Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2013

MPG: A Progress Report on Achievability ”—of the response of consumers and automakers as both begin to experience the effects of the newly adopted federal fuel economy standard. Those who say fuel economy is very important expect to get twelve miles more per gallon (mpg) from their next vehicle than those who say it is not important.

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Europe MPG Fuel Fuel Economy 281

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Between August 2005 and June 2011, California law allowed owners of hybrid vehicles achieving at least 45 mpg (5.2 on weekdays to an already congested road such as Interstate 10 in the Los Angeles area appends $4,500 per car in annual costs (in pollution and time) to society. While adding a single hybrid to any HOV lane at 2 a.m.

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California Hybrid Los Angeles Tax Credit 287

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

mpg US) and 7.1 mpg US), respectively. The carbon intensity of both biodiesel and ethanol is derived by adding ILUC values (the Globiom EC study) to the direct carbon intensity of different feedstocks. T&E adds an additional 7000 km (4,350 miles) to the diesel lifetime distance to account for this. l/100 km (37.3

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2010

The second proposed label retains the current label’s focus on miles per gallon (MPG) and annual fuel costs, while updating the overall design and adding the required new comparison information on fuel economy and emissions. Mpg-e converts kilowatt-hours of electricity to gallons of gasoline based on energy equivalency.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Fuel 297

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

liters per 100 km / 94 mpg (US) along with an AWD driving experience with torque distribution geared towards optimized dynamics. The combination of a new 3-cylinder, 1.5-liter liter BMW TwinPower Turbo engine and BMW eDrive technology plus intelligent energy management produces system output of 266 kW/362 hp (max.

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2011

million kg) of carbon-dioxide. kg) of carbon-dioxide emissions per day per taxi. kg) of carbon-dioxide pollution saved by this fleet in the first year. The fleet is achieving an equivalent of 88 mpg (2.67 kg) of carbon-dioxide per-day-per-auto when driven to the EV range.

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BYD Fleet Plug-in E6 290

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2012

The classic example of an externality is the release of air pollution as a byproduct of production of a marketable good. The air pollution harms human health, but abatement raises the firm’s production cost.

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Energy Pollution EPA Fuel 265

EV Adoption

MAY 8, 2021

And when you combine that with newer cars becoming increasingly more fuel efficient, without building the model, it is possible that the 20 million more and 300 million in total gas-powered VIO in 2030 might actually pollute less and release fewer carbon emissions than the 280 million in operation at the end of 2020.

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Vehicles Gas-Electric Tax Credit Sale 132

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2018

mpg and for light trucks of 31.3 mpg projected overall industry average required fuel economy in MYs 2021-2026, compared to 46.7 mpg projected requirement in MY 2025 under standards issued in 2012. No noticeable impact to net emissions of smog-forming or other “criteria” or toxic air pollutants. million barrels per day.

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EPA Fuel Economy California MPG 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2011

Per capita transport CO 2 emissions are decomposed into the product of two terms: per capita LDV use (horizontal axis, veh-km person -1 yr -1 ) and propulsion carbon intensity (vertical axis, g CO 2 veh-km -1 ). L/100 km); or gasoline-fueled vehicles achieving in excess of 1,000 mpg (0.24 Full explanation at Sager et al. Sager et al.

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Light Vehicles Climate Emissions 252

Electric Auto Association

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The CAFE program promised to double fuel economy by 2025 , but from 2012 to 2019, the real-world MPG of new vehicles improved just 7% , and annual gasoline consumption increased from 3.2 MPG as 14 out of 20 automakers failed to meet their standards. billion barrels. In 2019, fuel economy actually worsened, dropping slightly from 25.1

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EPA Fleet Fuel Economy 2019 71

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

l/100 km (34 mpg US) and 159 g/km of CO 2 respectively. mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 144 g/km. Compared with gasoline and diesel fuel, LPG cuts particulate emissions to zero and slashes the emission of other pollutant substances (up to 15% less carbon dioxide, up to 20% less carbon monoxide and up to 60% less unburnt hydrocarbons).

