Sentences with phrase «mandated fuel mix»

To sustain a clean, reliable and affordable power supply, federal, regional and state regulators need to recognize that a market - driven diversity of attributes, not an arbitrary, government - mandated fuel mix, will lead to the lowest cost and most reliable power for consumers.

Not exact matches

To help their makers meet mandated fuel economy gains, the Ram 1500 gets a standard 48 - volt system for its V - 6, optional in the Hemi, and loses about 275 pounds, while the new Chevy Silverado gets a new diesel and a rumored 2.7 - liter twin - turbo I - 4, and loses 450 pounds thanks to its mixed - material construction.

Mandates in recent energy legislation have ordered increasing amounts of ethanol in the nation's fuel mix.

As the president of the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association said, «Instead of imposing an unreasonable biofuels mandate, which would raise energy costs and impact fuel supplies, government should allow consumer choice and the free market to determine the mix of energy sources to best meet our nation's needs.»