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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) With this charge it can travel an average daily distance of about 30 miles (50 km), which is often enough to serve most consumers’ needs. Both owners drove an average of 12,000 total miles in the year.

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

Green Car Congress

The 250 g/mile of CO 2 equivalent emissions limit by EPA is equivalent to 35.5 In developing the proposed preferred alternative for the rulemaking, NHTSA also projected technology penetration and associated costs for the vehicle fleet. Turbocharging and downsizing: 26% for cars, 15% for trucks.

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