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Junkyard Find: 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line

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That car was the 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line, and I managed to find one in a Denver-area car graveyard recently. Nissan introduced the Altima Hybrid as a 2007 model (and using licensed Toyota hardware), though it disappeared quickly and without leaving much trace. A 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line hybrid in a Colorado wrecking yard.

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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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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual report summarizing key trends in carbon dioxide emissions, fuel economy, and CO 2 - and fuel economy-related technology for gasoline- and diesel-fueled personal vehicles sold in the United States, from model years (MY) 1975 through 2012. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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New Ford Fiesta ECOnetic van offers 71 mpg US

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mpg US) or better (measured according to the technical requirements and specifications of the European Regulation (EC) 715/2007 as last amended). diesel Fiesta ECOnetic Van variant, featuring enhanced fuel-saving technologies, delivers fuel consumption of 3.3 l/100 km (71 mpg US), equivalent to 87 gCO 2 /km. l/100 km (63.6

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4-cylinder engines now account for 46% of Chevrolet retail sales, up from 23% in 2007

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In 2007, four-cylinder models represented 23% of Chevrolet retail sales in the US— less than either V-6 or V-8 equipped models. Chevrolet’s investment in advanced engine technology is reflected in the increased popularity of our four-cylinder models. of torque with 24 mpg highway. In the Equinox, the direct-injection 2.4L

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Volkswagen introducing new Tiguan SUV; fuel consumption of 5.3 L/100km (44 mpg US) in Bluemotion variant with Stop/Start

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Tiguan first appeared in 2007, with nearly 700,000 units delivered worldwide. L/100km (27 mpg US) down to 5.3 l/100 km (44 mpg US) for the two front-wheel drive Tiguans 2.0 TDI with BlueMotion Technology (81 kW / 110 PS and 103 kW / 140 PS). L/100km (27 mpg US) down to 5.3 TDI 4MOTION BlueMotion Technology is 5.8

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New generation Fiat 500 features new engine lineup, more technology

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The new version has not grown in size but features more technology, engine versions and customization ideas. liters/100 km (62 mpg US) on the combined cycle with emissions lower than 90 g/km of CO 2. million units of its predecessor since 2007. Made by the Centro Stile Fiat, the car has a refreshed exterior and interior design.

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EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels; Addressing GHG Emissions, Fuel Consumption and Advanced Technology Vehicles

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The second proposed label retains the current label’s focus on miles per gallon (MPG) and annual fuel costs, while updating the overall design and adding the required new comparison information on fuel economy and emissions. Mpg-e converts kilowatt-hours of electricity to gallons of gasoline based on energy equivalency.