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OCTOBER 10, 2014

EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013. Source: EPA.

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MARCH 15, 2013

Source: EPA. 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.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Over the past three decades, fleet-average emissions for nitrogen monoxide (NO), carbon monoxide (CO), and hydrocarbons (HC) have shown a significant downward trend and have remained particularly low after the phase-in of the US EPA Tier 2 standards in the mid-2000s. In older model years, the deterioration can exceed 0.2

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APRIL 2, 2010

Source: EPA. These are expected to result in a combined MY 2016 average vehicle emission level of 250 g CO 2 /mile (equivalent to 35.5 As part of its program, EPA is establishing a system of averaging, banking, and trading (ABT) of credits, based on a manufacturer’s fleet average CO 2 performance. 2012; 2013 3014 2015 2016.

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AUGUST 5, 2015

US prices for the 2016 A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid electric vehicle ( earlier post )—the first of many Audi e-tron models destined to come to the US—will begin at $37,900. EPA figures will be announced in the near future once they are available from US regulators. The 2016 A3 Sportback e-tron features a 1.4

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JULY 30, 2015

of Brazil’s arable land and reduces lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 90% on average compared to gasoline. However, the association expressed concerns with EPA's proposed significant reductions of the 2015 and 2016 statutory volume requirements for advanced biofuels and total renewable fuels based on several issues.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

The two will also offer Algenol’s future 18 million gallons per year from its commercial plant, which is planned for development in Central Florida in 2016 and 2017. Algenol has developed a patented technology using algae to produce the four most widely used fuels: ethanol, gasoline, jet and diesel fuel, all for about $1.30

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AUGUST 8, 2016

Increasing the supply of low-carbon alternative fuels is a basic strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Estimates of the amount of gasoline displaced globally by production of an energy-equivalent gallon of biofuel under a mandate vary. gallons, selected a conservative gasoline displacement rate of 0.50 for its analysis.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010

First, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the Renewable Fuel Standard Program (RFS2) rule to implement the long-term renewable fuels standard of 36 billion gallons by 2022 established by Congress and also issued the targets for 2010. And we want to get up 10 commercial demonstration projects, get those up and running by 2016.

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AUGUST 28, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the final rule for greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards for MYs 2017-2025 for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). L/100km) in model year 2025.

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APRIL 21, 2016

Following the US launch of the Clarity Fuel Cell in late 2016, the Clarity Electric will go on-sale in 2017. The Honda Clarity Series will provide customers with a well-equipped, premium, midsize vehicle with range of ultra low-carbon powertrain options to suit their lifestyle needs. Accord Hybrid.

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JULY 11, 2017

The ICCT team—John German and Aaron Isenstadt—concluded that diesels have and will retain two significant advantages over gasoline engines: significantly better fuel economy and cargo hauling and towing ability. miles per gallon in model year 2016, and 49.1 mpg in model year 2025—equating to 54.5

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DECEMBER 8, 2016

One of the key benefits of the ROUSH CleanTech liquid propane autogas fuel system is that vehicle operation and performance is virtually transparent as compared to that of the base gasoline vehicle. Historically, propane autogas costs 40% less than gasoline and up to 50% less than diesel. The current gasoline price MTS pays is $1.99

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AUGUST 4, 2010

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. mpg by 2016. Earlier post.) The Sonata Hybrid features a 2.4-liter

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JULY 12, 2013

GM has made three product commitments for 2017 related to its sustainability strategy: to have 500,000 vehicles on the road in the US with some form of electrification ( earlier post ); to double the number of US models that can achieve an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 Carbon intensity per vehicle in 2012 was 0.88 Earlier post.).

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MAY 5, 2009

Example of results from EPA lifecycle analyses in the NPRM. EPA is soliciting peer review scientific feedback to ensure that the rule when finalized contains the best available science. EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson. EPA is seeking comments on the proposal for 60 days. Click to enlarge. The proposed rule includes that.

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OCTOBER 7, 2016

The Prius Prime plug-in hybrid, unveiled at the 2016 New York International Auto Show in March ( earlier post ), features a larger 8.8 The EPA-estimated all-electric range is up to 25 miles at up to 84 mph. The EPA-estimated all-electric range is up to 25 miles at up to 84 mph. 1, yet runs on regular-grade gasoline.

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JANUARY 31, 2013

With the spread of turbocharged gasoline engines, he added, there is a double benefit: higher compression ratios and increased boost. Octane itself is a C 8 hydrocarbon with 18 structural isomers, and is a component of gasoline. Straight-run gasoline in the refinery (naphtha) has a poor octane rating on the order of 40-50 RON.

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OCTOBER 3, 2014

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final greenhouse gas (GHG) Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) construction permit to Natgasoline LLC to construct a new motor-grade gasoline production facility in Texas that uses natural gas as feedstock (gas-to-gasoline, or GtG). MTG process flow.

