Green Car Congress
APRIL 10, 2014
l/100 km) at 60 mph (97 km/h) to 33 mpg (7.1 —John Thomas, co-author and member of ORNL’s Energy and Transportation Science Division. The compact sedan, a 2009 Toyota Corolla with a 1.8-liter liter four-cylinder engine, also suffered as its fuel economy dipped 22% from 42.5 l/100 km), when hauling the rooftop cargo box.
Green Car Congress
JULY 9, 2015
Though there are some exceptions to these positive results for some of the diesel versions of vehicles from a total-cost-of-ownership perspective, the overall direction of the results supports the idea that diesel vehicles are competitive within the U.S. The percentages are even higher after five years of ownership. Belzowski 2015.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 16, 2010
Were a more stringent fuel economy standard to be implemented, 63% said it was likely the cost of vehicles will increase too much. If President Obama were to implement a 60 mpg by 2025 rule, 28% of respondents would feel more favorable toward him, while 14% would feel less favorable.
Green Car Congress
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.
The Truth About Cars
APRIL 3, 2024
The high cost of new cars is often bemoaned by consumers and keyboard warriors such as us alike. On a MPG basis, fuel economy is excellent. While the MPG numbers are great, the range stunk, presumably due to a small fuel tank. Sticker prices are high these days, no doubt. Is the Versa a good entry-level ride or a penalty box?
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.
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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