especially China. Greater fuel efficiency, along with the use of cleaner fuels, can help mitigate these impacts, although increases in the numbers of cars and the distances driven threaten to overwhelm fuel economy advances. trillion pkm in 2008.

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Mercury Marine Launches New Lower-Emission Outboard Motors with Orbital FlexDI System

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The two new outboards, the 200 Pro XS and the 125 hp, use Orbital FlexDI direct injection fuel systems ( earlier post ), and are reported as having best in class fuel economy. Personal Watercraft and Outboard marine engines may also comply with these standards.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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The oil price shocks of the 1970s led the Brazilian government to address the strain high prices were placing on its fragile economy. Consumption of anhydrous ethanol has grown steadily since the 1990s, peaking in 2003. Donovan, CEO Renergie, Inc. Use of Hydrous Ethanol in Brazil. 40 CFR § 80.27 Pursuant to 40 CFR § 80.27(a)(2):

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Biofuels- paving the way for low carbon future in mobility – ET Auto

Baua Electric

A key reason behind the government mandates is the varied benefits of biofuels; Apart from emission reduction, biofuels can have a significant impact across areas such as crude oil import reduction, boosting energy security and delivering wider socio-economic benefits by supporting the farm economy.

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Next 10 report finds California must increase GHG reductions to 4.9%/year through 2030 to meet target

Green Car Congress

But, if any state can achieve this level of reductions while supporting a healthy economy, it’s California. MTCO 2 e per person in 2017—the third-lowest among the 50 states, behind New York and Maryland. lower than 2008 and 2003, respectively. Noel Perry, businessman and founder of Next 10. in 2017 to 40.9%

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The easiest conversions are for 2004-2008 Prius (not 2001-2003 Prius) and the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrid. Our goal is to enable owners to enlist a local electrician/engineer to convert their cars, initially with lead-acid batteries, for under $6,000 and less than two person-weeks of time. (We

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