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GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

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GM has made three product commitments for 2017 related to its sustainability strategy: to have 500,000 vehicles on the road in the US with some form of electrification ( earlier post ); to double the number of US models that can achieve an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 MWh/vehicle in 2010. Earlier post.). The 2020 target is 1.97

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Ford Launching Transit Connect in US Starting This Summer; Battery-Electric Version Due in 2010

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The 2010 Ford Transit Connect. Ford is introducing the North American version of the 2010 Transit Connect light commercial vehicle at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show this week. Ford is collaborating with Smith Electric Vehicles to bring the electric Transit Connect to market in North America in 2010. Battery Electric Transit Connect.

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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The 2010 Prius. The Gen III Prius offers an EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy of 50 mpg (now revealed to comprise 50 mpg city and 49 mpg highway). The 2010 Prius 1.8L The 2010 Prius features a new 1.8-liter Battery pack. by Mike Millikin and Jack Rosebro. Click to enlarge. Atkinson cycle engine.

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Ford Introduces 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid; Projected 41 mpg City

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Lincoln’s premium hybrid is expected to deliver at least 41 mpg US (5.7 Ford notes that the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid’s projected fuel economy tops its nearest competitor—the 2010 Lexus HS 250h—by 6 mpg, while providing room for one more passenger and more standard luxury and segment-exclusive safety features. Earlier post.)

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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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L/100km (27 mpg US) down to 5.3 l/100 km (44 mpg US) for the two front-wheel drive Tiguans 2.0 All BlueMotion Technology versions of the Tiguan have a Stop/Start system and battery regeneration. L/100 km (41 mpg US). TDI with BlueMotion Technology (81 kW / 110 PS and 103 kW / 140 PS).

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US House Passes $2.85B Bill for Advanced Technology Vehicle RD from 2010-2014

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billion over the 2010-2014 period for the US Department of Energy (DOE) to support a broad range of research activities for advanced technology vehicles. mpg US limit by 2016, earlier post.) The US House yesterday passed by a vote of 312-114 a bill that would authorize additional appropriations totalling $2.85

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Third-Generation VW Sharan Van Will Offer Fuel Consumption As Low As 5.5 L/100km (43 mpg US); Start-Stop and Battery Regeneration

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Featuring a start-stop system and battery regeneration, the Sharan equipped with the 140 PS TDI—the most popular engine version in Europe for the existing Sharan—will consume 5.5L/100km 100km (43 mpg US), equivalent to 143 g/km CO 2. Battery regeneration. L/100 km (41 mpg US) with associated CO 2 of 151 g/km. TDI Engines.

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