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Wednesday, March 20, 2013 - 11:34:05

Plug-In Electric Vehicle Plans Guide Readiness Efforts in Western North Carolina and Across the State

ASHEVILLE - The Asheville Area Plug-in Electric Vehicle Plan has been released to the public to support Plug-in Electric Vehicle (PEV) readiness efforts in Western North Carolina. Over the past year the Land-of-Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition has worked with a broad group of stakeholders in the Asheville metro area to identify and address barriers to electric vehicle adoption. The Asheville Area PEV Plan provides local governments, businesses, educators and other key partners with a roadmap of strategies to prepare the Asheville region for electric vehicles.


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Fact #1127: Since Model Year 2016, Automatic Transmissions Have Provided Better Average Fuel Economy than Manual Transmissions



Historically, manual transmissions delivered better fuel economy than automatic transmissions. However, beginning with model year 2016, improvements in the efficiency of automatic transmissions have reversed that trend. Automatic transmissions have added gears more quickly than their manual counterparts. The increased number of gears, along with other design improvements, have contributed to the improved fuel economy of vehicles fitted with automatic transmissions.

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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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