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

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This analysis examines the effect of this downturn in driving on gasoline consumption (both total and per capita), and places the consumption in 2020 in a historical context. The results show that gasoline consumption per capita in 2020 was on par with that 55 years ago. Total consumption. Total consumption (millions of gallons).

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EIA expects gasoline consumption in US to remain below 2007 peak despite increase in travel

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The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects that motor gasoline consumption in the US will remain below the 2007 peak despite an increase in travel. EIA attributes the outcome largely to improvements in light-duty vehicle fuel economy. STEO forecasts motor gasoline consumption to average 9.23

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UMTRI: average fuel-economy of new vehicles in the US in October rose to 24.8 mpg

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The average fuel-economy (window-sticker) value of new vehicles sold in the US in October was 24.8 Vehicle fuel economy is up 4.7 mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring). Sales-weighted window sticker (adjusted) fuel economy. l/100km), up 0.2 Click to enlarge.

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UMTRI: average US new vehicle fuel economy drops in June

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The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in June was 25.1 This drop likely reflects the decreased price of gasoline in June, and the consequent increased proportion of pickup trucks, SUVs, and crossovers in the sales mix, they said. l/100 km)—down 0.2 The value for June is up 5.0

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UMTRI: average fuel economy of new vehicles in US in October unchanged from September

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The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in October was 25.3 Vehicle fuel economy is up 5.2 mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring). This value indicates that the average new-vehicle driver produced 24% lower emissions in August than in October 2007.

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Average fuel economy for new cars in US in November unchanged from October

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The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in November was 25.3 Overall, vehicle fuel economy is up 5.2 mpg since October 2007 (the first month of monitoring). This value indicates that the average new-vehicle driver produced 22% lower emissions in September than in October 2007.

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UMTRI: average new vehicle fuel economy in US in May was 25.6 mpg

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The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in May was 25.6 This increase likely reflects the continuing high price of gasoline, they suggested. This increase likely reflects the continuing high price of gasoline, they suggested. Vehicle fuel economy is up 5.5