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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

in 2010, up from 2.3% EPA projects a small improvement in 2010, based on pre-model year sales estimates provided by automakers, to 395 grams of CO 2 per mile and 22.5 mpg (10.45 As part of its 2010 estimates, EPA is projecting an increase in hybrid share to 4.3%, up from 2.3% mpg, or 16%, since 2004.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

A new economic analysis in an issue brief from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) is recommending that the Obama Administration set a fleet-wide car and light truck fuel economy standard of 60 mpg (3.92 The economic analysis shows that going to 38 mpg (6.19 L/100km) by 2025 and 74 mpg (3.18 L/100km) by 2025.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

The 2010 Hyundai Elantra is the latest iteration of a compact car known for frugality and low price. This year, Hyundai has boosted the mileage, raising the standard five-speed manual model to 26 mpg city / 35 mpg highway from last year's 24 mpg city / 33 mpg highway.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

Audi announced pricing for the 2010 A3 TDI, its second US clean diesel offering launched this year. Expected to begin arriving at US dealers in late November 2009, the 50-state certified A3 TDI delivers 42 mpg US (5.6 TDI had the lowest consumption of all the cars taking part, with 4.7 L/100 km (50.0 Earlier post.).

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HS 250h Audi 2009 Clean 199

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MAY 12, 2020

Accordingly, each new Wrangler Unlimited has the potential to account for a 14-metric-ton reduction in GHG emissions, which is equivalent to: GHG emissions of three passenger cars, driven for one year. Among the highlights, FCA cut its water use by nearly 40%, compared with 2010. CO 2 e output from 7.7 CO 2 e produced when powering 2.4

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Jeep MPG 2020 Fuel Economy 269

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MARCH 3, 2010

Toyota introduced the Auris Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) at the 2010 Geneva motor show, marking a significant milestone in Toyota’s planned deployment of the Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain across Toyota’s entire model range by early 2020s. L/100km (62 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 89 g/km. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 12, 2009

liter EcoBoost V-6 engine making its debut in the 2010 Lincoln MKS is rated at 355 hp. Introduced in 1989, the original Taurus SHO was conceived as a discreet performance-oriented sports sedan, ideally suited to the automotive enthusiast needing the room and capability of a four-door full-size car. Earlier post.)

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MARCH 2, 2009

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 The 2 nd generation inverter (left) vs. the 2010 Prius inverter (right). Click to enlarge.

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Prius 2010 Toyota Hybrid 186

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APRIL 28, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: How the Chevrolet Volt really works, Tesla seeks workers for a second California facility, and why we can''t buy cars that get 60, 70, or 80 mpg. All this and more on Green Car Reports. See how their second.'

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Volt Chevrolet Green Cars MPG 147

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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. The mini-car (A car) segment is the fastest growing area of the new car market globally. in 2008 and less than 5% in 2005.

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2010 Engine Sale MPH 210

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

The 2010 Ford Focus ECOnetic. At the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, Ford of Europe introduced the new 2010 Focus ECOnetic. 100km (62 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions as low as 99 g/km. 100km (62 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions as low as 99 g/km. 100km (59 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 104 g/km. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 15, 2013

l/100 km), both slightly worse relative to MY 2010. EPA suggests that the reduction in MY 2011 car and car parts production in Japan in the aftermath of the March 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disasters “almost certainly” contributed to both the apparent slight worsening in MY 2011 and the large projected improvement in MY 2012.

