Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2013

EPA estimates that the fleet-wide average MY 2011 CO2 emissions and fuel economy values would likely have been similar to or slightly better than MY 2010 levels if car production from major Japan-based manufacturers had not been constrained. Manufacturers are selling many vehicles today that can meet future CO 2 emission targets.

Fuel Economy 284

Fuel Economy 2012 EPA Economy 284

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Vehicle replacement schemes such as the “cash for clunkers” program in the US and the “scrappage scheme” in the UK have featured prominently in the economic stimulation packages initiated by many governments to cope with the global economic crisis—at least 13 countries have deployed such schemes. —Kagawa et al.

Emissions 218

Emissions CO2 2000 Vehicles 218

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

These comparisons were based on current powertrain designs, assuming improvements only in air conditioner refrigerants and efficiency. EPA evaluated MY 2013 vehicles against future footprint-based CO 2 emissions regulatory targets to determine which vehicles could meet or exceed their future targets in MY 2016-2025.

Fuel Economy 247

Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247