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OCTOBER 5, 2016

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in September was 25.2 Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) This decline likely reflects the increased proportion of light trucks among the vehicles sold, they suggested.

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OCTOBER 3, 2014

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in September was at 25.3 mpg from the value in August, according to the monthly report from University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) researchers Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle. l/100 km), down 0.5 during the month.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2016

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in October was 24.8 mpg from the value for September, according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). l/100 km)—down 0.4

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AUGUST 8, 2017

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in July was 25.4 mpg from June, according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). l/100 km)—up 0.3 The value for July is up 5.3

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The energy intensity of a transportation mode is calculated by dividing the amount of fuel used by the number of passenger miles traveled and converting the result into a common measure—Btu (British thermal units) per passenger mile traveled. Specifically, the passenger load index dropped from 85.1% in 2019 to 58.9%

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JANUARY 5, 2018

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in December was 25.0 mpg from the revised value for November, according to the monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). l/100 km)—down 0.2

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MARCH 4, 2015

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in February was 25.2 mpg from January, according to the latest monthly analysis by University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) researchers Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle. Overall, vehicle fuel economy is up 5.1

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in August was 25.3 mpg from the value for July, according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Fuel economy is down 0.5

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MAY 5, 2014

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in April was 25.2 mpg from the value for March, according to the monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. Vehicle fuel economy is up 5.1 l/100 km)—down 0.2

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JUNE 9, 2017

million for 30 new projects aimed at discovery and development of novel, low-cost materials necessary for hydrogen production and storage and for fuel cells onboard light-duty vehicles. More than 2,000 fuel cell vehicles have been sold or leased in the US since 2015. Carnegie Mellon University. University of Connecticut.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the in August was 25.3 mpg from July, according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Fuel economy is down 0.5 l/100 km), down 0.1

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JANUARY 22, 2018

Light-weighting is critical for the future of our vehicles, not only to improve on fuel economy, but also to help improve vehicle performance. ALMMII was founded by Ohio-based manufacturing technology non-profit EWI, the University of Michigan, and The Ohio State University.

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DECEMBER 8, 2021

Not coincidentally, the first Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for new cars and light trucks became effective with 1978 model-year vehicles. Michael Sivak is the managing director of Sivak Applied Research and the former director of Sustainable Worldwide Transportation at the University of Michigan.

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OCTOBER 9, 2012

billion gallons of fuel—equivalent to the current total consumption of all vehicles in the US for about 13 days—due to their improved fuel economy, according to a brief report by University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) researchers Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle. earlier post.)

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JULY 6, 2015

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in June was 25.4 mpg from May, according to the monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Fuel economy is down 0.4 However, vehicle fuel economy is up 5.3

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MARCH 12, 2021

The teams moving on to Phase II of NEXTCAR are building on these goals with a specific focus on light-duty passenger vehicles, a 30% reduction in energy consumption, and taking vehicles to Level 4 of automation, where a vehicle is able to perform all driving operations on its own with optional human override. Award amount is $3,474,864.

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JANUARY 4, 2013

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in December was 23.9 l/100km), according to the latest monthly report from Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). This is an increase of 3.8 This is an increase of 3.8 in October.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The average fuel-economy (window-sticker) value of new vehicles sold. l/100 km), according to the latest monthly analysis from Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. The average fuel economy of model year 2013 vehicles sold thus far. value is up 0.1

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JANUARY 8, 2016

A new report by University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) researcher Dr. Michael Sivak has found a 6.3% spread between the fuel economy obtained with maximum and minimum rolling resistance tires. percent increase compared to the fuel consumed with tires at the current minimum rolling resistance.

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AUGUST 3, 2012

After a three-month drop, fuel economy of all new vehicles sold in the United States remained unchanged in July, according to researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Average fuel economy (window-sticker values) of cars, light trucks, minivans and SUVs purchased last month was 23.6

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MAY 21, 2010

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 42 university-led research and development projects for awards totaling $38 million. These projects, funded over three to four years through the Department’s Nuclear Energy University Program, are intended to help advance nuclear education and develop the next generation of nuclear technologies.

