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OCTOBER 1, 2010

The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years. Earlier post.). Source: EPA.

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Fuel Economy EPA 2017 Economy 199

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

liters diesel equivalent, or 87 mpg US equivalent). Thomas Weber, member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, responsible for Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development, future vehicles with fuel cell drive systems could achieve the operating ranges of current diesel models with no loss of interior space.

Mercedes 334

Mercedes Hydrogen Plug-in Fuel 334

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

liter diesel TDI; and 3.6-liter The 2016 Passat is planned to be available in the United States with three powertrains: the 1.8-liter has an EPA estimated highway fuel economy rating of 38 mpg (6.18 Full pricing for the new 2016 Passat will be available closer to launch later this year, but the 1.8T liter TSI gasoline; 2.0-liter

2016 150

2016 MPG America EPA 150

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

On 15 Sep, NHTSA and the US EPA proposed a joint rulemaking on fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions for light duty vehicles: an average new car 34.1 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.).

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2016 MPG Fuel Economy EPA 210

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APRIL 10, 2012

A) CNG light-duty cars vs. gasoline cars; (B) CNG heavy-duty vehicles vs. diesel vehicles; and (C) combined-cycle natural gas plants vs. supercritical coal plants using low-CH 4 coal. A TWP >1 means that the cumulative radiative forcing from choosing natural gas today is higher than a current fuel option after t yr.

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Climate Change Climate Gas Coal 270

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 5, 2022

kWh lithium-ion-polymer (LIPO) battery Price $47,495.00, as tested + $1,215 destination charge Price range: EV6 Light RWD $41,400 EV6 Wind RWD $47,495 EV6 Wind AWD $51,400 EV6 GT-Line RWD $51,700 EV6 GT-Line AWD $56,400 The EV6 qualifies for the $7,500 federal tax credit and local or state incentives.

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Kia Wind EPA Lithium Ion 102