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MARCH 15, 2013

Adjusted CO 2 emissions and adjusted fuel economy, MY 1975-2011. The report finds that CO 2 emissions rates and fuel economy values reflect a very favorable multi-year trend beginning in MY 2005. The fleet-wide average real world MY 2011 personal vehicle CO 2 emissions value is 398 g/mi and average fuel economy is 22.4

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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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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%). Fuel economy improvements for the hybrid vehicles vary considerably from 5-10% for the larger, luxury hybrid vehicles to more than 40%. in MY 2010, but up from 0.5% mpg (3%) higher.

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Fuel Economy 2011 EPA Economy 236

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2012

Laboratory and in-use fuel economy results Source: NREL. The NREL team collected and analyzed in-service fuel economy, maintenance, and other vehicle performance data on 11 hybrid (P100H) and 11 conventional diesel (P100D) step vans operated by the United Parcel Service (UPS) in Minneapolis. mpg, 13% greater than the 9.2

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OCTOBER 11, 2014

With alternative fuel vehicles now approaching 1% of new vehicle production, however, they are in fact beginning to have a “ measurable and meaningful impact ” on overall new vehicle fuel economy and CO 2 emissions. In the analysis, EPA uses overall fuel economy in mpg equivalent (mpge) and tailpipe CO 2 emission values.

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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. mpg US), which was decreased to 7.9 mpg US) in 2010. L/100km (26.6

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MARCH 14, 2013

The new SuperTruck achieved a 54% increase in fuel economy. and Peterbilt Motors Company, a division of PACCAR, released test results showing their demonstration SuperTruck tractor-trailer achieved a 54% increase in fuel economy, averaging nearly 10 mpg US (23.5 Click to enlarge. Cummins Inc. Earlier post.)

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JULY 12, 2013

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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DECEMBER 9, 2010

The new 2011 Ford Explorer V6 fuel economy ratings are now EPA-approved at 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway, a 25% improvement over the previous V6 model. liter EcoBoost I-4, expected to deliver 30% better fuel economy than the 2010 model. Each of these measures contributes to Explorer V6 fuel economy.

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Fuel Economy 2011 Economy Ford 225

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NOVEMBER 10, 2012

The i-DTEC Civic, which will arrive in dealerships early next year, delivers fuel economy of 65 mpg US (3.6 liter unit in the Accord Saloon/Tourer in 2008 and the CR-V sports utility vehicle in 2010. Honda is launching a Civic model equipped with a new 1.6-liter liter diesel i-DTEC engine in Europe. Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 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. l/100 km) fuel economy, which, if achieved, will again represent all-time records. mpg, or 22%. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 26, 2015

The Cummins team not only surpassed all fuel-economy targets, but also achieved criteria emissions lower than the stringent Tier 2/Bin 2 levels. The demonstration vehicle, provided by Nissan North America, is a 2010 Nissan Titan originally equipped with a gasoline V8 engine. Test cycle fuel economy (mpg). mpg (12.45

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DECEMBER 22, 2011

Honda is introducing new four-cylinder, two-wheel-drive versions of the Honda Crosstour crossover in the US next month, in an attempt to broaden the vehicle’s appeal through a lower price point and improved fuel economy. V6 model is EPA rated at 18/27/21 mpg US. V6 model is EPA rated at 18/27/21 mpg US. By comparison, the.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2009

All 2010 Chevrolet and GMC V-8 powered trucks now feature variable valve timing (VVT), a technology that enables continuous control of valve opening and closing that result in better engine breathing, fewer emissions and improved fuel economy. V-8 EPA estimates 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway. Toyota Tundra 4.6L

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In a paper presented at the 2016 SAE World Congress, Tula Technology, developer of Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation technology, reported significant fuel economy gains of up to 18% over a conventional GM 6.2-liter mpg at DSF versus 17.34 mpg at V8 mode. liter V8 by operating using Dynamic Skip Fire. and Younkins, M.

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APRIL 27, 2009

Lexus has set the base US Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2010 RX 450h at $41,660 for the front-wheel drive (FWD) model and $43,250 for the all-wheel drive (AWD) version. The second-generation 2010 RX 450h introduces an updated version of Lexus Hybrid Drive, featuring a 3.5-liter Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 17, 2009

BorgWarner’s engine and drivetrain technologies are designed to reduce emissions, increase fuel economy and improve performance. According to Hyundai, the 2010 ix35 will be built and sold in Europe with the all-new R 2.0-liter mpg US (6.5 L/100km) fuel economy. mpg US (6.5 L/100km) fuel economy.

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JANUARY 9, 2014

Energy intensities of flying (blue) and driving (green), 1970-2010. To make driving less energy intensive than flying, the fuel economy of the entire US fleet of light-duty vehicles would have to improve from the current 21.5 For the latest year analyzed (2010), the energy intensity of driving was 57% greater than that of flying.

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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 Obama Administration will release a Notice of Intent for 2017-2025 light duty fuel economy standards on 30 September.

