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Less than a week later, the Center filed suit to overturn them, and in 2010 the administration announced its intent to
increase fuel economy standards, with the most ambitious proposal raising them to about 37 miles per gallon by 2017.
CAFÉ: Obama introduced a bold new plan that brought Republicans and Democrats, CAFÉ supporters and long - time opponents together in support of legislation that will gradually
increase fuel economy standards and offer what the New York Times editorial page called «real as opposed to hypothetical results.»
Not exact matches
At a more microscopic level, there's a very good chance that Pruitt will direct the EPA to roll back mandated changes to
increased fuel -
economy standards, benefitting the traditional auto industry.
In addition to requiring at least a 10 mpg
increase for passenger vehicles over 10 years, the law required «maximum feasible»
fuel economy standards.
In the bipartisan 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act, we
increased new
fuel economy standards for vehicles, along with other provisions to
increase energy efficiency, save drivers money, reduce pollution, and strengthen our security by making America less dependent on foreign oil.
The President's program will accelerate
increases in
fuel economy and impose the first - ever national greenhouse gas emission
standards on cars and trucks
The model produces different jobs and growth projections for a business - as - usual scenario with no technology breakthroughs or major new policies, and then generates different outcomes by factoring in new policies such as a national clean energy
standards such as proposed by President Obama;
increases in corporate average
fuel economy standards; tougher environmental controls on coal - fired power generators; extended investment and production tax credits for clean energy sources and an expanded federal energy loan guarantee program.
Increase 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 recovery
$ 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.
Proposes substantial
increases in CAFE
standards for passenger cars and light trucks that would enhance energy security by improving
fuel economy.
Among Freeman's specific recommendations are a «20 percent federal tax credit to electricity and natural gas utilities that gives highest priority to the efficient use of the energy they supply,» and ban on new coal or nuclear plants and retirement of the existing plants within the next 30 years, government - funded demonstration plants for Big Solar and hydrogen,
increasing federal
fuel economy standards one mile - per - gallon a year over the next 24 years, tax credits for plug - in hybrids or flex -
fuel vehicles, and an excess - profits tax on oil to fund the tax credits.
Alcoa, one of the largest aluminum suppliers in the country, expects its sales of aluminum sheet to triple by 2015, as automakers
increase their use of the material amid ever - tightening
fuel economy standards and consumer demand.
Two rounds of historic
fuel -
economy -
standard increases in recent years now have the industry marching toward 54.5 mpg (4.3 L / 100 km) in 2025.
With Ford Motor Co. fighting a potential deep tarnish on its new image of safety consciousness, rival General Motors Corp. — which earlier this month issued a stinging rebuttal to Ford's announcement of a plan to
increase sport / utility vehicle
fuel economy (see WEVTU — Aug. 1,» 00, p. 1)-- took advantage of Ford's woes by suggesting GM has more safety minded
standards for tires.
The new V - 6 engine in the Cayenne S
increases fuel economy without affecting performance, and adding more
standard equipment to the mix helps the pricey SUV seem like it's a slightly better value for money.
Citing
increased pressure to adhere to stricter Corporate Average
Fuel Economy standards, the Xterra could be the first casualty in Nissan's lineup, plagued by a shrinking market segment and slow sales.
We are doing a CAFE rule - making change [to
increase minimum
fuel -
economy standards].
of torque (10 percent
increase), with better
fuel economy and increased refinement 6,000 - mile maintenance schedule for all gasoline engines Improved steering linkage for 4x4 models Trailer Sway Control added to available Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system available 2007 MODEL YEAR YES ® Essentials Stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static seat fabric incorporated into vehicles with cloth seats Power accessory delay E85 compatible 4.7 - liter V - 8 engine (Flexible Fuel Vehicle — FFV) Optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Optional remote start One - touch, three - blink lane change feature 2006 MODEL YEAR Multi-displacement System (MDS) on 5.7 - liter engine is a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system on a pickup truck (first for segment) and enables fuel economy improvements of up to 20 percent Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four - speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine) results in improved fuel economy and smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteris
fuel economy and
increased refinement 6,000 - mile maintenance schedule for all gasoline engines Improved steering linkage for 4x4 models Trailer Sway Control added to available Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system available 2007 MODEL YEAR YES ® Essentials Stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static seat fabric incorporated into vehicles with cloth seats Power accessory delay E85 compatible 4.7 - liter V - 8 engine (Flexible
Fuel Vehicle — FFV) Optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Optional remote start One - touch, three - blink lane change feature 2006 MODEL YEAR Multi-displacement System (MDS) on 5.7 - liter engine is a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system on a pickup truck (first for segment) and enables fuel economy improvements of up to 20 percent Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four - speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine) results in improved fuel economy and smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteris
Fuel Vehicle — FFV) Optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Optional remote start One - touch, three - blink lane change feature 2006 MODEL YEAR Multi-displacement System (MDS) on 5.7 - liter engine is a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system on a pickup truck (first for segment) and enables
fuel economy improvements of up to 20 percent Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four - speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine) results in improved fuel economy and smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteris
fuel economy improvements of up to 20 percent Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four - speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine) results in improved
fuel economy and smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteris
fuel economy and smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (
standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves
fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteris
fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case
standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with
increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteristics
Based on spy photos, we know it will look radically different from the current breed, and with the government expected to
increase CAFE (Corporate Average
Fuel Economy)
standards, don't be surprised if a V - 8 isn't offered in the next - generation Camaro.
