Sentences with phrase «car efficiency standards»

Car efficiency standards leave everyone in a tough spot.

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In a utopian world, Canadian auto workers would get huge raises, governments would lavish money on the industry, and cars would drive themselves as they met fuel efficiency and emissions standards effortlessly.

In an interview with CNBC, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt said the Trump administration will make an announcement on fuel efficiency standards for cars «very soon,» stressing that he and President Donald Trump believe current standards were rushed through.

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These ambitious but achievable fuel efficiency standards for new cars and small trucks are already working.

The efficiency tweaks are part of an effort by automakers to comply with federal corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) rules that now require that the U.S. car fleet meet fuel economy standards of 35 miles per gallon (15 kilometers per liter) by 2016.

His administration delivered the strongest increases in fuel efficiency standards for passenger cars in decades with promises to cut carbon emissions by 6 billion metric tons by 2025.

Efficiency standards for cars, light trucks, and most SUVs, also coming from the Environmental Protection Agency, could yield another 300 or so million metric tons by then.

«We have efficiency standards for cars, trucks, but we don't have one for airplanes,» said Annie Petsonk, international counsel for the Environmental Defense Fund.

With more money for development of novel designs and public financial support for construction — perhaps as part of a clean energy portfolio standard that lumps in all low - carbon energy sources, not just renewables or a carbon tax — nuclear could be one of the pillars of a three - pronged approach to cutting greenhouse gas emissions: using less energy to do more (or energy efficiency), low - carbon power, and electric cars (as long as they are charged with electricity from clean sources, not coal burning).

Under today's federal standards, average vehicle fuel efficiency is set to rise to 54.5 mpg for cars and small trucks by 2025.

Within the constraints of this Congress, we've tried to do a whole range of things, administratively, that are making a difference - doubling fuel - efficiency standards on cars is going to take a whole lot of carbon out of our atmosphere.

Based on the newest BMW 7 Series Sedan, this unique car sets new standards for performance and efficiency in the premium luxury class.

Along with high gas prices and President Obamaâ $ ™ s new fuel economy standards (to reach a 54.5 mpg average for new cars by 2025), a JD Power survey has shown that fuel efficiency is a high - priority consumer concern.

It does get start / stop as standard and the gearbox has a setting called «controlled efficiency» which selects the gears with economy in mind, starting the car in second gear to save fuel.

With two highly responsive 25.4 cm (10) high - definition Touchscreens as standard, the Touch Pro Duo in - car infotainment system allows you to view required information while simultaneously interacting with additional features, for increased flexibility and efficiency of use.

The car could use some standard tinted windows; heat and cooling efficiency is not the best.

Key to the car's efficiency is the quick - witted nine - speed automatic that does duty as standard, sending drive to rear wheels.

Based on the newest BMW 7 Series, this unique car sets new standards for performance and efficiency in the premium luxury class.

Anti-lock brakes, which maximize braking efficiency by preventing tires from losing grip on slippery surfaces, are available either as standard equipment or as an option on all but the most inexpensive cars.

Interesting features of this model are Sporty looks, affordability, reliability, fuel efficiency, and standard features ***** Why buy from Car Vision?

Interesting features of this model are standard features, Sporty looks, affordability, and reliability, fuel efficiency ***** Why buy from Car Vision?

And, for those who love customizing their car's steering and powertrain behavior, comfort, sport, and efficiency enhancing Eco Pro modes come standard.

Interesting features of this model are responsive powertrains, Class - leading fuel efficiency, rear passenger space, safety features, smooth ride, and generous standard features Over 43 Million Happy Customers have trusted us when buying or servicing their cars and trucks.

Also key to the Cruze's overall efficiency is a standard start / stop feature that automatically shuts down the engine when the car comes to a stop under certain driving conditions, such as a stoplight.

The rear profile culminates in a standard integral rear spoiler that also adds to the car's aero efficiency.

Its new engine architecture allows for more efficiency and even more power than ever before, while a vast array of standard luxury and safety features round out the world's most revered sports car.

Artemis can double efficiency with standard cars and standard engines in city driving with its hybrid technology. . .

It is intended to be an easy - to - understand, national standard that will motivate homeowners and buyers to invest in energy efficiency the way the MPG rating motivates buyers to purchase more energy efficient cars.

Hopes of environmentalists are that this strategy will cause higher efficiency standards and real breakthroughs in green energy, electric cars, and lifestyle.

Yes, cars that achieve higher fuel efficiency standards will cost more (in terms of purchase price), on average.

In my view, the auto fuel efficiency standards should be considerably higher than they have been set by the E.P.A. And, the higher initial car prices that result should not be seen as a «tax.»

One more thing that I've said before: While much of my writing about the Pacifica eHybrid has been, and most likely will be, positive, it would be negligent of me not to mention that Chrysler, like most major car makers, has been actively lobbying to weaken fuel efficiency standards.

But it would be negligent of me not to mention — each and every time I write — that Chrysler, like most major car makers, has been actively lobbying to weaken fuel efficiency standards.

So last year, we established a groundbreaking national fuel efficiency standard for cars and trucks.

For example, getting off of foreign oil in ten years is probably not feasible no matter how much conservation, rising efficiency standards, financing replacement of inefficient cars and machines, and so on.

The question was whether respondents would support a very high standard for vehicle fuel efficiency even if it raised the cost of cars and trucks.

The US, Japan, and EU have efficiency standards on consumer items like cars, appliances, and new homes to push technology faster.

Now, in my first term, we doubled fuel efficiency standards on cars and trucks.

He voted against increased fuel efficiency standards and opposed legislation that included tax credits for more efficient cars.

Some of the policies examined include the B.C. carbon tax, Ontario's Green Energy and Economy Act and phase - out of coal - fired power, Quebec's and Nova Scotia's regulatory cap on emissions, public transit strategies in Ontario, and federal fuel - efficiency standards for cars.

When EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt announced that his agency plans to roll back fuel efficiency and emissions standards for cars and light trucks, some observers saw it as a win for the auto industry and for consumers eager to purchase gas - guzzling SUVs and pickup trucks.

Three - quarters of U.S. adults (76 %) say corporate tax incentives to encourage carbon emission reductions among businesses can make a difference, and roughly seven - in - ten (71 %) say the same about tougher fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks.

These cuts are being considered in an effort to secure the first increase in CAFE standards in 30 years, raising the fuel efficiency fleet wide to 35 mpg by 2020, up from 27.5 mpg for cars and 22.2 mpg for SUVs and light trucks.

Regarding the efficiency of new vehicles, cars are both heavier and more powerful than they were in decades past, which is the primary reason for the reduction in mileage since the mid»80s (the last time CAFE standards were updated).

To your question, Leo, we are very proud of the work that we've been able to do over the last eight years here in the United States — doubling fuel efficiency standards on cars; really ramping up our investment in clean energy so that we doubled the production of clean energy since I came into office.

Proposals floated by Trump at the meeting reportedly included setting stricter emissions standards for imported cars than American - made autos, as well as subjecting foreign vehicles to a 20 % tariff and extending the efficiency standards until 2030, five years later than currently scheduled and a key demand from California.

They offered Mr Barroso a shame award for driving a gas guzzling car and for disregarding the need to set binding fuel efficiency standards for cars sold in Europe.

Better vehicle fuel efficiency standards: The European Union's fuel efficiency fleet average for new cars now stands at 41 MPG, and is rising steadily.

Automakers asked the Trump administration to weaken emissions and efficiency standards for cars and light trucks, and are now anxious about just how much the Trump administration actually plans to weaken the standards.