2010, 2018, Economy and Gasoline

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

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DECEMBER 8, 2021

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).

2020

2020 Gasoline 2019 2000

EIA: US energy-related CO2 fell by 2.8% in 2019, slightly below 2017 levels

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MAY 11, 2020

in 2018, the only annual increase in the past five years. Because of continuing trends in how much energy the US economy uses and how much CO 2 that energy use generates, energy-related CO 2 emissions in 2019 fell more than energy consumption, which declined by 0.9% US energy-related CO 2 emissions declined by 2.8%

2019

2019 CO2 Energy 2017

Pike Research forecasts clean diesels to represent more than 12% of global light-duty vehicle sales by 2018; outpacing hybrids in North America

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JUNE 20, 2012

Annual clean diesel ldv sales by region, world markets: 2012-2018. A new report from Pike Research finds that rising fuel prices and stronger fuel economy regulations will stimulate increasing demand for clean diesel vehicles in markets around the world, and forecasts sales of these vehicles will increase from 9.1 Click to enlarge.

North America

North America 2018 Diesel Clean

Obama Administration announces first fuel economy and GHG standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles

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AUGUST 9, 2011

For purposes of the new HD National Program, the heavy-duty fleet incorporates all on-road vehicles rated at a gross vehicle weight at or above 8,500 pounds, and the engines that power them, except those covered by the current GHG emissions and Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards for model year 2012-2016 passenger vehicles.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Standards Obama Economy

Study urges tougher target for California LCFS; up to 26% by 2030 under high performance scenario

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MARCH 22, 2018

California can reduce carbon emissions by more than 70 million metric tons by 2030—akin to taking 15 million gasoline-powered cars off the road in one year—by adopting a higher target for its Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), according to an analysis released by the UK-based research firm Cerulogy. Malins (2018) Click to enlarge.

California

California Carbon Clean Cleaning

Kawasaki, Subaru, Toyota, Mazda, and Yamaha partner on producing, transporting, and using carbon-neutral fuels, including hydrogen

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NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Since 2010, Kawasaki Heavy Industries has been focusing on hydrogen as a next-generation energy source and has been developing technologies for producing, transporting, and using hydrogen throughout the entire supply chain needed to support society. Meanwhile, fuel economy has been kept the same. (If

Mazda

Mazda Hydrogen Toyota Transportation

Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler expand cooperation with new $1.4B plant in Mexico; next-gen compacts for Mercedes-Benz and Infiniti

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JUNE 27, 2014

The production of Mercedes-Benz brand vehicles will follow in 2018. The French-Japanese-German industrial cooperation of Daimler and the Renault-Nissan Alliance began in April 2010, with three “pillar projects” primarily focused on Europe. liter turbocharged gasoline 4-cylinder developed by Daimler.

Infinity

Infinity Mexico Nissan Mercedes

CMU study finds that coal retirement is needed for EVs to reduce air pollution

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FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Electric vehicles charged in coal-heavy regions can create more human health and environmental damages from life cycle air emissions than gasoline vehicles, according to a new consequential life cycle analysis by researchers from Carnegie Mellon University.

Coal

Coal Pollution Grid Gasoline-Electric

Bosch says its haptic gas pedal can reduce fuel consumption up to 7%; safety warnings via nav and V2X systems

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JANUARY 25, 2016

Continental announced its Accelerator Force Feedback Pedal in 2010, Frost & Sullivan anticipates wide premium-segment deployment of the active gas pedal technology post-2018 ( earlier post ); and Mercedes-Benz offers the technology in the C 350 PLUG-IN HYBRID ( earlier post ).

Gas

Gas Fuel Gas-Electric Connect

USDA Long-Term Projections See Ongoing But Slower Growth in Corn Use for Ethanol

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FEBRUARY 13, 2009

Projected US corn use through 2018. By 2018, ethanol production will account for about 35% of US corn use, and corn-based ethanol production will exceed 9% of annual gasoline consumption, according to the report. percent of total transportation fuel use by 2010 and mandate of 10% by 2020 are only partially met.

Tax Credit

Tax Credit 2008 2018 United States

NHTSA, EPA propose first greenhouse gas and fuel efficiency standards for heavy-duty trucks and buses

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OCTOBER 25, 2010

The agencies are each proposing complementary standards under their respective authorities covering model years 2014-2018, which together would form a comprehensive HD National Program. These proposed standards would achieve from 7-20% reduction in emissions and fuel consumption from affected tractors over the 2010 baselines.

