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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 and 250 g CO 2 /km for model year 2016. mpg if the automotive industry were to meet this CO 2 level just through fuel economy improvements.) ( Earlier post.). NHTSA details the modeling and the projections in the “Preliminary Regulatory Impact Analysis”, and the NHTSA/EPA “Draft Joint Technical Support Document”.

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

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mpg in model year 2016. EPA expects manufacturers to take advantage of the option to generate CO 2 -equivalent credits by reducing emissions of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and CO 2 through improvements in their air conditioner systems. mpg if the automotive industry were to meet this CO 2 level all through fuel economy improvements.

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DOT, EPA Set National Standards for Fuel Economy and First Greenhouse Gas Emission Levels For Light-Duty Vehicles

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mpg for the combined industry-wide fleet (cars and light-trucks) for model year 2016. Final joint technical support document. The CAFE standards are expressed as mathematical functions depending on vehicle footprint. Each light vehicle model produced for sale in the United States will have a fuel economy target.