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Study finds that increased vehicle travel and decreased occupancy have undercut the impact of improving fuel economy over last 40 years

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From 1970 to 2010, vehicle distance travelled in the US increased by 155% (from 1.674 trillion km to 4.260 trillion km); however, because vehicle load (i.e., This has led some researchers to argue that the policy emphasis should be on reducing vehicle distance traveled through an increased fuel tax—with fleet-wide effect.).

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IEA technology and policy reports outline paths to halving fuel used for combustion-engined road transport in less than 40 years

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IEA fuel economy readiness index status, 2010. The policy package includes a new fuel economy readiness index, which measures the extent to which countries have implemented steps that will fully exploit the potential of existing fuel economy technologies and maximise their use in vehicles. Source: Policy package.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

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Valence is strengthening its automotive accreditation by working towards TS 16949 accreditation in 2010. The vehicle is slated to arrive at select Ford dealers in 2010. ton truck, will account for most of the volume and Valence projects revenues of as much as $3 million in 2010 from the PVI contract. The Maxity, a 7.5

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MIT Energy Initiative report on transforming the US transportation system by 2050 to address climate challenges

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The results of the report’s plausible yet aggressive scenarios for the United States show the potential for technological improvements to more than offset fleet growth and, by 2050, reduce fuel use and GHG impacts by up to 50%. Includes vehicle weight reduction: at constant acceleration capability.

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