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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 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.). Technologies.

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IEA technology and policy reports outline paths to halving fuel used for combustion-engined road transport in less than 40 years

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IEA fuel economy readiness index status, 2010. New propulsion systems requiring new fuels, such as plug-in electric vehicle systems and fuel cell systems, are beyond the scope of this technology roadmap and are treated in separate roadmaps. Average fuel economy and new vehicles registrations, 2005 and 2008.

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Audi survey finds more than half of US drivers would support government initiative to spur diesel vehicle sales

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Survey results show that 65% of American drivers would be in support of lawmakers’ efforts to make diesel more accessible to the American public; 66% of drivers think the government should offer a tax incentive on clean diesel vehicles. The objective is to reward efficiency, and diesel is an efficient alternative available today.

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

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In recent years, vehicle emission standards have also seen significant advancements, with a marked decrease in CO2 emissions and an increase in fuel economy. Additional cost-reduction factors include: Legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act which offers tax and subsidy incentives, covering up to 30% of vehicle costs.

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Toyota’s second turbocharged gasoline engine now available in Auris in Japan; 36% thermal efficiency

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l/100 km), fuel efficiency exceeds the Japanese government’s 2015 fuel economy standards by at least 10%. The 120T grade is eligible for the Japanese government’s subsidies and tax incentives for eco-cars. Toyota’s new turbo engines deliver fuel economy on a par with some of the most efficient non-hybrids available today.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia EV6

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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. Head-turner–the new benchmark.

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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

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Frank has spent more than 30 years in breakthrough vehicle development, during which he received two world records for vehicle fuel economy, designed nine generations of PHEVs, and was a four-time winner of US DOE Advanced Vehicle Design competitions. It is only a matter of economics motivated by incentives or taxes.

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