Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2013

Transportation. As a result, the average efficiency of the world’s vehicle fleet is projected to reach about 46 mpg (about 5.1 liters per 100 km) compared to 24 mpg (9.8 This slower growth is attributed to the relatively higher cost of the vehicles, driven by the cost of batteries. Transportation fuels.

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Oil-Sands Energy Hybrid Oil 309

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JANUARY 17, 2011

100 km (26 mpg US), compared to the 13L/100km (18 mpg US) consumed by the corresponding gasoline-fueled model. At the time, diesel fuel cost less than half the normal cost of gasoline for holders of a passenger transport licence. The 260 D was powered by a 2.6-liter Click to enlarge.

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Diesel Production Mercedes MPG 199

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Because the use of natural gas for transportation requires compressing, liquefying, or conversion, it is important to determine the best use of natural gas as a transportation fuel. L Chevrolet Malibu with a combined fuel economy of 26 mpg (9.0 Their open access paper is published in the journal Energy. —Curran et al.

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Gas-Electric Gas Fuel Economy Economy 345

Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2013

From the first to third generation, TMC greatly reduced the cost of the hybrid system by two-thirds and increased fuel efficiency from 28 km/L to 38 km/L (65.0 mpg US to 89.4 mpg US, as measured using the 10-15 test cycle of the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism).

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Prius Sale 2003 Japan 259

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JULY 16, 2012

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed CAFE standards are projected to require, on an average industry fleet-wide basis for cars and trucks combined, 40.1 mpg US (5.87 The typical owner who keeps the car for six years will save $2,885 in fuel costs. Poll Results.

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Fuel Economy 2017 Price Economy 247

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JUNE 23, 2017

A new report from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) estimates Consumer benefits of increased efficiency in 2025-2030 light-duty vehicles in the US. Those who finance their vehicles will see a net positive cash flow—again, specific to the additional cost of technology—starting immediately.

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Light MPG Fuel Economy Vehicles 170

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2015

Decreases in transportation and residential sector energy consumption partially offset growth in other sectors. Transportation. Energy consumption in the transportation sector declines in the AEO2015 Reference case from 27.0 In the past, transportation energy consumption grew by an average of 1.3%/year mpg in 2013 to 37.0

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2020 Energy Transportation Oil Prices 150

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DECEMBER 30, 2010

Transportation. reduction below 1990 levels for the transportation sector. This includes varying the rates on new car sales taxes, annual auto excise (property) taxes, and registration fees, with rates raised on low-MPG vehicles and reduced on high-MPG ones. premium into a variable cost based on. GHG) models.

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Massachusetts 2020 Emissions Auto 244

Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2010

Suzuki Motor Corporation’s newly developed Swift Plug-in Hybrid, unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2009 as a concept ( earlier post ), gained type approval from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on 12 May. mpg US, or 2.7 km/L on the JC08 cycle (88.4 hours @ 100V and 1h at 200V.

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Suzuki Plug-in Dealers Plug 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2017

Starting from a baseline 26 mpg (9.04 l/100 km) in 2016, the The ICCT team assessed increased consumer label fuel economy (as opposed to the regulatory test fuel economy) to 35 mpg (6.71 l/100 km) in 2025 and to 42–46 mpg (5.6-5.11 Starting from a baseline 26 mpg (9.04 l/100 km) in 2025 and to 42–46 mpg (5.6-5.11

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Price 210

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Between August 2005 and June 2011, California law allowed owners of hybrid vehicles achieving at least 45 mpg (5.2 Antonio Bento, Daniel Kaffine, Kevin Roth and Matthew Zaragoza-Watkins (2014) “The Effects of Regulation in the Presence of Multiple Unpriced Externalities: Evidence from the Transportation Sector,” AEJ: Policy Volume.

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California Hybrid Los Angeles Pollution 287

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2009

mpg in 2016 (39 mpg for cars, 30 mpg for trucks), or approximately 250 grams CO 2 /mile. The CAFE program established by the EISA 2007 legislation specified a minimum 35 mpg in 2020. The Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) and the Department of Transportation, through are jointly developing the proposed rulemaking.

