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OCTOBER 11, 2014

EPA Trends report. The EPA report is an authoritative reference for CO 2 emissions, fuel economy, and powertrain technology trends for new personal vehicles in the United States. In the analysis, EPA uses overall fuel economy in mpg equivalent (mpge) and tailpipe CO 2 emission values. —EPA 2014 Trends report.

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OCTOBER 29, 2012

An EPA estimate based on the Chevy Volt’s reported efficiency is also included for comparison. The federal subsidy significantly favors larger battery packs to a stronger degree than their potential for additional gasoline savings. In all cases, HEVs and PHEVs save gasoline over conventional vehicles. Peterson and Michalek 2012.

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JULY 2, 2013

Biofuel advocacy group Advanced Biofuels introduced the concept of “E30 Capable” vehicles as part of its comments to the the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recently proposed Tier 3 motor vehicle fuel and emission rulemaking. Earlier post.). Earlier post.) For example, “E30 capable/E30 optimized regular” fuel.

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AUGUST 6, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the 2013 percentage standards for four fuel categories that are part of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. During this rulemaking, EPA received comments from a number of stakeholders concerning the “E10 blend wall.” Most gasoline sold in the US today is E10.

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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. The majority of the carbon and oil savings from current vehicles is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies, the report observed. Source: EPA. Source: EPA.

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MARCH 15, 2013

Source: EPA. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual report summarizing key trends in carbon dioxide emissions, fuel economy, and CO 2 - and fuel economy-related technology for gasoline- and diesel-fueled personal vehicles sold in the United States, from model years (MY) 1975 through 2012. Source: EPA.

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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.

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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. Click to enlarge.

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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. First, actual on-road operation must be characterized, which is referred to as the road-load force specification.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to make it easier for manufacturers to gain approval to sell fuel conversion systems. Current EPA regulations require vehicle and engine conversion systems to be covered by a certificate of conformity to gain a regulatory exemption from potential tampering charges.

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JULY 2, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending the comment period on its proposed rule revising the national Renewable Fuel Standard program, commonly referred to as RFS2, by 60 days. Earlier post.). The comment period, originally due to end on 27 July, will now end on 25 September 2009.

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Baua Electric

MAY 20, 2023

and the 0 Emissions Transportation Affiliation lobbied the EPA in partial of the plan, arguing it will journey President Joe Biden’s objectives for decarbonizing the transportation sector. Tesla, Rivian Car Inc. The post Biden delays bid to lend electrical carmakers renewable gas credit appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted a testing exemption to Renergie, Inc. This product is referred to as hydrous ethanol—about 95% ethanol and 5% water. To be used as a supplementary blend in low levels with gasoline, this hydrous ethanol needs to be dehydrated, resulting in anhydrous ethanol.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

Even with the racket of fossil fuels being used for gasoline, PHEVs make it so less gas is being pumped from the earth, since these vehicles use gas in addition to batteries. ICE refers to “internal combustion engine.” In other words, ICE refers to the old-school vehicles that BEV fans call “gas guzzlers.” Wrong, wrong, wrong!

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JUNE 7, 2017

Under their optimistic scenario (OPT)—which is based on the assumption that EVs are market-competitive with gasoline vehicles, in particular after 2025—they find 15% and 47% adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in 2030 and 2050, respectively. —Keshavarzmohammadian et al.

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AUGUST 12, 2014

In its new 10-Q report filed with the SEC, struggling cellulosic diesel and gasoline company KiOR reports that it has  substantial doubts about our ability to continue as a going concern. The company had issued a similar warning in its 10-K annual report filed in March. In 2013, the EPA had projected that the bulk of its expected 6.00

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

EVs Must Meet Testing and Certification Standards The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states: “All light duty cars and trucks sold in the United States must meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. This is referred to as “well-to-wheel emissions.”

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OCTOBER 8, 2022

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed determination that emissions of lead from aircraft that operate on leaded fuel cause or contribute to air pollution that may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health and welfare. EPA is not proposing aircraft engine lead emission standards with this action.

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

The Annual Energy Outlook 2011 (AEO2011) Reference case released yesterday by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) more than doubles the technically recoverable US shale gas resources assumed in AEO2010 and added new shale oil resources. Beyond 2020, CAFE standards for both passenger cars and light-duty trucks are held constant.

