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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed long-anticipated Tier 3 standards for gasoline sulfur content; evaporative emissions; and tailpipe emissions from all light-duty vehicles (LDVs, or passenger cars), light-duty trucks (LDT1s, LDT2s, LDT3s, and LDT4s) and Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles (or MDPVs).

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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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above 1990 levels in 2007. The number of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by light-duty motor vehicles (passenger cars and light-duty trucks) increased 46% from 1990 to 2017, as a result of a confluence of factors including population growth, economic growth, urban sprawl, and periods of low fuel prices. below 2005 levels.

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The plan focuses on closing gaps in zero-emission fuels and infrastructure to support Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order phasing out the sale of new gasoline-powered passenger vehicles by 2035. million for light-duty EV charging infrastructure. The plan approved includes: $132.9 70 million for hydrogen refueling infrastructure. $25

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JANUARY 21, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waived a limitation on selling gasoline that contains more than 10% ethanol for model year (MY) 2001 through 2006 passenger vehicles, including cars, SUVs, and light pickup trucks. MY2001 and newer light-duty cars and trucks. Earlier post.) Vehicles that can use E15.

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determined that for the 12-month period beginning January 2009, when both diesel and gasoline engine options were offered as options in a car, about 30% of the registrations had diesel engines. An analysis by Bosch, using new car registration data provided by R.L Polk & Co.,

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Current case design block flow diagram of thermochemical gasoline from biomass-derived methanol and the methanol-to-gasoline process. Gasoline has a higher energy content than ethanol.) Source: NREL. Click to enlarge. gallon US ($0.52/liter). gallon US ($0.52/liter). gallon ($0.37/liter). per gallon ($0.41 per liter) and $1.49

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Broadly, the Ford team found that new light-duty vehicle fuel economy and CO 2 regulations in the US through 2025 and in the EU through 2020 are consistent with the CO 2 glide paths. The overall ethanol volume blend share in the gasoline/ethanol fuel pool grows from 14% (10% by energy) in 2020 to 30% (22% energy basis) in 2030.

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MARCH 15, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual report summarizing key trends in carbon dioxide emissions, fuel economy, and CO 2 - and fuel economy-related technology for gasoline- and diesel-fueled personal vehicles sold in the United States, from model years (MY) 1975 through 2012. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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This decline likely reflects the decreased price of gasoline in August and the consequent increased sales of light trucks, they said. mpg since October 2007 (the first month of the monitoring). Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Fuel economy is down 0.5

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This decline likely reflects the decreased price of gasoline in August, and the consequent increased sales of light trucks and SUVs, they suggested. mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring). Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).

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mpg (or 19%) from the value in October 2007 (the first month of monitoring); however, the fuel economy in December was down 0.2 mpg from November, likely reflecting the recent reduction in the price of gasoline, they suggested. Average sales-weighted fuel economy of purchased new vehicles for October 2007 through December 2012.

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billion plan to close the state’s funding gap to speed up the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure build-out in support of Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order phasing out the sale of new gasoline-powered passenger vehicles by 2035. The plan includes: $314 million for light-duty electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

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million new cars were registered, the highest number since 2007. For the first year since monitoring started, gasoline cars became the most sold vehicles in the EU, constituting almost 53% of sales. The difference between average fuel efficiency of gasoline cars (121.6 A total of 15.1 g CO 2 /km ) and diesel cars (117.9

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Light trucks. This approach would allow credit trading among all vehicles a manufacturer produces, both cars and light trucks, as well as between companies. Eligible innovative technologies include those that are used in one or more current vehicle models, but that are not yet in widespread use in the light-duty fleet.

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The Camry Hybrid powertrain is the most efficient and powerful offered since the Hybrid debuted for 2007. In the Hybrid, the gasoline engine employs an even higher 14:1 compression ratio and is tuned to produce 176 hp and 163 lb. -ft. The hybrid system gives the Camry Hybrid performance similar to the four-cylinder gasoline version.

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Over the entire lifecycle of the C 180, the lifecycle analysis yields a primary energy consumption of 521 gigajoules (corresponding to the energy content of around 16,000 liters of gasoline); an environmental input of approx. mpg) at the time of the market launch in 2007 or from between 6.4 The new C-Class. l/100 km (31 mpg US and 31.8

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L/100km), likely reflecting the slight reduction the price of gasoline, according to the monthly report from researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). mpg US (18%) from the value in October 2007 (the first month of UMTRI monitoring). —a 17% improvement over October 2007.

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Toyota anticipates a 1/3 full hybrid, 1/3 gasoline, 1/3 diesel engine mix. When the first generation Auris was launched in 2007, the average emissions were 152 g/km. This has been achieved within the new Auris gasoline engine range through the use of high, 11.5:1 Valvematic gasoline engine. Powertrains. 1.33l Dual VVT-i.

