Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

A new economic analysis in an issue brief from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) is recommending that the Obama Administration set a fleet-wide car and light truck fuel economy standard of 60 mpg (3.92 The Obama Administration will release a Notice of Intent for 2017-2025 light duty fuel economy standards on 30 September.

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MPG Standards America Fuel Economy 225

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2014

In the three years since the new CAFE standard for fuel economy has been in effect, automakers have surpassed it each year, improving new-vehicle fuel economy by about a mile per gallon annually, according to an analysis by Brandon Schoettle and Dr. Michael Sivak of the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).

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Fuel Economy MPG 2008 2014 225

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2014

Michael Sivak, Director, Sustainable Worldwide Transportation at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). To make driving less energy intensive than flying, the fuel economy of the entire US fleet of light-duty vehicles would have to improve from the current 21.5 l/100 km) to at least 33.8

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Energy Fuel Economy Personal Economy 344

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Average monthly and model year fleet-wide achieved CAFE performance levels (light purple) versus NHTSA projected achieved CAFE levels (blue) for model years 2008 through 2016. The first phase, from MYs 2017-2021, includes final standards that are projected to require, on an average industry fleet-wide basis, a range from 40.3—41.0

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Fuel Economy MPG 2013 2012 220

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2009

UPS van fuel economy comparison. UPS’ first-generation diesel hybrid delivery vans improved the on-road fuel economy by 28.9% NREL is planning a second-generation study for 2010 to look at more advanced versions of the Eaton hybrid now in operation within the UPS fleet. Tags: Fleets Heavy-duty Hybrids. Resources.

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Fuel Economy Economy Eaton Hybrid 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

New fleet efficiency horizon in terms of energy intensity and fuel consumption. rate compared to historical fleet averages and recent US regulations. Tripling US new light-duty vehicle fleet fuel efficiency by 2035 through evolutionary change—e.g., L/100km) by 2025 and 74 mpg (3.18 L/100km) by 2025 and 74 mpg (3.18

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Fleet Fuel Automobile MPG 236

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

A study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University has concluded that regulatory incentives for OEMs for alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) intended to encourage a technology transition in the transportation fleet result in increased fleet-wide gasoline consumption and emissions. Incentives for selling AFVs.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 27, 2018

road trip gas mileage review: Can the Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE live up to its 44 mpg highway fuel economy rating? And students vote for and fund the first battery-powered all electric bus fleet at the University of California Irvine. Porsche builds its own super fast electric-car charging network.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

This Flash Drive is a first look at the gasoline-powered 2024 Kona, with a more detailed review upcoming where we will dive-in deeper to the driving attributes and real-world fuel economy. These two models also have nearly the same fuel economy ratings of 26/32/28 for the FWD and 24/29/26 for the AWD. Story by John Faulkner.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2009

From October 2007 to April 2009, the average fuel economy of purchased new light-duty vehicles improved from 20.2 mpg US (11.6 mpg (11 L/100km) in April 2009. Sivak and Schoettle performed two regression analyses, one focusing on the number of vehicles purchased and the other one on their rated fuel economy.

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Fuel Economy Purchase Economy Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

EV emission factors vary by the city they are in; they estimated that an e-car (180 Wh/km in Beijing emits 220 gCO 2 /km, equivalent to a gasoline car with a fuel economy of 9 L/100 km (26 mpg US), whereas in Chengdu the same e-car would emit only 135 gCO 2 km ?1 1 , equivalent to a gasoline car with a fuel economy of 5.6

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Emissions China Gasoline-Electric Fleet 252

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2009

Toyota’s current plug-ins are: being used for auto show displays, brief demonstrations and university studies. Most importantly, these vehicles are not representative of the lithium-ion battery-powered next-generation Prius PHVs that will be delivered to lease-fleet customers later this year.

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Nickel Metal Hydride Prius Fuel Economy Toyota 150

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

will have to ensure that their fleet-wide fuel economy is 36 mpg or better under tough new 2016 Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. But according to a University of Michigan study, the average fuel economy of new cars and light-duty trucks sold in the U.S. has only risen by 3 MPG.

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Fuel Economy MPG Michigan Gas 94

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2016

The upside of gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines is widely seen as being improved fuel economy coupled with an increase in specific power (especially with turbocharging), enabling significant downsizing. A new study by a team at the University of Toronto has made a preliminary assessment of the climate trade-off (i.e., mpg (10.99

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Climate Engine Carbon Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2017

In a new study, a team from the University of Central Florida and MIT has found that the US Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards is an effective policy solution that does increase the adoption of EVs, whether it is implemented alone or in conjunction with another policy such as government incentives. —Sen et al.

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Market Fuel Economy Standards 2016 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2015

The analysis used by federal agencies to set standards for fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas emissions for new US light-duty vehicles from 2017 to 2025 was thorough and of high caliber overall, according to a new report from the National Research Council. to 41 mpg by 2021 and 48.7 mpg by 2025. Background. Summary findings.

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Standards Fuel Economy Economy EPA 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2012

Pacala, Princeton University; James J. Chameides, Duke University; and Steven P. Using this approach, they found that converting a fleet of cars from gasoline to CNG would result in decades of more rapid climate change because of greater radiative forcing in the early years after the conversion.