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MARCH 10, 2016

The advanced version engine meets the 2018 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Heavy-Duty On-Board Diagnostics (HD-OBD) requirements and will continue to meet California Air Resources Board’s (CARB’s) Optional Low NO x 0.1 liter stoichiometric spark ignited (SI) natural gas engine now referred to as the ISB6.7 CWI) ISB6.7

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MAY 17, 2012

Growth Energy, an ethanol industry trade group, petitioned the EPA in March 2009 to raise the limit on ethanol in gasoline from 10 to 15 percent. In June 2008, EPA outlined testing needed for the agency to approve a waiver, and EPA requirements were consistent with test plans developed by the auto and oil industries.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014

Pressure on the RFS2 has increased as statutory mandated volumes of biofuel exceed the “blendwall” of 10% ethanol in gasoline. Ethanol has about one-third lower energy density than gasoline; accordingly, cars drive fewer miles per gallon when operating on ethanol blends compared with unblended gasoline. The ICCT ethanol paper.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2012

The publication of the study coincides with the close of the comment period on a new US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) analysis of the carbon intensity of palm oil biodiesel. Products from WCSB Oil Sands Crudes Compared with Reference. If the acceleration we have seen since 1990 were to continue, the result would be even higher.

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MAY 15, 2014

Most evidence indicates that natural gas as a substitute for coal in electricity production, gasoline in transport, and electricity in buildings decreases greenhouse gases. But natural gas production and consumption has higher emissions than renewables and nuclear power. —Daniel Raimi, associate in research at the Energy Initiative.

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AUGUST 26, 2011

Comparison of the percent differential for WTW (well-to-wheel) GHGs from gasoline produced from WCSB oil sands using different production processes relative to gasoline produced from reference crudes. The NETL study serves as a key input for analyses conducted by EPA and DOE. Source: FEIS, Appendix V. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is current considering a request to allow more than the current limit of 10% ethanol in gasoline to increase overall ethanol consumption in the US fuel pool. The group is using EPA recommendations to assess numerous test plans. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2013

The DOS SEIS accordingly takes a detailed look at life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions of petroleum products from Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin (WCSB) oil sands crudes compared with reference crudes and the potential impact the pipeline might have on climate change as well as on the future development of the oils sands resource in Canada.

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JULY 18, 2016

The US EPA, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and California Air Resources Board (ARB) have released the Draft Technical Assessment Report mid-term evaluation of greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards for light-duty cars and trucks for model years (MY) 2022-2025.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 15, 2024

liter 4-cylinder engine that puts out 235 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque (on premium gasoline), driving either the front or all-four wheels through a nine-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. The fuel economy, which is best in Touring mode, is rated by the EPA at 24 mpg city/29 highway/26 combined mpg.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) also has enacted strict emissions rules for small engines. According to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, the EPA Phase 3 standards, when fully implemented in the US. by 2015, are expected to reduce harmful emissions from small gasoline engines by 95%, compared to 1997 levels.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2016

The anhydrous ethanol is blended with about 5% denaturant (such as gasoline) to render it undrinkable and thus not subject to beverage alcohol tax. MZM has produced and marketed A-type zeolite (a reference to the specific structure of the zeolite) membranes since 1998, and its products have been adopted in more than 70 plants.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

In 1975, General Ernesto Geisel, then-president of Brazil, ordered the country’s gasoline supply mixed with 10% ethanol. The level was raised to 25% over the next five years, which was intended to maintain a constant Brazilian gasoline supply for an ever-increasing demand. These were arguably the first flex-fuel vehicles.

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APRIL 8, 2022

Many industry observers (myself included) believe that PHEVs with 30 to 40 miles (or more) of electric range (sometimes referred to as “strong hybrids”) and which are plugged in and charged on a daily or regular basis are a great solution for many households. California Clean Vehicle Rebate program.

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JUNE 16, 2009

Anderman ran a series of net present value analyses based on a range of gasoline prices, fuel saved, and pack costs. On a 5-year NPV analysis of fuel savings, he found that: Micro hybrids makes economic sense for the consumer on a fuel savings basis when gasoline is at $5/gallon US. PHEVs and EREVs require $7/gallon.

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MAY 6, 2010

Testing is due to be complete next year, prompting the auto, oil and outdoor power equipment industries to urge the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to delay action on its proposal to allow higher levels of ethanol in gasoline until that testing is done. Earlier post.) The projects are: Fuel storage and handling (CRC AVFL-15).

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NOVEMBER 30, 2012

Although Honda’s presence at the Los Angeles Auto Show was dominated by the debut of the 2013 Civic, the company also announced that the 2014 Accord Plug-In Hybrid, featuring Honda’s new two-motor system ( earlier post ) earned an EPA-certified 115 MPGe rating and will go on sale in New York and California on 15 January with an MSRP of $39,780.

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MAY 7, 2009

As we work towards energy independence, using more homegrown biofuels reduces our vulnerability to oil price spikes that everyone feels at the pump,” EPA Administrator Lisa P. To achieve the volume requirements, each year EPA calculates a. Lifecycle refers to the greenhouse gas emissions over the life of the fuels. Jackson said.

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