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MAY 31, 2014

teragrams per year in 2007 (+72%). Improvements in combustion technology and changes in fuel composition had led to an increase in energy use efficiency, and subsequently a decline of BC emission intensities in power plants, the residential sector, and transportation. Click to enlarge. teragrams/year in 1960 to 9.1 Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 6, 2017

CO 2 emissions from petroleum and other liquids, which have been the largest source of energy-related CO 2 in recent decades, have been increasing since 2012 after remaining relatively constant from 2004 to 2007 and then generally decreasing through 2012. Of the four end‐use sectors, only transportation CO 2 emissions increased in 2016.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Southland Transportation (Alberta, Canada) recently added 101 Blue Bird Propane Vision buses to its propane autogas school bus fleet. Southland Transportation is a subsidiary of the largest family-owned pupil transportation provider in Canada with operations in school, motor coach and public transportation.

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MARCH 27, 2017

Of the four end-use sectors, only transportation emissions increased in 2015 (+2.1%). The downward pressure on emissions was slightly offset by an uptick in transportation energy consumption that was influenced by lower fuel prices that put upward pressure on emissions. decline in energy intensity (Btu/GDP). from 2014 levels.

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MAY 11, 2020

Overall, US energy-related CO 2 emissions have fallen 15% from their peak of 6,003 MMmt in 2007. In 2019, CO 2 emissions from petroleum fuels—nearly half of which are associated with motor gasoline consumption—fell by 0.8%, and CO 2 emissions from the use of natural gas increased by 3.3%.

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MARCH 19, 2019

For example, retail e-commerce sales during the fourth quarter of 2007 totaled $36.2 The years analyzed were 2007 and 2017 (the latest available survey year). Given the sizes of the standard errors, none of the three variables of interest showed a statistically significant difference between 2007 and 2017. purchasing gasoline).

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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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Source: Transport for London. Vehicles must meet strict emission standards to drive in the ULEZ area: Euro 4 for gasoline cars and vans (widely available since 2006). Euro 3 for motorcycles and mopeds (widely available since 2007). Map of the current Low Emission Zone (LEZ) and ULEZ boundaries. daily charge.

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Scrappage London Emissions Pollution 273

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FEBRUARY 14, 2019

above 1990 levels in 2007. Transportation. When electricity-related emissions are distributed to economic end-use sectors, transportation activities accounted for 36.5% From 1990 to 2017, transportation emissions from fossil fuel combustion rose by 19% due, in large part, to increased demand for travel. below 2005 levels.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2013

mpg from September, according to the monthly analysis from Michael Sivak and Brendan Schoettle from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring). This value indicates an improvement of 20% since October 2007. l/100km), up 0.2 Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2009

Emissions from ethanol transport in the CMU study applied to ethanol life cycle emissions from other studies. Emissions from transport are recalculated using the CMU results. Emissions from ethanol transport estimated in the new work are up to two times those for ethanol transport in previous life cycle analysis studies.

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Transportation Gasoline 2009 Emissions 191

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JULY 7, 2017

Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). 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. The value for June is up 5.0 mpg from the peak of 25.5

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APRIL 16, 2013

CO 2 emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels in the transportation sector dropped 1.1%, from 1,763.9 Transportation activities (excluding international bunker fuels) accounted for 33% of CO 2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion in 2011. Nearly 65% of the emissions resulted from gasoline consumption for personal vehicle use.

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2011 EPA Transportation Climate Change 218

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MAY 21, 2010

US gasoline production jumped to 9.1 million barrels per day for April 2010, the highest April level ever and the second-highest gasoline production level for any month on record behind only March 2010 ( earlier post ), according to the American Petroleum Institute’s (API) Monthly Statistical Report. over last year from 8.9

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APRIL 3, 2014

mpg improvement from the revised value for February and the best mark yet, according to the monthly report from University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) researchers Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle. This improvement likely reflects, in part, the recent increase in the price of gasoline, they suggested.

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AUGUST 3, 2009

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin, led by Dr. Rolf Reitz, are investigating a blended dual-fuel (gasoline and diesel) concept to extend the operating range of partially premixed charge compression ignition combustion by using the varying fuel reactivity of the charge blend, which is determined in real time. SAE 2007-01-0191).

