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<strong>Transportation's</strong> <strong>Role</strong> <strong>in</strong> Reduc<strong>in</strong>g U.S. <strong>Greenhouse</strong> <strong>Gas</strong> <strong>Emissions</strong>: Volume 1<br />

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a weaken<strong>in</strong>g economy. As discussed <strong>in</strong> Section 2.4, light duty vehicle GHGs are<br />

projected to almost plateau as anticipated VMT growth modestly outpaces new<br />

fuel economy and low-carbon fuel standards.<br />

Figure 2.4 Vehicle Miles Traveled by Light Duty Vehicles<br />

1975 to 2008<br />

U.S. Vehicle Miles Traveled (<strong>in</strong> Millions)<br />

3.5<br />

3.0<br />

2.5<br />

2.0<br />

1.5<br />

1.0<br />

0.5<br />

0.0<br />

1975 1977 1979 1981 1983 1985 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007<br />

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. National Transportation Statistics.<br />

Figure 2.5 Sales-Weighted Fuel Economy of Light Duty Vehicles<br />

Fuel Efficiency (Miles per Gallon)<br />

30<br />

25<br />

20<br />

15<br />

10<br />

5<br />

0<br />

1975<br />

1977<br />

1979<br />

1981<br />

1983<br />

1985<br />

1987<br />

1989<br />

1991<br />

1993<br />

1995<br />

1997<br />

1999<br />

2001<br />

2003<br />

2005<br />

2007<br />

Source: U.S. EPA (2007). Light-Duty Automotive Technology and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975 Through<br />

2007.

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