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JUNE 5, 2012

The average sales-weighted fuel economy (adjusted EPA window sticker value) of new vehicles purchased in the US dropped 0.2 L/100km), likely reflecting the slight reduction the price of gasoline, according to the monthly report from researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). mpg US (9.9

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MAY 27, 2011

The automotive market is inevitably trending to LED lighting for reasons of reliability, appearance, functionality and efficiency, says OSRAM SYLVANIA. OSRAM SYLVANIA, together with OSRAM GmbH (owned by Siemens), is the world leader in automotive lighting for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the aftermarket.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2013

The bottom line, he concludes in this third report, is that “ We drive fewer light-duty vehicles, we drive each of them less, and we consume less fuel.”. Fuel consumed per person. In 1984, the average amount of fuel consumed per person was 400 gallons. Fuel consumed per licensed driver. Fuel consumed per household.

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MAY 1, 2015

An HCCI engine ignites a mixture of fuel and air by compressing it in the cylinder. Achieving HCCI operation at low load is a challenge because the relatively low-temperature and light engine load characteristics generally inhibit the proper thermodynamic conditions for successful, controllable auto-ignition.

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MARCH 15, 2021

The other teams selected to move on to Phase II are the University of California Berkeley, Michigan Technical University and Ohio State University. The teams moving to Phase II are building on these goals by focusing on light-duty passenger vehicles and achieving a 30% reduction in energy consumption.

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APRIL 18, 2018

However, as the EPA is getting ready to relax the future vehicle fuel economy standards , the time is right to consider whether, under the current administration, this agency’s mission is, in fact, being carried out. And that brings me back to the impending relaxation of fuel economy standards. Opinion by Michael Sivak.

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JULY 17, 2020

VTO research pathways focus on fuel diversification, vehicle efficiency, energy storage, lightweight materials, and new mobility technologies to improve the overall energy efficiency and affordability of the transportation system. The Research Foundation for The SUNY Stony Brook University. University of Delaware. 2,474,075.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Building on research that shows average fuel economy has improved 4.5 mpg between model years 2008 and 2014, University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) researchers Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle have documented sales-weighted distributions for the same model year vehicles (cars, pickup trucks, vans and SUVs).

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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 l/100km), because of the decrease in vehicle load, the occupant fuel economy only improved by 17% (from 24.8 occupants carried) decreased by 27% (from 1.9 mpg US, or from 18.1 l/100km to 10.9 mpg US to 29.8

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FEBRUARY 13, 2012

The average fuel economy of new vehicles sold in the US. mpg from December, according to figures from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). The EDI takes into account both vehicle fuel economy and distance driven (the latter relying on data that are published with a two-month lag).

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JANUARY 9, 2014

Currently, the energy intensity (BTU per person mile) of driving is 57% greater than that of flying, according to a new analysis by Dr. Michael Sivak, Director, Sustainable Worldwide Transportation at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Aviation Fuel Efficiency Market Background'

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DECEMBER 6, 2011

Average fuel economy of all new vehicles sold in the United States is up for the second straight month, according to researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Average fuel economy of cars, light trucks, minivans and SUVs purchased in November was 22.7 Click to enlarge.

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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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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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SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

The new investments will go toward a wide range of research, development, and demonstration projects that aim to reduce the price and improve the efficiency of plug-in electric, alternative fuel, and conventional vehicles. Fuel Efficiency Improvements in Passenger Vehicles and Commercial Trucks. Clemson University.

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MAY 4, 2018

nm), the energy conversion efficiency and apparent quantum yield reaches ~8.75% and ~20%, respectively—the highest values ever reported for one-step visible-light driven photocatalytic overall pure water splitting. The device could also be reconfigured to turn carbon dioxide back into fuel. —Chowdhury et al.

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