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EV Model Year 2024 Efficiency Ranges From 53 To 140 MPGe

December 19, 2024 admin 0 Comments clean transport, electric cars, Electric vehicles, ev benefits, ev charging, ev charging stations, ev efficiency, fuel economy, market research, policy research, research, us department of energy (doe), us environmental protection agency (epa)

Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2024 01:11:46 +0000

Due to cost reductions, efficiency, and new technology, many people are being brought into the electric vehicle stream. One can improve ecological issues while cutting their energy bills in multiple ways nowadays. Some begin with a few solar panels, then add more, and then add one or two battery storage … [continued]

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You CAN Drive 55: NTSB Proposes Speed Limit Software

November 30, 2023 admin clean transport, ev safety, fuel economy, national transportation safety board (ntsb), NTSB, pedestrian safety, road safety

Credit to Author: Jo Borras| Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2023 15:50:54 +0000

As the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) explores a potential speed limiter mandate for medium and heavy-duty commercial trucks, … [continued]

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The 2024 Fuel Economy Guide Can Help You Choose Your Next Fuel-Efficient Vehicle

November 20, 2023 admin clean transport, electric cars, Electric vehicles, environmental protection agency (epa), fuel economy, us department of energy (doe), us environmental protection agency (epa)

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2023 04:22:42 +0000

Saving money is on everyone’s minds these days, and improving your vehicle’s fuel economy is both economically and environmentally smart. … [continued]

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A Guide To Fuel Efficient Driving — Part Three (2022 Update)

August 19, 2022 admin air quality, cars, clean transport, cleantechnica exclusive, climate change, consumer technology, electric cars, Electric vehicles, energy efficiency, Fossil Fuels, fuel economy, fuel efficiency, fuel efficient driving, hypermiling, Oil, policy & politics

Credit to Author: Barry A.F.| Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2022 15:14:18 +0000

Thanks to Covid-induced supply chain issues and Russia’s war with Ukraine, oil prices have surged to over $100/barrel at times. That and the dearth of refining capacity (converting crude oil to gasoline/diesel) has pushed the price of gasoline and diesel to record highs. One way to combat these prices is conservation — the less fuel […]

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A Guide To Fuel Efficient Driving – Part Two (2022 Update)

July 20, 2022 admin air quality, cars, clean transport, cleantechnica, cleantechnica exclusive, consumer technology, electric cars, Electric vehicles, energy efficiency, Fossil Fuels, fuel economy, fuel efficiency, fuel efficient driving, hypermiling

Credit to Author: Barry A.F.| Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2022 21:15:15 +0000

Thanks to Covid-induced supply chain issues and Russia’s war with Ukraine, oil prices have jumped to over $100/barrel. That and the dearth of refining capacity (converting crude oil to gasoline/diesel) has pushed the price of gasoline and diesel to record highs. One way to combat these prices is conservation — the less fuel we use, […]

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A Guide To Fuel Efficient Driving — Part One (2022 update)

June 24, 2022 admin cars, clean transport, cleantechnica, cleantechnica exclusive, consumer technology, electric cars, Electric vehicles, energy efficiency, Fossil Fuels, fuel economy, fuel efficiency, fuel efficient driving, hypermiling, Oil

Credit to Author: Barry A.F.| Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:50:49 +0000

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Slow Down to Save Fuel: Fuel Economy Decreases About 27% When Traveling at 80 mph Versus 60 mph

June 2, 2022 admin clean transport, Fossil Fuels, fuel economy, Oil, research

Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:00:17 +0000

Fuel economy for a light-duty vehicle going 80 miles per hour (mph) is about 27% lower than when traveling at 60 mph. Between 40 and 50 mph is the optimum cruising speed for the best fuel economy in cars and light trucks, according to an Oak Ridge National Laboratory study of 74 different vehicles. The […]

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Automakers Support Latest EPA & NHTSA Environmental Rules

April 4, 2022 admin clean transport, EPA, exhaust emissions, fuel economy, nhtsa, policy & politics

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:54:05 +0000

It’s back to the future time in Washington, DC. The EPA and NHTSA have finalized rules governing fuel economy and exhaust emissions that will finally match what the Obama administration proposed back in 2015. In other words, the US has been backsliding on its commitment to a sustainable environment, thanks to enormous pressure brought to […]

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Surprise! AAA Survey Finds Large Vehicles Cost More To Own Than Small Vehicles

September 14, 2019 admin aaa, aaa 2019 survey, cars, clean transport, electric cars, Electric vehicles, EPA, fuel economy, research, total cost of ownership

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Sat, 14 Sep 2019 20:10:47 +0000

The annual total cost of ownership survey by AAA finds the average annual cost of owning an automobile in America today is over $9,000.

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Trump’s So-Called “Justice Department” Drops Anti-Trust Bomb On Car Companies

September 9, 2019 admin antitrust, auto industry, automakers, BMW, carb, clean air act, clean transport, climate change, daimler, Donald Trump, dorian, Electric vehicles, EPA, ford, Fossil Fuels, fuel economy, gm, honda, mercedes, policy & politics, Volkswagen

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Sun, 08 Sep 2019 21:00:04 +0000

The US government has put car companies on notice that if they dare oppose the president’s plan to roll back fuel economy standards, they will be accused of antitrust violations.