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

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Because of the pandemic, there was a substantial reduction in 2020 in vehicle miles traveled. The biggest drop was in April 2020 (a reduction of 40% compared with April 2019) followed by a gradual rebound later in the year. In December 2020, the reduction was 11% compared with December 2019. Total consumption.

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Those who flew in 2020 had twice the environmental impact of those in 2019

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The purpose of this brief note is to examine the energy intensities through 2020—the first year of the pandemic. The annual energy intensities during a 10-year period from 2011 through 2020 are shown in the table below. In conclusion, the energy intensity per passenger mile flown in 2020 doubled from that in 2019.

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EIA: US crude oil exports reached record levels in 2020 and remain high in 2021

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Despite volatility in global oil markets, US crude oil exports reached a record high in 2020, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). In 2013, the US government lifted export restrictions on minimally processed ultra-light oil. As of 9 July 2021, US crude oil exports have averaged 3.00

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Continental Mobility Study 2020 finds many people still have doubts about EVs

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The Continental Mobility Study 2020 shows that enthusiasm for electric cars is strong in China, while reservations still need to be overcome in Germany, France, the US and Japan. In the first stage in September 2020, a representative sample of the population was surveyed in five countries on three continents.

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EPA: preliminary data show average fuel economy of new light-duty vehicles reached a record high of 25.7 MPG in 2020

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Preliminary data in EPA’s 2020 Automotive Trends Report shows average fuel economy for model year 2020 light-duty vehicles increased to 25.7 From 2005–2020 average fuel economy rose by 29%. Source: EPA 2020 Automotive Trends Report. miles per gallon (MPG). Fuel economy decreased by 0.2 miles per gallon to 24.9

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Latest GHG Inventory shows California remains below 2020 emissions target; much steeper rate of GHG reductions required

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California’s latest greenhouse gas data shows that while the state continues to stay below its 2020 target for emissions, there is much more work to do to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045. California statewide GHG emissions dropped below the 2020 GHG Limit in 2016 and have remained below the 2020 GHG Limit since then.

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Navigant forecasts global natural gas fleet of 34.9M by 2020

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Cumulative natural gas vehicles in use by segment, world markets: 2013-2020. million by 2020. Light duty vehicles (LDVs) account for almost 95% of NGVs on roads today, but trucks and buses are growing at a faster rate and are anticipated to account for 9% of the total fleet by 2020. million sales expected in 2013.

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