EPA

EPA Standards Fuel Gas

EPA Proposes New Regulations for Renewable Fuel Standard to Implement Requirements of EISA; GHG Reduction and Indirect Land Use Change Effects Included

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MAY 5, 2009

It must also achieve a lifecycle GHG emission reduction of at least 60%, compared to the gasoline or diesel fuel it displaces. Second, its lifecycle GHG emissions must be at least 50% less than the gasoline or diesel fuel it displaces. Proposed RFS Standards for 2010. The 2010 standard. Biomass-based diesel.

EPA

EPA Renewable Standards Fuel

California ARB to hold community meetings on coming LEV III combined tailpipe and GHG regulations

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JUNE 26, 2011

The proposed amendments, known as LEV III, ask for more stringent tailpipe and greenhouse gas emission standards for new passenger vehicles sold between 2018 and 2025. ARB has held four public technical workshops on the proposed rulemaking since 2010; a fifth is scheduled for 19 July. These are: 2 March 2010. 3 May 2010.

California

California 2010 Fresno Oakland

Achates Power building 2.7L opposed-piston light-duty engine; exceeding CAFE 2025, Tier 3 targets at lower cost

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JANUARY 13, 2017

Stemming from a major project partially funded with a $9-million grant from the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) to develop an opposed-piston two-stroke gasoline compression ignition engine (OPGCI) ( earlier post ), Achates Power announced it is developing a 2.7-liter, liter, 3-cylinder (i.e., Source: Achates Power.

Light

Light Engine Power Powered

MIT team calculates lead emissions from avgas fuel in US contribute to ~$1B in annual damages due to IQ losses

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AUGUST 24, 2016

billion) in annual damages from lifetime earnings reductions, and that dynamic economy-wide methods result in damage estimates that are 54% larger. Lead emissions from general aviation (GA) piston-driven aircraft are attributable to the addition of tetraethyl lead (TEL) for the formation of aviation gasoline (avgas). …

MIT

MIT Emissions Fuel EPA

Road Test: 2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance Plus

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AUGUST 16, 2023

Polestar and Volvo were acquired by Geeley, a Chinese automobile company, in 2010. In 2018 Polestar became its own stand-alone car company and began its numerical offerings. Oh sure, ripping around in a sports car with a gasoline engine is a blast, especially those with a manual.

Motor

Motor Motors Motoring Volvo

Assessment of US CAFE fuel economy standards finds big savings on fuel and emissions since inception

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

In one of the first comprehensive assessments of the fuel economy standards in the United States, researchers from Princeton University and the University of Tennessee found that, over their 40-year history, the standards helped reduce reliance on foreign oil producers, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and saved consumers money. since 1975.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Standards Fuel

NRC report offers guidance on development of Phase 2 rules to reduce fuel consumption and GHG from medium-and heavy-duty vehicles; more natural gas and aerodyanamics, expanded lifecycle considerations

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APRIL 3, 2014

The report follows a 2010 Research Council report the findings and recommendations of which informed the “Phase I Rule” on fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles issued jointly by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and US Environmental Protection Agency. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

Gas

Gas Fuel EPA Vehicles

EV Driven

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

EIA: US energy-related CO2 fell by 2.8% in 2019, slightly below 2017 levels

Pike Research forecasts clean diesels to represent more than 12% of global light-duty vehicle sales by 2018; outpacing hybrids in North America

Obama Administration announces first fuel economy and GHG standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles

Study urges tougher target for California LCFS; up to 26% by 2030 under high performance scenario

Kawasaki, Subaru, Toyota, Mazda, and Yamaha partner on producing, transporting, and using carbon-neutral fuels, including hydrogen

Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler expand cooperation with new $1.4B plant in Mexico; next-gen compacts for Mercedes-Benz and Infiniti

CMU study finds that coal retirement is needed for EVs to reduce air pollution

Bosch says its haptic gas pedal can reduce fuel consumption up to 7%; safety warnings via nav and V2X systems

USDA Long-Term Projections See Ongoing But Slower Growth in Corn Use for Ethanol

NHTSA, EPA propose first greenhouse gas and fuel efficiency standards for heavy-duty trucks and buses

EPA Proposes New Regulations for Renewable Fuel Standard to Implement Requirements of EISA; GHG Reduction and Indirect Land Use Change Effects Included

California ARB to hold community meetings on coming LEV III combined tailpipe and GHG regulations

Achates Power building 2.7L opposed-piston light-duty engine; exceeding CAFE 2025, Tier 3 targets at lower cost

MIT team calculates lead emissions from avgas fuel in US contribute to ~$1B in annual damages due to IQ losses

Road Test: 2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance Plus

Assessment of US CAFE fuel economy standards finds big savings on fuel and emissions since inception

NRC report offers guidance on development of Phase 2 rules to reduce fuel consumption and GHG from medium-and heavy-duty vehicles; more natural gas and aerodyanamics, expanded lifecycle considerations

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