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JANUARY 18, 2022

According to the US Department of Energy (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO), for the 2021 model year, the median driving range of all-electric vehicles (EV) was 234 miles while the median range for gasoline vehicles was 403 miles. Median and Maximum Range for Model Year 2021 Vehicles by Fuel Type.

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APRIL 12, 2018

Researchers at Jilin University (China) have investigated the effect of gasoline components on fuel economy, combustion and emissions in a GDI (gasoline-direct-injection) engine. The team subsequently followed up this first study with a second, exploring the effects in a PFI (port-fuel-injection) engine.

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Fuel Economy Gasoline Emissions Fuel 186

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OCTOBER 19, 2021

Using current technologies, all evaluated biofuel, battery electric, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicle pathways offer significant C2G GHG emissions reduction compared to the current gasoline internal combustion engine vehicle. powertrain efficiency, component weights, etc.)

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DECEMBER 3, 2019

According to the Federal Highway Administration, the average fuel economy for all light vehicles on the road today is 22.3 The Federal tax on gasoline is 18.4 cents per gallon, and each state has a gasoline tax, ranging from 8.95 Based on a vehicle with an average fuel economy of 22.3 cents in Alaska to 58.7

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Gasoline Tax Vehicles MPG 345

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MARCH 3, 2020

In the US, Model Year (MY) 2018 vehicle fuel economy was 25.1 Since MY 2004, CO 2 emissions have decreased 23%, or 108 g/mi, and fuel economy has increased 30%, or 5.8 Average estimated real-world CO 2 emissions are projected to fall 6 g/mi to 346 g/mi and fuel economy is projected to increase 0.4

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Fuel Economy Fuel Economy MPG 221

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DECEMBER 8, 2021

This analysis examines the effect of this downturn in driving on gasoline consumption (both total and per capita), and places the consumption in 2020 in a historical context. The results show that gasoline consumption per capita in 2020 was on par with that 55 years ago. Total consumption. Total consumption (millions of gallons).

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JULY 21, 2021

Advocacy group Coltura has published a report that finds converting the biggest users of gasoline to EVs in the next ten years is critical to reaching climate goals and that present EV policies are poorly suited to accomplishing that conversion. Among the findings of the report: Drivers are highly unequal in their gasoline consumption.

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JULY 15, 2014

Improving fuel economy exhibits diminishing returns in fuel savings, according to a brief analysis by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Similarly, the fuel and cost savings of improving fuel economy from 12 mpg to 15 mpg are the same as increasing from 30 mpg to 60 mpg.

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JULY 18, 2022

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has released the results of a multiyear study evaluating exhaust emissions from the use of California Reformulated Gasoline (CaRFG) that contains 15 volume percent ethanol (E15). California currently limits the ethanol content of gasoline to 10 percent.

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JUNE 23, 2014

At the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Annual Merit Review meeting in Washington, DC last week, Michael Ruth from Cummins noted that the DOE program target for the project is a fuel economy (CAFE) target of 26 mpg (9.05 Cost of the new engine relative to gasoline baseline. Earlier post.). l/100 km) for a vehicle of that size.

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JUNE 27, 2014

In the US Energy Information Administration’s Annual Energy Outlook 2014 (AEO2014) Reference case, more-stringent vehicle fuel economy standards contribute to a decline in motor gasoline consumption through 2040. The Reference case projects an increase in VMT that, all else equal, would increase motor gasoline fuel consumption.

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JANUARY 16, 2018

EPA recently released the latest edition of its annual report Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends. The report is the authoritative reference for real-world fuel economy, technology trends and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions, for new personal vehicles sold in the US every year since 1975.

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Fuel Economy EPA Fuel Economy 261

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MARCH 19, 2018

Volkswagen has developed and deployed a gasoline engine that offers diesel-like fuel economy but is significantly cheaper to buy. TSI ACT BlueMotion delivers 96 kW / 130 PS with combined fuel consumption of 4.8 Compared with other gasoline engines, the intake valves of the 1.5 l/100 km (49 mpg US).

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JULY 7, 2017

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in June was 25.1 This drop likely reflects the decreased price of gasoline in June, and the consequent increased proportion of pickup trucks, SUVs, and crossovers in the sales mix, they said. l/100 km)—down 0.2

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FEBRUARY 21, 2013

In a study published in the journal Energy Economics , MIT researchers have found that a fuel economy standard is at least six to fourteen times less cost effective than a fuel tax when targeting an identical reduction in cumulative gasoline use (20% by 2050). Paltsev, M. Babiker, J.M. 2012.09.001.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2014

l/100 km, respectively)—the highest EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of any gasoline-powered full-size pickup sold in America. The new 2015 Ford F-150 ( earlier post ) 4x2 with Ford’s 2.7-liter liter EcoBoost engine has EPA-estimated ratings of 19 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined (12.4, liter EcoBoost engine.