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Fuel Economy 2012 EPA Economy 284

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MAY 27, 2009

The Nikkei reports that Honda will release the hybrid version of its Fit subcompact in Japan in fall 2010, about 18 months ahead of the earlier schedule. L/100km, 71 mpg US] which is similar to what the Insight hybrid offers. The hybrid Fit is to be equipped with a 1.3-liter

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OCTOBER 30, 2009

Starting in January 2010, the new Opel Corsa ecoFLEX will offer improved fuel economy with increased power compared to its model year 2009 predecessor. mpg US), releasing just 98 g/km CO 2 as a three-door. mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. The new Opel Corsa ecoFLEX debuts in January 20109. Click to enlarge. L/100km (57.4

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APRIL 24, 2011

liters per 100km (32 mpg US) in 2011. L/100km (36 mpg US). IKCO’s Director for standardization Kayvan Vaziri said that the fuel consumption of its cars had been improved by about one 1 L/100km 2010 in comparison to the previous year. In 2009, the average fuel consumption of IKCO cars was about 8.86

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Iran Fuel Economy 2011 Economy 199

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JANUARY 9, 2014

Energy intensities of flying (blue) and driving (green), 1970-2010. In the report, Sivak considered domestic operations of all certified air carriers were considered and all light-duty vehicles (cars, SUVs, pickups, and vans) over the past 40 years. Data: Sivak, UMTRI-2014-2. Click to enlarge. l/100 km) to at least 33.8

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MARCH 11, 2012

In terms of market share, gasoline direct injection doubled in MY 2010 (from 4.2% for MY 2010, with almost a doubling from MY 2009 (2.3%). in MY 2010, but up from 0.5% Final MY 2010 data in the report are are based on formal end-of-year CAFE reports submitted by automakers to EPA and will not change. mpg (3%) higher.

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Fuel Economy 2011 EPA Economy 236

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JULY 24, 2009

For model year 2010 Daimler has given the smart fortwo cdi a 21% boost in power and approximately 18% more torque, without affecting the fuel consumption. liters of diesel per 100 kilometers (69 mpg US) (NEDC), with CO 2 emissions of 88 g/km. With the power boost, the car now accelerates from 0 - 100 km/h in 16.8

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MARCH 11, 2013

Based on the advertised EPA estimates, I would have been OK with low 40’s.but 28-33 mpg is not even in the ballpark. Real-world MPG estimates should have been promoted in the mid-30’s. How these MPG estimates made it through Ford corporate is beyond me! The C-MAX is a well-built car, with extremely inflated EPA estimates.

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Ford Prius Honda Insight MPG 252

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 30, 2010

Suzuki has long been left out of the conversation when it comes to mid-size sedans, and it's trying to change that with its all-new 2010 Kizashi sedan. Green-car fans will note that the Kizashi has been estimated by Suzuki to make anywhere between 29 and 31 mpg on the highway, thanks to its 2.4-liter

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Suzuki 2010 MPG Conversion 79

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FEBRUARY 14, 2020

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. It was time to buy our first car. I was nervous as this was the first time that I was buying a car, so the experience was new to me. Awesome, relaxing car to drive.

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2004 Prius Cheap 2009 409

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AUGUST 22, 2011

Volvo Car Corporation is introducing start/stop technology in cars equipped with an automatic transmission. —Peter Mertens, Senior Vice President Research and Development at Volvo Car Corporation. The start/stop system is programmed to shut down the engine immediately when the car reaches a standstill (0 km/h).

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MARCH 24, 2015

The idea of an all-electric Nissan BladeGlider sports car now seems to be somewhere between delayed and defunct, but the narrow-front delta-wing shape continues to intrigue and challenge vehicle designers. First unveiled in 2010 as a pure race car, an engine-driven DeltaWing car even competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans back in 2012.

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Fuel Economy MPG EPA Motor 60

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APRIL 9, 2015

Shell, in collaboration with Professor Gordon Murray and engine specialist Osamu Goto will co-engineer an ultra-compact, efficient car for city use based around the internal combustion engine (ICE). The Shell car will be a ground-up, total re-think of the Gordon Murray Design T.25 Once built, the car will be tested on-the-road.

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Cars South Africa Personal MPG 150

Green Car Reports

MARCH 2, 2010

Earlier today, we ran down our list of new green production cars at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, where press days are now underway. At the show today, Mercedes-Benz confirmed that the car "has already successfully entered everyday testing and is scheduled.