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MARCH 3, 2010

In addition to the hybrid model, the Auris 2010 powertrain line-up also offers three gasoline and three diesel engines offering the performance and economy-enhancing benefits of Toyota Optimal Drive. Powered by the NiMH battery, the electric motor works in tandem with the gasoline engine to boost acceleration during normal driving.

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APRIL 20, 2013

Crude oil imports rose 4% to 906,000 bbl/d, the first increase since 2007. Venezuela’s state oil company sent more crude to US refineries, which exported more gasoline and other petroleum products back to Venezuela. Crude oil imports of 405,000 bbl/d were down 42% from the year before and the lowest since 1985.

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The Trophy, an international award presented by the Club in association with Bosch Engineering GmbH and supported by the RYA and Green-Blue, was inaugurated in 2007 and is presented for the development of new forms of hybrid power. The Green Motion system is a full-electric retractable propulsion and generation system for sailing yachts.

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OCTOBER 30, 2010

Earlier in October, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted a waiver for fuel containing up to 15% ethanol (E15) for model year 2007 and newer cars and light trucks. Earlier post.)

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JUNE 15, 2012

Since a number of states restrict the sale of some gasoline-ethanol blends, state law changes may also be needed before. application to the Clean Air Act for the introduction into commerce of gasoline-ethanol blends containing more than 10 vol% and up to 15 vol% ethanol content (E15 Waiver Request). E15 may be sold in those states.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2009

A new study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) concludes that the emissions associated with the transport of ethanol could negate its potential economic and environmental benefits compared to gasoline. L of E16, are an order of magnitude greater than equivalent transport costs for gasoline, at $0.003/L.

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MARCH 21, 2011

EPA’s 21 Jan decision raised the amount of ethanol permitted in gasoline used by cars and light trucks for model years 2001-2006 from 10 percent (E10) to 15 percent (E15). The lawsuit follows an ongoing legal challenge by the same organizations of EPA’s 13 Oct 2010 decision to allow the use of E15 in vehicles model year 2007 and newer.

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OCTOBER 23, 2009

In 2007, the US Army awarded Quantum a $4.88-million We believe that Quantum’s Q-Force drivetrain is also very well-suited for commercial applications including homeland security, border patrol, park service operations, and light-duty automobiles. Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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APRIL 16, 2013

Nearly 65% of the emissions resulted from gasoline consumption for personal vehicle use. Light duty vehicles (including passenger cars and light-duty trucks) represented 61% of CO 2 emissions, medium- and heavy-duty trucks 22%, commercial aircraft 7%, and other sources 11%. billion gallons in 1990 to 12.3

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The gasoline engine only runs in reversing to power the batteries. Matt from Rhode Island reported no faults with the hybrid battery in his 2007 Prius that he bought new, now clocking 555k km (347k miles). The symptoms start with a check engine light (CEL) that sometimes comes on. Code P0016.

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JULY 22, 2011

The investment will be used to expand the Corning Shanghai Company Limited (CSCL) facility and to increase its capacity to manufacture emissions control substrates for light-duty (automotive) passenger vehicles. Corning first expanded the facility in 2007 and last year announced a $125-million second expansion of the facility.

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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. mpg US (11.6

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liter 69 hp EasyPower (LPG/gasoline). The first includes seven airbags, Uconnect Radio 5" with six speakers, AUX-IN and USB ports, controls on the steering wheel and LED daytime running lights as standard equipment. million units of its predecessor since 2007. liter 69 hp, the TwinAir 85 hp or 105 hp and the two-cylinder 1.2

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Earlier Bloomberg New Energy Finance analysis showed that, with gasoline at $2.09 per gallon, EV penetration in the US could reach 6% of the light-duty vehicle fleet by 2020, whereas with gasoline at $3.34, the EV share could be 9%. since 2007, while demand for finished petroleum products has dropped by 10.5%.

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liter EcoBoost gasoline engine. More than 400,000 S-MAX models have been sold in Europe since Ford introduced the S-MAX, which won European Car of the Year in 2007. Gasoline engine options including Ford’s new fuel-efficient 160 PS (118 kW) 1.5-liter liter TDCi with manual or Powershift dual-clutch automatic transmission.

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The number of vehicle miles traveled by light-duty motor vehicles (passenger cars and light-duty trucks) increased 35% from 1990 to 2012, as a result of a confluence of factors including population growth, economic growth, urban sprawl, and low fuel prices during the beginning of this period, EPA said. ships and boats (2.2%).

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Light duty vehicle characteristics for seven model years. In terms of market share, gasoline direct injection doubled in MY 2010 (from 4.2% In terms of market share, gasoline direct injection doubled in MY 2010 (from 4.2% Conventional gasoline vehicles continue to account for more than 95% of all light-duty vehicles.

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The statute passed by Congress in 2007 states that fuels can’t be approved for the market that could cause any failures. Earlier post.). The petition challenges the ability of EPA to grant a partial waiver for three specific reasons: The Clean Air Act does not authorize EPA to issue any partial waiver decisions.

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