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2016 Obama Standards MPG 150

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 15, 2024

The Joy of Driving , Malibu Style The Motor Press Guild (MPG), the Southern California non-profit association for automotive journalists, annually brings together writers with automotive manufacturer representatives and their cars. The rest of the cars and trucks at the 2024 MPG Drive Day is at the end of the story. Prices are MSRP.

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MPG Land Rover Recharge Kia 98

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 29, 2025

The undetectable and seamless transitions have the Crown Hybrid EPA fuel economy rated at 42 mpg city/41 highway/41 combined. Toyota says it is for looking for younger, luxury-oriented buyers looking for fuel efficiency, as it easily returning mid-40 mpg. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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Toyota Hybrid MPG Nickel Metal Hydride 98

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2016

A new report by University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) researcher Dr. Michael Sivak has found a 6.3% At the average 2015 price of regular gasoline, the obtained fuel-consumption extremes result in a $78 difference in the annual cost of gasoline per light-duty vehicle, Sivak said. mpg (RRf at 8.1

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2012

Top speed is 65 mpg (105 km/h), and acceleration form 0-20 mph (0-32 km/h) takes 3.4 The eMO architecture emphasizes “right size” personal urban transportation by minimizing its exterior footprint and maximizing interior space, including seating for four adults. The 4-passenger study is equipped with an 18.4

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Detroit Low Cost Engine Personal 268

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 15, 2025

Running on 91 octane, the fuel economy is rated at 35 mpg on gasoline alone in city and highway tests with 37 all-electric miles when fully charged. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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Lexus PHEV Fuel Economy Plug-in 84

Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2010

Using existing and emerging fuel-saving technology, the United States could save four times more oil on an annual basis by 2030 than the volume expected from expanded offshore drilling in that same year, the report, Delivering Jobs: The Economic Costs and Benefits of Improving Heavy Duty Vehicle Fuel Economy , notes.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Gasoline-Electric 239

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Under President Obama’s national fuel policy ( earlier post ), the EPA and the Department of Transportation’s NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), are jointly developing a new harmonized national policy intended to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for all new cars and trucks sold in the US.

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EPA Congress Climate Change Automobile Manufacturer 191

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2011

The US Department of Transportation (DOT), the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the state of California have announced a single timeframe for proposing fuel economy and greenhouse gas standards for model year 2017-2025 cars and light-duty trucks. mpg US (6.9 mpg US (6.6 The EPA standard would be equivalent to 35.5

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Fuel Economy EPA 2017 Economy 170

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MARCH 18, 2013

This expands the need for controlling emissions beyond the transportation sector, the committee noted, and thus calls for a broader policy implementation. The committee supports consistent R&D to advance technology development and to reduce the costs of alternative fuels and vehicles. Hybrid LDVs might reach 94 mpg (2.5

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Hydrogen Oil Plug-in Fuel Economy 244

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2017

Currently, RDU shuttle buses transport on average 112,166 passengers and luggage per month between the airport’s two ParkRDU Economy lots and terminals with a diesel-powered fleet consisting of 14, 40-foot transit buses that are replaced every 7-10 years. In addition to traveler benefits, the operational cost of electricity, at $.19/mile,

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Raleigh Buy Charging Grant 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

With 12 million passengers annually, SJC currently provides on-site shuttle buses to transport passengers and luggage among the airport’s short- and long-term parking lots, consolidated rental car garage and terminals, with a fleet of compressed natural gas (CNG) buses. 19/mile, is substantially lower than diesel, at $.84/mile.

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2018 BYD International San Francisco 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2011

liter Ti-VCT V6 engine standard)—which won the North American Truck of the Year award at NAIAS—uses more lightweight materials including an aluminum hood, engine and wheels to achieve 20% better fuel economy over the previous model, earning an estimated EPA rating of 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.

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Ford Fuel Emissions Vehicles 252

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Across OECD nations, the Outlook assumes the implied cost of policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will reach about $80 per tonne in 2040. Oil is expected to remain the Nº 1 energy source and demand will increase by nearly 30%, driven by expanding needs for transportation and chemicals. Transportation in general.

