“cost sharing” between customers and their utilities could have saved ratepayers at least $2 billion during the height of the pandemic.
fuel duties are levied on purchases of petrol, diesel and a variety of other fuels. they represent a significant source of revenue for government. in 2023-24, we expect fuel duties to raise £24.7 billion. that would represent 2.2 per cent of all receipts and is equivalent to £850 per household and 0.9 per cent of...
we estimate the effect of the natural gas fuel cost on the choices for a new power generator, the energy source gas, wind, or solar and its capacity. higher fuel costs increase odds of more renewable capacity, as opposed to gas, with large, significant effects for both wind and solar. as the u.s. has yet to implement nationwide carbon policies, we use fuel cost to proxy for a carbon tax. our scenarios of $10-to-$50 per ton of carbon dioxide (co2) reduce emissions from new generators by 22 to 47 percent, equivalent to 2 to 4 percent of total electricity emissions.
in the coming weeks, the trump administration may release its final rule regulating fuel economy standards for cars and light trucks. the rule, called safer affordable fuel-efficient (safe) vehicles,…
we explain what fleet managers need to know about fuel surcharges, how to calculate them, and how to stay in the black despite fluctuating fuel costs.
a handbook for utility regulators that details strategies for controlling the cost of fuel.
cafe standards saved $5 trillion in fuel costs and prevented 14 billion metric tons of carbon from being released into the atmosphere.
in recent times, the significance of advancing road transportation technologies has notably increased. this is mainly driven by the escalating need for road transportation systems that are not only safe but also environmentally sustainable. moreover, enhancing fuel efficiency in road vehicles (i.e., automobiles) holds the potential to contribute significantly to the reduction of a country’s economic vulnerability (i.e., improved energy security), by reducing the reliance on energy imports. while research reports and scientific journals provide valuable information on automobile fuel consumption, it is essential to continually update our understanding of the factors that influence it. this document aims to review and describe the various factors, both direct and indirect, that play a role in an automotive’s overall energy efficiency and fuel consumption.
new standards will save americans hundreds of dollars at the pump over the lifetime of their vehicles
economics of biofuels explained.
includes a list that addresses allowability of costs/activities for some common expenses (advertising, intellectual property, meals, fringe benefits, etc.).
by leveraging strategies across operations and budgeting, your fleet can thrive in any economy.
although economists may argue about whether gas prices have an effect on the economy, there is a connection between consumer confidence, spending habits and gas prices.
the department of transportation’s bureau of transportation statistics (bts) today released u.s. airlines’ march 2024 fuel cost and consumption numbers indicating u.s. scheduled service airlines used 1.602 billion gallons of fuel, 15.1% more fuel than in february 2024 (1.392 billion gallons) and 4.9% more than in pre-pandemic march 2019. the cost per gallon of fuel in march 2024 ($2.77) was down 6 cents (2.2%) from february 2024 ($2.83) and up $0.74 (36.7%) from march 2019. total march 2024 fuel expenditure ($4.43b) was up 12.5% from february 2024 ($3.94b) and up 43.5% from pre-pandemic march 2019.
explore strategies to cut down on fuel expenses during periods of high gas prices.
why do we have the fuel economy standards that we have today? where are they going? learn more here.
learn more about the tva fuel cost and what it means to you
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china and india, the world's two most populous developing economies, are also among the world's largest automotive markets and carbon emitters. to reduce carbon emissions from the passenger car sector, both countries have considered various policy levers affecting fuel prices, car prices and fuel economy. this study estimates the responsiveness of new car buyers in china and india to such policy levers and drivers including income. furthermore, we estimate the potential for rebound effect and the effectiveness of a feebate policy. to accomplish this, we developed a joint discrete-continuous model of car choice and usage based on revealed preference survey data from approximately 8000 new car buyers from india and china who purchased cars in 2016-17. conditional on buying a new car, the fuel consumption in both markets is found to be relatively unresponsive to fuel price and income, with magnitudes of elasticity estimates ranging from 0.12 to 0.15. for both markets, the mean segment-level direct elasticities of fuel consumption relative to car price and fuel economy range from 0.57 to 0.65. the rebound effect on fuel savings due to cost-free fuel economy improvement is found to be 17.1% for india and 18.8% for china. a revenue-neutral feebate policy, with average rebates and fees of up to around 15% of the retail price, resulted in fuel savings of around 0.7% for both markets. while the feebate policy's rebound effect is low - 7.3% for india and 1.6% for china - it does not appear to be an effective fuel conservation policy.
tracking fuel purchases is crucial for businesses. while gas receipts are often used, they can be a hassle. ✅ explore these other ways to track fueling.
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fossil fuels were key to industrialization and rising prosperity, but their impact on health and the climate means that we should transition away from them.
the fuel expense of a vehicle depends on several factors that should be taken into account such as: type of fuel, age of the vehicle, and its condition.
california’s sb x1-2 aims to help bring down gas prices, but unintended consequences may drive prices higher. andy walz explains in a letter to the cec.
read chapter 12 costs and benefits: medium- and heavy-duty trucks, motor coaches, and transit buses - collectively, "medium- and heavy-duty vehicles", or ...
the department of transportation’s bureau of transportation statistics (bts) today released u.s. airlines’ september 2023 fuel cost and consumption numbers indicating u.s. scheduled service airlines used 1.518 billion gallons of fuel, 9.2% less fuel than in august 2023 (1.672 billion gallons) and 2.8% more than in pre-pandemic september 2019. the cost per gallon of fuel in september 2023 ($3.14) was up 32 cents (11.4%) from august 2023 ($2.82) and up $1.19 (60.6%) from september 2019. total september 2023 fuel expenditure ($4.77b) was up 1.1% from august 2023 ($4.72b) and up 65.1% from pre-pandemic september 2019.
the u.s. department of energy (doe) publishes a final rule that revises the value for the petroleum-equivalency factor (pef). this final rule revises doe's regulations regarding procedures for calculating a value for the petroleum-equivalent fuel economy of electric vehicles (evs). the pef is...
consumer valuation of fuel costs and tax policy: evidence from the european car market by laura grigolon, mathias reynaert and frank verboven. published in volume 10, issue 3, pages 193-225 of american economic journal: economic policy, august 2018, abstract: to what extent do car buyers undervalue...
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amidst a global chorus calling for urgent action on climate change, major fossil fuel producers are doubling down on their plans to expand production, defying
every fleet manager would want to know about ways to reduce fuel costs. here we discuss the top ten fuel management strategies to reduce fuel costs.
government energy spending tracker - analysis and key findings. a report by the international energy agency.
fleet cards are an essential tool for businesses with commercial vehicles as they allow business managers to oversee and track expenses, track routes, improve driver safety, and take advantage of ancillary advantages that go beyond fuel. those additional fuel card program advantages include vehicle maintenance, tire purchases, travel expenses, and sometimes even driver wireless expenses. […]
new research shows that combined home energy & transportation fuel costs make up a substantial share of household income
what are cafe standards?
visit the advanced clean cars ii web site for more information on the regulations.