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EIA projects decline in transportation sector energy consumption through 2037 despite increase in VMT, followed by increase

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For the Transportation sector, EIA projects that energy consumption will decline between 2019 and 2037 (in the Reference case) because increases in fuel economy more than offset growth in vehicle miles traveled (VMT). Light-duty vehicle miles traveled increases by 20% in the Reference case, growing from 2.9 trillion miles in 2018 to 3.5

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ExxonMobil projects 25% energy demand increase between 2014-2040, 50% decline in carbon intensity; hybrids to be 40% of new car sales

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Natural gas remains challenged as a fuel for most personal vehicles. ExxonMobil expects natural gas is expected to meet about 40% of the growth in global energy needs; demand for the fuel will increase by 50%. Global vehicle fuel efficiency - projections. On-road fuel economy varies significantly by region.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

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Driving Range and Charging The two Prius Prime models differ in their EPA rated fuel economy depending on which tires they are wearing. Driving Impressions: Hitting the Road Always in control Our driving time was spent on wet and dry pavement negotiating San Diego County highways and back country winding roads.

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LCA study finds Alcoa forged aluminum wheels cut carbon footprint of commercial vehicles

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This analysis, performed by PE International and Five Winds Strategic Consulting, is the most comprehensive and transparent comparative LCA ever conducted on aluminum and steel truck wheels, according to Alcoa. wheel lifetime and the negligence of rotational inertia effects on fuel economy, the use of Alcoa forged. tons CO 2 e).

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2023 Toyota Sequoia Review – Comfortable Yet Cold

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Interior materials seemed nice enough for the respective price in both trims I drove, though the Capstone’s cabin looks and feels more premium, with the white trim giving it more personality. A dash cam was a key option, with the other two options being a ball mount and the Wind Chill Pearl White paint.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Volkswagen Taos

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Fuel economy is rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the AWD model returning 25/32/28. The rear head and leg room easily could comfortably accommodate a six-foot plus person. The 2022 Taos is roomy, has a quiet ride, plenty of power, and mid-thirties fuel economy.

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ExxonMobil: global GDP up ~140% by 2040, but energy demand ~35% due to efficiency; LDV energy demand to rise only slightly despite doubling parc

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The outlook is developed by examining energy supply and demand trends in 100 countries, 15 demand sectors covering all manner of personal and business needs and 20 different energy types. This combined 40 MBDOE in avoided liquids demand represents a significant amount of fuel. Fuel efficiency. billion in 2040.

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