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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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Study finds 12-30% fuel consumption gap between certified and real-world use in China

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Since carbon dioxide emissions are highly correlated with fuel consumption (FC), fuel consumption regulation is a useful policy instrument to combat climate change. —Dror et al. 2018.12.039.

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New phase of globalization could undermine efforts to reduce CO2 emissions

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It found that trade among developing nations—South-South trade—more than doubled between 2004 and 2011. —Dabo Guan, professor in climate change economics at UEA’s School of International Development and co-author on both studies. Gt in 2004 and 2.2 Gt in 2004 to 1.1 —Prof Guan.

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OP engine developer Achates Power closes $29.8M Series D; OGCI Climate Investments comes onboard

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The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI), is a CEO-led initiative of 10 oil and gas companies that collaborate on action to lead the industry response to climate change. The vehicle will debut at the 2018 North American International Auto Show, in Detroit.

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Calif. ARB releases GHG scoping plan update; more ZEVs, “LEV IV”, MD and HD regulations; ZEV for trucks; more LCFS

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California’s vehicle GHG standards—authorized by AB 1493 (Pavley) in 2002, first approved in 2004, and extended in 2012—are delivering fuel consumption and CO 2 reductions. Since its launch in 2011, the regulation has generated a multitude of unique approaches for cleaner fuels.