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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 agency’s reasoning was that since alternative fuel vehicle production has generally been less than 0.1% of total vehicle production until very recently, the impact of excluding alternative fuel vehicles was negligible. Fuel economy average for the US fleet, per the Trends report, is 24.1

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US EPA rates Nissan LEAF fuel economy as 99 mpg-equivalent (combined); 73-mile range

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After completion of five-cycle testing, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rated the battery-electric Nissan LEAF with an mpg-equivalent rating of 106 city, 92 highway for a combined 99 mpge. The new fuel economy label also notes consumption of 34 kWh per 100 miles. EPA fuel economy label for the LEAF.

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DOE launches H2USA public-private partnership to deploy hydrogen infrastructure for transportation

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) launched H 2 USA—a new public-private partnership focused on advancing hydrogen infrastructure to support more transportation energy options for US consumers, including fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Fuel Cells Hydrogen Infrastructure' Earlier post.).

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6 new corporate partners join the National Clean Fleets Partnership

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The new partners—Coca-Cola, Enterprise Holdings, General Electric, OSRAM SYLVANIA, Ryder, and Staples—operate a total of nearly a million commercial vehicles nationwide. million gallons of diesel fuel per year. The company is also in the process of testing all-electric delivery trucks in Ohio and California.

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CMU study concludes alt fuel vehicle incentives for OEMs result in increased fleet gasoline consumption and emissions

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A study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University has concluded that regulatory incentives for OEMs for alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) intended to encourage a technology transition in the transportation fleet result in increased fleet-wide gasoline consumption and emissions. —Jenn et al. —Jenn et al. 5b02842.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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The 39 kilowatt (kW) electric motor adds 29 hp and 151 lb.-ft. The gas-electric punch. Normal and Smart will give the best fuel economy Through the touchscreen you can configure a Custom setting. The front-wheel drive Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is powered by a 2.0-liter of torque, for a total system 192 hp and 210 lb.-ft.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

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Excellent fuel economy, nice styling, low price and an excellent warranty. This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. Kia’s iVT is a continuously variable transmission with intelligence that adapts shifts for improved performance and fuel economy. Drivetrain.

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