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announced that its cumulative worldwide sales of hybrid vehicles surpassed 1 million units as of the end of September 2012. This milestone was reached 12 years and 11 months after the start of sales of the first generation Insight in Japan November 1999, which realized fuel economy of 35 km/liter (82.3 mpg US, 2.86 Earlier post.)

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mpg by 2016). It also assumes the mpg requirement will be phased in at 5% per year from 2017 through 2025 as proposed. The baseline for calculating revenue losses is the US Treasury’s February 2009 projections of HTF revenues. The HTF is already taking a revenue hit with the standards put in place in 2010, Buechner says.

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MARCH 1, 2014

Annual sales of the second-generation Honda Insight. Honda said the move reflects its reinforced commitment to a clear product strategy focused on further advancing fuel-efficient and alternative-fuel vehicle technologies that are better aligned with customer needs and that strengthen the company’s US sales momentum. of total sales.

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MAY 2, 2013

MPG: A Progress Report on Achievability ”—of the response of consumers and automakers as both begin to experience the effects of the newly adopted federal fuel economy standard. Those who say fuel economy is very important expect to get twelve miles more per gallon (mpg) from their next vehicle than those who say it is not important.

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AUGUST 4, 2009

Buoyed by the US government’s CARS (“Cash for Clunkers”) program, US auto sales slowed their decline in the US in July, dropping on 12.1% Passenger car sales dropped 10.6% to 554, 527 units, while light truck sales dropped 14.1% Hybrids had an especially good month, with reported sales jumping 31.8% Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2009

In Japan, the Insight hybrid is rated as delivering 26 km/L (61 mpg US, 3.8 mpg US, 3.3 In the US, the Insight offers an estimated EPA combined fuel-economy rating of 41 mpg US (17.4 The Insight goes on sale in the US in April 2009. L/100km) in JC08 mode and 30 km/L (70.6 L/100km) in 10•15 mode.

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MARCH 11, 2012

to 8.3%) and is projected to triple from MY 2009-2011 (to 13.7%); turbocharging is projected to double in MY 2011 (from 3.5% to 11.1%); and both 6-speed and 7-speed transmissions approximately doubled from MY 2009-2011 (from 24.7% for MY 2010, with almost a doubling from MY 2009 (2.3%). in MY 2009. mpg (3%) higher.

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JULY 27, 2010

Less than a year after its launch in China, sales of the new Buick LaCrosse have reached 100,000 units. The LaCrosse was introduced as a redesigned model in the US in 2009, offering a standard, direct injected Ecotec 2.4L That engine delivers an EPA-rated 30 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg in the city.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2013

In terms of distributional effects, compared to households that purchased a new or used vehicle in 2009 without a voucher, CARS program participants had a higher before-tax income, were older, more likely to be white, more likely to own a home, and more likely to have a high-school and a college degree. miles per gallon (9.4 million, or 0.7

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MARCH 27, 2009

mpg, save 887 million gallons of fuel over the lifetime of the MY 2011 cars and light trucks, and reduce CO 2 emissions by 8.3 Since MY 2011 kick in for CAFE purposes on 1 October 2010, the rule needed to be in place by the end of 31 March 2009. mpg US, a 2.0 mpg increase above MY 2010, corresponding to 326 gCO 2 /mi.

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MARCH 17, 2011

In 2007, four-cylinder models represented 23% of Chevrolet retail sales in the US— less than either V-6 or V-8 equipped models. By comparison, the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt XFE featured a larger 2.2 Ecotec is rated at 182 hp (136 kW), and 172 lb-ft (233 N·m) of torque, while delivering an EPA-estimated 32 mpg highway (7.35

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AUGUST 23, 2013

TDI clean diesel represents almost 25% of Audi and Volkswagen US sales. Are these sales incentivized? LMC’s forecast suggests that pickup trucks will represent a shrinking percentage of total diesel sales in the US, dropping from 66% of diesel sales in 2012 to 35% in 2018. Do they get state or federal tax breaks?

