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APRIL 14, 2020

The 2020 edition of US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) comprehensive annual report on nationwide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions shows that emissions increased from 2017 to 2018 by 3.1% (after accounting for sequestration from the land sector). The number of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by light-duty vehicles (i.e.,

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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 This increase likely reflects the decreased proportion of light trucks in the sales mix in July compared to June, they suggested. in May 2017, down from 0.84 in April 2017 (the lower the value, the better).

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APRIL 15, 2019

lower in 2017 than the prior year (after accounting for sequestration from the land sector), and power sector emissions fell 4.2%, according to the 2019 edition of the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) annual report on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In 2017, US greenhouse gas emissions totaled 6,456.7

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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 This likely reflects both a continuing increase in the proportion of light trucks sold each month, as well as the recent calculation adjustments for window-sticker values implemented by the EPA for model year 2017, they suggested.

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MAY 23, 2017

The US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Annual Energy Outlook 2017 (AEO2017) Reference case projects a decline in light-duty vehicle energy use between 2018 and 2040 as improvements in fuel economy more than offset increases in light-duty vehicle (LDV) miles. quadrillion Btu in 2017 to 14.2

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OCTOBER 25, 2016

The 2017 Audi A3 Sedan and Cabriolet models in the US are now available with Audi’s more efficient Millerized 2.0-liter liter engine offers an increase of 16 hp and 21 lb-ft of torque compared to the previous generation A3 1.8T, along with EPA-estimated combined cycle fuel economy of 29 mpg (8.1 The A3 sedan with 2.0-liter

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JANUARY 24, 2011

The US Department of Transportation (DOT), the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the state of California have announced a single timeframe for proposing fuel economy and greenhouse gas standards for model year 2017-2025 cars and light-duty trucks. L/100km) if all reductions came from fuel economy improvements.

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DECEMBER 3, 2019

According to the Federal Highway Administration, the average fuel economy for all light vehicles on the road today is 22.3 Based on a vehicle with an average fuel economy of 22.3 Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Highway Statistics 2017, Table VM-1; and tax data by state from the U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

A team at Carnegie Mellon University has found that engineering design modifications that compromise other performance attributes—specifically acceleration—offer a pathway to reduce the cost to automakers of compliance with fuel economy standards.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Time sequence of images in a Sandia National Laboratories project that shows the extinction of light caused by a soot cloud formed during the injection of a diesel spray. The liquid fuel spray is seen at the bottom of the images and appears dark because the light passing through the combustion vessel is scattered by the liquid droplets.

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MARCH 21, 2019

Vehicle fuel economy improvements have slowed globally, according to the latest report from the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI): Fuel Economy In Major Car Markets: Technology And Policy Drivers 2005-2017. Overall, global fuel economy has improved by an average of 1.7% Source: GFEI.

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JULY 11, 2017

The ICCT team—John German and Aaron Isenstadt—concluded that diesels have and will retain two significant advantages over gasoline engines: significantly better fuel economy and cargo hauling and towing ability. —Isenstadt and German (2017). Isenstadt and German (2017). Background. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) formally unveiled their joint proposal to set stronger fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2021, and 49.6 improvements.

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JULY 11, 2012

Historical and projected achieved fuel economy (mpg US) for passenger cars and light trucks. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed CAFE standards for model years 2017-2025 ( Earlier post.) Source: NHTSA Final EIS.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

An analysis by a team from the University of California, Davis, MIT and Yale suggests that households that buy a fuel-efficient vehicle tend to compensate for that purchase by buying a bigger, more powerful second vehicle. This unintended effect could erode goals of fuel economy standard policies by up to 60%.

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APRIL 2, 2018

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt announced the completion of the Midterm Evaluation (MTE) process for the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for cars and light trucks for model years 2022-2025, and his final determination that the current standards are not appropriate and should be revised.

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 13, 2017

In an expected ruling, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy finalized her decision to maintain the current greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for model years 2022-2025 cars and light trucks. mpg-e (if all reductions were achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements). Earlier post.)

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MARCH 22, 2017

l/100 km) in 2016, the The ICCT team assessed increased consumer label fuel economy (as opposed to the regulatory test fuel economy) to 35 mpg (6.71 The resulting trajectory would reduce CO 2 emissions by half and increase fuel economy by more than 60% from 2016 through 2030.

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AUGUST 22, 2018

The 2017 National Household Travel Survey (NHTS) reported that the average vehicle—including cars, trucks, and vans—has increased from 9.3 years in 2017, suggesting that many households have delayed the purchase of a new vehicle and continuing a trend of US households operating vehicles longer. years in 2017.