This system provides a
fuel economy increased by 24 percent over the
standard Pathfinder.
Fuel economy is estimated at 26 mpg (9.0 l / 100 km) combined, an
increase of 24 % over the
standard Pathfinder.
«Automakers have the task of meeting
increasing emissions regulations and tightening
fuel economy standards while consumers want more power.
Honda CR - V — The CR - V is a compact crossover that showed
increased fuel economy and more
standard features over previous models.
A
standard feature on the 3.2 - liter Pentastar, ESS
increases fuel economy by shutting the engine off whenever the vehicle comes to a complete stop.
Meanwhile, in AutoIndustry Land,
increased federal
fuel economy standards are forcing car companies to build more efficient vehicles.
• The eAssist «smart electrification» system produces 25 - percent
increase in
fuel economy • eAssist technology is
standard on all 2012 models with the 2.4 L four - cylinder engine • Provides customers with a full - size luxury sedan featuring 37 mpg highway and 25 mpg city for about $ 30,000 (exact pricing has not yet been set) • Boost in
fuel economy comes with no compromises in the driving experience
For 2006, the Explorer's improvements, the automaker says, include better
fuel economy; a new 4.6 - liter V - 8 engine and six - speed automatic transmission; cleaner tailpipe emissions; 10 advanced safety features, all of which are
standard; 10 percent higher payload;
increased towing capacity, which is now up to 7,300 pounds; a new frame, some of which is based on the one used in the F - 150; and an all - new interior.
, with
increased fuel economy (an estimated 4 percent)- Best - in - class performance: 0 - 60 mph in under 7 seconds - New interiors with premium seating, soft - touch materials, redesigned controls, floor console with shifter, and nearly double the storage options - More than 35 new or improved features - Industry - first RamBox cargo management system (crew cab) includes versatile, weatherproof, lockable, illuminated and drainable storage bins built into bed rails (a total of 8.6 cubic feet of space); pickup bed divider / 2 - foot bed extender; and cargo rail system with four sliding, adjustable cleats - RamBox bins hold up to 10 cases of 12 - ounce beverages, or other gear for work or leisure - First - in - segment «store in the floor» storage bins with removable liners, big enough for ten 12 - ounce beverages and ice - First - in - segment heated and ventilated front seats - Heated rear seats also available - Heated steering wheel a first for any Dodge vehicle - First - in - segment coil - spring, multilink rear suspension fitted to a solid rear axle provides ride and handling capabilities unexpected in a pickup truck - First - in - segment live SIRIUS Backseat TV ™ - First - in - segment surround - sound audio system - More than 30 safety features, including
standard four - wheel Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Stability Program with Hill Start Assist and Trailer Sway Control - All - new 2009 Dodge Ram to arrive this fall - Light - duty diesel to arrive after 2009; two - mode hybrid powertrain to be offered in 2010 model year
«The 2009 Maxima 3.5 S features an
increase in
standard equipment, horsepower and style, combined with better
fuel economy, yet remains very competitively priced with nearly $ 400 more value than the 2008 Maxima 3.5 SE,» said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. «As the flagship of Nissan's exciting 2009 lineup, this new Maxima sets the
standard in every category, including value.»
Since then, the company has been assessing how much it would cost to produce the car and what effect an
increase in government - mandated corporate average
fuel economy standards might have on the project.