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FEBRUARY 22, 2009

will begin sales of the S400 BlueHYBRID ( earlier post ) in October. Daimler AG will begin sales of the hybrid in Europe during the first half of 2009. L/100km (30 mpg US) and CO2 emissions of 190 g/km. The Nikkei reports that Mercedes-Benz Japan Co. This will be the first imported hybrid passenger car sold in Japan.

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DECEMBER 19, 2017

As a result, the 2-door Insight launched as the most fuel-efficient EPA certified gasoline-fueled vehicle with a highway rating of 70 mpg (3.36 The second-generation Insight made its debut in 2009 as the most affordable hybrid on the market. It was the first Honda vehicle to utilize Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid system.

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

mpg higher (+5.4%) than MY 2011. mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. mpg, or 22%. There are 15 MY 2013 pickup and minivan/van models for which at least one variant of the model has a combined city/highway label fuel economy rating of 20 mpg (11.8

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MARCH 10, 2009

Ford began sales the Ford Escape hybrid in 2004, followed by the Mariner Hybrid in 2005. Through February 2009, cumulative sales of the two are 88,306 units&mash;78,380 Escape Hybrids and 9,926 Mariner Hybrids.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2009

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA introduced the 2010 Tundra full-size pickup truck and an all-new 4.6-liter liter V8 engine at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show. The new V8 delivers 310 hp (231 kW) of power and 327 lb-ft (443 Nm) of torque and has preliminary fuel efficiency estimates of 15 mpg city and 20 mpg on the highway.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009

This marks the first time that data for CO 2 emissions are included in the annual report, Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975 through 2009. mpg US (11.2 EPA projects a small improvement in 2009, based on pre-model year sales estimates provided to EPA by automakers, to 21.1

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NOVEMBER 23, 2009

GM Europe is launching the Chevrolet Spark ( earlier post ), providing more detail on the all-new mini car prior to its going on sale in Europe in the first quarter of 2010. In 2009 the A segment represented almost 10% of the total European passenger car market (up from 6.5% in 2008 and less than 5% in 2005. liter Spark requires 5.1

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Global sales of passenger vehicles increased from 75.4 The major driver of increased production and sales are the emerging economies, especially China. Rising sales translate into an ever-expanding global vehicle parc. China is considering a limit of 5 l/100 km (47 mpg US) for 2020 that would bring it close to Japan’s 4.5

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MAY 19, 2009

mpg in 2016 (39 mpg for cars, 30 mpg for trucks), or approximately 250 grams CO 2 /mile. The CAFE program established by the EISA 2007 legislation specified a minimum 35 mpg in 2020. The resulting new standards will cover model years 2012-2016, and will require an average fuel economy standard of 35.5

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JUNE 4, 2009

kilometers per liter of fuel (27 mpg US, 8.7 km/L (26 mpg US, 9.1 This current improvement in fuel efficiency is attributable mainly to increasing sales of lightweight vehicles and small cars, as well as to advances in engine and parts technologies, according to MKE. L/100km)—up from 11.04 L/100km) recorded in 2007.

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MARCH 18, 2009

In a move to take older vehicles off the road and spur new car sales, US Representative Betty Sutton (D-OH-13) introduced legislation today that will provide consumers a $3,000 to $5,000 incentive to buy more fuel-efficient cars, trucks or use mass transit. L/100km) on highways, while new trucks must achieve a minimum of 24 mpg (9.8

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JULY 22, 2009

From October 2007 to April 2009, the average fuel economy of purchased new light-duty vehicles improved from 20.2 mpg US (11.6 mpg (11 L/100km) in April 2009. During the same period, the volume of sales plummeted. Tags: Fuel Efficiency Market Background Sales. L/100km) in October 2007 to 21.3

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MARCH 7, 2018

More than 300,000 Transit Connect vehicles have been sold since 2009 when Ford created the segment in the United States. liter EcoBlue diesel engine—the only diesel in the segment—is targeted to have an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of at least 30 mpg (7.83 The 2019 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van goes on sale this fall.

