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APRIL 6, 2016

Since 2013, the share of premium gasoline in total motor gasoline sales in the US has steadily increased to 11.3% in August and September 2015—the highest share in more than a decade, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Energy Information Administration, Prime Supplier Sales Report.

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DECEMBER 7, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) released the 2013 Fuel Economy Guide. The 2013 models include efficient and low-emission vehicles in a variety of classes and sizes, but notable this year is the growing availability of hybrids and the increasing number of electric vehicles.

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OCTOBER 6, 2017

decline in energy-related CO2, according to the latest report from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). decline in energy intensity of the economy (Btu/GDP). Combining these two factors, the overall carbon intensity of the economy (CO 2 /GDP) declined by 3.1%. Transportation increase led by gasoline consumption.

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MARCH 9, 2016

Rice University researchers have determined a more effective way to use natural gas to reduce climate-warming emissions would be in the replacement of existing coal-fired power plants and fuel-oil furnaces rather than burning it in cars and buses. However, residential uses and exports of natural gas were not considered in those comparisons.

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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. He also called on states to suspend their state gas taxes as well or to find other ways to deliver some relief.

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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. >. through the uptake of carbon and storage in forests, vegetation and soils.

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JUNE 19, 2023

With the progression of electric vehicles, an increasing number of people are looking to embrace this technology. Today, we will discuss these to assist potential buyers in making informed decisions. Today, we will discuss these to assist potential buyers in making informed decisions. kilowatt-hours of electrical energy.

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MARCH 22, 2019

Source: US Energy Information Administration, Monthly Energy Review, Annual Energy Outlook 2019 Reference case. In the United States, emissions associated with the consumption of petroleum fuels—motor gasoline, distillate, jet fuel, and more—have consistently made up the largest portion of CO 2 emissions.

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JULY 9, 2015

While alternative powertrains still represent a small percentage of market share compared to gasoline engines, the report noted, clean diesels saw a 10% increase in 2014 sales over 2013 sales, while hybrids saw a 10% decrease, pure electrics saw a 20% increase and compressed natural gas saw a 33% decrease. Belzowski 2015.

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APRIL 7, 2021

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts an increase in demand for petroleum products during the 2021 summer driving season as the impacts of COVID-19 diminish in the United States. EIA expects the retail price of regular-grade gasoline in the United States will average $2.78 gal on 22 March. gal by September.

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APRIL 15, 2019

Year-over-year, US greenhouse gas emissions were 0.5% 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.

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APRIL 23, 2018

liter Dynamic Force ( earlier post ) four-cylinder Toyota Hybrid System II (THS II) with 650V electric motor (A25A-FXS) and Continuously-Variable Transmission (CVT). Toyota estimates that the 2019 Avalon Hybrid will boost fuel economy by up to 10% over its MY 2018 predecessor, from 40 mpg (5.88 l/100 km) combined to 44 mpg (5.34

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MAY 1, 2024

With over 83 percent of Canada’s electricity coming from non-emitting sources (e.g., hydro, nuclear, wind, solar), the transition to electric vehicles will greatly reduce Canada’s climate-changing emissions. Light duty vehicles account for about half of Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the transportation sector.

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AUGUST 6, 2022

The study provides a comprehensive analysis of the cost and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of a variety of vehicle-fuel pathways; the levelized cost of driving (LCD); and the cost of avoided GHG emissions. the cost is less than that of the gasoline ICEV. High production volume is assumed unless explicitly specified. vehicle subsidies).

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

In its International Energy Outlook 2019 (IEO2019), the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that world energy consumption will grow by nearly 50% between 2018 and 2050. OECD electric light-duty vehicle stocks increase from 3.5 End-use consumption is increasingly shifting toward electricity.

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JULY 16, 2020

The engine features Toyota’s most advanced technologies, including Dual VVT-i with VVT-iE (Variable Valve Timing intelligent system by Electric motor) and laser-clad valve seats. liter Dynamic Force four-cylinder engine and an electric motor (MG1), while using that motor and a second motor (MG2) for hybrid battery charging.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2018

Numerous LCA tools have been used to evaluate the GHG emissions associated with various vehicle-fuel technologies, including fossil fuels, biofuels, hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVS), and battery electric vehicles (BEVs).

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JUNE 15, 2017

executives outlined plans to provide a range of power technologies spanning diesel and natural gas engines to fully electric and hybrid powertrains. Cummins will begin electrified powertrain delivery in 2019, including full battery-electric and plug-in hybrid systems. During a teleconference yesterday, Cummins Inc.

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DECEMBER 22, 2020

The Transportation and Climate Initiative Program (TCI-P) expects to cut greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles in the region by an estimated 26% from 2022 to 2032, and generate a total of more than $3 billion dollars over ten years for the participating jurisdictions to invest.