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2010 Mercedes Motor Motors 71

Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Big changes at Aptera … more details ( plus official press release ) after the jump: Officially Official: Aptera production pushed back to 2010. Officially Official: Aptera production pushed back to 2010. They’re not, and the release date has now been pushed back to some undefined time in 2010. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.

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APRIL 19, 2009

mpg (0.543 L/100km). This year’s challenge brought together a number of returning teams striving to beat the 2,843 mpg (0.083 L/100km) record set by Mater Dei High School in 2008, combined with a number of new teams adding fresh innovation and vehicle designs to the competition. mpg in its Blood, Sweat & Gears vehicle.

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2009 MPG America Engine 199

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MARCH 18, 2024

That car was the 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line, and I managed to find one in a Denver-area car graveyard recently. Ford launched the Escape Hybrid as a 2005 model (its Mercury Mariner and Mazda Tribute siblings showed up a bit later), so The General had some catching up to do in the green-car department.

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VUE Saturn 2007 Green 87

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FEBRUARY 9, 2009

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. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Transit Connect 2010 Connect Connected 170

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

The Dodge Caliber hatchback has never been at the top of our compact-car list, in part because of its lousy gas mileage compared to the competition. Now, Chrysler has simplified its engine and drivetrain options to improve the gas mileage of the 2010 Dodge Caliber slightly, along with its platform siblings, the 2010 Jeep Compass.

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Dodge 2010 Engine MPG 63

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OCTOBER 1, 2009

Ltd revealed the sketch of its upcoming global compact car. This model will be first launched in Thailand in March 2010 and will be available in more than 150 countries. . Ltd said that the model will qualify an “Eco-car” under Thai policy—and be the first one produced. Nissan Motor Co., The new global compact. 94 and Reg.

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OCTOBER 10, 2011

With this latest addition to its line-up, NMT will be the first automaker to introduce a sedan under the Thai government’s eco-car program. The eco-car designation requires 1) low fuel consumption (20 km/l, 5 l/100m, 47 mpg US) and 2) CO 2 emissions of 120g/km.

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Thailand Nissan Cars MPG 218

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OCTOBER 3, 2013

mpg US (5.84 Schoettle and Sivak 2013, EPA/NHTSA 2010, 2012). Unadjusted figures are higher than the “window-sticker” adjusted ratings on new car labels.). mpg, respectively, in average fleet-wide achieved CAFE performance. mpg from model years 2008 to 2013 from 25.5 mpg, respectively. mpg, respectively.

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Fuel Economy MPG 2013 2012 220

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MARCH 5, 2013

Worldwide, light-duty vehicle (LDV) fuel economy is not improving fast enough to cut average fuel use by 50% for all new cars by 2030, according to a working paper issued by the Global Fuel Economy Initiative ( GFEI ). mpg US mpg) in 2011—an improvement of 1.8% mpg US mpg) in 2011—an improvement of 1.8%

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 2005 170

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MAY 4, 2011

mpg US, 7.1 mpg US, 5.8 With it, cars will have one to five star labels depending on their fuel efficiency. In 2010, the average CO 2 emission was 165 gm/km. for petrol cars and from 15.5 km/litre for diesel cars. km/liter (33.2 L/100km) of gasoline to 17.3 km/liter (40.7 km/litre to 17.3 km/litre to 19.9

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India Standards Fuel Fuel Economy 247

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011

In their study, Slemrod and Sallee focus on “car notches”—where small changes in behavior lead to large changes in tax liability or the amount of a subsidy—in policies intended to encourage the production and use of fuel-efficient vehicles. mpg and 22.4 mpg and 22.4 For example, a car with an 18.5

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 186

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DECEMBER 15, 2013

By 2040, hybrids are expected to account for about 35% of the global light-duty vehicle fleet, up from less than 1% in 2010. Hybrids are expected to account for about half of global new-car sales by 2040. The number of cars on the road worldwide is expected approximately to double from about 800 million to about 1.7

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