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Gasoline consumption per capita in 2020 was on par with that in 1965

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This analysis examines the effect of this downturn in driving on gasoline consumption (both total and per capita), and places the consumption in 2020 in a historical context. The results show that gasoline consumption per capita in 2020 was on par with that 55 years ago. Total consumption. Total consumption (millions of gallons).

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U.S. Gasoline Usage Peaked In 2006, Will Plummet In Future

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Even if you may not have heard of the Peak Oil theory, everyone knows that we'll continue to use more and more gasoline in years to come. gasoline consumption to date was 2006, when we collectively. Well, errrrr, no. At least, that's the conclusion of both industry analysts and the oil companies themselves.

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2014 Audi R18 e-tron Quattro Le Mans racer consumes about 40% less fuel than first TDI engine at Le Mans in 2006

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Compared with the 2006 5.5-liter liters less per 100 kilometers than the gasoline engines of the challengers, Toyota and Porsche, are allowed to consume. liters less fuel available in the course of 24 hours than the gasoline units. liter V-4 gasoline engine that is compact and lightweight. Specifically, 138.7

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US EPA extends E15 fuel waiver to MY 2001-2006 light-duty vehicles

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waived a limitation on selling gasoline that contains more than 10% ethanol for model year (MY) 2001 through 2006 passenger vehicles, including cars, SUVs, and light pickup trucks. The waiver applies to fuel that contains up to 15% ethanol (E15). Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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EPA waives requirements for gasoline pump vapor recovery

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that the systems used at gas station pumps to capture harmful gasoline vapors while refueling cars can be phased out. Since 1994, gas stations in areas that do not meet certain air quality standards have been required to use gasoline vapor recovery systems.

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Brazil Temporarily Reduces Ethanol Content in Gasoline from 25% to 20%

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The Brazilian government has rolled back the anhydrous ethanol blend level in gasoline from 25% to 20% for a period of 90 days, effective 1 February. Blend reductions are not new in Brazil, UNICA said ; the last reduction occurred in March of 2006, when the percentage fell from 25% to 20%.

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Lifan and Ricardo developing two 1.2L turbo gasoline direct injection engines

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turbocharged, gasoline direct injection engines for applications in Lifan sedans as soon as 2012. In 2006, Lifan signed a Heads of Agreement with Ricardo to develop a new family of car engines and transmissions. Chongqing Lifan Industry (Group) Co., Earlier post.).

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