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JUNE 18, 2023

When Should You Dump Your Gas Guzzler? Questions & Answers from our Friends at EarthTalk What are the environmental and other pros and cons of ditching the gas guzzler for an electric vehicle (EV)? greenhouse gas emissions, making the switch to EVs a welcome change for environmental advocates. — S.H.,

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AUGUST 12, 2009

In its current version of the Short Term Energy Outlook ( STEO ), the US Energy Information Administration projects a 5% decline in fossil-fuel-based CO 2 emissions in 2009. The decrease was driven by the economic downturn, combined with a significant switch from coal to natural gas as a source of electricity generation, according to the EIA.

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DECEMBER 17, 2012

Both the E-Class sedan and wagon offer a range of gasoline and diesel engines, all coming with the ECO start/stop system as standard equipment. The gasoline engines offered in the MY14 E-Class in the US are the V6 and V8 units in the E350 and E550, which will go on sale in Spring 2013. Earlier post.). city/highway).

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DECEMBER 16, 2013

Reflecting slow growth in travel and accelerated vehicle efficiency improvements, US light-duty vehicle (LDV, cars and light trucks) energy use will decline sharply between 2012 and 2040, according to the US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA’s) Annual Energy Outlook 2014 (AEO2014) Reference case released today. per year, from 21.5

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

l/100 km) combined fuel economy (projected). As on the 2020 Corolla gas models, the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 As on the 2020 Corolla gas models, the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 NORMAL mode: Allows the hybrid system to achieve an ideal combination of fuel economy and vehicle acceleration. The new hybrid system combines a 1.8-liter

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JULY 15, 2011

Sugar Fuel Cell Vehicles and BEVs charged with electricity from a fuel cell (green bars) were the most efficient. Zhang proposes using a simple biomass-to-wheel (BTW) energy efficiency analysis to help make a more informed decision for how to utilize (limited) biomass resources more efficiently. Huang and Zhang. Click to enlarge.

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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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APRIL 20, 2018

For the first time, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has published state-by-state energy and water Sankey diagrams in one location so that analysts and policymakers can find all the information they need in one place. Some water resources also flow up to energy resources (petroleum, biomass, natural gas, and coal).

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OCTOBER 11, 2017

Added biomass-derived high octane gasoline via indirect liquefaction and renewable gasoline/diesel pathways from fast pyrolysis. Implemented new pathways for fuel cell electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles powered by gaseous hydrogen. Updated the fuel economy and vehicle weights of light duty vehicles.

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AUGUST 14, 2012

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that after an increase in 2010 of 3.3%, energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in the US in 2011 decreased by 2.4% (136 million metric tons), while GDP grew by 1.8%. This indicates that the carbon intensity of the economy declined by about 4.2%. per gallon.

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JULY 17, 2020

Structurally and Electrochemically Stabilized Silicon-rich Anodes for Electric Vehicle (EV) Applications. AOI 02: Low Cost Electric Traction Drive Systems Using No Heavy Rare Earth Materials. Low Cost, High-Performance, Heavy Rare Earth-Free 3-In-1 Electric Drive Unit. Enovix Corporation. Group14 Technologies Inc. 3,450,085.

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

Be careful listening to self-anointed experts that owning a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is not a wise choice or viable option when buying a new car. Those truly in the know have real world knowledge of why a PHEV is the perfect bridge between a gasoline-powered car and one propelled by only electricity.

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APRIL 14, 2015

The Annual Energy Outlook 2015 (AEO2015) released today by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that US energy imports and exports will come into balance—a first since the 1950s—because of continued oil and natural gas production growth and slow growth in energy demand. With greater U.S.

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MAY 15, 2014

While natural gas can reduce greenhouse emissions when it is substituted for higher-emission energy sources, abundant shale gas is not likely to substantially alter total emissions without policies targeted at greenhouse gas reduction, according to a new study by two researchers at Duke University. —Newell and Raimi.

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JANUARY 12, 2011

gasoline, hybrid and natural gas. The gasoline-engined lineup includes a sedan, coupe and two Si performance versions. The 2012 Civic is the first US Honda model to employ Eco Assist technology in a gasoline-only powered vehicle. Eco Assist comprises two basic functions: A feedback system; and.

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

Transportation sector gasoline demand declines. The US Energy Information Administration released its Annual Energy Outlook 2013 (AEO2013) Reference case (the Early Release ), which highlights a growth in total US energy production that exceeds growth in total US energy consumption through 2040. Click to enlarge. Overall findings.

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JULY 8, 2015

Geely’s Englon SC7 sedan was the first methanol-fueled car to receive approval from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. Vulcanol is CRI’s brand name for renewable methanol, produced from CO 2 and hydrogen from renewable sources of electricity (hydro, geothermal, wind and solar). Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2015

On 23 February, the EPA issued a new guidance letter to manufacturers to refine and to clarify the procedures to be used by vehicle manufacturers in establishing vehicle road-load force and dynamometer settings for emissions and fuel economy testing. Dynamometer settings are determined in two stages.

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