Transport economics

Miles Per Gallon Isn’t Actually A Good Way To Measure Fuel Economy

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Miles Per Gallon Isn’t Actually A Good Way To Measure Fuel Economy

For regular people, fuel economy is one of the most important factors when it comes to deciding what new car to buy, right up there with price, reliability and whether or not Apple CarPlay is available. And it makes sense. If one car gets 20 mpg and the other gets 25 mpg, fueling the latter … Read more

Electrification Is Making Our Obsession With Big Vehicles Less Harmful To The Environment

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Electrification Is Making Our Obsession With Big Vehicles Less Harmful To The Environment

Photo: Justin Sullivan (Getty Images) The Environmental Protection Agency’s annual report on automotive trends in the United States illustrates a strange landscape. At a nationwide average of 26 miles per gallon, fuel economy has never been better. Vehicle carbon dioxide emissions are also at an all-time low. However, pickup trucks and SUVs continue to dominate … Read more