Fleet, Fuel Economy, Price and Transportation

BNEF: net-zero road transport by 2050 still possible, but big push needed

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2022

The road transport sector could still reach net-zero emissions by 2050 through electrification, but urgent action would be required from policymakers and industry participants, according to research company BloombergNEF’s (BNEF) latest annual Long-Term Electric Vehicle Outlook (EVO). million sold in 2021 to 21 million in 2025.

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Transportation Emissions Fleet Economy

Volvo Trucks’ D13 Turbo Compound engine now standard on all VNL models; 6% better fuel economy over 2020 engine

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Enhanced fuel efficiency options from Volvo Trucks such as the Xceed package, available on the VNL 760 and 860, can include the FlowBelow Aerokit and other optimized exterior design features to deliver fuel efficiency gains as high as 16%.

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ICCT: incremental technology can cut vehicle CO2 by half and increase fuel economy >60% through 2030 with ~5% increase in price

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2017

l/100 km) in 2016, the The ICCT team assessed increased consumer label fuel economy (as opposed to the regulatory test fuel economy) to 35 mpg (6.71 The resulting trajectory would reduce CO 2 emissions by half and increase fuel economy by more than 60% from 2016 through 2030.

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Ceres: national fuel economy and emissions standards can increase viability of domestic automakers and suppliers

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2017

New analysis commissioned by Ceres, a sustainability nonprofit organization working with investors and companies, suggests that national fuel economy and emissions standards can help increase the viability and international competitiveness of domestic automakers and suppliers. The analysis, “ What’s Driving the U.S —Alan Baum.

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Fuel Economy Economy Standards Emissions

New report finds global CO2 vehicle emission reduction measures falter; dropping diesels, increasing SUVs

Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2019

Vehicle fuel economy improvements have slowed globally, according to the latest report from the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI): Fuel Economy In Major Car Markets: Technology And Policy Drivers 2005-2017. Overall, global fuel economy has improved by an average of 1.7% L ge /100 km.

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Global Fuel Economy Diesel SUV

GFEI report suggests $2T savings from fuel economy improvements in ICE vehicles through 2025 can help fund long-term transition to plug-ins

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Meanwhile, significant gains in vehicle fuel economy over the coming decades are possible and very much needed globally in order to address pressing issues of climate change, energy security and sustainable mobility. The global vehicle fleet is predicted to double by 2050 with 80% of that growth in the developing world.

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Global Fuel Economy Initiative Releases Roadmap Report on Achieving 50% Fuel Economy Improvement in LDV Fleet by 2050

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2009

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has estimated that fuel consumption and emissions of CO 2 from the world’s cars will roughly double between 2000 and 2050. Worldwide, cars currently account for close to half of the transport sector’s fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. litres per 100 km).

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EV Fleets Will Change the Face of Trucking Forever

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2022

EV Fleets Will Change the Face of Trucking Forever. The need for goods transportation won’t change any time soon–but the way in which we transport things will. The need for goods transportation won’t change any time soon–but the way in which we transport things will. EV Fleets Will Change Trucking Forever.

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Fleet Gas-Electric Pennsylvania Commercial

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

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2009

From October 2007 to April 2009, the average fuel economy of purchased new light-duty vehicles improved from 20.2 Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle also found that while there was a significant negative relationship between the unemployment rate and the number of vehicles purchased, the price of gasoline did not have a major impact.

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Study Concludes That Improving Truck Fuel Economy Would Create More Than 120K New US Jobs by 2030

Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2010

Strengthening the fuel economy of medium- and heavy-duty trucks could create as many as 124,000 jobs in the US by 2030, with all 50 states experiencing net job growth, according to a new report by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) and CALSTART. per gallon fuel price. per gallon fuel price.

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ADB Transport Forum: shift to greener transport in Asia key to global sustainability; investment of $2.5T needed by 2020

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

Asia must scale up sustainable transport development or face a bleak future of congested roads, pollution, ill health and economic damage, which could have ripple effects around the world, the third ADB (Asian Development Bank) transport forum heard earlier this month in Manila. Click to enlarge.

