On average, fueling a car with electricity is roughly the same as gas at $ 1 /
gallon of fueling with gasoline, thanks to EV's performance efficiency and the lower cost of electricity.
Not exact matches
While the Nevada factory will only produce 10 million
gallons per year, Fulcrum ambitiously talks about a deal
with United to buy potentially 90 million
gallons of fuel annually over many years.
The deal discussed
with Cathay Pacific is around selling the airline 375 million
gallons of fuel over many years.
The company claims its service conserves one
gallon of fuel per idling hour per truck, and
with more than one million truckers on the road at any given time, the savings add up — so far, says Wilson, eight million
gallons of fuel have been saved, 83,000 metric tons
of emissions have been eliminated, and 150,000 road cowboys have plugged in.
Tesla has stated that the microgrid will offset the island's previous use
of 109,500
gallons of diesel per year, along
with the import shipping costs to get that
fuel there in the first place.
Scott urged gas stations in evacuation zones to stay open as long as possible, and said that millions
of gallons of fuel have been delivered by tanker trucks to areas
with shortages.
Even
with fuel efficiency improving in automobiles, Americans burned through a massive 406 million
gallons a day in June, the most recent month
of data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
In many ways, the Last Frontier State is a collection
of regions and micro economies — each
with its own constellation
of employers and local price swings for everything, from a
gallon a milk to a
gallon of fuel.
At present 5,900 tons
of high - level waste (HLW) in the form
of spent
fuel assemblies are sitting in pools next to operating reactors, together
with 75 million
gallons of radioactive liquid waste, plus 27 million cubic feet
of trans - uranic waste (TRU).
They are
fueled by oversize gas tanks fore and aft
with a total capacity
of 1,610
gallons, four times the amount carried by a standard offshore racing boat.
There's not much progress
with that except for this raincoat, a half full
fuel tank always for the truck, 2 bottles
of 5 -
gallon distilled water supply and a packed pantry.
These include: • One
of the most technically advanced and cleanest smelters in the world which captures 99.9 per cent
of sulphur emissions and generates two thirds
of the plant's electrical power • A US$ 10m combined heat and power system that will reduce emissions by 90 per cent compared
with separate heat and power systems • A vehicle idling reduction programme that now covers 360 vehicles and has resulted in the avoidance
of more than two million
gallons of fuel and emissions • New, more efficient trucks
with fewer emissions
In 2012 (an election year), there was a similar arrangement for the purchase
of outboard motors which turned out to be a vote - buying strategy so we live to see how this arrangement will work and help our fisher folk
with the tremendous increase in fishing net which was GH cents 800.00 per bundle in 2008 but now GH cents 2,400.00 and pre-mix
fuel which was GH cents 2.60 per
gallon in 2008 but now GH cents 7.40.
Eight million
gallons of fuel have already been delivered,
with 28 million more
gallons set to be delivered over the next two days, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday.
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.
Let's look at some
of the stats:
With a 1 -
gallon fuel capacity, it runs for up to 6 hours.
The competition's overarching goal was to find a reasonably priced car
with a
fuel efficiency
of at least 100 miles per US
gallon equivalent (mpge)-- or 100 kilometres per 2.35 litres.
Consumer tip -
of - the - day: increasing efficiency
of fuel economy on a miles - per -
gallon scale is not linear, as more miles - per -
gallon (mpg) are initially better for your wallet and the planet than you might expect, and eventually trail off
with diminishing returns.
GM's
fuel cell SUV, Sequel, operates
with an energy efficiency equivalent to 39 miles per
gallon of gasoline.
Assuming that the kosher consumer replaces the average American's four pounds
of shrimp a year (and its 9.79 pounds, or 4.4 kilograms,
of carbon dioxide emissions)
with another fish, Canadian North Atlantic herring is a good choice: it takes around 5.28
gallons (20 liters)
of fuel to purse seine (net using two trawlers) a metric ton
of these small fish, according to Dalhousie, releasing about 117 pounds (53 kilograms)
of carbon dioxide — meaning four pounds
of herring have a carbon footprint
of a mere 0.21 pound (0.09 kilogram).
Moniz notes that just 0.1 cent per kilowatt - hour
of electricity and 2 cents per
gallon of transportation
fuels would yield about $ 8 billion per year, although such surcharges would need to be developed «
with collaboration from industry and consumers.
If you then combine that
with E85
fuel, which is 15 percent gasoline and 85 percent ethanol, you just got a 320 - mile - per -
gallon SUV because the efficiency times the biofuel saving
of oil multiplies.
It takes 243
gallons (920 liters)
of diesel
fuel to trawl about 1.1 tons (one metric ton)
of the shellfish, according to Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, making shrimp one
of the most energy - intensive wild seafood harvests,
with a footprint
of 5,395 pounds (2,447 kilograms)
of carbon dioxide per metric ton even before processing and transportation are taken into account.
When you buy a
gallon of gasoline, for example, you're paying for the costs
of extracting that
fuel from the ground, refining it, and shipping it to your corner gas station, along
with other business overhead.
