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vehicle fueleconomy. Specifically, this study examines actual fueleconomy of cars and light trucks (pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans) from 1966 through 2019. (My Calculated vehicle fueleconomy is available going back to 1923. gallons per 100 miles to 5.10 gallons per 100 miles to 4.50
vehicle fueleconomy. Specifically, this study examines actual fueleconomy of cars and light trucks (pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans) from 1966 through 2017. Calculated vehicle fueleconomy is available going back to 1923. gallons per 100 miles to 5.09 gallons per 100 miles to 4.48
A team from the University of Tennessee and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has the fuel savings due to fueleconomy improvements over the past 43 years amount to approximately two trillion gallons of gasoline. Also since 1975, light-duty vehicle travel increased by 134% while fuel use increased by only 37%.
Improving fueleconomy exhibits diminishing returns in fuel savings, according to a brief analysis by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Similarly, the fuel and cost savings of improving fueleconomy from 12 mpg to 15 mpg are the same as increasing from 30 mpg to 60 mpg.
Fuels market analyst Tammy Klein notes that more than 40 countries are developing light-duty vehicle fueleconomy standards. Ten years ago, only four governments 10 years ago had introduced mandatory GHG emission and/or fueleconomy standards: China, Japan, South Korea, and the United States.
In 2018, 27% of new light-duty vehicles sold in the US had fueleconomies of more than 30 miles per gallon (783 l/100 km), according to the US Department of Energy (DOE). By contrast, none of the light-duty vehicles produced in 1975 had fueleconomy greater than 30 miles per gallon (mpg).
The estimated annual fuel costs for model year (MY) 2019 all-electric light-duty vehicles are the lowest of all the different vehicle technologies, ranging from a low of $500 to a high of $900 per year, according to the US Department of Energy (DOE). All annual vehicle fuel costs are rounded to the nearest $50. diesel; and $0.13
The latest edition of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) annual Automotive Trends Report finds that Model Year (MY) 2017 vehicle fueleconomy was 24.9 miles per gallon, slightly higher than MY 2016, and a record high overall. Since MY 2004, fueleconomy and CO 2 emissions have improved in eleven out of thirteen years.
Light-duty vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, and pickup trucks, are currently responsible for 58% of US transportation sector emissions. Pickup trucks accounted for 14% of light-duty vehicle sales in the United States in 2020, and the market share of both pickups and SUVs has grown in recent years. Woody et al. years for sedans, 1.4
Preliminary data in EPA’s 2020 Automotive Trends Report shows average fueleconomy for model year 2020 light-duty vehicles increased to 25.7 miles per gallon (MPG). If this preliminary data holds, that will be a new record high for average new light-duty vehicle fueleconomy. miles per gallon to 24.9
With alternative fuel vehicles now approaching 1% of new vehicle production, however, they are in fact beginning to have a “ measurable and meaningful impact ” on overall new vehicle fueleconomy and CO 2 emissions. In the analysis, EPA uses overall fueleconomy in mpg equivalent (mpge) and tailpipe CO 2 emission values.
In a US Department of Energy (DOE)-sponsored project, engineers at Cummins are developing a Tier 2 Bin 2 emissions compliant diesel for application in a light duty pickup (ATLAS, Advanced Technology Light Automotive Systems, earlier post ). Fueleconomy targets for the vehicle are 22.4 Tailpipe emissions [g/mile].
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual Automotive Trends Report , which shows that model year (MY) 2021 vehicle fueleconomy remained at a record high—but flat with MY 2020 fueleconomy—while CO 2 emission levels reached a new record low. Source: EPA. Source: EPA.
According to the Federal Highway Administration, the average fueleconomy for all light vehicles on the road today is 22.3 miles per gallon (mpg) and the average annual miles driven is 11,484 miles. Based on a vehicle with an average fueleconomy of 22.3 mpg driven 11,484 miles in 2019.