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Argonne updates GREET and AFLEET tools for transportation technologies analysis

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2017

The most recent GREET versions are the GREET1 2017 version for fuel-cycle analysis and GREET2 2017 version for vehicle-cycle analysis. 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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Transportation Pollution Alternative Fuels Gasoline-Electric

Consumer Federation analysis of polling data and tech pricing finds consumer demands aligned with proposed MY 2017-2025 CAFE and GHG regulations for light-duty vehicles

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JULY 16, 2012

A new analysis from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) of consumer polling data finds that the proposed MY 2017-2025 passenger vehicle fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards to be finalized this summer ( earlier post ) align with consumer demands and needs. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2025.

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ICCT reviews real-world tractor-trailer fuel economy in US, China and Europe

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has published a new paper reviewing and summarizing data on commercial vehicle sales and real-world fuel consumption for heavy-duty tractor-trailers in the three key markets of the US, China and Europe, which together account for more than 70% of HDV sales worldwide.

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Fuel Economy China Fuel Europe

Study concludes California economic growth and employment will rise with the degree and scope of transport fuel efficiency standards

Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2011

The macro results for four scenarios showed that economic growth and employment rise with the degree and scope of transport fuel efficiency standards. Fuel economy and emissions measures in the vehicle sector will expand incomes and jobs in the same way.Generally speaking, the most robust finding of this study.is

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Standards California Fuel Economy Transportation

EIA projects US energy-related CO2 emissions to remain near current level through 2050; increased natural gas consumption

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MARCH 22, 2019

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. As travel demand continues to rise, transportation consumption and emissions increase.

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Gas Emissions Energy Coal

Study Finds That Implementation of a Portfolio of Transportation Strategies Will Be Required for Significant Reductions in GHG from Transportation Sector; Pricing Strategies Have the Largest Potential

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2009

Although innovations in vehicle and fuel technology will have a substantial effect on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transportation in the US, those gains will largely be offset by increases in travel along with growth in the US population, according to a new report from transportation consultancy Cambridge Systematics.

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Inaugural Quadrennial Technology Review report concludes DOE is underinvested in transport; greatest efforts to go to electrification

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

The DOE-QTR defines six key strategies: increase vehicle efficiency; electrification of the light duty fleet; deploy alternative fuels; increase building and industrial efficiency; modernize the electrical grid; and deploy clean electricity. DOE’s most significant role in transport research is here.

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Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2013

Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Earlier post.).

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Former Commerce and Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta urges technology neutral policies in reaching proposed CAFE standards

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Former Transportation and Commerce Secretary Norman Mineta, who served under former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Current fuel economy policy clearly demonstrates this fact. The federal government is pushing their fleet-procurement decisions almost completely to EVs and hybrids irrespective of costs.

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Standards Transportation Fuel Economy MPG

CEC report sets out North American plan for change and investment to achieve sustainable freight transportation

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2011

The report, Destination Sustainability: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Freight Transportation in North America , looks at the continental freight transportation network, a key component of the transportation sector, which is the second-largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in North America, after electricity generation.

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National Research Council Report Explores Improving Fuel Economy of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles; Recommends Immediately Beginning Developing a Regulatory Approach

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

The National Research Council has released a prepublication edition of a new congressionally mandated report that evaluates various technologies and methods that could improve the fuel economy of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs), such as tractor-trailers, transit buses, and work trucks. per gallon. per gallon or higher.

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CEPS task force report identifies tightening emissions standards as key policy to hit EU 60% reduction in transport GHG; full life-cycle emissions optimal metric

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2013

The report from a task force assembled by the CEPS (Centre for European Policy Studies), a Brussels-based think tank, on European transport policy has concluded that the EU’s goal of a 60% greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction in the transport sector in 2050 compared to 1990 levels is possible, but at a cost.

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Emissions Transportation Standards Climate Change

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

First debuting in 2017, the Niro is a key model for Kia as it offers three different propulsion choices, all of which offer excellent fuel economy or all-electric driving range. Head of the hybrid MPG class Hybrid Efficiency Efficient, but not quick The 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid running on 87 octane is the class leader in fuel economy.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG

Study finds CO2 emissions trading more effective path to automotive CO2 reduction in Europe than tailpipe standards

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

The results are published in the journal Transportation. The goal of this paper is to assess the resulting CO 2 emissions, energy, and economic impacts of the EU CO 2 mandates, and compare them to an alternative scenario where vehicle emissions are part of an emission trading system designed to meet Europe’s announced economy-wide targets.

