Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

The Auto Alliance has sent a letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt requesting that the US Environmental Protection Agency withdraw the Final Determination on the Appropriateness of the Model Year 2022-2025 Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards under the Midterm Evaluation which EPA announced on 13 January 2017.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2009

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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Canada Light Emissions Gas 236

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2018

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt announced the completion of the Midterm Evaluation (MTE) process for the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for cars and light trucks for model years 2022-2025, and his final determination that the current standards are not appropriate and should be revised.

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EPA Standards Emissions Light 199

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

As personal mobility increases, average new-car fuel economy (including SUVs and light trucks) will improve as well, rising from about 30 miles per gallon (7.83 In the forecast, global transportation-related energy demand grows close to 30% from 2016 to 2040. l/100 km) now to close to 50 miles per gallon (4.7 l/100 km) in 2040.

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Light Oil Fuel Vehicles 170

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2014

The human health benefits associated with improvements in air quality related to the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions improvements can offset 26–1,050% of the cost of US carbon policies, depending upon the type of policy, according to a new study by a team from MIT. precursors through 2030. precursors through 2030.

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MIT Carbon Climate Climate Change 231

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2016

Global energy demand will increase 25% between 2014 and 2040, driven by population growth and economic expansion, ExxonMobil forecasts in the 2016 edition of its annual The Outlook for Energy. Natural gas remains challenged as a fuel for most personal vehicles. Global vehicle fuel efficiency - projections.

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2014 Carbon Energy Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

Yesterday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National High Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly established increasingly stringent greenhouse gas emission standards under the Clean Air Act for 2012 through 2016 model-year vehicles and fuel economy standards under the Corporate Average Fuel Economy program, respectively.

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EPA Standards Light PHEV 236

Green Car Congress

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 In hybrid mode, the Prius Prime exceeds all competitors’ fuel economy ratings with EPA-estimated 55 city/53 highway/54 combined MPG. Pricing starts at $27,100.

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Prius Price PHEV Sale 244

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2009

It does include the revised handling of fuel economy standards to reflect the proposal for light-duty vehicles in model years 2012-2016. Total primary energy consumption grows by 14% between 2008 and 2035, as the fossil fuel share of total US energy consumption falls from 84% to 78%. trillion cubic feet in 2008 to 23.3

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Renewable Oil 2010 Energy 199

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

In the parallel hybrid system the electric motor can power the car by itself, the gas engine can power the car by itself or they can power the car together. The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. Fuel economy reported by Clean Fleet Report represents the reviewer’s driving experience.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

When Congress passed the Clean Air Act, it never gave EPA the explicit authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions for the purpose of stopping global climate change. My resolution does, however, keep EPA from threatening Congress with its own greenhouse gas policy as we write legislation. —Congressman Skelton.

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EPA Congress Climate Change Automobile Manufacturer 191

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

Modeling a PHEV with an air-cooled battery pack comprising cylindrical LiFePO 4 /graphite cells, they simulated the effect of thermal management, driving conditions, regional climate, and vehicle system design on battery life. 6, depending on regional climate and driving patterns, they found. 2016.10.104. 2016.10.104.

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PHEV San Francisco Phoenix Batteries 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Excellent fuel economy, nice styling, low price and an excellent warranty. This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. Kia’s iVT is a continuously variable transmission with intelligence that adapts shifts for improved performance and fuel economy. Drivetrain.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 71

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2009

Actual and projected greenhouse gas emissions for passenger vehicles by region/country through 2022. Cischke cited the recent agreement on one national standard for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions regulations as an example of how the government, the auto industry and the environmental community can work together toward common goals.

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Ford Fuel Economy Future Energy 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency awards regulatory credit for the improved environmental performance of the new refrigerant, which helps GM meet the overall requirements of the EPA’s new motor vehicle greenhouse gas regulations. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Vehicle Systems. Earlier post.).

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GM 2013 Climate Change Buick 170

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2009

The US Environmental Agency (EPA) has granted California’s waiver request enabling the state to enforce its greenhouse gas emissions standards (Pavley I) for new motor vehicles, beginning with the current model year. The resulting new national standards will cover model years 2012-2016, and will require an average fuel economy standard of 35.5

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EPA Grant California Rhode Island 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Auto manufacturing capacity continues to grow, and annual output could reach the 100 million mark by 2016. An analysis by Deutsche Bank Climate Advisors, however, suggests that production of 1.1 Automobiles are major contributors to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. million EVs and a fleet of 3.5 —Michael Renner.

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Global Auto Production Hybrid 273

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Seating configuration and aircraft fuel burn (i.e., fuel economy of the aircraft operated) are the two most important factors influencing airline fuel efficiency; together they explain about 80% of the variation in fuel efficiency among the airlines studied.

