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Beyond Gasoline: Fuel Economy
CAFE Standards
Corporate Average Fuel Economy
Mileage requirements for new vehicles
Current CAFE Standards
• 27.5 mpg for passenger automobiles
• 20.7 mpg for light trucks & SUVs
How do we make cars that use less gasoline?
Reduce wind drag
Reduce weight
More efficient engines and drive trains
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
Gasoline Engine Electric motor Does not need to be recharged
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
Some Examples of 2007 Fuel Efficient Models
Toyota Prius
Sedan $22,200 Hybrid 48 mpg 110 hp
Honda Civic Hybrid
Sedan $22,600 Hybrid 45 mpg 110 hp
Toyota Yaris Liftback
Sedan $11,000 Gasoline 40 mpg 106hp
Scion xB
Sedan $14,600 Gasoline 37 mpg 103 hp
Honda Fit
5-Door $13,900 Gasoline 37 mpg 109 hp
Honda Civic EX
Sedan $18,700 Gasoline 37 mpg 140 hp
Ford Escape Hybrid
SUV $26,000 Hybrid 30 mpg 230 hp
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.
Policies – Feebate
• Extra fee to buy a gasoline SUV• Rebate when buying a HEV
Nissan Armada: 13 mpg
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