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Eco-Driving Index (EDI) and the two sub-indices (EDI d and EDI f ) for October 2007 through April 2011. The April 2011 index values for the two primary contributing variables—fuel economy (EDI f ) and distance driven (EDI d )—stand at 0.88 Source: UMTRI. Click to enlarge. and 0.98, respectively.

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CODA Automotive intends to distribute the battery-electric CODA Sedan to consumer and fleet customers in Hawai’i in the third quarter of 2011. CODA Automotive’s all-electric vehicle is another important addition to Hawai’i’s efforts to transition to a clean energy economy. CODA plans to begin limited deliveries at the end of 2010.

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MARCH 5, 2013

Vehicle size, a key determinant of fuel economy, has shown a reduction in OECD countries, while the non-OECD trend is toward bigger vehicles. The analysis, an update of an earlier work using data from 2010 and 2011, found that the global average for light-duty vehicle fuel economy was 7.2 per year between 2005 and 2008.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

The types of vehicles consumers select has by far the most dominant impact on on-road fuel economy—the best vehicle currently available for sale in the US is nine times more fuel efficient than the worst vehicle. Average on-road fuel economy in the US for all vehicles in 2008 was 17.4 mpg US (13.5 loading). (On

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MAY 2, 2012

The Global Fuel Economy Initiative ( GFEI ) ( earlier post ) launched its second three-year effort to improve vehicle fuel economy around the world at the International Transport Forum in Leipzig. Indeed whilst there has been tremendous policy progress in several major markets, in some places fuel economy is actually getting worse.

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in 2011 as economic growth fuels higher energy consumption. However, even with increases in 2010 and 2011, projected CO 2 emissions in 2011 are lower than annual emissions from 1999 through 2008. million bbl/d in 2011, similar to the forecast of last month. million bbl/d in 2009, up about 370,000 bbl/d from 2008.

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At 3%, the 2011 increase in global CO 2 emissions is above the past decade’s average annual increase of 2.7%. combined, where emissions increased by 9% and 6% respectively in 2011. tonnes per capita, despite a decline due to the recession in 2008-2009, high oil prices and an increased share of natural gas. India (6%).

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AUGUST 27, 2013

In 2009, Asia surpassed North America as the world’s largest petroleum-consuming region as consumption rebounded from its 2008 decline. Between 2008 and 2012, Asia’s consumption increased by 4.4 The rapidly industrializing economies of China and India fueled much of Asia’s demand increase, growing 2.8 million bbl/d.

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JUNE 20, 2013

As a result, Sivak concludes, it is likely that the declines in these rates prior to 2008 reflect other societal changes that influence the need for vehicles (such as, increases in telecommuting and in the use of public transportation). million in 2008. In 2011 (the latest year available), the number was 233.8

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The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years. Earlier post.). Technologies.

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Rising global vehicle sales and profitability have encouraged automakers to continue to increase vehicle production, providing the global economy with some positive offset to the dampening impact of the recent surge in energy prices, according to the latest Global Auto Report released on Friday by Canada-based Scotia Economics.

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The new Kizashi will have a hybrid option, reportedly in 2011. Kizashi is slated to begin sales in North America later this year as a 2010 model; Suzuki introduced a concept Kizashi at the New York Auto Show in 2008. Suzuki says that fuel economy will be competitive with either choice. Click to enlarge.

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Hyundai Motor America, currently the leading fuel economy auto manufacturer in the US according to EPA ratings, plans to achieve a corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) rating of at least 50 (mpg) by 2025 for its lineup of passenger cars and light duty trucks. Since becoming the fuel economy leader in the 2008 model year (average 30.9

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NOVEMBER 16, 2013

Sivak examined the period from 1984 through 2011. The 2011 rate was 398 gallons. The rate for 2011 was 585 gallons. The rate for 2011 was 1,033 gallons. The rate for 2011 was 530 gallons. Reduction in 2011 from the peak. billion gallons; in 2011 the amount was 123.9 Fuel consumed per licensed driver.

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It found that trade among developing nations—South-South trade—more than doubled between 2004 and 2011. Relatively little attention has been paid to the rapid rise of South-South trade since the 2008-2009 global financial crisis. Gt in 2011, growing by an average of 2.9% Gt in 2011 (1.33% per year).

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Based on the results of the study, CAR believes the economic risk to the auto industry connected to mandating permanent fuel economy standards in the long run is “ very serious ” The group recommends periodic review to assess the rate of technology development and cost reduction of advanced technologies leading up to 2025.

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The Annual Energy Outlook 2011 (AEO2011) Reference case released yesterday by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) more than doubles the technically recoverable US shale gas resources assumed in AEO2010 and added new shale oil resources. Shale gas offsets declines in other US supply to meet. Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 5, 2009

Saturn currently sells two hybrid vehicles (VUE and Aura with GM Hybrid System) and was scheduled to begin initially offering a two-mode hybrid Vue ( earlier post ), with a Vue plug-in two-mode hybrid version ( earlier post ) due in 2011 for use in a cooperative demonstration test fleet with the US Dept. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Rebounding from the global financial crisis of 2008-09 when emissions temporarily decreased, last year’s high growth was caused by both emerging and developed economies. Emissions from the trade of goods and services produced in emerging economies but consumed in the West increased from 2.5% Canadell and Michael R.