In the US, Model Year (MY) 2018 vehicle fueleconomy was 25.1 miles per gallon, 0.8% miles per gallon MY 2017, according to the annual Automotive Trends Report released by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Since MY 2004, CO 2 emissions have decreased 23%, or 108 g/mi, and fueleconomy has increased 30%, or 5.8
Currently, the energy intensity (BTU per person mile) of driving is 57% greater than that of flying, according to a new analysis by Dr. Michael Sivak, Director, Sustainable Worldwide Transportation at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Transit buses came in fourth (3,347 BTU/person mile). in 2010.
Approximately 6 billion gallons of fuel are wasted in the US each year as vehicles wait at stop lights or sit in dense traffic with engines idling, according to US Department of Energy estimates.
Standard fuel consumption is 4.2 liters per 100 km (56 mpg US), which translates into CO 2 emissions of 110 g/km (177 g/mile). seconds; top speed is 250 km/h (155 mph); fuel consumption of 6.8 liters per 100 km (35 mpg US ) and CO2 emissions of 159 g per km (256 g/mile). The Audi TT 2.0 TDI meets the Euro 6 standard.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released their long-expected notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to adjust the Congressionally-mandated Corporate Average FuelEconomy (CAFE) and Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards.
The revised battery helps increase the vehicle’s range from an EPA-estimated total range of 83 miles to 125 miles on a single charge. Improved battery chemistry also helps improve the overall fueleconomy of the 2017 e-Golf. kWh, up from 24.2 The new 2017 LEAF has an MSRP of $30,680 and the 2017 Ioniq Electric, $29,500.
Using current technologies, all evaluated biofuel, battery electric, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicle pathways offer significant C2G GHG emissions reduction compared to the current gasoline internal combustion engine vehicle. C2G emissions are a sum of WTW emissions and emissions associated with vehicle manufacturing.
l/100 km) in 2016, the The ICCT team assessed increased consumer label fueleconomy (as opposed to the regulatory test fueleconomy) to 35 mpg (6.71 The resulting trajectory would reduce CO 2 emissions by half and increase fueleconomy by more than 60% from 2016 through 2030. Source: The ICCT.
The report— “2023 North American Light Vehicle Aluminum Content and Outlook ”—released by the Aluminum Association indicates that demand for more sustainable transportation will help drive an increase in market share for aluminum content by nearly 100 net pounds per vehicle (PPV) from 2020 to 2030.
Separately, the Accord Hybrid, also featuring Honda’s new two-motor hybrid system, will launch nationwide next summer with anticipated fueleconomy ratings of 49/45/47 city/hwy/combined (4.8/5.2/5.0 The numerical part of the standard category, such as 20 in SULEV20, refers to the emission standard, in thousandths of a gram per mile.
We use vehicles modeled in Autonomie to estimate vehicle costs and fueleconomy along with fuel price projections from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), and focus on developing internally consistent estimates for other relevant cost parameters. cents per mile. Per-mile maintenance costs by powertrain.
NHTSA is also setting forth proposed augural standards for MY 2032 passenger cars and light trucks, that would increase at 2% and 4% year over year, respectively, as compared to the prior year’s standards. gallons per 100 miles in MY 2038. gallons per 100 miles in MY 2038.
With an all-electric range of about 35 highway miles (56 km), and a total range in excess of 300 miles (482 km), the ELR offers fueleconomy of 82 MPGe, Cadillac estimates. (Base price of a 60 kWh Tesla Model S—without Federal tax incentive, but with destination fee—is $71,070.)
Energy consumption by light-duty vehicles in the United States, AEO2013 and AEO2014, 1995-2040 (quadrillion Btu). As a result, annual increases in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in LDVs average 0.9% LDV energy consumption declines in AEO2014 Reference case from 16.0 quadrillion Btu in 2012 to 12.1 Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.
Because of the pandemic, there was a substantial reduction in 2020 in vehicle miles traveled. Overall , vehicle miles traveled in 2020 were down 13% compared with 2019. Not coincidentally, the first Corporate Average FuelEconomy (CAFE) standards for new cars and light trucks became effective with 1978 model-year vehicles.
Collectively, gasoline superusers burn nearly one-third of all gasoline consumed in the US by light-duty vehicles. Gasoline superusers drive three times more miles than the average driver (30,348 miles per year, compared to 8,698), are more likely to drive pickups and SUVs, and are more likely to live in rural areas.