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OCTOBER 28, 2011

The new Alpheon eAssist, which will go on sale in November, offers improved fuel economy of 25% and reduced CO 2 emissions of 22% compared with the standard Alpheon model. The Alpheon eAssist offer fuel economy of 14.1 mpg US, 7.1 In 2010, GM Korea sold domestically and exported more than 1.84 Earlier post.).

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JULY 28, 2011

Ford’s Explorer is now the most fuel-efficient seven-passenger SUV on the market, delivering an EPA-certified 28 mpg US (8.4 The Explorer with its standard V6 delivers up to 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway to lead the full-size V6 SUV segment in fuel efficiency. Fuel economy, power and torque.

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MPG EPA SUV Engine 218

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JUNE 16, 2011

liter i-VTEC engine and offers fuel economy of 18.6 km/liter (44 mpg US, 5.4 L/100km) as measured in JC08 mode and 20 km/liter (47 mpg US, 5.0 liter i-VTEC engine plus IMA (Integrated Motor Assist), and offers fuel economy of 25.0 km/liter (59 mpg US, 4.0L/100km) km/liter (59 mpg US, 4.0L/100km)

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DECEMBER 18, 2009

The 4-cylinder is the third engine choice in the all new 2010 Buick LaCrosse luxury sedan. Backed by a six-speed automatic transmission, the new powertrain combination is expected to deliver fuel economy of 30 mpg highway and 20 mpg city. Buick expects about 25% of customers will opt for 2.4L-equipped equipped models.

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MAY 14, 2012

For a starting price of ¥795,000 (US$9,370), the gasoline-fueled Pixis Epoch offers fuel economy of 30.0 mpg US) under the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) JC08 test cycle. to TMC under a minivehicle OEM agreement reached in September 2010. CO 2 emissions are 77 g/km. Click to enlarge.

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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 The MSRPs do not include a delivery, processing and handling fee of $875. L/100 km (50.0 Earlier post.).

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MARCH 5, 2013

Vehicle size, a key determinant of fuel economy, has shown a reduction in OECD countries, while the non-OECD trend is toward bigger vehicles. The analysis, an update of an earlier work using data from 2010 and 2011, found that the global average for light-duty vehicle fuel economy was 7.2 Source: GFEI. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 14, 2011

Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). Power and Associates to project the technology segmentation necessary to achieve anticipated fuel economy mandates in 2025. The 2010 NRC study, conducted under contract to. the 2008 model year fuel economy ratings.

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MAY 12, 2020

Further improving its on-road performance, FCA’s TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission benefits fuel economy, whether mated to the 2.0-liter Among the highlights, FCA cut its water use by nearly 40%, compared with 2010. liter turbocharged I-4 or the 3.6-liter liter Pentastar V-6.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011

In response to federal policies to boost gas mileage, manufacturers have changed vehicle weights, improved tire-rolling resistance and added aerodynamic features to push fuel-economy rates past government-mandated thresholds. Car notches are the small trigger points in the numerical values of fuel economy (say, the difference between 22.5

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JULY 29, 2011

William Buechner, ARTBA vice president of economics & research, assumes the increase in fuel efficiency standards between now and 2016 will occur as required (the Obama Administration in 2010 put in place an increase from an average 28.3 mpg by 2016).

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NOVEMBER 19, 2009

The 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 carries an EPA fuel economy rating of 17 mpg US city, 19 mpg highway, 18 mpg combined (13.8 The Sports Active Coupe featuring two-model hybrid technology will be available beginning 5 December 2009 with a base MSRP of $89,725, including destination and handling. L/100km city, 12.4

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APRIL 5, 2009

GM will introduce its new 2010 GMC Terrain at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) this week. The five-passenger crossover SUV, which shares the Theta chassis with the Chevrolet Equinox, offers estimated highway fuel economy of 30 mpg (7.8 City fuel economy is estimated to be 21 mpg US (11.2

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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. The direct injection twin-turbo EcoBoost develops an estimated 365 hp at 5,500 rpm and 350 lb-ft (475 Nm) of torque at 3,500 rpm, resulting in significantly improved power, torque and fuel economy compared with larger, normally aspirated engines.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

The 2010 Lexus LS 600h hybrid. The relationship between movement of the accelerator pedal and system output is automatically controlled, reducing response to aggressive inputs to improve fuel economy and promote smoother driving. CO 2 emissions are 219 g/km and combined cycle fuel consumption economy remains 9.3 L/100km (25.3

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MARCH 31, 2010

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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MARCH 16, 2011

The new dual dry-clutch Ford PowerShift six-speed automatic available in the Focus and Fiesta enables a 10% fuel economy gain compared to a four-speed automatic transmission, contributing to both cars delivering as much as 40 mpg on the highway. Less weight helps improve fuel economy.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

liter V6, while also improving fuel economy. The 2011 Highlander Hybrid receives EPA estimated fuel economy ratings of 28 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (8.4 The 2010 Highlander Hybrid carries an EPA fuel economy rating of 27 mpg city, 25 mpg highway. liter V6 for 2011, replacing the previous 3.3-liter

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