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According to the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards updated in December 2007, what is the average miles per gallon (mpg) required for new cars, SUVs, and light trucks (combined) by 2020?
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Based upon the 2007 CAFE standards, the new average mpg required by 2020 is 35 mpg.
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Based upon the 2007 CAFE standards, the new average mpg required by 2020 is 35 mpg.
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Based upon the 2007 CAFE standards, the new average mpg required by 2020 is 35 mpg.
Which of the following energy sources is not used to generate electricity in the United States?
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Oil, biofuels, natural gas, and coal are all used to generate electricity in the United States.
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Oil, biofuels, natural gas, and coal are all used to generate electricity in the United States.
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Oil, biofuels, natural gas, and coal are all used to generate electricity in the United States.
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Oil, biofuels, natural gas, and coal are all used to generate electricity in the United States.
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Oil, biofuels, natural gas, and coal are all used to generate electricity in the United States.
What percentage of America's total energy came from wind in 2008?
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In 2008, wind accounted for 0.5% of America's energy portfolio.
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In 2008, wind accounted for 0.5% of America's energy portfolio.
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In 2008, wind accounted for 0.5% of America's energy portfolio.
In 2008, of the four economic sectors, which used the most energy in the United States?
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In 2008, industry used 31% of the total energy used; next was transportation at 28%, then residential at 22%, and commercial at 19%.
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In 2008, industry used 31% of the total energy used; next was transportation at 28%, then residential at 22%, and commercial at 19%.
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In 2008, industry used 31% of the total energy used; next was transportation at 28%, then residential at 22%, and commercial at 19%.
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In 2008, industry used 31% of the total energy used; next was transportation at 28%, then residential at 22%, and commercial at 19%.
As an automobile fuel, what amount of hydrogen compares with a gallon of gasoline?
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A gallon of gasoline contains about the same energy as a kg of hydrogen. Although fuel cells are expected to be twice as efficient as gasoline vehicles, hydrogen is very diffuse and storing an ample supply on board represents an engineering challenge.
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A gallon of gasoline contains about the same energy as 1 kg of hydrogen. Although fuel cells are expected to be twice as efficient as gasoline vehicles, hydrogen is very diffuse and storing an ample supply on board represents an engineering challenge.
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A gallon of gasoline contains about the same energy as 1 kg of hydrogen. Although fuel cells are expected to be twice as efficient as gasoline vehicles, hydrogen is very diffuse and storing an ample supply on board represents an engineering challenge.
The consumption of energy worldwide is projected to rise by how much between 2006 and 2030?
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Worldwide consumption of energy sources is projected to rise by nearly 50% between 2006 and 2030.
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Worldwide consumption of energy sources is projected to rise by nearly 50% between 2006 and 2030.
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Worldwide consumption of energy sources is projected to rise by nearly 50% between 2006 and 2030.
In the United States, which economic sector releases the most CO2?
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In the United States, the transportation sector releases the most CO2. In 2006, the transportation sector released nearly 2 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide, nearly all of which was from oil.
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In the United States, the transportation sector releases the most CO2. In 2006, the transportation sector released nearly 2 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide, nearly all of which was from oil.
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In the United States, the transportation sector releases the most CO2. In 2006, the transportation sector released nearly 2 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide, nearly all of which was from oil.
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In the United States, the transportation sector releases the most CO2. In 2006, the transportation sector released nearly 2 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide, nearly all of which was from oil.
By 2030, today's coal-fired power plants are projected to emit how much less CO2 than they emit now?
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Coal-fired power plants are likely to emit 30% less CO2 in 2030.
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Coal-fired power plants are likely to emit 30% less CO2 in 2030.
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Coal-fired power plants are likely to emit 30% less CO2 in 2030.
True or False: Increasing the energy supply is the only answer to a stable energy future.
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Reducing demand through the improved efficiency of devices and procedures is another way to improve our energy situation.
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Reducing demand through the improved efficiency of devices and procedures is another way to improve our energy situation.
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