As she outlined it: eAssist provides a average 25% fueleconomy improvement over a traditional internal combustion engine vehicle. GM estimates it will save a driver of a larger car about $1,850 a year in fuel. The technology is targeted for individuals who want a large sedan with compact car fueleconomy, Fletcher said.
The ICCT team—John German and Aaron Isenstadt—concluded that diesels have and will retain two significant advantages over gasoline engines: significantly better fueleconomy and cargo hauling and towing ability. miles per gallon in model year 2016, and 49.1 miles per gallon in model year 2016, and 49.1
increase in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) from 2020 to 2021 due to the gradual recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, which limited travel in 2020. Fueleconomy of light-duty vehicles is another important factor. Fueleconomy of light-duty vehicles is another important factor. From 2019 to 2021.
The number of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by light-duty vehicles (i.e., passenger cars and light-duty trucks) increased by 48% from 1990 to 2019; VMT by medium- and heavy-duty trucks increased 109% over the same period.
Light duty vehicle fleet by type and average fuel efficiency. Growth is led by developing regions such as China, India, Africa and other emerging economies. Additionally, to achieve proposed fuel-economy targets, personal vehicles will need to be smaller and lighter than they are today. Source: ExxonMobil Outlook.
For the Transportation sector, EIA projects that energy consumption will decline between 2019 and 2037 (in the Reference case) because increases in fueleconomy more than offset growth in vehicle miles traveled (VMT). Light-duty vehicle miles traveled increases by 20% in the Reference case, growing from 2.9
Coming to dealerships this spring with an EPA-estimated range rating of up to 252 miles (for XLE front-wheel drive models, based on EPA’s testing procedure standards), the 2023 Toyota bZ4X will have a starting MSRP of $42,000. The XLE FWD model has an EPA-estimated range rating of up to 252 miles. Estimated 0-60 acceleration time is 7.1
Drivers of the new 2020 IONIQ Electric can also enjoy 170 miles (274 km) of range thanks to an upgraded 38.3-kWh IONIQ Hybrid with an EPA estimated 58 combined MPG remains the fueleconomy leader for a non-plug-in vehicle. kWh, and offers a total of 170 miles of estimated range. kWh battery with 36% more energy capacity.
diesel from GM’s European lineup (the engine is manufactured in Kaiserslautern, Germany) to challenge Jetta on the basis of highway fueleconomy and power, as well as content. Fueleconomy background. Chevrolet is positioning the Cruze, which features a US-modified 2.0L l/100 km, respectively). 2014 Ecotec 2.0L
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed leaving the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for light-duty vehicle model years 2022-2025 in place, based on its technical analysis that shows automakers are well positioned to meet the targets. l/100 km), if achieved exclusively through fueleconomy improvements.
Mazda’s first PHEV also features WLTP combined fuel consumption of 1.5 The Mazda CX-60 e-Skyactiv PHEV offers 39 miles of combined electric motor-powered driving with the vehicle running at 62 mph or less and 42 miles of city EV range, while the performance of the combined drivetrain delivers a 0-62 mph performance of 5.8
The undetectable and seamless transitions have the Crown Hybrid EPA fueleconomy rated at 42 mpg city/41 highway/41 combined. In 226 miles of driving, mostly in the Normal drive mode, on highways in Southern California we averaged 41.4 The three colors and textures work well together.
Set to go on sale in early 2013, Honda’s 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) Sedan ( earlier post ) will offer the ability to run in an all-electric mode for 10 to 15 miles and a calculated total driving range of more than 500 miles. EPA fueleconomy ratings and gas-electric range rating determined by Honda.). headlights.
The US DRIVE Cradle-to-Grave Working Group has published the “Cradle-to-Grave Lifecycle Analysis of US Light-Duty Vehicle-Fuel Pathways: A Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Economic Assessment of Current (2015) and Future (2025–2030) Technologies” Argonne National Lab Report. and to simulate fueleconomy over various driving cycles.
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