Aftermarket engine performance - parts manufacturers will soon be facing new challenges due to the
increasing effect of the Corporate Average
Fuel Economy (CAFE)
standards.
As one example cited, the company has
increased its use of high - strength steel and other lightweight materials to reduce vehicle weight, and thus improve
fuel economy, while still meeting
standards for vehicle safety.
In addition to an improvement of 105 horsepower,
fuel economy was
increased by nearly 12 percent on the highway compared to the
standard 4.7 - liter V8.
It has improved
fuel economy and
increased capability for customers, thanks in part to a 700 - pound weight reduction that helped make the F - 150 the company's most positive contributor to CAFE
standards for model year 2018.
Externally smaller than the Cougar, the new full - size Mercury line offered
increased interior space over its predecessor along with extensive
fuel economy gains; rear - wheel drive and a V8 engine remained
standard.
The 2.5 - liter engine features an expected 1 - mpg
increase for highway
fuel economy rating, bringing it to 39 mpg and giving Altima the best - in - class ***
standard highway
fuel economy of any vehicle in the mid-size segment (not including optional engine packages).
With
increased fuel economy and emission
standards, most car companies are turning to turbocharging to downsize engines while maintaining the performance their customers demand.
For 2011, the Tundra's base 4.0 - liter V6 receives dual variable valve timing for more power and better
fuel economy (horsepower
increases from 236 to 270), while trailer sway control is made
standard on all models.
The popular Civic EX trim pairs a 2.0 - liter 4 - cylinder with a CVT (continuously variable transmission) gearbox as
standard, while the Civic EX-T, EX-L and Touring trims feature an upgraded CVT coupled with a sporty 1.5 - liter turbocharged engine that helps the Civic deliver
increased fuel economy and performance.
With all the model year upgrades on offer; new interior and exterior enhancements,
increased standard specification, powerful twin turbo diesel and petrol engines, low CO2 emissions and impressive
fuel economy, customers will find the 9 - 3 range even more attractive than before.
In addition to the lead phase - out a well - planned and sustained effort to raise average vehicle efficiency
standards (the CAFE, or Corporate Average
Fuel Economy)
increased vehicle mileage
standards by a quarter.
What is your position on the following measures that have been proposed to address global climate change — a cap - and - trade system, a carbon tax,
increased fuel -
economy standards, or research?
Others think it is a dumb idea; gas prices can
increase because of disruption in the Middle East, economic crashes or a change in government to one that imposes tough
fuel economy standards.
But because tons and power
increased so much, the average new car sold in 2009 used only 10 to 15 percent less
fuel per kilometer than one sold in 1990, when the present
fuel economy standards maxed out.
The new
fuel economy standard will
increase to an average of 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025 (for fleets of cars and light trucks together), from the current 27.3 miles per gallon.
EPA's analysis (from which it derived estimates of the impact on vehicle prices) assumed that all other vehicle attributes would be held constant, and that the
increased cost of production (to meet the higher
fuel economy standard) would be passed entirely on to the final buyer.
I start (and started) from the premise that the dramatic decline in crude oil prices that took place from August, 2014 ($ 96 / barrel), to March, 2015 ($ 44 / barrel), was due — on the one hand — to decreased demand, a function of slow economic growth in Asia, Europe, and elsewhere, endogenous, price - driven technological change leading to greater
fuel efficiency, and policy - driven technological change that also has been leading to greater fuel efficiency, such as more stringent Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards in the United States; and — on the other hand — was due to increased supply, partly a function of the growth of unconventional (tight) U.S. oil production (a product of the combination of two technologies — horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturi
fuel efficiency, and policy - driven technological change that also has been leading to greater
fuel efficiency, such as more stringent Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards in the United States; and — on the other hand — was due to increased supply, partly a function of the growth of unconventional (tight) U.S. oil production (a product of the combination of two technologies — horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturi
fuel efficiency, such as more stringent Corporate Average
Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards in the United States; and — on the other hand — was due to increased supply, partly a function of the growth of unconventional (tight) U.S. oil production (a product of the combination of two technologies — horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturi
Fuel Economy (CAFE)
standards in the United States; and — on the other hand — was due to
increased supply, partly a function of the growth of unconventional (tight) U.S. oil production (a product of the combination of two technologies — horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing).
Smith argues that
increases in traffic fatalities can be attributed to
fuel economy standards: [14]
The joint rulemaking marks the first major
increase in
fuel economy standards in three decades, and the first national GHG
standards for vehicles.