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Fuel 2014 Climate Protection Emissions 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2016

Advanced air management system (exhaust gas recirculation, turbocharger, supercharging). Alternative fuel combustion. Projects that demonstrate systems-level fuel efficient technologies must be matched with the duty cycle of the specific truck application to deliver the expected fuel savings. Engine thermal management.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. non-turbo 4-cylinder and CVT, fuel economy estimates are 31 mpg city/40 highway/35 combined. Your numbers may differ. If you opt for the 2.0L Hitting the Road The 1.5L

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Honda Civic Hybrid MPG Clean 70

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Fuel economy for the Stinger GT-Line is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/32 highway/25 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Road Test: 2016 Nissan Maxima. Road Test: 2016 Lexus GS F.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 72

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2016

JILA physicists and colleagues have identified a long-missing piece in the puzzle of exactly how fossil fuel combustion contributes to air pollution and a warming climate. Also of interest are studies of engine combustion, which affects fuel economy. Incomplete combustion creates CO. Bjork, T.Q. Heckl, P.B. Changala, B.

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Pollution Fuel Water Hydrogen 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2012

By way of trans-Atlantic comparison, 95 g/km is equivalent to 152 g/mile; the current US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) greenhouse gas emissions standard (part of the joint national standard with NHSTA) calls for 250 g/mile in MY 2016. L/100km), if the vehicles were to meet this CO 2 solely through fuel economy improvements.

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2020 Light CO2 Cars 268

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

There are four driver-selectable drive modes of Normal, Custom, Sport and Sport+ that adjust the engine, steering and transmission responses to maximize fuel economy or performance. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 74

Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2010

The emissions from cars and light trucks account for 16% of the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the United States, and these vehicles use 47% of all the petroleum consumed in this country. 2009) An Action Plan for Cars: The Policies Needed to Reduce US Petroleum Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions (MIT Energy Initiative Report).

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MIT Emissions Light Climate Change 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2016

The 2016 Chevrolet Volt with an electric range of 53 miles [ 2 ] is the first commercial car that almost qualifies as a PHEVLER. PHEVLERs [ 3 ] are a disruptive technology that will help revolutionize both the clean transportation and the clean stationary energy sectors of our economy. Energy Intelligence April 2016. [

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. non-turbo, fuel economy estimates are 30 mpg city/37 highway/37 combined. In both cases, the emissions have been reduced and fuel economy and performance increased compared to the 2021 Civic.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy 84

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Greenhouse gas and fuel economy levels under the EPA NHTSA joint proposed rulemaking. The proposal builds upon the core principles President Obama announced in May for a harmonized national policy intended to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for all new cars and trucks sold in the US.(

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Gas 210

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

The fuel economy, which is best in Tour, was aided by cylinder deactivation, where the 3.6L Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Road Test: 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e Plug-in Hybrid. Your numbers may differ.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 74

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2019

California will meet its 2030 climate targets more than three decades late, in 2061, and could be more than 100 years late in meeting its 2050 target if the average rate of emissions reductions from the past year hold steady, according to a new study tracking more than a decade of environmental and economic indicators in the state.

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California Climate Transportation 2017 274

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2010

Final MY 2011 and MY 2012-2016 passenger car fuel economy targets, based on vehicle footprint. mpg for the combined industry-wide fleet (cars and light-trucks) for model year 2016. mpg for the combined industry-wide fleet (cars and light-trucks) for model year 2016. Source: NHTSA. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Light 170

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

At the same time.for the last decade, the open, unclassified science part [of the DOE] has been funding and making available the same high-performance computing to many other uses: climate modeling, protein folding, materials science.it’s The 2016 target is 250 g/mi.

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Fuel Building Engine California 231

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 19, 2021

First introduced as a 2016 model, this Chinese-built compact crossover had a facelift in 2019 (when we last tested it ), and two short years later, is all-new for 2021. To aid in fuel economy the Envision has the automatic stop/start feature where the engine shuts off when coming to a stop. Looking like a Euro competitor.

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Buick MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2011

Fifty years later, the USA is faced with a similar challenge, energy independency and climatic change. Closer to home, the federal fuel economy standards require the average fleet fuel economy of OEMs that sell vehicles in the USA to be 35.5 mpg by 2016. ” A very clear, time-bound, one nation goal.

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Renewable West Virginia Energy USA 220

Green Car Congress

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. Credit: ACS, Saliba et al.

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Fleet Engine Global Fuel Economy 207

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2009

Tom Cackette, Chief Deputy Executive Office of the California Air Resources Board, spent the bulk of his talk during the opening panel discussing the response to climate change, which he called “ the defining environmental challenge of this century. Cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) under boosted conditions. smog and particulates.

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Gasoline Diesel Engine Emissions 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

If you opt for the automatic, the fuel economy is rated a bit better at 21/30/25. But let’s get real here, who will be buying the BRZ to squeeze miles from every tank of fuel? Road Test: 2016 Dodge Challenger. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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MPG Clean Cleaning Miles 83