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EPA to maintain light-duty vehicle GHG standards unchanged through 2025

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The standards are projected to result in average fleet-wide consumer fuel economy sticker values of 36 miles per gallon (mpg) by model year 2025, 10 mpg higher than the current fleet average. mpg-e (if all reductions were achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements).

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Global Automakers calls on EPA to withdraw proposed determination on MY 2022-2025 GHG standards, get back in alignment with NHTSA, provide more time

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The final standards are projected to result in an average industry fleet-wide level of 163 grams/mile of CO2 in model year 2025, which is equivalent to 54.5 l/100 km), if achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements. Earlier post.).

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Working paper argues new US energy efficiency regulations are ineffective at GHG reduction and incorrectly override consumer preference

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The case studies include the proposed CAFE fuel economy requirements and US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) greenhouse gas regulations for motor vehicles; and energy-efficiency standards for clothes dryers, room air conditioners, and light bulbs. Kip Viscusi, Vanderbilt University Distinguished Professor, with primary.

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DOT, EPA Set National Standards for Fuel Economy and First Greenhouse Gas Emission Levels For Light-Duty Vehicles

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Final MY 2011 and MY 2012-2016 passenger car fuel economy targets, based on vehicle footprint. Each light vehicle model produced for sale in the United States will have a fuel economy target. miles per gallon if all reductions came from fuel economy improvements. Source: NHTSA. Click to enlarge.

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California releases summary of Advanced Clean Car Rules: GHG, ZEV, LEV III and Clean Fuel Outlets

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Further documents will be released on 7 December. The Advanced Clean Cars package combines four different regulations: light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas limits; the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate; the next phase of the Low Emission Vehicle (LEV-III) program; and a new Clean Fuels Outlet regulation. Earlier post.)

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