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EPA and NHTSA Issue Notice of Intent to Develop New Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Economy Standards for Light-Duty Vehicle Model Years 2017-2025; Proposal Expected by 30 Sep 2011

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The technology pathways are intended to show the different cost impacts of achieving different levels of stringency, if the industry were to place more or less emphasis on hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and electric vehicles as compared to advanced gasoline technologies and vehicle mass reduction. —Notice of Upcoming Joint Rulemaking.

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IEA technology and policy reports outline paths to halving fuel used for combustion-engined road transport in less than 40 years

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Address policy and industry needs at a national level. Even though most of the key fuel economy technologies are available today, additional breakthroughs and cost reductions would help, including lighter materials, advanced combustion systems and better lubricants. Policy package.

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US EPA and NHTSA Jointly Propose New Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Regulations for Vehicles

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However, EPCA does not allow vehicle manufacturers to use air conditioning credits in complying with CAFE standards. mpg if the automotive industry were to meet this CO 2 level all through fuel economy improvements. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Fuel Efficiency Policy. mpg by MY 2016.