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Alternative powertrain sales. Sales of light-duty vehicles with alternative powertrains in 2014 was a mix of increases and decreases over 2013 sales. Percentage differences in miles per gallon (mpg) between comparable diesel and gasoline vehicle pairs. The percentages are even higher after five years of ownership.

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JUNE 14, 2011

Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). CAR did not assume any downsizing of the vehicle sales fleet or significant reduction in performance by vehicles in any segment as a means for increasing fuel economy standards by 2025. The 47 mpg target is equivalent to a 70.9%

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AUGUST 29, 2013

In 2009, Gen 2 introduced a number of measures to optimize friction. 100 km (41 mpg US ), or 134 grams CO 2 /km (216 g/mile). now can get up to 36 mpg (6.5 l/100 km) on the highway, up from 31 mpg (7.6 At the same time, the city mileage improves from 24 to 25 mpg (9.4 Click to enlarge. l/100 km) for the 2.5-liter

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In 2009 Raser displayed a Hummer H3 that claimed to return up to 100 miles* on a gallon of fuel (*in local daily driving) when it was outfitted with the company’s range-extender plug-in electric powertrain. VIA was focused on fleet sales and a low cost of ownership. The first to go on sale was the four-wheel drive crew cab.&

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MARCH 20, 2014

MyFord Mobile is complimentary for five years from the vehicle sale date as recorded by the dealer. Fusion Energi and C-Max Energi have EPA-estimated MPG ratings of 44 mpg US city, 41 highway and 43 combined and have an EPA-estimated range of 21 miles (34 km) electric. In 2009, there were 3,000 known public charge stations.

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JUNE 23, 2009

mpg) would increase Detroit automakers’ gross profits by roughly $3 billion per year and increase sales by the equivalent of two large assembly plans. mpg, but only 6% if standards remain at the mandated 35 mpg. The report models the impact of three different fuel economy standard increases—30% (35 mpg), 40% (37.7

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JULY 27, 2010

Internationally, customers have purchased 140,000 Chevrolet Cruze in the first six months of 2010 and a total of 270,000 since Cruze launched in the spring of 2009 in Europe, followed by other major markets, such as China in summer of 2009. Cruze sales are rising an average of 18% per month. turbo and the Ecotec 1.8L.

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JANUARY 10, 2011

Toyota Motor Sales, USA Inc., The Prius mid-size liftback has accounted for more than 955,000 sales in the US since it was introduced in 2000. The third-generation Prius, which reached dealerships in June 2009, has become the third-best selling Toyota passenger car in the US. The 2012 Prius v will go on sale in late summer 2011.

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JUNE 19, 2009

The world’s first mass market hybrid car first went on sale in Europe in 2000. Three years later came the second-generation Prius, and 2009 sees the arrival of the third. More than half saw over 80mpg, although in the real world expect to see mpg in the mid 60s. Read the full Toyota Prius T Spirit 2009 road test.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2011

L/100 km (35 mpg US) on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), making it the most fuel-efficient Porsche yet. L/100 km (33 mpg US) (167 g/km CO 2 ). Official US EPA fuel economy estimates will be available closer to the car’s on-sale date. The new 4-door Panamera model produces 380 hp (283 kW) with fuel consumption of 6.8

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AUGUST 25, 2009

Opel will debut the new Astra at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show; the company will also showcase the Ampera, Opel’s implementation of the Voltec extended range electric vehicle architecture. A sale to RHJ would also keep Opel within GM’s sphere of operations and make it possible for an eventual repurchase. Click to enlarge.

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That may sound far-fetched, but considering annual sales have already made it to 25 million units per year (vs. around 17 million in the US—China became the top market in 2009), it only requires a 4 percent growth rate to reach that target in fifteen years. Average fuel efficiency in the US is 22 miles per gallon (mpg).

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