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Energy Global 2010 Oil-Sands 252

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

VTO supports a broad technology portfolio aimed at developing and deploying advanced highway transportation technologies to reduce petroleum consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, while meeting or exceeding vehicle performance and cost expectations. mpg) for cars and 203 gCO 2 /mi (43.7 mpg) for light trucks by 2025 (54.5

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber Plug-in 246

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2010

Energy Efficiency/Use : smart buildings, transportation, command. Working with the US Department of Energy, X PRIZE will award $10 million in September 2010 to the teams that win a competition for clean, production-capable vehicles that exceed 100 MPG energy equivalent (MPGe). pH, temperature, current), mapping (e.g.

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Water 2004 Climate Change Cleaning 231

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2009

A new report released by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute ( UMTRI ) analyzes critical choices faced by automakers and finds that broad, deep, fast change is necessary for success in the context of the worst financial crisis in the history of the domestic automobile industry. mpg) and 50% (40.4

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Fuel Economy Detroit Economy Michigan 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2014

As described in multiple DOE reports, the main barriers to widespread PEV commercialization are the cost; performance and life; and abuse tolerance of high?energy Specifically: the current cost of high?energy displayed in longer EV range, higher MPG and/or MPGe ratings). Most critical is the cost of the carbon fiber.

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2012

EERE’s Vehicles Technologies Program (VTP) is focused on developing technologies to enable average new vehicle fuel economy of more than 60 mpg (3.9 L/100 km) for cars and more than 43 mpg (5.5 Grant applications that enable the following are sought: Transportation Fuel Cells. L/100 km) for trucks by 2025. Hydrogen Storage.

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Hydrogen Fuel Range Vehicles 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2009

mpg US (11.6 mpg (11 L/100km) in April 2009. A new study by a two researchers at the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) found that during this period both the unemployment rate and the cost of gasoline influenced buyers’ decisions concerning the fuel economy of vehicles purchased.

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Fuel Economy Purchase Economy Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2014

The hypothetical cost of installing the EPiC 150 is approximately $30,000, assuming it was included in the design and construction stage of the bus. Thus, the overall cost of the eTrans in the analysis includes both the actual cost of the bus and the charger, totaling $260,000. mpg, including the effects of idling on efficiency.

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Fleet Electric Electrical Climate Change 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2017

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), one of the organizations at the root of uncovering the Volkswagen diesel emission scandal ( earlier post ), has published a new analysis of developments and trends in advanced diesel engine technology. mpg in model year 2025—equating to 54.5 per year.

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Diesel Light Fuel Economy 2017 186

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Cummins will reveal electrified power technology for transit bus applications at the APTA public transportation show opening in Atlanta on 9 October. This enables a zero-emissions range of up to 224 miles (360 km) on a single charge, with an energy consumption of 25 mpg diesel-equivalent, which provides significant cost reductions.

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Range Battery Batteries Electric 191

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 23, 2025

Running on 87 octane, the EPA rates the Civic Hybrid at 50 mpg city/47 highway and 49 combined. Oh, the 50+ mpg almost slipped by! Even with all those miles, it still gets 30+ mpg and doesnt burn or leak a drop of oil. Because of this we dont address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Civic Hybrid Honda Hybrid Fuel Economy 75

Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2010

Indeed, an economy-wide constraint would ensure that reductions in fuel consumption and GHG emissions are not displaced to sectors not covered under transportation-specific policies. per gallon ($0.0264 per liter) each year for at least the next 10 years, in order to reflect more accurately the full cost of fuel use and driving.

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MIT Emissions Light Vehicles 199

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

While in some cases it’s actually true (the most expensive of charge points vs. the most efficient of internal combustion cars, like my 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman that often gets almost 40 MPG), for the most part these are just hit pieces to sow controversy and generate revenue on ad-heavy websites. Yes, we still do occasionally gas up.

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Plug-in Plug Charging MPG 105