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ICCT calculates consumer benefits of increased efficiency in 2025-2030 light-duty vehicles in the US

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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. 4%, 5%, and 6% compounded annual reductions in CO2 targets for cars and light trucks for 2026–2030, compared against vehicles that meet the adopted 2025 targets.

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Setting New Standards for Clean Cars

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A normal vehicle releases several tons of pollutants each year, which depends on the vehicle’s fuel, fuel economy, and how far it is driven annually. Improving vehicle technology and electric vehicles saves consumers money through reduced maintenance and fuel costs and improves air quality and public health.

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Cummins introduces 5L V8 diesel for North American light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles

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a new 5-liter V8 diesel engine designed to power pickup-and-delivery vehicles, other light- and medium-duty trucks, school buses and motorhomes. will serve customers in the United States and Canada, and will be certified to US EPA 2013 NO x and PM emissions levels. A two-stage fuel filter system for the ISV5.0 The new ISV 5.0

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Toyota announces expected fuel economy and pricing for RAV4 Hybrid: 33 mpg combined, entry at $28,370

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Toyota anticipates that the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid—unveiled earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show ( earlier post ) and the eighth hybrid in Toyota’s line-up—will receive EPA ratings of 34 mpg city / 31 mpg highway / 33 mpg combined (6.9, l/100 km, respectively) for both 2016 RAV4 Hybrid models.

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Cadillac ELR EREV goes on sale in January, starting price $75,995

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With an all-electric range of about 35 highway miles (56 km), and a total range in excess of 300 miles (482 km), the ELR offers fuel economy of 82 MPGe, Cadillac estimates. Official EPA estimates are not yet available. Click to enlarge.

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Flash Drive: 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Refreshed Best-Selling Hyundai The 2021 Tucson was first-ever hybrid SUV from Hyundai, delivering increased fuel economy while seating five and hauling all their stuff. Within those are trims of the N Line appearance package and XRT, which offers a bit more ruggedness for light off-roading.

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President Biden calls on Congress, States for fuel tax holiday; increase in refinery capacity

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Moreover, many facilities have safely delayed projects and/or maintenance so as to not take production offline and instead continue to provide supplies and build inventories. About half of US refinery shutdowns are conversions to renewable fuel production.

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