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Study concludes that sugar cane-based biorefineries producing ethanol and electricity could power a global auto fleet of hybrids and EVs using only 4% of available cropland

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In their study, they assess the benefits and drawbacks of the joint production in a sugar cane-based biorefinery—using technology that is currently available and cost-competitive—of ethanol and electricity for fueling privately-owned automobiles. km/liter (46 mpg US, or 5.1 l/100km) using gasoline as the fuel.

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Tesla Model S matches gas cars by going 320 miles at average speeds of 75 mph

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Car and Driver recently conducted a highway fuel economy test run on the “Raven” Tesla Model S Long Range Plus—a variant that is no longer available to make room for the Model S Plaid, Plaid+, and refresh models. The Model S Long Range Plus has a 103.9 kWh battery pack using 18650 cells. gallon fuel tank.

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Audi aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% over the vehicle lifecycle by 2025

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Audi opened its electric initiative with the introduction of e-tron, which has been available at dealerships since March. This year, Audi will launch four more PHEV models, starting with the Audi Q5 55 TFSI e quattro, which has been available since summer. mpg US); electric power consumption in kWh/100 km: 19.1 – 17.5;

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EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

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EPA obtains the detailed data supporting the report directly from automobile manufacturers; the agency has been collecting and maintaining these data since 1975. In the analysis, EPA uses overall fuel economy in mpg equivalent (mpge) and tailpipe CO 2 emission values. mpg, and reduces the overall CO 2 emissions by 3 g/mi.

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111 Teams Officially Registered for Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE

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Having passed this first judging hurdle, these teams now move one step closer to competing for their share of the $10-million prize purse that will be awarded to teams that win a rigorous long distance stage competition and can exceed 100 mpg US equivalent fuel economy (MPGe). Entrance into this Division will remain open until the summer.

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Toyota launches Prius in Japan; forecasts delay in deliveries of the new model

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The Prius α is available in two interior configurations: a five-seat, two-row model and a seven-seat, three-row model, the latter’s third row enabled by a space-saving lithium-ion drive battery—a first for a Toyota-brand mass-produced hybrid vehicle—in the center console. km/L (73 mpg US, 3.2 Earlier post.).

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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. GHG levels from the MY 2016 fleet-wide average of 250 g/mi, using different technology pathways to achieve the reductions.