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US House Members Introduce Bipartisan Disapproval Resolution to Block EPA Regulation of GHG; Mirrors Murkowski Resolution

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When Congress passed the Clean Air Act, it never gave EPA the explicit authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions for the purpose of stopping global climate change. mpg in 2016 (39 mpg for cars, 30 mpg for trucks), or approximately 250 grams CO 2 /mile. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Policy.

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

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mpg US); electric power consumption in kWh/100 km: 19.1 – 17.5; We are committed to the Paris climate targets and will make our contribution to limiting the global temperature rise to less than 2 degrees. Audi was the first automobile manufacturer to receive the Performance Standard certificate from the Aluminum Stewardship Initiative.

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Study: Cash-for-Clunkers Programs Should Use Fuel Economy Rather Than Age to Maximize GHG Reductions

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Considering the 4-6 year vehicle product planning, design, and introduction cycles where major retooling of automobile plants is needed, the researchers said, such longer term programs could actually induce technology changes. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Policy. 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. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Fuel Efficiency Policy. Earlier post.). —Notice of Upcoming Joint Rulemaking.

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Working paper argues new US energy efficiency regulations are ineffective at GHG reduction and incorrectly override consumer preference

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Cars serve as a means of transportation whose only other dimensions of interest are mpg and cost. One does not have to be a reader of automobile reviews in Edmunds.com, Car and Driver, or Road and Track to realize that fuel efficiency is but one of many factors people use to assess the quality of an automobile.

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EC proposes 95 grams CO2/km target for new cars by 2020, 147 grams for light vans; super credits for cars below 35g

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In response, Ivan Hodac, Secretary General for the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) said that the proposal to reach a fleet-average target of 95 gCO 2 /km for cars and 147 gCO 2 /km for vans by 2020 will remain extremely challenging. Earlier post.). Earlier post.) The 163 g/mile limit would be equivalent to 54.5

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