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EIA: US energy-related CO2 emissions down 1.7% in 2016; carbon intensity of economy down 3.1%; transportation emissions up

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decline in energy-related CO2, according to the latest report from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Since the late 1990s, the transportation sector has produced the most CO2 emissions. Motor gasoline accounted for 56.0% Motor gasoline accounted for 56.0% along with a 1.4% from the 2015 level.

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ICCT: decline in diesel sales will have negligible impact on attainment of European CO2 emission standards

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The combustion of 1 liter of diesel fuel produces approximately 11% more energy than gasoline fuel, but the diesel fuel also releases approximately 11% more CO2 due to its higher carbon content. In addition, vehicle manufacturers increasingly use electric motors to complement conventional combustion engines in cars.

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EPA annual US GHG inventory shows 1.6% drop in 2011 from previous year; transportation CO2 down 1.1%

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The number of vehicle miles traveled by light-duty motor vehicles (passenger cars and light-duty trucks) increased 34% from 1990 to 2011, as a result of a confluence of factors including population growth, economic growth, urban sprawl, and low fuel prices over much of this period. Climate Change Emissions Policy'

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UK new car CO2 emissions fell 3.5% in 2010 and more than 20% since 2000

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g/km CO 2 in 2010 according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) 10 th annual CO 2 report. New technology has delivered impressive reductions in CO2 emissions but coordinated action, to support research and development, new infrastructure and consumer incentives, is critical to securing significant future advances.

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Final EPA report shows total US GHG emissions up 3.2% in 2010, total CO2 up 3.5%, total transportation CO2 up 1%

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The number of vehicle miles traveled by light-duty motor vehicles (passenger cars and. growth, economic growth, urban sprawl, and low fuel prices over much of this period. From 1990 to 2010, transportation emissions rose by 18% due, in large part, to increased demand for travel and the stagnation of fuel efficiency.

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EIA projects US energy-related CO2 emissions to remain near current level through 2050; increased natural gas consumption

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In the United States, emissions associated with the consumption of petroleum fuels—motor gasoline, distillate, jet fuel, and more—have consistently made up the largest portion of CO 2 emissions. Source: US Energy Information Administration, Monthly Energy Review, Annual Energy Outlook 2019 Reference case.

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JATO: new car CO2 emissions rise for the first time in a decade in Europe; diesel down, gasoline up, SUVs up

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Earlier post.). JATO calculates volume-weighted average CO 2 emissions by multiplying the CO 2 emissions rating of each car version by the volumes achieved by that version in a given timescale, totalling this product for all versions, then dividing by the total volume of all versions.

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