Question: The US Energy Information Administration ( EIA ) estimates that each gallon of gasoline is responsible for approximately 7 . 8 7 pounds of G

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates that each gallon of gasoline is
responsible for approximately 7.87 pounds of GHG(CO2e) emissions. Current regulations (CAFE
Standards) require an average fuel efficiency for new passenger vehicles of approximately 35 miles
per gallon (MPG). To motivate continued improvements in fuel efficiency and continued GHG
reductions, the EPA has recently issued updated CAFE Standards, requiring an average fuel efficiency
for new vehicles of 49 MPG by 2026.
Assuming the average driver travels 10,000 miles per year, what will be the expected annual GHG
emission reductions (Ib GHG/yr) from a single driver under the new CAFE standards, compared to
current standards?
 The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates that each gallon of

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