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Climate Change Climate Gas Coal 270

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2009

When compared with the standard hybrid, the plug-in hybrid, at 68 mpg US (3.5 When compared with a conventional gasoline-fueled vehicle that averages 22 mpg US, the plug-in hybrid achieved a 68% reduction in tailpipe emissions and a 54% reduction in overall fuel costs. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2016

Growing demand from the automotive industry is due in large part to the global push to increase the fuel economy of nearly every vehicle produced. In the USA, the demand is being driven by the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. These standards demand a fleet-wide average fuel economy of 54.5 mpg by 2025.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2011

A team from the University of California, Berkeley concludes that reducing demand for light-duty vehicle (LDV) travel will likely be essential to meeting the international greenhouse gas emission and climate targets for the year 2050. L/100 km); or gasoline-fueled vehicles achieving in excess of 1,000 mpg (0.24 Click to enlarge.

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Light Vehicles Climate Emissions 252

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2014

Electric school bus fleets with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities are cost-effective with today’s technology, and could save schools money while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving public health, according to a new study by a team at the University of Delaware’s College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment (CEOE).

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Fleet Electrical Electric Climate Change 210

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Benefits of the system include a 35%-55% reduction in diesel consumption (fleet average 43%) with lower accompanying greenhouse gas emissions; reduced criteria pollutants; increased productivity, and brake savings. Standard speed from a West Virginia University study (a special route cycle developed to compare performance). THC (g/mi).

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Clean Fleet Report had the opportunity to drive the Ioniq 5 for a few hours at a Hyundai media event. A traditional center console has been reimagined as a moveable smaller console, or Universal Island, that incorporates cup holders and charge ports. Suggestion: If you are at all interested, reserve one now. Out on the Road.

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Hyundai All-Electric SUV Clean 89

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2015

mpg (19.26 This reduces friction, and increases efficiency and fuel economy. DTNA began work on the SuperTruck program in 2010 together with Detroit and other partners, including national labs, universities and suppliers. Fleet: Schneider, Walmart. Engines Fleets Fuel Efficiency Heavy-duty'

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2009 Engine Detroit Oregon 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

All program vehicles will be equipped with data retrieval/communication devices which will monitor activities such as: how often the vehicle is charged and when, whether the batteries are depleted or being topped-off during charging, trip duration and all-electric driving range, combined mpg and so on. Earlier post.).

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

There is a positive, universal attitude that was calm and positive. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles 84

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Clean Fleet Report drove the highly optioned Limited AWD painted in Lucid Blue with silver trim along the fenders, front and rear lower fascias. A traditional center console has been reimagined as a Universal Island that is moveable and incorporates cup holders and charge ports. Hyundai calls this its Smart Living Room concept.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2009

The research was funded in part by the Nebraska Corn Board and through the Hatch Act (University of Nebraska Agricultural Research Division). While fewer BTUs typically means fewer miles per gallon, energy density is only part of the equation when considering fuel economy. Cost per mile. Source: Hanna et al. Click to enlarge.

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Nebraska Fuel Energy Engine 218

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2013

A new analysis by Orkun Karabasoglu and Jeremy Michalek of the Carnegie Mellon Vehicle Electrification Group at Carnegie Mellon University found that driving conditions affect the economic and environmental benefits of electrified vehicles “ substantially ”. Their study is published in the journal Energy Policy. Life-cycle cost.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 21, 2021

To see how this would work, Volkswagen agreed to let Clean Fleet Report take the ID4 on a 985-mile California Cruising road trip. It is positioned well visually and is a clever design, but it lacks some of the driver-useful information that is almost universally found on other electric vehicles. The driver-centric design has a 5.3-inch

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Miles Charging All-Electric Range 81

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2013

In a policy analysis in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology , researchers from the Universities of Cambridge, Exeter and Oxford argue that, due to the increased emphasis on alternative fuels with drastically differing energy densities, vehicle efficiency should be evaluated based on energy rather than volume. Click to enlarge.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

How does this sound: 100+ MPG in a regular vehicle? A PHEV can provide power to an entire home in the case of an outage; A fleet of PHEVs could power critical systems during emergencies. At $3 for a gallon of gas, driving a non-hybrid car costs 8-20 cents/mile (depending on MPG). What Are Plug-In Hybrids? The GREET 1.6

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

CDM Baby, CDM Ruminations on Vegas and NASCAR California Dreamin' ► February (16) Car Sharing and Saving in a Tough Economy Throwing down the gauntlet to Secretary Clinton Weather Does Not Equal Climate The Hub Lab Seeks Revolutionary New Energy Science. Clean Fleet Article It would be a financial win-win for all.

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Grid Electric Vehicles Vehicles Oil-Sands 28

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Plans "large demonstration fleet" late 2009. Saab GM-owned company exploring PHEVs Joint Venture with Volvo and others to research PHEVs Toyota 500 PHEV 2010-model Priuses with lithium batteries to be leased for fleet tests in 2009 (150 in U.S.) Plans Cadillac Converj, Opel Ampera, other versions. Plans Saturn Vue PHEV-10.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

The Renault-Nissan Alliance is building fleet charging stations in Portland and Phoenix. We have those…they are readily available in our own domestic fleet. A car that gets 60 mpg still burns 17 gallons of gas every 1,000 miles versus a car that gets 21 mpg using E85 (my Chevy Impala) that burns 7.1 aren’t there yet.

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