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The new engine will be assembled on the flexible production line that was installed in 2012 and will provide increased power, while improving fuel economy and reducing CO 2 emissions. The Trenton North Engine Plant began production in 1952 and was idled in May 2011 after producing more than 38 million engines. FCA US will invest $74.7

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million in 2011, and 2012 may bring an all-time high of 80 million or more vehicles, according to new research conducted by the Worldwatch Institute for its Vital Signs Online service. The major driver of increased production and sales are the emerging economies, especially China. trillion pkm in 2008. Source: Worldwatch.

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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. Hybrid loyalty rates in the top 15 markets in which a minimum of 500 hybrid owners returned to market in 2011.

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Worldwide energy consumption will grow by 53% between 2008 and 2035 with much of the increase driven by strong economic growth in the developing nations, especially China and India, according to the reference case in the newly released International Energy Outlook 2011 (IEO2011) from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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JANUARY 28, 2011

A new Carnegie Mellon University study released at the Washington Auto Show finds that for passenger cars, aadvanced vehicles with higher fuel economy—i.e, It’s been generally known that diesel vehicles typically post lower operating costs because of their increased fuel economy. But that’s only one element of the equation.

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OCTOBER 25, 2011

The collaborative testing will take place under the auspices of a Statement of Intent for Cooperation in Methane Hydrates signed in 2008 and extended in 2011 by DOE and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry.

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MARCH 27, 2012

Ford says that the new Transit, which begins production in Kansas City in 2013, will achieve at least 25% better fuel economy than current E-Series vans. Ford has gained major market share in key commercial vehicle segments as the economy rebounds from the industry lows of 2009. in 2008 to 53.7% EcoBoost V6. Earlier post.)

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Belzowski says, however, that diesels are not without their challenges, including the potential increase in the cost of diesel fuel compared to gasoline, and the resulting need for diesels to continue to improve their fuel economy to maintain their total-cost-of-ownership advantage. Belzowski 2015. Click to enlarge. Average diesel take rates.

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Shanghai GM has outlined the next phase of its “Drive to Green” product strategy—launched in 2008 ( earlier post )—for 2011-2015. Several targets announced in 2008 have already been achieved. Since the Drive to Green strategy was initiated, between 2008 and 2009, Shanghai GM invested almost US$1.1 Advanced Powertrains.

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Air Resources Board, was filed in the US District Court, Eastern District of California, Sacramento Division, on 11 February 2011. In 2008, ARB adopted the Statewide Truck and Bus rule, which came into effect on 1 January 2011. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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The current vehicle footprint-based Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards create a financial incentive for automakers to increase vehicle size, except under certain limited conditions of consumer preference for vehicle size, according to a study by University of Michigan researchers Kate Whitefoot and Steven Skerlos. 10 11 –5.17×10

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Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) will begin test drilling for oil and natural gas in the Sea of Japan off the coast of Niigata Prefecture in April 2013. million barrels per day (bbl/d) of oil in 2011, making it the third-largest petroleum consumer in the world, behind the United States and China.

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Environment Canada released draft regulations to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new vehicles beginning with the 2011 model year. Canada and the US are working towards a common North American approach to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by introducing aligned and progressively tighter regulatory requirements over the 2011-2016 model years.

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in 2011, close to the historical average. in 2011, broadly in line with the historical average but well below the 5.1% in 2011, broadly in line with the historical average but well below the 5.1% in the emerging economies. World primary energy consumption grew by 2.5% Oil remains the world’s leading fuel, but its 33.1%

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The refreshed 2012 Mazda3, making its debut at the 2011 Canadian International AutoShow, will offer the option of Mazda’s new SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine and SKYACTIV-Drive automatic transmission ( earlier post ) when it is launched later this fall. 2012 Mazda3. Click to enlarge.

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Taking into account additional renewable diesel producers deploying novel technologies, such as Altair, REG, and Diamond Green, the industry has reached the level of investment (roughly $3 billion) and production capacity (600 million gallons per year) that bio-era originally projected for 2011.

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JANUARY 8, 2010

By the end of 2010, nearly all of Ford’s North American engines will have been upgraded or replaced since 2008, according to Barb Samardzich, Ford vice president, Powertrain Engineering. liter V-6 with six-speed automatic in the 2011 Mustang will deliver at least 30 mpg on the highway. The 2011 Super Duty also gets a new 6.2-liter

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Leveraging this agreement, Mazda plans to combine the hybrid system with its next-generation SKY direct-injection gasoline engine that is currently under development ( earlier post ) and intended for launch in 2011, and to develop and to manufacture a hybrid vehicle in Japan.

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