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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. Total consumption (millions of gallons). Consumption per capita. Consumption per capita (gallons). The maximum consumption per capita (505 gallons) was reached in 1978.

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APRIL 1, 2010

Final MY 2011 and MY 2012-2016 passenger car fuel economy targets, based on vehicle footprint. mpg for the combined industry-wide fleet (cars and light-trucks) for model year 2016. mpg for the combined industry-wide fleet (cars and light-trucks) for model year 2016. Source: NHTSA. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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JUNE 23, 2017

A new report from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) estimates Consumer benefits of increased efficiency in 2025-2030 light-duty vehicles in the US. Fuel savings are 2.4 times the costs if fuel prices stay low for the next several decades.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2017

The Auto Alliance has sent a letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt requesting that the US Environmental Protection Agency withdraw the Final Determination on the Appropriateness of the Model Year 2022-2025 Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards under the Midterm Evaluation which EPA announced on 13 January 2017.

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MAY 25, 2018

Foton Motor and Piaggio Group signed the agreement for a joint development project for new light-duty commercial vehicle products in Italy. In 2017, its global sales volume of commercial vehicles hit 176,800 units. Foton Gratour-T mini truck.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

The gap between official and real-world fuel-economy figures in Europe has risen to about 38%, according to a new report published by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge. Ten years ago the discrepancy between these real-world and sales-brochure values was at 10%.

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MARCH 15, 2017

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced that EPA intends to reconsider its final determination issued on 12 January 2017 which recommended no change to the greenhouse gas standards for light duty vehicles for model years 2022- 2025. Earlier post.)

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MAY 24, 2010

Nichols also said that California will work with Federal agencies on the next phase of light-duty vehicle GHG and fuel economy standards for model years 2017-2025. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Workshops have been held and more are planned for the summer of 2010. Statement from Chairman Nichols to.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Based on feedback from these initial customers, Chevrolet may adjust production for 2017 model year. As a result, Chevrolet can deliver a low-volume, affordably priced hybrid pickup that delivers uncompromised capability and up to 13% better fuel economy in city driving. V-8 and 8-speed automatic. l/100 km).

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JULY 16, 2012

A new analysis from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) of consumer polling data finds that the proposed MY 2017-2025 passenger vehicle fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards to be finalized this summer ( earlier post ) align with consumer demands and needs. mpg US (5.87 Poll Results.

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AUGUST 27, 2016

For 2017, the Chevrolet Colorado mid-size pickup offers an all-new V-6 engine and class-exclusive eight-speed automatic. The most significant update for the 2017 Colorado is the 3.6L The most significant update for the 2017 Colorado is the 3.6L Chevrolet has not released fuel economy figure for MY 2017 yet.

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JULY 29, 2011

Light-duty vehicle fuel economy standards, 1978-2025. President Barack Obama announced an agreement with 13 major automakers to pursue the next phase in the Administration’s national vehicle program ( earlier post ) , increasing fuel economy to a fleetwide average 54.5 MY1978-2011 figures are NHTSA CAFE in mpg.

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JULY 28, 2017

FCA US has received a certificate of conformity from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a conditional executive order from the California Air Resources Board (ARB), permitting the production and sale of FCA US 2017 model-year light-duty Ram 1500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0-liter liter diesel engines.

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MARCH 7, 2013

Within his talk about the need for a US energy policy at the IHS CERAWeek 2013 energy conference in Houston, GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson outlined some highlights of the company’s fuel economy plan through the 2016 model year. A good rule of thumb is that a 10% reduction in curb weight will reduce fuel consumption by about 6.5%.

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AUGUST 9, 2011

For purposes of the new HD National Program, the heavy-duty fleet incorporates all on-road vehicles rated at a gross vehicle weight at or above 8,500 pounds, and the engines that power them, except those covered by the current GHG emissions and Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards for model year 2012-2016 passenger vehicles.

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APRIL 21, 2016

Honda announced that the upcoming Clarity Fuel Cell ( earlier post ) will be joined by two additional electrified variants, the Clarity Electric and Clarity Plug-in Hybrid, launching in the US in 2017. In addition to the Clarity series, a reengineered 2017 Accord Hybrid will go on-sale this spring. Earlier post.). Accord Hybrid.

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MAY 31, 2017

A joint study by Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) and Austria’s Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien) into 48V diesel mild hybrid technology verified a 9% reduction of NO x in raw engine-out emissions, while retaining the fuel economy and CO 2 benefits of diesel engine technology.

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