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F-150 Fuel Economy EPA Ford 247

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019

The annual fuel costs for plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles, which can fuel with gasoline and electricity, are next lowest, and are heavily influenced by the electric range of the vehicle. All annual vehicle fuel costs are rounded to the nearest $50. regular gasoline; $3.00 premium gasoline; $2.85

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NOVEMBER 12, 2013

The average fuel-economy (window-sticker) value of new vehicles sold in the US in October was 24.8 Vehicle fuel economy is up 4.7 Sales-weighted window sticker (adjusted) fuel economy. l/100km), up 0.2 mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring). Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy MPG Fuel Vehicles 355

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NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Nissan introduced a new Rogue SUV for the 2021 model year; for 2022, Nissan is making its best-selling model more powerful, more fuel-efficient and more fun to drive with an all-new, 1.5-liter Even with the increased power, the 2022 Rogue’s estimated fuel economy is 33 mpg combined—an increase of 3 mpg over the 2021 model.

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Engine Nissan Gasoline-Electric Fuel Economy 417

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JULY 6, 2013

The Nikkei reports that the hybrid version of Honda’s next-generation Fit, powered by a newly developed engine and electric motor, is capable of delivering fuel economy of about 36 km/l of gasoline (84.7 The Aqua posts JC08 fuel economy of 35.4 mpg US, or 2.8 l/100 km) in tests based on the JC08. mpg US, 3.8

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OCTOBER 11, 2014

With alternative fuel vehicles now approaching 1% of new vehicle production, however, they are in fact beginning to have a “ measurable and meaningful impact ” on overall new vehicle fuel economy and CO 2 emissions. In the analysis, EPA uses overall fuel economy in mpg equivalent (mpge) and tailpipe CO 2 emission values.

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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. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Gasoline EPA Vehicles 247

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NOVEMBER 11, 2014

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in October was 25.3 Vehicle fuel economy is up 5.2 The EDI takes into account both vehicle fuel economy and distance driven (the latter relying on data that are published with a two-month lag).

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Fuel Economy Fuel Vehicles Economy 231

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APRIL 16, 2019

Manufacturers have been adopting technologies that improve the efficiency of light-duty vehicles and allow them to achieve greater fuel economy. Gasoline hybrid vehicles accounted for 4%, while plug-in hybrid, all-electric, and fuel cell vehicles had a combined total of 3%.

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Gasoline Gasoline-Electric Fuel 2018 288

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DECEMBER 4, 2014

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in November was 25.3 Overall, vehicle fuel economy is up 5.2 The EDI takes into account both vehicle fuel economy and distance driven (the latter relying on data that are published with a two-month lag).

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Fuel Economy Fuel Economy MPG 207

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013.

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JANUARY 10, 2017

Volatile gasoline prices have caused some regulators and carmakers alike to question the cost and effectiveness of current fuel economy standards, with some arguing they are too stringent and others saying they should be even stronger. —Ryan Kellogg, summarizing his research.

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JUNE 4, 2014

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in May was 25.6 This increase likely reflects the continuing high price of gasoline, they suggested. This increase likely reflects the continuing high price of gasoline, they suggested. Vehicle fuel economy is up 5.5

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Fuel Economy MPG Vehicles Fuel 225

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OCTOBER 3, 2013

The average fuel-economy (window-sticker) value of new vehicles sold in the US in September was 24.6 mpg from August, likely reflecting the recent reduction in the price of gasoline, they suggested. mpg from August, likely reflecting the recent reduction in the price of gasoline, they suggested. This value is down 0.3

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Fuel Economy Vehicles Fuel MPG 220

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JANUARY 7, 2016

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in calendar year 2015 was 25.3 The average fuel economy of new vehicles sold in the US in December was 24.9 The average fuel economy of new vehicles sold in the US in December was 24.9 Fuel economy is down 0.9

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Fuel Economy 2014 Vehicles Fuel 150

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OCTOBER 5, 2015

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in September was 25.2 This decline likely reflects the decreased price of gasoline in September, and the consequent increased sales of pickup trucks, SUVs, and crossovers, they suggested. Fuel economy is down 0.6 l/100 km), down 0.1

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the in August was 25.3 This decline likely reflects the decreased price of gasoline in August, and the consequent increased sales of light trucks and SUVs, they suggested. Fuel economy is down 0.5 l/100 km), down 0.1

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Fuel Economy Fuel Vehicles Economy 150

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in August was 25.3 This decline likely reflects the decreased price of gasoline in August and the consequent increased sales of light trucks, they said. Fuel economy is down 0.5 l/100km)—down 0.1 in June 2016, up 0.01

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Fuel Economy Fuel MPG Vehicles 150

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APRIL 3, 2014

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in March was 25.4 This improvement likely reflects, in part, the recent increase in the price of gasoline, they suggested. Vehicle fuel economy is up 5.3 l/100km)—a 0.3 Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 3, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) are releasing the 2014 Fuel Economy Guide, providing consumers with a resource to identify and choose the most fuel efficient and low greenhouse gas emitting vehicles that meet their needs.

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JANUARY 8, 2014

Automotive News reports that Mazda plans a second generation of SkyActiv engines around 2020 that would achieve 30% better fuel economy than the current line of Skyactiv engines. The focus will be on lean burning, and increased compression ratios for the gasoline engines. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

million over three years as part of an $80-million Co-Optima funding round ( earlier post ) to conduct research and development for an advanced mixed-mode gasoline (spark/compression ignition) engine to attain significant improvements in both fuel economy and CO 2 emissions.

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