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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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miles per gallon (MPG). 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. mpg, or slightly below the record high achieved in model year 2018. From 2005–2020 average fuel economy rose by 29%. Fuel economy decreased by 0.2

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

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Since MY 2004, CO 2 emissions have decreased 23%, or 108 g/mi, and fuel economy has increased 30%, or 5.8 Tesla improved fuel economy (as measured in miles per gallon of gasoline equivalent, or mpge). Tesla, with its EVs, had by far the lowest tailpipe CO 2 emissions—i.e., Source: EPA.

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Mercedes-Benz to Launch Limited Series Production of B Class F-CELL Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Late This Year

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mpg US) in the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle). Daimler AG earlier this year took a stake in Tesla Motors. The electric-drive car has performance similar to a 2.0-liter liter gasoline car and is suited for everyday driving, Mercedes says. The zero-emission drive system consumes the equivalent of 3.3 Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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Bottom) Acceleration comparison of the new XC90 T8 PHEV, the older V8-powered XC90, and the Tesla Model S 85. L/100km (29 mpg US) on the European cycle, for 186 g CO 2 /km. EPA-rated fuel economy is 20 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, 22 mpg combined. L/100km (112 mpg US) on the European cycle, for 49 g CO 2 /km.

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

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Romm, 2004 "Out of Gas, The End of the Age of Oil", by David Goodstein, 2004 "Hubbert's Peak: The Impending World Oil Shortage", by Kenneth S. Plug In America makes no representations as to the workmanship, creditworthiness, or any other attributes of the companies listed or of their products or services. htm Advocates of the Th!

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Several dozen prototypes on 15-passenger van since 2004; now in second generation development; no production plans. However," he continued, "If carmakers decide not to take advantage of this offer, AFS Trinity intends to raise the funds to begin modifying existing hybrids or manufacture its own 150 mpg SUVs and, eventually, 250 mpg sedans.

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