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EIA AEO2015 projects elimination of net US energy imports in 2020-2030 timeframe; transportation energy consumption drops

Green Car Congress

Fuel economy standards and changing driver behavior keep motor gasoline consumption below recent levels through 2040 in the Reference case. quadrillion Btu—as a result of increases in demand for personal travel and movement of goods that outstripped gains in fuel efficiency. mpg in 2013 to 37.0 mpg in 2040.

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Honda Begins Production of Civic GX Natural Gas Vehicles at Indiana Plant

Green Car Congress

It is the only natural gas powered passenger car available for sale in all 50 states, and is eligible for a $4,000 federal tax credit as a qualified alternative fuel vehicle. 1—to maximize performance from natural gas fuel. As a result, the GX is certified by the EPA as an Inherently Low Emissions Vehicle (ILEV).

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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

Clean Fleet Report

Eco is the default setting where you want to be for the best fuel economy in the hybrid system, and the EV mode is good for up to 26 all-electric miles. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. LXS $30,765.

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

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The EPA rates fuel economy, when using the hybrid gasoline-only engine at 30 miles per gallon. mpg, with a breakdown of 174 all-electric and 290 hybrid miles. This is excellent fuel economy for a 5,010-pound nicely styled shoe box. The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has a gasoline-powered 3.6-liter Limited $55,595.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

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A-Spec RWD $65,850 A-Spec AWD $69,850 Type S AWD $74,850 Type S AWD $75,850* (*With the Performance Wheel and Tire Package) The ZDX is built in Spring Hill, Tennessee, meaning it will qualify for federal and state tax credits. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Road Test: 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor EV

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Federal and state tax credits could reduce the price you pay. If you qualify for the full $7,500 federal tax credit, the price could be $39,700 for the base model with front-wheel drive and the single motor. Even less if your state also offers a tax credit.

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Using 87 octane fuel, there is a total system of 260 horsepower combined. The Environmental Protection Agency rates fuel economy at 30 mpg highway and combined in hybrid mode, with an impressive 84 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) that measures the pure electric mode. mpg based on the dashboard computer.