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APRIL 7, 2021

EPA standards meant to incentivize EV production are phasing out By Peter DouglaS: Member, Electric Auto Association. Electric vehicles (EVs) play an important role helping automakers keep in compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions standards. Tesla Model 3 assembly line. Toyota holds roughly 30 million.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014

Pressure on the RFS2 has increased as statutory mandated volumes of biofuel exceed the “blendwall” of 10% ethanol in gasoline. Ethanol has about one-third lower energy density than gasoline; accordingly, cars drive fewer miles per gallon when operating on ethanol blends compared with unblended gasoline. The ICCT ethanol paper.

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

Transportation sector gasoline demand declines. Continued fuel economy improvement in vehicles using other alternative fuels, gasoline, and diesel, combined with growth in the use of hybrid technologies (including micro, mild, full, and plug-in hybrid vehicles), limit the use of electric vehicles over the projection. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 13, 2010

The bill establishes an annual tonnage limit on greenhouse gas emissions from specified activities and directs the EPA Administrator to establish allowances equal to the tonnage limit for each year (with one allowance representing the permission to emit one ton of greenhouse gases, measured in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent).

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AUGUST 11, 2016

soil organic carbon) and biogeophysical (e.g., These results translate to a GHG emission reduction of about 39%, 68%, and 104%, respectively, relative to petroleum-derived gasoline, which has a GHG emission intensity of 92 g CO 2 e/MJ. LUC results in biogeochemical (e.g., and challenges associated with these estimations. Resources.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) formally unveiled their joint proposal to set stronger fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks. EPA’s proposed GHG standards, which are. mpg US (5.87 improvements.

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

Assuming no changes in policy related to greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide emissions grow slowly, but do not again reach 2005 levels until 2027. Energy efficiency improvements and the increased use of renewables are other key factors that moderate the projected growth in energy-related greenhouse gas emissions.

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JUNE 16, 2009

Anderman ran a series of net present value analyses based on a range of gasoline prices, fuel saved, and pack costs. On a 5-year NPV analysis of fuel savings, he found that: Micro hybrids makes economic sense for the consumer on a fuel savings basis when gasoline is at $5/gallon US. PHEVs and EREVs require $7/gallon.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Clean Fleet Report spent a week exploring Southern California in the front-wheel drive XT5 Premium Luxury, which the EPA rates at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined mpg. The 2021 XT5 with the base four-cylinder, turbocharged engine is EPA rated at 22/29/24. Road Test: 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e Plug-in Hybrid. News: BMW iX EV.

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MAY 12, 2017

A new study quantifying emissions from a fleet of gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines and port fuel injection (PFI) engines finds that the measured decrease in CO 2 emissions from GDIs is much greater than the potential climate forcing associated with higher black carbon emissions from GDI engines.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range. Drive modes.

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AUGUST 17, 2015

The single year of carbon emissions is the equivalent to the annual greenhouse gas emissions of 951,600 passenger vehicles, according to the EPA’s equivalency calculator. billion gallons of ethanol would be blended with gasoline by 2016, 3.75 billion gallons of ethanol would be blended with gasoline by 2016, 3.75

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APRIL 12, 2017

The two all-new electrified Honda vehicles will join the Clarity Fuel Cell, launched in December 2016, to make Clarity the first vehicle series offering customers an expanded array of electrified vehicle choices with fuel cell, battery electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains in a five-passenger sedan. hours at 240 volts. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 19, 2013

Cleanliness is defined by a simple ratio of the greenhouse gas emissions of a facility, as determined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), divided by its electricity production. Any fuel that is about 25% cleaner than conventional gasoline will generally receive a credit. The cleaner the facility, the larger the credit.

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APRIL 3, 2014

The committee will expand upon this new work and issue a final report in 2016 that will cover a broader range of technologies and approaches that address the 2025-2030 time frame. Objectives 1, 2, and 3 are not fully congruent when fuels having different carbon content are considered, and when GHGs other than carbon dioxide are considered.

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JANUARY 10, 2017

The battery pack is recharged by the propulsion motor operating in regenerative braking mode, and by the generator motor, which is powered by the gasoline engine. Gasoline engine shutdown is seamlessly integrated into the operation when appropriate. In the long term, electrified vehicles are key to the future of carbon-free mobility.

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DECEMBER 8, 2011

This corresponds to US EPA Tier 2 Bin 2.). For historical reasons, current California certification gasoline contains methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) as an oxygenate, and as such does not represent gasoline currently sold in California, which does not contain MTBE. Certification fuels. Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Overall, the number of hybrid models on sale in the US has declined (from 47 in 2015 to 31 in 2016), but average sales per model has increased (up to 11,194 in 2016). We are the highest fuel economy of any hybrid, of any gasoline car without a plug sold in the US. That means less carbon and lower cost of ownership.

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