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AUGUST 5, 2013

The average fuel-economy (window-sticker) value of new vehicles sold in the US in July was 24.8 New vehicle fuel economy is up 4.7 mpg since October 2007 (the first month of monitoring). The average fuel economy of model year 2013 vehicles sold thus far (October 2012 through July 2013) is 24.7 l/100 km)—up 0.1

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AUGUST 10, 2017

New analysis commissioned by Ceres, a sustainability nonprofit organization working with investors and companies, suggests that national fuel economy and emissions standards can help increase the viability and international competitiveness of domestic automakers and suppliers. Even so, current auto sales and profits remain strong.

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JULY 22, 2009

From October 2007 to April 2009, the average fuel economy of purchased new light-duty vehicles improved from 20.2 L/100km) in October 2007 to 21.3 The study examined the relationship between two economic indicators—the unemployment rate and the price of gasoline—and purchase decisions of new vehicle buyers.

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MARCH 15, 2013

Adjusted CO 2 emissions and adjusted fuel economy, MY 1975-2011. The report finds that CO 2 emissions rates and fuel economy values reflect a very favorable multi-year trend beginning in MY 2005. The fleet-wide average real world MY 2011 personal vehicle CO 2 emissions value is 398 g/mi and average fuel economy is 22.4

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APRIL 15, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the national greenhouse gas inventory, which finds that overall emissions during 2007 increased by 1.4% Total emissions of the six main greenhouse gases in 2007 were equivalent to 7,150 Tg of carbon dioxide. percent from 1990 to 2007. in total between 2005 and 2007.

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DECEMBER 6, 2011

Average fuel economy of all new vehicles sold in the United States is up for the second straight month, according to researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). The index currently shows that emissions of greenhouse gases per driver of newly purchased vehicles are down 13% since late 2007.

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MAY 3, 2016

UPS announced an update to 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric delivery trucks that improve fuel economy as part of the company’s broader Rolling Laboratory approach. The smaller engine will improve fuel economy, however. AMP Electric Vehicles was established in 2007 as a developmental-stage vehicle electrification company.

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APRIL 25, 2013

Vehicle owners have a high interest in technology related to fuel economy, device/application linking for smartphones, wireless connectivity, natural language voice activation and a variety of infotainment features for their next vehicle, according to the new J.D. Fuel economy indicator (at $50). Fuel economy indicator.

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JULY 29, 2012

trillion over the same period, according to the recently published paper, “ How Vehicle Standards and Fuel Fees Can Cut CO 2 Emissions and Boost the Economy ” The study is the second installment of the ClimateWorks “Policies That Work” series. —Kodjak et al. Standards and fees should be based on greenhouse gas emissions.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011

In response to federal policies to boost gas mileage, manufacturers have changed vehicle weights, improved tire-rolling resistance and added aerodynamic features to push fuel-economy rates past government-mandated thresholds. Car notches are the small trigger points in the numerical values of fuel economy (say, the difference between 22.5

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AUGUST 28, 2009

The government of New Zealand will not proceed with developing and implementing fuel economy standards as proposed by the previous government. It is estimated that the scheme could have resulted in costs of up to $1,500 when purchasing a larger car. Earlier post.) Steven Joyce. National Land Transport Programme.

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JUNE 4, 2010

However, the technologies would also increase vehicle purchase costs for consumers, sometimes by as much as several thousand dollars. Relatively minor changes that do not involve re-engineering the vehicle or require recertification for fuel economy, emissions, or safety can be implemented within the next several years.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010

lower than before the crisis in 2007. Following a marked decline in the second half of 2008 and first half of 2009, European new car registrations picked up in the second half of last year, reflecting the cautious upturn in the overall European economy as well as the impact of fleet renewal schemes implemented in 13 EU Member States.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2011

The Hybrid Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Program will provide vouchers on a first-come, first-served basis to help California fleets purchase fuel-efficient hybrid medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The voucher is then redeemed at the time of purchase. million to help fleets purchase hybrid trucks and buses in their own region.

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APRIL 2, 2010

The National Research Council has released a prepublication edition of a new congressionally mandated report that evaluates various technologies and methods that could improve the fuel economy of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs), such as tractor-trailers, transit buses, and work trucks.

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MAY 18, 2021

Burry believes that Tesla’s stock is highly reminiscent of the housing market in 2007, just a few months before the crash that led to the first recession in the American economy in twenty years. The previous economic downfall occurred in 1987 when “Black Monday” struck , and stock markets around the world fell apart.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

The Hybrid Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Program provides $20,000 to $35,000 as vouchers to help California fleets offset the purchase price of advanced-technology hybrid trucks and buses. million to help fleets purchase hybrid trucks and buses in their own region. These additional funds should be available in the next month.

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DECEMBER 21, 2023

What sets it apart is its ambitious vision of fully automated, solar-powered, floating kelp farms to spur local economies and regenerate marine ecosystems while sequestering carbon. When he started this project back in 2007, von Herzen planned to pump deep water up to the kelp. But his concept has evolved.