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Standards Emissions CO2 Europe

Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. A steady road warrior Clean Fleet Report was in the Taos SEL 4Motion for a week, spending most of our time on Southern California freeways. On another 87-mile run we hit an impressive 39.2

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Basic Transportation Kicked-up a Notch. Excellent fuel economy, nice styling, low price and an excellent warranty. This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. Pricing and Warranties. The base price for the 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door is $17,090.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy

Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Kia also has all-new 2023 versions of the Niro EV and Niro PHEV, which Clean Fleet Report will be reviewing separately, so make sure to sign-up for the newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. The 2023 Kia Niro hybrid is the class leader in fuel economy. Efficient with Low Emissions.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy 2017

News: 2024 Mazda CX-90

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2023

Both engines, running on 91 octane premium fuel, are mated to a drive-by-wire 8-speed automatic transmission for the i-Activ all-wheel drive system that has a rear wheel bias. Mazda did not release fuel economy estimates, how fast the plug-in battery charges, or the all-electric driving range for the PHEV.

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Mazda Plug-in Fuel Economy SUV

Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

This is sad, but completely unwarranted as some of the best vehicles Clean Fleet Report reviews are sedans—and the 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited is one of those. Normal and Smart will give the best fuel economy Through the touchscreen you can configure a Custom setting. The looks will reel you in. Effortless Efficiency.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG

EPA: US greenhouse gases up 2% in 2013; increased coal consumption, cool winter

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APRIL 16, 2015

Additionally, relatively cool winter conditions led to an increase in fuels for the residential and commercial sectors for heating. The transportation sector was the second largest sector source, at 27%. Transportation sector GHG emissions 1990-2013. Transportation End-Use Sector. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. The Niro PHEV is powered by a 1.6-liter Adding electric miles. Room to see.

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid

Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The oil price shocks of the 1970s led the Brazilian government to address the strain high prices were placing on its fragile economy. The government assisted the shift by giving sugar companies subsidized loans to build ethanol plants, as well as guaranteeing prices for their ethanol products. Donovan, CEO Renergie, Inc.

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Transportation Fuel Renewable Gasoline-Electric

UMTRI study finds US diesel vehicles generally have lower total cost of ownership than gasoline vehicles

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JUNE 28, 2013

Diesel vehicles generally saved owners between $2,000 to $6,000 in total ownership costs during a three to five year period when compared to similar gasoline vehicles, according to data compiled by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). —“Total Cost of Ownership”. Depreciation.

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Cost Of Diesel Gasoline Vehicles

Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

Clean Fleet Report will have detailed reviews of the Sportage gasoline, hybrid and eventually the plug-in hybrid in the coming months. Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city/32 highway/28 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: Up to 42 mpg city/44 hwy/43 combined (FWD).

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid

When Should You Dump Your Gas Guzzler?

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 18, 2023

Washington, DC Transportation accounts for almost a third of all U.S. Making a car creates a lot of pollution as raw materials have to be extracted, transported and manufactured. EVs also benefit the environment by eliminating tailpipe emissions and having better fuel economies than gasoline-powered cars. — S.H.,

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Driving Experience: On the Road Clean Fleet Report drove the UX 250h Premium with front-wheel drive (FWD) and driver-selectable drive modes of Eco, Normal and Sport.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

Clean Fleet Report recently had the opportunity to drive the 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD and came away reminded why more than 50% of Lexus owners return to the brand. The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. Fuel economy reported by Clean Fleet Report represents the reviewer’s driving experience.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride

UMTRI study finds diesel vehicles save owners thousands in total ownership costs compared to gasoline vehicles

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JULY 19, 2013

Drivers of diesel vehicles can save thousands of dollars in total ownership costs compared to similar gasoline vehicles, according to a University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) study. —UMTRI researcher Bruce Belzowski. Belzowski and UMTRI colleague Paul E. —Bruce Belzowski.

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Gasoline Diesel Vehicles Fuel Economy

US EIA Reports Record-setting 7% Overall Decline in US Carbon Dioxide Emissions in 2009; Transport Emissions Down 4.1%, Lowest Percentage Reduction of the End-UseSectors

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2010

In 2009, the carbon intensity of the electric power sector decreased by nearly 4.3%, primarily due to fuel switching as the price of coal rose 6.8% from 2008 to 2009 while the comparable price of natural gas fell 48% on a per Btu basis. Transportation. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. mpg US in 2009.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Clean Fleet Report drove the 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD with the 3.8-liter The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 city/24 highway/21 combined. To aid in fuel economy the Palisade has a start-stop feature where the engine shuts off when coming to a stop and restarts automatically. Pricing and Warranties.