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Gasoline Diesel Engine 2014 218

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2012

mpg US) and CO 2 emissions range from 99 to 107 g/km. The piston pins, segments and push rods in the timing system feature a low-friction coating (in diamond-like carbon) to keep friction down to a minimum. mpg US), while CO 2 emissions are a full 38 g/km lower at 99 g/km. Citroën developed two different capacity versions: 1.0-liter

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Engine Gasoline Fuel MPG 281

Get Electric Vehicle

APRIL 13, 2023

” _ Elon Musk “Electric cars aren’t pollution free; they have to get their energy from somewhere.” And when environmentalists say that global warming is dangerous, unprecedented and that we’ll have a tipping point for atmospheric carbon dioxide, it’s just nonsense.” Fort and Tesla.”

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Electric Vehicles Electric Cars Vehicles Electrical 98

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2011

Ratings of how a model compares to all others for smog emissions and emissions of pollution that contribute to climate change. kilowatt-hours per gallon), and reflects the more familiar mpg-type approach for a fuel that is very different from gasoline. An estimate of how much fuel or electricity it takes to drive 100 miles.

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Fuel Economy Economy EPA Fuel 225

Electric Auto Association

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The CAFE program promised to double fuel economy by 2025 , but from 2012 to 2019, the real-world MPG of new vehicles improved just 7% , and annual gasoline consumption increased from 3.2 MPG as 14 out of 20 automakers failed to meet their standards. billion barrels. In 2019, fuel economy actually worsened, dropping slightly from 25.1

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EPA Fleet Fuel Economy 2019 52

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 29, 2023

This ability means less reliance on air conditioning, leading to decreased fuel consumption and lower carbon emissions. Noise Reduction Moreover, certain auto glass technologies help reduce noise pollution. They make vehicles more energy-efficient, reduce noise pollution, and improve safety features.

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Auto Fuel Economy Energy Pollution 86

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

mpg if all improvements came from fuel economy) and 34.1 mpg US (6.9 mpg US (EPA). Final CAFE mpg US (NHTSA). mpg US (EPA). Final CAFE mpg US (NHTSA). mpg US (EPA). mpg US (EPA). Final CAFE mpg US (NHTSA). L/100km) fuel economy level, respectively. Earlier post.). Passenger cars.

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EPA Standards Light PHEV 236

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

An earlier, separate study by UC Davis transportation economist Christopher Knittel concluded that the US scrappage program paid nearly 10 times the projected price of carbon credits per ton in the best-case scenario to reduce GHG emissions. Earlier post.). The one exception is the US CARS program.

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Cash For Clunkers Fuel Economy Scrappage Economy 186

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

US energy-related carbon dioxide emissions remain more than 5% below their 2005 level through 2040, reflecting increased. efficiency and the shift to a less carbon-intensive fuel mix. mpg in 2025. The net import share of total US energy consumption falls to 9% in 2040 from 19% in 2011.

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Fuel Energy Sale 2013 225

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2011

If a 2020 conventional vehicle fleet efficiency target of 35 mpg (6.7 emissions drop significantly in switching from gasoline to electricity in NYISO but less in PJM because of the differences in generation, unless power generation with carbon capture and storage (CCS) is used. —Peterson et al. Peterson, J.

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PHEV Emissions CO2 Gasoline-Electric 240

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2022

While it may seem like they are among the nation’s top polluters, trucking companies have a bottom-line reason to reduce fuel consumption and have been designing innovative ways to conserve gas for decades. The average fossil fuel-powered vehicle spews over 200,000 kilograms of carbon into the atmosphere each year. Here’s why.

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Fleet Gas-Electric Pennsylvania Commercial 52

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Benefits of the system include a 35%-55% reduction in diesel consumption (fleet average 43%) with lower accompanying greenhouse gas emissions; reduced criteria pollutants; increased productivity, and brake savings. In 2010, Autocar and Parker began delivering hydraulic hybrid refuse vehicles to three South Florida municipalities. CNG concept.

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Hybrid MPH Diesel Oil 246

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 13, 2022

Rising sea levels, massive ocean pollution , an increase in greenhouse gases across the globe–these are all huge concerns we have in the present that could have a profound effect on our future. Follow these three simple steps, and your carbon footprint will see a huge reduction. What are you waiting for? Let’s get to it.

