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Fuel Fact of the Week

Fact #1068:The 2017 Commodity Flow Survey Shows Freight Movement in the United States of 12.5 Billion Tons Valued at $14.4 Trillion



The recently released preliminary data from the 2017 Commodity Flow Survey (CFS) shows a 10% increase in the number of freight tons moved in the United States from the last survey, which was conducted in 2012; ton-miles increased by 5% and value increased by 4%. The number of tons and ton-miles increased from the 1993 survey to the 2007 survey, but declined in 2012, likely due to declines in freight movement during the Great Recession in 2009. Freight value (not adjusted for inflation) showed an increasing trend each year.

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Question of the Month

How is fuel economy determined and reported for alternative fuel vehicles?

Last month we learned about how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) determines and reports conventional light-duty vehicle fuel economy ratings. While alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) fuel economy testing is largely similar to that of conventional fuels, the EPA makes some adjustments to account for different vehicle technology and fuel energy content. By tailoring AFV fuel economy testing and reporting, the EPA is able to provide apples-to-apples comparisons and allow consumers to make informed decisions.

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