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Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2019

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JANUARY 7, 2021

vehicle fuel economy. Specifically, this study examines actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks (pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans) from 1966 through 2019. (My Calculated vehicle fuel economy is available going back to 1923. mpg for both years). of the entire fleet of.8 of the entire fleet of.8

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Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2017

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

vehicle fuel economy. Specifically, this study examines actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks (pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans) from 1966 through 2017. Calculated vehicle fuel economy is available going back to 1923. mpg for both years). of the entire fleet of 250.6 per year.

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Study estimates fuel economy improvements to US light-duty vehicles from 1975–2018 saved 2T gallons of fuel, 17B tons of CO2

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MAY 3, 2020

A team from the University of Tennessee and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has the fuel savings due to fuel economy improvements over the past 43 years amount to approximately two trillion gallons of gasoline. Fleet-wide fuel economy gains produced large fuel savings.

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Study finds that increased vehicle travel and decreased occupancy have undercut the impact of improving fuel economy over last 40 years

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MARCH 6, 2013

Sivak found that while the vehicle fuel economy of the entire light-duty fleet improved by 40% (from 13 mpg US to 21.6 mpg US, or from 18.1 l/100km), because of the decrease in vehicle load, the occupant fuel economy only improved by 17% (from 24.8 mpg US to 29.8 mpg US, or 9.5

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel North America

New UMTRI report on US vehicle fuel economy from 1923-2013 suggests need to focus on improving lower tails in each vehicle class

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AUGUST 17, 2015

In a new report, researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) have calculated the actual, on-road fuel economy for the entire fleet of all vehicles in the US, and for different classes of vehicles, with primary interest in light-duty vehicles (cars, pickup trucks, vans, and SUVs), between 1923 and 2013.

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Fuel Economy Economy 2013 MPG

USPS announces plans to order 5,000 EVs & achieve 70% fleet electrification

Teslarati

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

The announcement was made to show that the USPS is committed to the fiscally responsible rollout of electric-powered vehicles for America’s largest federal fleet. The Postal Service also announced plans to achieve 70% fleet electrification within the decade. The Postal Service fleet makes up a third of the US government’s fleet.

Fleet

Fleet Las Vegas Congress Fuel Economy

UMTRI: automakers have surpassed new CAFE requirements for past 3 years

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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

Consumer Federation of America Calls for LDV CAFE Standard of 60 MPG for 2025

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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 economic analysis shows that going to 38 mpg (6.19 L/100km) by 2025 and 74 mpg (3.18

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MPG Standards America Fuel Economy

University College Dublin Study finds Prius IV hybrids drive >60% of the time in zero-emissions mode under Irish conditions

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APRIL 23, 2019

A new study carried out by University College Dublin (UCD) academics has found that under typical Irish commuting conditions, the Toyota Prius IV (fourth-generation) hybrid ( earlier post ) drives in zero emissions mode (ZEV) for significantly more than half (62%) of the time and more than 40% (40.4%) of the distance covered.

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Prius Ireland Universal Emissions

Making driving less energy-intensive than flying

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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

Energy

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NREL Study Finds UPS First-Generation Hybrid Vans Deliver Almost 29% Greater Fuel Economy

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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. Source: Lammert 2009. Click to enlarge.

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Study finds recent achieved CAFE performance outpacing levels projected to be achieved by NHTSA

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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

Study Finds Both Unemployment Rate and Fuel Price Influence Buyers Decisions on Fuel Economy of Vehicles Purchased

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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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Study Finds That Tripling US LDV New Fleet Fuel Efficiency by 2035 Through Evolutionary Change is Ambitious But Doable

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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 Click to enlarge.

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Fleet Fuel Automobile MPG

Toyota: Prius PHEV Fuel Economy Not Yet Available

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.

Nickel Metal Hydride

Nickel Metal Hydride Prius Fuel Economy Toyota

Flash Drive: 2024 Hyundai Kona

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.

Hyundai

Hyundai Gasoline-Electric Fuel Economy Gasoline

Porsche fast chargers, Toyota Camry Hybrid gas mileage review, and battery buses: Today's Car News

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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Camry Hybrid Porsche Toyota Gas

CMU study concludes alt fuel vehicle incentives for OEMs result in increased fleet gasoline consumption and emissions

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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.

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Gasoline Fleet Emissions Fuel

New study of emissions and health impacts from EVs in China, including massive e-bike fleet

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

U Toronto team assess the climate trade-off between reduced CO2 and increased Black Carbon from GDI engines

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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.,

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In 4 Years, Average Gas Mileage Of New Cars Has Risen By 3MPG

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.

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Fuel Economy MPG Michigan Gas

Study concludes US CAFE regulation can accelerate EV market penetration

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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.

Market

Market Fuel Economy Standards 2016

NRC report finds Federal analysis to set LD CAFE and GHG standards generally of high quality; some technologies and issues should be re-examined

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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.

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LeMond Composites licenses ORNL low-cost carbon fiber manufacturing process; transportation, renewable energy, & infrastructure

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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

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Carbon Fiber Low Cost Carbon Manufacturer

Third Phase of SDGE In-Use Study Shows PHEVs Excel on Fuel Economy and GHG Emissions Reductions Compared to Gasoline ICE and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles

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JULY 16, 2009

When compared with the standard hybrid, the plug-in hybrid, at 68 mpg US (3.5 L/100km), achieved a 58% increase in gas mileage, a 37% decrease in carbon dioxide tailpipe emissions, and a 10% reduction in fuel costs. Earlier post.).