«That's
with fuel at $ 3 to $ 4 a
gallon, and very contrary to the issues
of climate change and carbon footprint.»
Camelina grower Sustainable Oils — which provided the camelina oil to make the 1,000
gallons of jet
fuel needed for the KLM flight — plans to cover more than 20,000 hectares in Montana
with the weedy relative
of canola, enough to deliver some 9.5 million liters
of raw oil.
Of course, the biofuel's ultimate price tag is yet to be determined as only «gallons» of it have been brewed compared with the more than 60 million gallons (225 million liters) of jet fuel consumed daily in the U.S
Of course, the biofuel's ultimate price tag is yet to be determined as only «
gallons»
of it have been brewed compared with the more than 60 million gallons (225 million liters) of jet fuel consumed daily in the U.S
of it have been brewed compared
with the more than 60 million
gallons (225 million liters)
of jet fuel consumed daily in the U.S
of jet
fuel consumed daily in the U.S..
One kilometre in a conventional car
with a
fuel consumption
of 9 litres per 100 kilometres (26 miles per US
gallon),
with gasoline at $ 3.60 per
gallon, costs more than 8 cents.
Compared
with a typical, 30 - mile - per -
gallon automobile, the Volt will save these motorists about 500
gallons of fuel a year, which also will result in a substantial cut in annual carbon dioxide emissions which are associated
with climate change.
That amount is only a drop in the bucket compared
with the 65 billion
gallons of fuel the aviation industry uses worldwide each year, but it is a start, the executives said.
$ 8 billion) over first ten years for deficit reductionObeys PAYGO; Starting in 2026, 25 %
of auction revenues for deficit reductionFuels and TransportationIncrease biofuels to 60 million
gallons by 2030, low - carbon
fuel standard
of 10 % by 2010, 1 million plug» in hybrid cars by 2025, raise
fuel economy standards, smart growth funding, end oil subsidies, promote natural gas drilling, enhanced oil recoverySmart growth funding, plug - in hybrids, raise
fuel economy standards $ 7 billion a year for smart growth funding, plug - in hybrids, natural gas vehicles, raise
fuel economy standards; offshore drilling
with revenue sharing and oil spill veto, natural gas fracking disclosureCost ContainmentInternational offsetsOffset pool, banking and borrowing flexibility, soft price collar using permit reserve auction at $ 28 per ton going to 60 % above three - year - average market price» Hard» price collar between $ 12 and $ 25 per ton, floor increases at 3 % + CPI, ceiling at 5 % + CPI, plus permit reserve auction, offsets like W - MClean Air Act And StatesNot discussedOnly polluters above 25,000 tons
of carbon dioxide equivalent a year, regional cap and trade suspended until 2017, EPA to set stationary source performance standards in 2016, some Clean Air Act provisions excludedOnly polluters above 25,000 tons
of carbon dioxide equivalent a year, regional cap and trade pre-empted, establishes coal - fired plant performance standards, some Clean Air Act provisions excludedInternational CompetitivenessTax incentives for domestic auto industryFree allowances for trade - exposed industries, 2020 carbon tariff on importsCarbon tariff on importsReferences: Barack Obama, 2007; Barack Obama, 8/3/08; Pew Center, 6/26/09; leaked drafts
of American Power Act, 5/11/10.
Small, budget - friendly cars and the 40 - mpg
fuel - efficiency barrier are on the minds
of many people, what
with gas prices trampolining around the $ 4 - per -
gallon mark and the economy very slowly recovering from grim times.
Fuel economy rises from 11/18 mpg (city / highway) to 15/21, although if you can afford an AMG - tuned CL to begin
with, chances are the cost
of filling the 23.8 -
gallon tank
with premium isn't much
of a concern.
Combined
with its new 10 - speed automatic transmission, the F - 150 Power Stroke targets an EPA highway
fuel economy estimate
of 30 miles per
gallon.
The EarthRoamer also has 2,100 watts
of solar capability
with panels on its roof, a 20,000 - watt lithium ion battery bank, a PTO driven hydraulic generator, 250
gallons of fresh water capacity, and 115
gallons of diesel
fuel capacity.
Well then, I can see why some places sell, albeit separately, a higher octane but more expensive gasoline (e.g., $ 9.99 /
gallon) called «racing
fuel»:) Granted, I also don't own any vehicle
with an engine that can fully take advantage
of that either!
It's an apple to oranges comparison, certainly, but we drove 305 miles further
with the Cruze than I did
with the Camaro two years ago, but used only 25.8
gallons of fuel.
Despite being heavily performance - biased, the engine is equipped
with cylinder - deactivation and start / stop technology to stretch every possible yard from each
gallon of premium
fuel.
But
with gasoline prices eclipsing $ 4 a
gallon in much
of the country, Peterson says the Explorer Sport's estimated 16/22 mpg (17.6 - 12.8 L / 100 km) city / highway rating provides car buyers
with both performance and
fuel efficiency.
Equipped
with the optional 24 -
gallon fuel tank, the Panamera 4S Diesel has a range
of around 900 miles (you'll need to run dry way before the car does).
