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Fuel Fact of the Week

Fact #993: By Value, Nearly Three-Fourths of Imports from Mexico and More Than Half of Imports from Canada are Transported by Truck



Trucks are the primary mode of transportation for imports to the United States from Mexico and Canada when considering imports by value. Imports from Mexico increased nearly 50% from 2004 to 2016 totaling $294 billion adjusted for inflation. Of that value, 72% was transported by truck in 2016. Imports from Canada decreased by about 15% during that same period with a total value of $278 billion in 2016. Although trucks carry a lower percentage of import value from Canada than Mexico, the truck mode is still the largest single mode of transport from Canada accounting for 54% in 2016. A notable difference between Canada and Mexico is that pipeline accounts for a significant portion of import value from Canada while almost none from Mexico.

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Question of the Month

How is fuel economy determined and reported for alternative fuel vehicles?

Last month we learned about how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) determines and reports conventional light-duty vehicle fuel economy ratings. While alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) fuel economy testing is largely similar to that of conventional fuels, the EPA makes some adjustments to account for different vehicle technology and fuel energy content. By tailoring AFV fuel economy testing and reporting, the EPA is able to provide apples-to-apples comparisons and allow consumers to make informed decisions.

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