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Toyota introduces Grand Highlander with 3 powertrains

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hybrid with a manufacturer-estimated 34 combined MPG, and the 362 hp Hybrid MAX. Highlander was the first model in its segment to offer a hybrid powertrain back in 2006 and Grand Highlander further expands on our electrification leadership. It is available in three powertrains across three grades: the 2.4L turbo gas engine, the 2.5L

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Ford begins production of new Fiesta ECOnetic with 71 mpg US

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mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 87 g/km, at Ford’s Cologne Assembly plant in Germany. The car is powered by a 95PS (94 hp, 70 kW) 1.6-liter This is part of Ford’s commitment to reduce CO 2 emissions of its cars by 30% between 2006 and 2020. 100 km (71.2 The preceding version of the Fiesta ECOnetic carried a 95 g/km rating.

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Nissan introduces series-hybrid powertrain with Note e-POWER in Japan; small pack, small engine, LEAF motor, low price

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In Japan, Nissan Motor introduced its new series-hybrid drive system called e-POWER along with its application in the Note. This marks the first availability of e-POWER technology for consumers, marking a milestone in the electrification strategy under Nissan Intelligent Mobility. km/L (87 mpg US, 2.69 km/L (80 mpg US, 2.94

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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

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Used Priuses, especially the Generation 2 that were made from 2004 to 2009 are becoming a bargain to buy, especially for the MPG and features you get in return. The official fuel consumption is 5 l/100 km (47 mpg US) and that is bang on for us as well. l/100 km (51 mpg US) in the summer, and 5.3 l/100 km (44 mpg US) in winter.

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3rd generation Audi TT reduces full lifecycle GHGs by 11% compared to predecessor

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At the same time, Audi has increased the power output in the new TT by up to 14%. The first model change in 2006 saw weight savings of up to 90 kilograms (198.4 This results in a reduction of around 5.5 tonnes of GHGs—CO 2 , methane, nitrous oxide and halogenated organic emissions—over its entire lifecycle. With the 2.0

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New UMTRI report on US vehicle fuel economy from 1923-2013 suggests need to focus on improving lower tails in each vehicle class

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Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle updates a 2009 analysis of actual, on-road vehicle fuel economy in the United States from 1923 through 2006, extending the data through 2013, and including retroactive adjustments made to several values by the US Department of Transportation. mpg, in 1973. mpg, in 1973. mpg in 1991.

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EPA annual report on CO2, fuel economy and technology trends finds 2012 heading for all-time best; rapid adoption of new technologies

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Using a 5-year timeframe, CO 2 emission rates have decreased by 10% and fuel economy values have increased by 11% from MY 2006-2011. The number of SUV, pickup, minivan, and van models that have combined EPA label values of 20 mpg (11.8 There are almost 3 times more SUVs with combined labels of 25 mpg (9.4 l/100km) or more.