Hyundai

Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet

Road Test: 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage SE Hatchback

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The 40+ MPG Low-Cost Transportation King. The right reasons to own a 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage, either the hatchback or sedan, are very clear: economical, reliable transportation with a low entry cost to ownership. It’s small, but it has a place. mpg, which is a nice bump over the EPA Combined estimate of 39 mpg. Warranties.

Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi MPG Fuel Economy Clean

Road Test: 2022 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid F Sport

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Clean Fleet Report gladly took the keys to a 2022 ES 300h F Sport, which is the first time the F Sport treatment has been offered on the ES 300h. The EPA rates fuel economy for the 2022 Lexus ES 300h at 43 mpg city/44 highway/44 combined mpg. The average fuel economy was 46.3 Pricing and Warranties.

Lexus

Lexus Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy

Road Test: 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

If you are looking for comfort, versatility, great looks, a very accommodating and large interior, some innovative features and surprisingly good fuel economy, the 2021 Cadillac Escalade is for you. Power and Torque and Fuel Sipping. Clean Fleet Report drove the 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD Premium Luxury, powered by a 3.0-liter

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Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG

BNEF: net-zero road transport by 2050 still possible, but big push needed

Volvo Trucks’ D13 Turbo Compound engine now standard on all VNL models; 6% better fuel economy over 2020 engine

ICCT: incremental technology can cut vehicle CO2 by half and increase fuel economy >60% through 2030 with ~5% increase in price

Ceres: national fuel economy and emissions standards can increase viability of domestic automakers and suppliers

New report finds global CO2 vehicle emission reduction measures falter; dropping diesels, increasing SUVs

GFEI report suggests $2T savings from fuel economy improvements in ICE vehicles through 2025 can help fund long-term transition to plug-ins

Global Fuel Economy Initiative Releases Roadmap Report on Achieving 50% Fuel Economy Improvement in LDV Fleet by 2050

EV Fleets Will Change the Face of Trucking Forever

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

Study Concludes That Improving Truck Fuel Economy Would Create More Than 120K New US Jobs by 2030

ADB Transport Forum: shift to greener transport in Asia key to global sustainability; investment of $2.5T needed by 2020

Argonne updates GREET and AFLEET tools for transportation technologies analysis

Consumer Federation analysis of polling data and tech pricing finds consumer demands aligned with proposed MY 2017-2025 CAFE and GHG regulations for light-duty vehicles

ICCT reviews real-world tractor-trailer fuel economy in US, China and Europe

Study concludes California economic growth and employment will rise with the degree and scope of transport fuel efficiency standards

EIA projects US energy-related CO2 emissions to remain near current level through 2050; increased natural gas consumption

Study Finds That Implementation of a Portfolio of Transportation Strategies Will Be Required for Significant Reductions in GHG from Transportation Sector; Pricing Strategies Have the Largest Potential

Inaugural Quadrennial Technology Review report concludes DOE is underinvested in transport; greatest efforts to go to electrification

Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

Former Commerce and Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta urges technology neutral policies in reaching proposed CAFE standards

CEC report sets out North American plan for change and investment to achieve sustainable freight transportation

National Research Council Report Explores Improving Fuel Economy of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles; Recommends Immediately Beginning Developing a Regulatory Approach

CEPS task force report identifies tightening emissions standards as key policy to hit EU 60% reduction in transport GHG; full life-cycle emissions optimal metric

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

Study finds CO2 emissions trading more effective path to automotive CO2 reduction in Europe than tailpipe standards

Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

News: 2024 Mazda CX-90

Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

EPA: US greenhouse gases up 2% in 2013; increased coal consumption, cool winter

Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

UMTRI study finds US diesel vehicles generally have lower total cost of ownership than gasoline vehicles

Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

When Should You Dump Your Gas Guzzler?

Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

UMTRI study finds diesel vehicles save owners thousands in total ownership costs compared to gasoline vehicles

US EIA Reports Record-setting 7% Overall Decline in US Carbon Dioxide Emissions in 2009; Transport Emissions Down 4.1%, Lowest Percentage Reduction of the End-UseSectors

Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD

Road Test: 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage SE Hatchback

Road Test: 2022 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid F Sport

Road Test: 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD

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