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DOE releases five-year strategic plan, 2014-2018; supporting “all of the above” energy strategy

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) released its five-year 2014-2018 Strategic Plan. The President’s Climate Action Plan contains a goal of doubling renewable energy generation from wind, solar, and geothermal sources between 2012 and 2020. Demonstrate three grid-connected advanced offshore wind concepts by 2017. ?.

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EIA projects decline in transportation sector energy consumption through 2037 despite increase in VMT, followed by increase

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Specifically, AEO2019 projects that: Increases in fuel economy standards temper growth in US motor gasoline consumption, which decreases by 26% between 2018 and 2050. This growth arises from increases in air transportation outpacing increases in aircraft fuel efficiency. trillion miles in 2018 to 3.5

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Road Test: 2023 Honda HR-V EX-L AWD

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Tire noise was minimal Wind and road (tire) noise was low, but at times the engine was noisy during stress, such as aggressive acceleration or climbing a grade. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. When highway cruising or in-town driving, it was quiet and smooth.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

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When the engine is winding-out at the highest rpms it can be bit noisy. Launched in 2018, the Kia Rio had a front end restyling last year (2021) with a new bumper and redesigned grille intakes, a narrow black grille with tasteful chrome accents and, on the S trim level, LED head lights. Road Test: 2018 Subaru Impreza.

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Road Test: 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro

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The power-adjustable and heated exterior mirrors provided excellent rear visibility and were quiet going through the wind. & the baby brother midsize diesel—the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado Duramax. Road Test: 2018 Ford F-150 PowerStroke Diesel. A bed extender. News: Pickup Trucks Make Big Power/MPG Moves.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line RWD

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All-new in 2018, the 2022 Kia Stinger continues to turn heads by those that know cars. Wind noise is unnoticeable, helped by the car’s 0.30 Road Test: 2018 Audi A5. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Serious, Affordable Performance.

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Road Test: 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition

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Wind noise was low with a respectable 0.34 Comfortable, fuel efficient, a solid on-road feel and distinctive styling–traits that make the 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line possibly the best compact premium crossover. Road Test: 2018 Lexus RX 350. Coefficient of Drag (Cd). Road Test: 2020 Lexus NX 300h Hybrid.

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