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GFEI report finds improvements in average new LDV fuel economy lagging pace required to cut 50% fuel use for new cars worldwide by 2030; policy focus should be on emerging markets

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mpg US mpg) in 2011—an improvement of 1.8% per year between 2005 and 2008. While the pace of improvement has slightly accelerated between 2008 and 2011, it lags behind the required 2.7% mpg US) global average by 2030 for new cars. mpg US) global average by 2030 for new cars. l/100 km (32.7