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Figure 7-8 Energy Intensity of Passenger Modes: 1990-2013

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KEY: Btu = Britsh Thermal Unit

NOTES: Light-duty highway vehicles include passenger cars, light trucks, vans, and sport utility vehicles. Highway data for 2007-2011 were calculated using a new methodology and are not...

Figure 7-4 Transportation-Related Greenhouse Gas Emissions: 2013

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NOTES: The data for the transportation sector includes only fossil and renewable fuels consumed directly. The data for Non-Transportation includes the Residential, Commercial, and Industrial sectors, which include only fossil fuels consumed...

Figure 7-3 Energy Use by Mode of Transportation: 2013

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KEY: Btu = British thermal unit

NOTES: The following conversion rates were used: Jet fuel = 135,000 Btu/gallon.

Aviation gasoline = 120,200 Btu/gallon. Automotive gasoline = 125,000 Btu/gallon....

Figure 7-1 U.S. Energy Use by Sector: 2014

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KEY: Btu = British thermal unit.

NOTES: The data for Residential, Commercial, and Industrial sectors include only fossil fuels consumed directly. Most renew- able fuels are not included. The data for the Transportation...

Chapter 7: Transportation Energy Use and Environmental Impacts

Box 7-A Diesel-powered Automobiles Figure 7-1 U.S. Energy Use by Sector: 2014 Figure 7-2 Transportation Energy Use by Energy Source: 1950-2014 Figure 7-3 Energy Use by Mode of Transportation: 2013 Figure 7-4 Transportation-Related Greenhouse Gas Emissions: 2013 Figure 7-5: Carbon Dioxide (CO2...