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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 2025 targets analyzed thus range from 190 g/mi (equivalent to 47 mpg under test) under the 3% per year reduction scenario to 143 g/mi (equivalent to 62 mpg under test) under the 6% per year scenario. In the TAR, the three agencies evaluated scenarios representing 3%, 4%, 5%, and 6% annual decreases in. Earlier post.).

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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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Compared with 2005 levels, the potential for improving the fuel economy of all vehicle types within the 2030 time frame ranges from 30% to 50%. Address policy and industry needs at a national level. Strong policies are needed to ensure that the full potential of these technologies is achieved over the next 10 to 20 years.

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Mercedes-Benz presents autonomous Future Truck 2025 research vehicle; “Highway Pilot”

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A radar sensor in the lower area of the front end scans the road ahead at long and short range. The front radar sensor has a range of 250 m and scans an 18-degree segment. The short-range sensor has a range of 70 m and scans a 130-degree segment. The sensors have a range of 60 m and cover an angle of 170 degrees.

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NHTSA Modeling and Technology Projections Underlying the Proposed CAFE Target of 34.1 mpg by MY 2016

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mpg if the automotive industry were to meet this CO 2 level just through fuel economy improvements.) ( Earlier post.). Discrete variable valve lift: increases efficiency by optimizing air flow over a broader range of engine operation which reduces pumping losses. mpg and 250 g CO 2 /km for model year 2016.

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