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Beyond Gasoline: Fuel Economy
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Beyond Gasoline: Fuel Economy

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CAFE Standards

Corporate Average Fuel Economy

Mileage requirements for new vehicles

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Current CAFE Standards

• 27.5 mpg for passenger automobiles

• 20.7 mpg for light trucks & SUVs

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How do we make cars that use less gasoline?

Reduce wind drag

Reduce weight

More efficient engines and drive trains

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Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Gasoline Engine Electric motor Does not need to be recharged

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Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)

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Some Examples of 2007 Fuel Efficient Models

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Toyota Prius

Sedan $22,200 Hybrid 48 mpg 110 hp

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Honda Civic Hybrid

Sedan $22,600 Hybrid 45 mpg 110 hp

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Toyota Yaris Liftback

Sedan $11,000 Gasoline 40 mpg 106hp

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Scion xB

Sedan $14,600 Gasoline 37 mpg 103 hp

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Honda Fit

5-Door $13,900 Gasoline 37 mpg 109 hp

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Honda Civic EX

Sedan $18,700 Gasoline 37 mpg 140 hp

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Ford Escape Hybrid

SUV $26,000 Hybrid 30 mpg 230 hp

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How long does it take to change the US auto fleet?

• 210 million cars and light trucks in US• 19 million new cars and trucks each year• 200,000 new HEVs in 2005.• Vehicles last 140,000 miles or 10 years• Changing rolling stock takes several years.

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Policies – Feebate• Extra fee to buy a gasoline SUV• Rebate when buying a HEV

Nissan Armada: 13 mpg