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DECEMBER 13, 2013

EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies.

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APRIL 14, 2020

The 2020 edition of US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) comprehensive annual report on nationwide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions shows that emissions increased from 2017 to 2018 by 3.1% (after accounting for sequestration from the land sector). Source: EPA. >.

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APRIL 15, 2019

lower in 2017 than the prior year (after accounting for sequestration from the land sector), and power sector emissions fell 4.2%, according to the 2019 edition of the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) annual report on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Year-over-year, US greenhouse gas emissions were 0.5%

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AUGUST 23, 2013

Audi of America introduced four new TDI clean diesel models for the US market this year—the Audi A8, A7, A6, Q5—along with an updated Q7 TDI, all equipped with a second-generation 3.0L V6 TDI diesel engine. Not only is it more powerful and contains up to 30% better efficiency than traditional gasoline, etc.

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JUNE 23, 2022

President Biden called on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax for the next 90 days, through the busy summer driving season—18 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24 cents per gallon for diesel. The average price of US on-highway diesel was $5.718 per gallon, up $2.432 from a year ago.

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AUGUST 9, 2011

US President Barack Obama announced fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emission standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The agencies’ scopes are the same except that EPA is including recreational on-highway vehicles (RVs, or motor homes) within its rulemaking, while NHTSA is not including these vehicles.

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years. Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 25, 2015

million contract by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide testing and analytical services related to vehicle emissions and fuel consumption. New testing guidance from EPA. EPA has previously established test procedures for both steps. Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has been awarded a five-year, $20.16-million

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OCTOBER 4, 2013

a new 5-liter V8 diesel engine designed to power pickup-and-delivery vehicles, other light- and medium-duty trucks, school buses and motorhomes. extends Cummins range of on-road diesel engines for North American vehicles. V8 Turbo Diesel to be used in the Nissan Titan pick-up truck ( earlier post ), the ISV5.0 Diesel Engines'

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MARCH 14, 2013

In addition to other introductions, the automaker will also showcase the diesel-powered BMW 328d. liter 3-cylinder gasoline engine coupled with an electric motor which allows for nearly 95 mpg (2.48 miles) when running on electric power alone. seconds while getting fuel economy that could exceed 40 mpg (5.9

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FEBRUARY 4, 2014

l/100 km) rating from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)—the best highway-cycle test result achieved yet by a full-size, half-ton pickup. It also exceeds the EPA highway rating for the top-ranked small pickup. On the gasoline side, the 2013 Ram 1500 equipped with a 3.6-liter Diesel Engines Fuel Efficiency'

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2014 MPG Chrysler Fuel Economy 326

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

liter EcoBoost gasoline engine and new Focus also will be available for the first time with Ford’s 1.5-liter liter TDCi diesel engine. Ford engineers have further optimized power, torque and fuel efficiency from the 2.0-liter liter EcoBoost gasoline engine, including a 99 g/km CO 2 1.0-liter New diesel technology.

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APRIL 16, 2014

The Audi A3 TDI diesel Sportback is making its US debut at the New York International Auto Show. TDI clean diesel mated to the standard 6-speed S tronic transmission. Earlier post.). ( Earlier post.). A3 TDI Sportback. Click to enlarge. The Audi A3 TDI Sportback will offer a 150 horsepower (110 kW) 2.0

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JANUARY 19, 2011

Chrysler Group LLC and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are working together to determine the possibility of adapting a hydraulic series hybrid system for application in large passenger cars and light-duty vehicles. The announcement of the partnership was made at the EPA laboratories in Ann Arbor, Mich., Earlier post.)

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APRIL 29, 2015

The Jaguar US lineup will expand in 2016 with the addition of the all new, aluminum-intensive Jaguar XE compact sports sedan in 20d (diesel) and 35t models each in Premium, Prestige and R-Sport trim levels and available in RWD or AWD. The fuel economy leader will be the Jaguar XE 20d, powered by the company’s new Ingenium 2.0

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

However, they also noted, high PTW efficiencies and the moderate fuel economies of current compressed natural gas vehicles (CNGVs) make them a viable option as well. However, they also noted, high PTW efficiencies and the moderate fuel economies of current compressed natural gas vehicles (CNGVs) make them a viable option as well.

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

Rated at 45 mpg EPA highway (5.2 l/100 km), the new Fiesta is the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid or diesel on the market. Ford is also researching dynamic cruise control, a technology that predicts road conditions to optimize fuel economy. Engines Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Systems' Dynamic cruise control.

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MAY 2, 2022

Clean Fleet Report will have detailed reviews of the Sportage gasoline, hybrid and eventually the plug-in hybrid in the coming months. Liter Inline 4-cylinder, Gasoline. Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city/32 highway/28 combined. Liter Inline 4-cylinder, Gasoline. EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2011

The White Paper was published by the US Coalition for Advanced Diesel Cars, a national organization focused on promoting technology neutral policies and the energy efficiency and environmental benefits of advanced clean diesel technology. Current fuel economy policy clearly demonstrates this fact.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. Adding electric miles. You had me at 46 MPG.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

According to a report by Smart Energy Decisions , there were more than one million electric vehicles (EVs) in commercial and government fleets in the United States as of 2021, up from just over 300,000 in 2019. Many companies have made commitments to transition portions of their delivery fleets to electric over the next five to 10 years.