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APRIL 9, 2012

While the selection of hybrid models in the US has more than doubled since 2007, only 35% of hybrid vehicle owners choose to purchase a hybrid again when returning to market in 2011, according to recent analysis by Polk. Polk’s assessment of hybrid loyalty by quarter. Data: Polk. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 19, 2009

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed a new, more consumer-friendly replacement tire label that would include for the first time information about the tire’s impact on fuel economy and CO 2 emission reductions, wet weather traction and tread wear. The proposed label. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 28, 2009

Navistar became the first truck and bus manufacturer to receive total hybrid vehicle certification from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for improving fuel economy and overall emissions. In addition to commercial hybrid trucks, Navistar manufactures hybrid school buses ( earlier post ).

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JUNE 10, 2010

The new eight-speed automatic transmission, licensed from ZF, will contribute to a corporate fuel economy improvement goal of more than 25% by 2014. Included in this agreement is the purchase of transmissions manufactured by ZF. billion since 2007. Click to enlarge. to produce the 1.4-liter, Earlier post.)

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AUGUST 5, 2011

Under the agreement, ALTe will retrofit one of PG&E’s 2007 Ford F-150 trucks with a version of its plug-in series electric hybrid powertrain. Fuel economy is projected to increase by up to 200% with no loss in cargo capacity, increased torque, and similar horsepower and towing capability compared with the original V8 engine.

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Green Cars News

JULY 22, 2009

The average fuel economy of new light duty vehicles bought in the USA leapt from October 2007 to April 2009 from 20.2mpg to 21.3mpg. According to Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute, both the unemployment rate and the cost of petrol influenced buyers’ decisions with regards to the fuel economy of their vehicles.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

In 2007, ConocoPhillips and Tyson Foods Inc. ConocoPhillips suspended the project in fall 2008 due to the deteriorating economy and a loss of federal tax credits. Earlier this year, Valero purchased six ethanol plants from bankrupt VeraSun Energy and has the approval to purchase two more. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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MAY 17, 2011

Since 2007, total new and used pent-up demand has accumulated to 32 million units, of which more than nine million will materialize in the new vehicle market over the next five to seven years. Kearney forecasts 13.2 million new autos will be sold in the US this year. —Dan Cheng. Procurement moves into the spotlight.

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JULY 24, 2009

The California Air Resources Board adopted amendments to help business owners comply with its 2007 regulation aimed at reducing toxic diesel emissions from the state’s estimated 180,000 off-road vehicles such as tractors and bulldozers used in construction, mining and other industries. Earlier post.).

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Green Cars News

JULY 5, 2011

It appears that theUSis finally getting a grip on vehicle emissions after the most recent value of theUniversityofMichigan Transportation ResearchInstitute was rated at 0.86 – that’s a 14 per cent reduction of emissions per driver of newly purchased vehicles compared to October, 2007.

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MAY 5, 2011

On a purchasing power parity basis, GDP per capita in Asia would rise to $38,600, compared with the projected 2050 global average of $36,600. Furthermore, none of Asia’s slow-growing economies would manage to accelerate its growth rate under this scenario. Energy consumption.

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MARCH 31, 2010

And the only way this transition will succeed is if it strengthens our economy in the short term and the long term. That the Federal hybrid vehicle fleet has doubled, and that before the end of the year the government will purchase the first 100 plug-in electric vehicles to roll off American assembly lines.

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

The Gorilla Glass hybrid is thinner and about 30% lighter than traditional laminate glass, and will improve Ford GT handling by lowering the vehicle’s center of gravity and positively impact acceleration, fuel economy and braking performance. The Gorilla Glass hybrid window will be used on both the windshield and rear engine cover of Ford GT.

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JANUARY 3, 2014

million tonnes emitted in 2007. Estonia is relying on technological improvements to maximize oil shale yield to generate more electricity, heat and shale oil so as to maintain necessary levels of electricity and heat for the economy, which remains one of the OECD’s strongest performers. million (US$12.8

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

new appliance standards and CAFE) and changes in the way energy is used in the US economy. quadrillion Btu in 2035, as a result of fuel economy improvements achieved through stock turnover as older, less efficient vehicles are replaced by newer, more fuel-efficient vehicles. The share was 29% in 2007.).

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APRIL 18, 2014

LDV energy use is driven by both LDV fuel economy and travel behavior, as measured by vehicle miles traveled (VMT). LDV VMT per licensed driver peaked in 2007 at 12,900 miles per year and has since decreased to 12,500 miles in 2012. Before the 2007 peak, travel behavior in the United States tracked closely with economic growth.

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APRIL 23, 2009

The Alternative and Renewable Fuels Vehicle Technology Program was established by Assembly Bill 118 (Núñez, Chapter 750, Statutes of 2007) and is an essential element of the California's climate change and energy policies.

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MARCH 22, 2010

Under the cap-and-trade system, industries regulated by it—the largest being power generation, chemicals, steel, and cement—are given limits on their total emissions, and companies can purchase emission reductions from others in lieu of reducing emissions themselves. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Climate Change 2007: Mitigation.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Stationary Fuel Cells and Hybrid Transit Buses Incremental Costs: The purchase of diesel-electric hybrid transit buses and stationary fuel cells for use in the statewide bus system in Connecticut. Statewide Paratransit Bus Hybrid Program: Purchase 31 paratransit hybrid buses to replace 31 gas and diesel vehicles.

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