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Fuel economy
Electricity cheaper than diesel for heavy goods vehicles
Chalmers University of Technology
In the past, it was considered unprofitable to electrify heavy goods vehicles that transport cargo over long distances. But now researchers...
How cars ‘waste’ two thirds of their fuel
Noël Brunetière, Université de Poitiers
With the rise in gas prices showing no signs of abating, it seems like an appropriate time to ask ourselves:...
Global CNG and LPG Vehicle Market Report
On a gasoline-equivalent basis, the per-gallon cost of compressed natural gas (CNG) in Europe ranges from $1.50 to $2.80. Compared to diesel and gasoline...
In the race to reduce car emissions, don’t forget longevity
Extending car lifetime and first-owner possession length can reduce overall emissions more than accelerating replacement according to new study
Kyushu University
Fukuoka, Japan—As countries race to...
Cooperative eco-driving automation improves energy efficiency and safety
Michigan Technological University
Imagine you're driving up a hill toward a traffic light. The light is still green so you're tempted to accelerate to make...
An eco-route for heavy-duty vehicles could reduce fuel consumption
Chinese Association of Automation
Semi-trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles are responsible for nearly half of road transportation carbon dioxide emissions in Europe, according to the...
To make the US auto fleet greener, increasing fuel efficiency matters more than selling electric vehicles
John DeCicco, University of Michigan
President Biden has proposed ambitious goals for curbing climate change and investing in a cleaner U.S. economy. One critical sector...
Biden’s ambitious energy plan faces headwinds, but can move the US forward
Scott L. Montgomery, University of Washington
President-elect Joe Biden calls climate change an existential threat to America’s environment, health, national security and economy, and has...
Comprehensive look at US fuel economy standards show big savings on fuel and emissions
Princeton University, Engineering School
In one of the first comprehensive assessments of the fuel economy standards in the United States, Princeton University researchers found that,...