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Distance driven per person is still down from its maximum in 2004

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The period covered is 1984 through 2018. from 1984 to 2004 (from 6,612 miles to 9,314 miles). from 2004 to 2013 (from 9,314 miles to 8,472 miles). from 2013 to 2018 (from 8,472 miles to 8,855 miles). In conclusion: Distance driven per person reached its maximum in 2004. population). Earlier post. ) A decrease of 9.0%

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Junkyard Find: 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante LS

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Having read all four episodes, you now know that 2004 was the final model year for the Diamante in North America, and that only 4,379 examples were sold here that year. The Lancer finally got the axe after 2018 , while the Galant disappeared here after 2012. 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante in Colorado wrecking yard. The engine is a 3.5-liter

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EPA’s annual automotive trends report shows slight increase in fuel economy from MY2017 to MY2018

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In the US, Model Year (MY) 2018 vehicle fuel economy was 25.1 In model year 2018, the average estimated real-world CO2 emission rate for all new vehicles fell by 4 grams per mile (g/mi) to 353 g/mi, the lowest level measured since 1975, when EPA data collection began. mpge, of all large manufacturers in model year 2018.

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Great Britain and the United States show the same pattern of recent changes in vehicle distance traveled

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The years examined were 1993 through 2018. For example, the respective distances in 1993 were 8,836 miles and 4,569 miles (distances that differ by a factor of 1.93), and in 2018 they were 9,904 miles and 5,083 miles (distances that differ by a factor of 1.95). decrease from the peak in 2004 to 2013. Because British and U.S.

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

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Total consumption (millions of gallons). Consumption per capita. Gasoline consumption per capita was calculated using the population estimates in the ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the United States. Consumption per capita (gallons). The maximum consumption per capita (505 gallons) was reached in 1978.

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BASF and Yara to evaluate low-carbon blue ammonia project at US Gulf Coast

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BASF aims to reduce its absolute CO 2 emissions by 25% by 2030 compared with 2018 and achieve net zero CO 2 emissions by 2050. Since becoming a listed company in 2004, Yara has almost halved its emissions and will reduce a further 30% by 2030. Yara has a strong track record in greenhouse gas abatement.

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EPA: preliminary data show average fuel economy of new light-duty vehicles reached a record high of 25.7 MPG in 2020

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The period from 1975–1987 was marked by a rapid increase in average fuel economy, followed by a gradual decrease in fuel economy from 1988–2004. Other major highlights from the Trends Report include: MY 2019 new vehicle estimated real-world CO 2 emissions increased slightly from the record low for MY 2018. Fuel economy decreased by 0.2