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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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For the Transportation sector, EIA projects that energy consumption will decline between 2019 and 2037 (in the Reference case) because increases in fuel economy more than offset growth in vehicle miles traveled (VMT). Gains in energy efficiency offset increases in travel for passenger and freight modes.

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Lightning Hybrids releases initial emissions testing results for medium-duty hydraulic hybrids

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The Lightning Hybrids gasoline HHV also improves both power and fuel economy when compared with a conventional gasoline vehicle. Lightning Hybrids currently has vehicles in ten fleets in the US and Canada and has orders for vehicles in fleets in the US, India, Mexico and England that will be delivered over the next three months.

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CEC report sets out North American plan for change and investment to achieve sustainable freight transportation

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Reducing the environmental impact of freight transportation in the face of increasing trade and economic growth in North America requires much more than continued progress on fuel economy and transport technology. This report is something of a roadmap to both sustainability and prosperity.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Volkswagen Taos

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Fuel economy is rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the AWD model returning 25/32/28. The 2022 Taos is roomy, has a quiet ride, plenty of power, and mid-thirties fuel economy. Michael: There’s no irony that the Taos is now taking up space at the Jetta production plant in Mexico.

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

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If opting for the front-wheel drive HR-V, the fuel economy numbers are 26/32/28. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific, and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Running on 87 octane, the EPA rates the HR-V AWD at 25 mpg city/30 highway/27 combined.

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Study finds plausibly high volumes of Canadian oil sands crudes in US refineries in 2025 would lead to modest increases in refinery CO2 emissions

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These per-barrel increases may be offset by decreases in refined product demand and refinery crude runs resulting from mandated increases in the use of alternative fuels, improved fuel economy of the vehicle fleet, and improvements in refinery energy efficiency driven by prospective state and Federal limits on CO 2 emissions (e.g.,

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GMs Expanding Gasoline Direct Injection Engine Portfolio

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Ecotec engine had the fuel injectors mounted to inject fuel into the intake ports. This design supports improved performance, emissions and fuel economy over the previous combustion system. The returnless fuel injection system with injection and spark-timing adjustments for various grades of fuel.

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