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Ford researchers: global light-duty CO2 regulatory targets broadly consistent with 450 ppm stabilization

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They refer to these emission trajectories as the global CO 2 caps. 2015 ( 400 MPG by 2015) to overcome the inertia of the higher-emitting older vehicles in the fleet. For the EU, the glide path is at the upper end of the discussed 2025 EU range of 68–78 g CO 2 /km. —Winkler et al. Winkler, Timothy J.

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

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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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EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

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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. mpg, and reduces the overall CO 2 emissions by 3 g/mi.

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What does WLTP mean? A Beginner’s Guide to EV Terminology

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The added ‘B’ is simply a reference to the battery that powers an EV. For reference, a Jeep Wrangler has a drag co-efficient of 0.454 – one of the highest values of any production vehicle. LCV : Light Commercial Vehicle. Often used as a substitute to reference car makers within the automotive industry.

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Volkswagen introduces the Sport Coupé Concept GTE PHEV at Geneva; 118 mpg US

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l/100 km (118 mpg US), or 46 g CO 2 /km. We are enriching this segment with a premium design which is as exclusive as it is dynamic, and which casts the term avant-garde in a new light. Despite this dynamic performance, the concept car has an EC combined fuel consumption of 118 mpg US. Driving modes include: Hybrid.

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EPA annual report on CO2, fuel economy and technology trends finds 2012 heading for all-time best; rapid adoption of new technologies

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Changes in light-duty vehicle technology penetration share. The use of turbochargers/superchargers has tripled from about 3% in MY 2007 to a projected 9% in MY 2012, while the use of cylinder deactivation has remained in the 8-9% range. There are almost 3 times more SUVs with combined labels of 25 mpg (9.4 Source: EPA.

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EIA AEO2015 projects elimination of net US energy imports in 2020-2030 timeframe; transportation energy consumption drops

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AEO2015 presents updated projections for US energy markets through 2040 based on six cases (Reference, Low and High Economic Growth, Low and High Oil Price, and High Oil and Gas Resource) that reflect updated scenarios for future crude oil prices. year from 2013 through 2040 in the Reference case, far below the rates of economic growth (2.4%/year)

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