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Fuel Economy Environment Hybrid Buy 52

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2014

Health concerns arise because diesel buses release particulate matter and other harmful pollutants, and these emissions can be disproportionately higher within the cabin of the bus compared to ambient pollution levels. Such concern has been the impetus for several policies requiring the reduction of school bus exhaust pollution.

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Fleet Electrical Electric Climate Change 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

liters/100 km (62 mpg US) or 99 g/km of CO 2. liters/100 km (64 mpg US) and 95 g/km of CO 2. This enables two functions: pre-ventilation of the interior and the trapping of pollutants and ultra-fine dust particles (µm) through the use of high-performance filters and activated carbon. 3008 HYbrid4. Peugeot BB1.

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Concept NiMH Nickel Metal Hydride MPH 218

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2010

The diesel premium is expected to grow to $9,500 by 2013 in order to comply with more stringent air pollution standards. Improving Ethanol’s Cost Performance and Carbon Footprint. The EBDI engine can accommodate ethanol blends ranging from 0 to 85% ethanol (E0 to E85). As points of comparison, the 6.0-liter

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Engine Fuel Economy Energy Gasoline 218

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

This features a low temperature water circuit for the EGR cooler to reduce still further the temperature of the exhaust gas and lower carbon monoxide and hydro carbon emissions. L/100km (28 mpg US). L/100km (26 mpg US). Equally significant is the treatment of the tailpipe emissions.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 22, 2009

The move to electric vehicles, which emit zero pollution on London’s streets, will have a massive impact on cutting carbon emissions to curb climate change whilst improving air quality and noise levels for our citizens.”. The trial lasts for 4 years and customers are leasing the vehicles at a monthly cost of £375.

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Production London Zytek Electrical 39

Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 22, 2009

After all, the board’s main function is to regulate smog — not greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide. The conversion can double or even triple fuel economy, thereby severely limiting carbon dioxide emissions. mpg on what was mostly a freeway excursion. This high-pollution moment is referred to as a cold start.

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Plug In Partners

JULY 7, 2006

A Prius converted by the CalCars group gets more than 100 mpg of petroleum. Plug-ins could make a big dent in global warming pollution. Plug-ins could be virtually carbon free if Washington develops its significant undeveloped renewable power and energy efficiency resources. A flex fuel plug-in car could be nearly oil free.

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Oil Plug-in Washington Gasoline-Electric 100

Green Cars News

MAY 5, 2009

“With our advisers making over 6,000 farm visits a year we felt that we should take steps to reduce our carbon footprint and at the same time cut costs for the charity and for our employees. They have a very low CO2 emission level of just 119 grams per kilometre, which means less air pollution. The exceptional fuel economy of the 1.7

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

The customer will only pay a monthly fee about $240 (US Dollars) which includes a full maintenance service agreement; carbon offset payments and in some countries even all electricity used, and insurance. Today we could be using lead-acid EVs, lead-carbon-acid EVs, or nickel metal hydride or lithium-ion hybrids.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

How does this sound: 100+ MPG in a regular vehicle? But theyve needed definitive proof that PHEVs wont increase pollution. At $3 for a gallon of gas, driving a non-hybrid car costs 8-20 cents/mile (depending on MPG). What Are Plug-In Hybrids? We can achieve that -- today -- with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). Using the average U.S.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

Sign the petition Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge www.sierraclub.org/arctic/ American Lung Association call for better EPA air pollution standards. Plug In America makes no representations as to the workmanship, creditworthiness, or any other attributes of the companies listed or of their products or services.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Cleantech Blog Cleantechblog.com, the premier cleantech site for commentary on news and technology relating to clean tech, greentech, energy, climate change and carbon, and the environment. Cleantech Crunched Top 10 Low Carbon Footprint Cars (and one SUV) for. Tree Planting as Carbon Offsets – Does Latitude Ma. Email Neal.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

utilizing these ideas and instructions in an attempting to enhance national security, reduce gas consumption, vehicle "emissions", your carbon footprint, or smog, you do so at your own risk & peril. Formed in 2002, our efforts for "100+MPG Hybrids" took off when we built PRIUS+ , the worlds first plug-in Prius).

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