With a V - 12 engine from the Lamborghini Countach sitting up front and a 76 -
gallon fuel tank, examples bought new in the prosperous 1980s were soon selling for a mere fraction
of their $ 158,000 MSRP a decade later, though the recent rebound in LM002 values has been strong among a new, younger set
of buyers.
The big sedan has a 21.7 -
gallon fuel tank good for an estimated range
of 410 miles, so we could comfortably get the car the seventy - five miles from our Ann Arbor headquarters to home, and then to the closest Jaguar dealership, in Novi, Michigan,
with less than half a tank
of fuel remaining.
Britain's
fuel is brutally expensive - about $ 6 per
gallon - but the long - striding Focus's 2.0 - liter turbo - diesel and six - speed manual combined economy and refinement,
with 134 hp and 236 lb - ft
of torque.
With a wide range of industry - leading features including Best - in - Class rear - frame steel strength of 50,000 psi +, Best - In - Class available Dual Fuel Tank Capacity + of 74 gallons and Best - in - Class 15,000 - mile oil change intervals + with the available 6.7 L Cummins ® Turbo Diesel I6 engine, Ram Chassis Cab is a workhorse ready to tackle even the toughest j
With a wide range
of industry - leading features including Best - in - Class rear - frame steel strength
of 50,000 psi +, Best - In - Class available Dual
Fuel Tank Capacity +
of 74
gallons and Best - in - Class 15,000 - mile oil change intervals +
with the available 6.7 L Cummins ® Turbo Diesel I6 engine, Ram Chassis Cab is a workhorse ready to tackle even the toughest j
with the available 6.7 L Cummins ® Turbo Diesel I6 engine, Ram Chassis Cab is a workhorse ready to tackle even the toughest jobs.
Driver Information Center,
with programmable personalization features such as door locking and unlocking, a trip computer that contains trip odometer and individual tire pressure readouts,
fuel information such as range, average mpg,
gallons used and oil life and a message center that displays dozens
of system messages such as low
fuel, door ajar, security, seat belt reminder, low coolant and oil pressure low
The LE Eco gets the best
fuel economy out
of all Corolla trims
with 35 miles per
gallon combined city and highway driving.
Volvo expects to achieve an all - electric range
of up to 50 km (31 mi), and a
fuel economy
of 124 miles per
gallon of gasoline equivalent (1.8 l / 100 km),
with carbon dioxide emissions averaging 49 g / km.
In fact, we almost take it's near 35 miles per
gallon of regular
fuel economy for granted along
with the excellent reliability and long distance comfort
of our EX model.
The 420i Luxury Coupe is a stunning looking car, extremely rewarding to drive and also very economical to run
with a
fuel return
of up to 60.1 Miles Per
Gallon and
with the Road Fund Licence costing only # 140.00 Per Year.
2004 MODEL YEAR Full - time electric shift optional on Laramie and SLT Tow / haul mode offered on light - duty models
with automatic transmission Flexible
fuel version
of 4.7 - liter engine available to fleet customers Optional larger 34 -
gallon fuel tank on 1500 Quad Cab
with standard bed The 5.7 - liter HEMI Magnum V - 8 receives exhaust gas recirculation for improved efficiency New exterior color: Deep Molten Red replaces Garnet Red New adjustable rear seat outboard head restraints standard on Quad Cab Chrome bodyside moldings standard for Laramie Chrome surround grille
with chrome billet inserts for Laramie standard Body - color side moldings now standard
with Sport appearance group Chrome - clad wheels now standard on Laramie New available navigation radio
with 4.9 - inch full - color display, AM / FM stereo, CD player, 11 speakers, 240 - watt amplifier and DVD - based navigation system Satin Silver door and instrument panel bezels for Laramie Laramie model features new seat appearance,
with unique leather seat design
with high - contrast color seat inserts Laramie J Package (includes ash receiver, cup holder, vanity mirror lamps for driver and passenger, glove box lighting, switchable dome lamp and electrochromic rearview mirror) 2003 MODEL YEAR All - new 5.7 - liter HEMI V - 8 replaces 5.9 - liter 545RFE multi-speed automatic transmission available
with 4.7 - liter and 5.7 - liter engines Optional rear window defogger (mid-year introduction) SLT Plus is rebadged as Laramie on regular and Quad Cab models
with an extensive list
of standard features New tow hooks standard on Laramie four - wheel drive, optional in Protection Group for four - wheel drive ST and SLT and optional
with two - wheel drive ST, SLT and Laramie Adjustable pedals
with manual transmission — Optional AM / FM stereo
with six - disc in - dash CD — Optional Steering wheel - mounted audio controls are packaged
with AM / FM stereo radio
with cassette and CD player or an AM / FM stereo radio
with cassette and six - disc in - dash CD changer — SLT; both equipped
with 11 - speaker Infinity ® system Electronic throttle control on 5.7 - liter HEMI Magnum V - 8 engine Automatic locking retractor added to front passenger seat belt LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) added to regular and Quad Cab models