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Gasoline-Electric San Diego Gasoline PHEV

Study suggests current levels of methane leakage would result in numerous decades of more rapid climate change from a shift to natural gas vehicles

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2012

Pacala, Princeton University; James J. Chameides, Duke University; and Steven P. Hamburg, EDF—assessed the climate-forcing implications of three US-specific fuel-switching scenarios: from gasoline, diesel fuel, and coal to natural gas. Alvarez, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF); Stephen W.

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UC Berkeley study concludes demand reduction policies on light-duty vehicles essential to meeting GHG reduction targets by 2050

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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 Sager et al.

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Light Vehicles Climate Emissions

Study finds V2G-capable electric school buses cost-effective with current technology; financial and environmental benefits

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

Parker Hannifin gaining traction with RunWise HD hydraulic hybrid; developing CNG-based HD system, next-gen MD system

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. RunWise improves upon the typical gains achieved by using natural gas as a fuel source. CNG concept. Low-speed cycle.

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Study Finds That Higher Ethanol Blends Result in Improved Energy Efficiency in Flex-Fuel Engines, Partially Offsetting Reduced Energy Density of Fuel

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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

Toyota Unveils Dedicated Hybrid Concept, Plan for Prius Family; Expands Fuel Cell Vehicle Demonstration Program in the US

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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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Prius Toyota Concept Hybrid

Flash Drive: 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5

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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Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

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MARCH 27, 2015

mpg (19.26 It is our expectation that we will continue to review and refine what we’ve learned and achieved over the course of the SuperTruck initiative, and use that knowledge to bolster our leadership in fuel efficiency. This reduces friction, and increases efficiency and fuel economy. Fleet: Schneider, Walmart.

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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

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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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5

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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Hyundai Lithium Ion All-Electric Light

CMU study finds driving conditions have “substantial” impact on benefits of electrified vehicles; policy implications

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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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Road Trip: 2021 Volkswagen ID4

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

Miles

Miles Charging All-Electric Range

Researchers propose evaluating alt fuel efficiency based on energy rather than volume; impact of ethanol on vehicle efficiency and GHGs

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.

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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

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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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. Plans "large demonstration fleet" late 2009. Plans Cadillac Converj, Opel Ampera, other versions. Plans Saturn Vue PHEV-10. See Chevy Volt for latest. See our frequent comments at our news archive.

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Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2019

Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2017

Study estimates fuel economy improvements to US light-duty vehicles from 1975–2018 saved 2T gallons of fuel, 17B tons of CO2

Study finds that increased vehicle travel and decreased occupancy have undercut the impact of improving fuel economy over last 40 years

New UMTRI report on US vehicle fuel economy from 1923-2013 suggests need to focus on improving lower tails in each vehicle class

USPS announces plans to order 5,000 EVs & achieve 70% fleet electrification

UMTRI: automakers have surpassed new CAFE requirements for past 3 years

Consumer Federation of America Calls for LDV CAFE Standard of 60 MPG for 2025

University College Dublin Study finds Prius IV hybrids drive >60% of the time in zero-emissions mode under Irish conditions

Making driving less energy-intensive than flying

NREL Study Finds UPS First-Generation Hybrid Vans Deliver Almost 29% Greater Fuel Economy

Study finds recent achieved CAFE performance outpacing levels projected to be achieved by NHTSA

Study Finds Both Unemployment Rate and Fuel Price Influence Buyers Decisions on Fuel Economy of Vehicles Purchased

Study Finds That Tripling US LDV New Fleet Fuel Efficiency by 2035 Through Evolutionary Change is Ambitious But Doable

Toyota: Prius PHEV Fuel Economy Not Yet Available

Flash Drive: 2024 Hyundai Kona

Porsche fast chargers, Toyota Camry Hybrid gas mileage review, and battery buses: Today's Car News

CMU study concludes alt fuel vehicle incentives for OEMs result in increased fleet gasoline consumption and emissions

New study of emissions and health impacts from EVs in China, including massive e-bike fleet

U Toronto team assess the climate trade-off between reduced CO2 and increased Black Carbon from GDI engines

In 4 Years, Average Gas Mileage Of New Cars Has Risen By 3MPG

Study concludes US CAFE regulation can accelerate EV market penetration

NRC report finds Federal analysis to set LD CAFE and GHG standards generally of high quality; some technologies and issues should be re-examined

LeMond Composites licenses ORNL low-cost carbon fiber manufacturing process; transportation, renewable energy, & infrastructure

Third Phase of SDGE In-Use Study Shows PHEVs Excel on Fuel Economy and GHG Emissions Reductions Compared to Gasoline ICE and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles

Study suggests current levels of methane leakage would result in numerous decades of more rapid climate change from a shift to natural gas vehicles

UC Berkeley study concludes demand reduction policies on light-duty vehicles essential to meeting GHG reduction targets by 2050

Study finds V2G-capable electric school buses cost-effective with current technology; financial and environmental benefits

Parker Hannifin gaining traction with RunWise HD hydraulic hybrid; developing CNG-based HD system, next-gen MD system

Study Finds That Higher Ethanol Blends Result in Improved Energy Efficiency in Flex-Fuel Engines, Partially Offsetting Reduced Energy Density of Fuel

Toyota Unveils Dedicated Hybrid Concept, Plan for Prius Family; Expands Fuel Cell Vehicle Demonstration Program in the US

Flash Drive: 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5

Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5

CMU study finds driving conditions have “substantial” impact on benefits of electrified vehicles; policy implications

Road Trip: 2021 Volkswagen ID4

Researchers propose evaluating alt fuel efficiency based on energy rather than volume; impact of ethanol on vehicle efficiency and GHGs

Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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