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MAY 18, 2016

Pretty much since its passage in 2007, the Renewable Fuel Standard has been a controversial piece of legislation. Enacted as part of the Energy Independence and Security Act, it requires increasing amounts of ethanol to be blended with gasoline.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). 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. Vehicle fuel economy is up 5.2

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 2007 231

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MARCH 13, 2020

We are very pleased with our long-standing collaboration with Topsoe, and we look forward to the next leg of our common journey towards more sustainable transportation. Preem was one of the first transportation fuel companies to begin the transformation towards renewable fuels. —Petter Holland, CEO of Preem.

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Renewable Diesel Fuel Production 221

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JUNE 4, 2014

mpg from the value for April, according to the monthly report from Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). This increase likely reflects the continuing high price of gasoline, they suggested. mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring).

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy Fuel 225

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has unanimously adopted the state’s third annual transportation energy Investment Plan to help change the types of vehicles Californians drive and the fuels they use. 24 million to help develop and produce biofuels such as gasoline and diesel substitutes and renewable natural gas.

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California Transportation Energy Clean 210

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JULY 11, 2009

The states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho cut back their per-capita gasoline consumption by 5% in 2008, according to a new analysis by the Sightline Institute. Total gasoline use fell by 180 million gallons in those Pacific Northwest states. gallons of gasoline per week, down from 8.6 gallons in 2007. gallons in 2007.

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MAY 5, 2010

The Net-Zero Neighborhood is based on local generation using renewables; distributed energy storage in proportion to the population; electric transportation as an integral part of energy storage; energy becoming a consumer commodity that is bought and sold in a local marketplace; and a new jobs base in the form of local energy service providers.

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Neighborhood Energy Storage Grid Transportation 273

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AUGUST 30, 2009

In 1975, General Ernesto Geisel, then-president of Brazil, ordered the country’s gasoline supply mixed with 10% ethanol. The level was raised to 25% over the next five years, which was intended to maintain a constant Brazilian gasoline supply for an ever-increasing demand. These were arguably the first flex-fuel vehicles.

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Transportation Fuel Renewable Gasoline-Electric 317

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DECEMBER 4, 2014

l/100 km)—unchanged from the value in October, according to the monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). mpg since October 2007 (the first month of monitoring). Overall, vehicle fuel economy is up 5.2 in September, up from 0.76

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 2007 207

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FEBRUARY 8, 2017

mpg from the revised value for December, according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). This change likely reflects the increased price of gasoline in January, they suggested. . l/100 km)—up 0.1 mpg from the peak of 25.5

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MAY 2, 2012

L/100 km), according to the latest figures from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). mpg (19%) from the value in October 2007, when UMTRI started this monitoring, it is down 0.2 mpg (or 19%) since October 2007. in February 2012 (an improvement of 19% since October 2007). mpg from March.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

mpg (or 18%) from October 2007, according to researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). The improvement from July to August most likely reflects the increased price of gasoline, they suggested. in June (unchanged from May but an improvement of 18% since October 2007).

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy 2007 236

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JUNE 1, 2015

In 2007, the Federal government created the Renewable Fuels Standard, requiring increased amounts of corn-based ethanol and advanced biofuels to be blended into the nation's gasoline supply.

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MAY 2, 2013

mpg, according to the most recent tracking data from Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). mpg from the record high reached in March, likely reflecting the recent decrease in the price of gasoline, they sugested. This value is down 0.1 driver—stood at 0.82

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Fuel Economy Economy MPG Fuel 225

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FEBRUARY 28, 2020

That is consistent with a recent finding that, between 2007 and 2017, there was no significant reduction in the amount of travel in connection with purchasing goods and services. books vs. gasoline). Indeed, it is quite likely that it has, because certain classes of goods and services are more amenable to e-commerce than others (e.g.,

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). 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). Fuel economy is down 0.5

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 150

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NOVEMBER 5, 2015

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

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JULY 5, 2012

L/100km), according to figures from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). mpg (17%) from the value in October 2007 (the first month of UMTRI monitoring). mpg from the peak in March), likely reflecting the continuing reduction in the price of gasoline. mpg (17%) since October 2007.

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Fuel Economy Economy MPG 2007 225

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OCTOBER 5, 2015

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

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 150

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JUNE 3, 2016

Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). This improvement likely reflects the increased price of gasoline in May, and the consequent increased interest in more fuel-efficient vehicles by buyers of all vehicle classes, they suggested. Fuel economy is down 0.4

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). 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).

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