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OCTOBER 25, 2010

synthetic RenDiesel fuel—a Fischer-Tropsch fuel—flawlessly completed the 1,000-mile (1,600 km) ‘Eureka! Diesel Drives the Future’ tour spanning the length of California. Diesel Drives the Future’ demonstration drive, one of the Audi A3 TDIs achieved 39.7 Earlier post.). Throughout the ‘Eureka!

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OCTOBER 25, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have announced a proposed rulemaking for the first national standards to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve fuel efficiency of heavy-duty trucks and buses.

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APRIL 5, 2012

Source: “Fuel Economy Focus: Perspectives on 2020 Industry Implications”. The report, “Fuel Economy Focus: Perspectives on 2020 Industry Implications,” evaluates the impact that meeting the proposed fuel economy/GHG standards would have on the car industry in the year 2020. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 13, 2012

The direction for the US was underscored by the unveiling of the XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept at the show. The rear axle of the XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept is driven by an electric motor producing 70 hp (52 kW) and 200 N·m (148 lb-ft). The 2012 XC60 carries an EPA fuel economy rating of 20 mpg US (11.8

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Downsizing Volvo Engine Hybrid 240

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APRIL 15, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the national greenhouse gas inventory, which finds that overall emissions during 2007 increased by 1.4% Almost all of the energy consumed by the transportation sector is petroleum-based, including motor gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, and residual oil.

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JULY 24, 2012

Ford is pricing the new C-MAX Energi—expected to offer 15 class-exclusive features, a 550-mile (885 km) total range and more than 20 miles (32 km) of electric-only range ( earlier post )—at $33,745. Ford’s other electrified vehicles include the Focus Electric; all-new Fusion Hybrid; and the Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid.

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DECEMBER 2, 2016

The light-duty diesel engine used in these experiments ( earlier post ) was modified for dual-fuel use for port fuel injection of low-reactivity fuel (i.e. gasoline, ethanol etc.) and a high-reactivity fuel (i.e. diesel, biodiesel etc.). Source: ORNL. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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MAY 30, 2013

BMW’s newly introduced third-generation BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle will launch with two diesel engine model options, to be joined by three more in December. On the gasoline side, the launch engine is the BMW X5 xDrive50i with a new generation of the 4.4L Average fuel economy in the EU test cycle has been improved by 16%—1.2

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MARCH 30, 2021

Smooth, Powerful Diesel Performance. There is a low diesel rumble upon start-up that becomes a nice note when accessing the ample torque to get off the line, but then purrs at freeway speeds. This means that when you are towing up a grade, it will pull strong and still deliver good fuel economy. Fuel economy for the 3.0-liter

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 96

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DECEMBER 16, 2022

This two row SUV has all the on-road ride comfort expected from a Grand Cherokee with the ability go up-to 25 miles on electricity. This Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) still has all the off-road ability of a non-electrified Grand Cherokee, but when the battery has a charge does so in complete silence.

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APRIL 5, 2022

Escaping High Fuel Prices; a Natural Bridge to an EV. The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. 244 total miles, with 144 all-electric miles.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

CleanFUEL USA is a leader in the development of Liquid Propane Injection and the only company that will currently offer an EPA- and CARB-certified system on the GM 6.0L gasoline engine cutaway chassis. CleanFUEL USA’s LPI system replaces the gasoline fuel tank, fuel pump and injector rails with an OEM compatible propane fuel system.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Or how about 32 miles on no gasoline at all as you chauffeur around the kids and do in-town errands? The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has a gasoline-powered 3.6-liter liter V6 and two electric motors mated to an electrically variable transmission driving the front wheels. All-Electric Driving Range. How It Works.

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JULY 12, 2013

GM has made three product commitments for 2017 related to its sustainability strategy: to have 500,000 vehicles on the road in the US with some form of electrification ( earlier post ); to double the number of US models that can achieve an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 Earlier post.).

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GM MPG Manufacturer 2017 275

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DECEMBER 25, 2021

Excellent fuel economy, nice styling, low price and an excellent warranty. liter gasoline engine with multi-port injection, good for 120 horsepower and 112 pound-feet of torque, mated to an intelligent variable transmission (iVT). This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 71

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

The Demio will be powered by the SKYACTIV-G, Mazda’s next-generation direct injection gasoline engine that achieves improved fuel efficiency due to a high compression ratio of 14.0:1. The Mazda Demio SKYACTIV-G will achieve fuel economy of 30 kilometers per liter (70.6 Earlier post.) mpg US, 3.3 SKYACTIV-D.

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