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FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Consumer Reports’ own fuel economy tests of vehicles equipped with small turbocharged engines has found in many cases that the turbocharged cars tested by CR have slower acceleration and no better fuel economy than the models with larger conventional engines, the organization said. l/100 km) figures—i.e., Earlier post.).

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MARCH 31, 2010

The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. Ford’s Lincoln brand revealed its first hybrid—the new mid-size 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid—during the press preview to the New York International Auto Show. Lincoln’s premium hybrid is expected to deliver at least 41 mpg US (5.7 Click to enlarge. L/100km) in the city when it goes on sale this fall.

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JULY 12, 2013

Describing its product goals and tracking progress toward its 2020 manufacturing priorities in its 2012 Sustainability Report , General Motors reaffirmed its commitment to further reduce the energy used and the environmental impacts of building and operating an automobile. —2012 Sustainability Report. Earlier post.).

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GM MPG Manufacturer 2017 275

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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. David Koeberlein, Cummins.

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APRIL 25, 2011

The brand new 2012 Hyundai Accent isn’t set to go on sale until summer but the car made its official U.S. debut this past week at the 2011 New York Auto Show so we now have all the juicy details--the juiciest being its 40 mpg fuel economy for just $12,445.

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JUNE 28, 2010

Hybrid technology's responsible for those airy fuel economy numbers from the likes of the Honda Civic Hybrid and the Toyota Prius, but the 40-mpg barrier's about to be broken by a pair of compact cars--without any batteries or hybrid add-ons whatsoever.

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APRIL 4, 2012

The Altima ranked as the second best-selling car in the US in 2011; the redesigned 2013 Altima Sedan goes on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in July at a starting MSRP of $21,500. liter engine option has a targeted fuel economy of 27 mpg city / 38 mpg highway / 31 mpg combined (8.7, L/100 km, respectively).

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MPG 2013 Nissan Fuel Economy 230

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JANUARY 6, 2011

GM will reveal the new 2012 Buick Verano compact luxury sedan, the brand’s third new model in the past two years and first in the compact luxury segment, at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) next week in Detroit. Verano goes on sale in the fourth quarter of 2011. The 2012 Verano. Click to enlarge. An Ecotec 2.4L

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Buick 2012 Fuel Economy MPG 199

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DECEMBER 12, 2011

The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco with eAssit ( earlier post ) will be the first model of the new 2013 Malibu lineup to reach dealer showrooms in North America, starting in the first quarter of 2012. Along with specific aerodynamic enhancements, it achieves 12% greater highway fuel economy than current models equipped with the 2.4L

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APRIL 26, 2011

Kia has redesigned its popular Rio small car for 2012, offering buyers more space, more power and up to 40 mpg fuel economy on the highway. debut this past week at the 2011 New York Auto Show and is set to go on sale this fall in both sedan and five-door hatchback bodystyles. The new 2012 Kia Rio will be the.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

50 kg) lighter than the 2012 model, tipping the scales at 3,461 lbs. The importance of mass reduction as a means of improving fuel economy, vehicle dynamics and enhancing the driving experience of the new Avalon was a major consideration. The smaller width helps minimize drag losses to help enhance fuel economy, too.

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Camry Hybrid 2013 Toyota Fuel Economy 278

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AUGUST 23, 2012

Technology changes related to revised emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks are causing an increase in heavy-duty truck engine problems and a decrease in overall satisfaction with the powertrain, according to the JD Power and Associates 2012 US Heavy-Duty Truck Engine and Transmission Study. mpg in 2011. Overall Scores.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Powertrain of the 2012 LaCrosse with eAssist. GM is unveiling the 2012 Buick LaCrosse with eAssist—incorporating its second-generation belt-alternator-starter (BAS) hybrid technology—which increases fuel economy by 25% compared to the four-cylinder/six-speed powertrain in the 2011 LaCrosse. 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. CAR researchers used the four fuel economy scenarios developed by. the 2008 model year fuel economy ratings.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2011

GM is applying its eAssist mild hybrid system to the 2012 Regal, making it the second Buick model after LaCrosse to feature the second-generation light electrification technology ( earlier post ), which is GM’s current default mild hybrid system for electrification applications of 20 kW power or less. Regal with eAssist.

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years. Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy EPA 2017 Economy 199

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

million in 2011, and 2012 may bring an all-time high of 80 million or more vehicles, according to new research conducted by the Worldwatch Institute for its Vital Signs Online service. million in 2012, writes report author and Worldwatch Senior Researcher Michael Renner. mpg US) for 2020. Source: Worldwatch. l/100 km (52.3

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NOVEMBER 3, 2014

million cars and SUVs from model years 2012 and 2013 whose design specifications did not conform to the specifications the companies certified to EPA, which led to the misstatements of greenhouse gas emissions. Hyundai and Kia overstated the fuel economy by one to six miles per gallon, depending on the vehicle.

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Kia Hyundai Emissions Fuel Economy 199

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JUNE 13, 2012

For the 2013 model year, the Buick Verano (introduced in 2011), is offering buyers an Ecotec 2.0L Fuel economy numbers are not final, but the Verano Turbo is expected to be in line with Buick’s other turbocharged models. Pricing will be announced closer to the start of production in late 2012. Verano’s standard Ecotec 2.4L

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Buick 2013 Fuel Economy Acura 231

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

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 Fit Hybrid.

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

The North American version of the 2012 Ford Focus will be powered by a 2.0-liter The engine is rated at 160 hp (119 kW) and torque at 146 lb-ft (198 N·m), up from 140 hp and 136 lb-ft in the 2011 Ford Focus. Drivers will notice improved low-end power and better fuel economy. Click to enlarge.

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Engine 2012 Ford Fuel 220

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

mpg US (5.8 The current Ford Ranger has generated rapid sales growth in Europe since first being introduced in late 2011. mpg US) and 171 g/km CO 2 emissions for reduced running costs—down from 7.8 mpg US) and 206 g/km CO 2 in the outgoing model. The large SUV will be offered in Europe with a choice of 180PS 2.0-liter

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Ford MPG Diesel Fuel 150

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FEBRUARY 21, 2011

The 2011 Buick Regal Turbo will feature the first flex-fuel capable direct-injected turbocharged engine in a production car. GM has produced more than 5 million flex-fuel models over the last 15 years, and has a goal of offering more than 50% of its production in flex-fuel models by the end of 2012. Click to enlarge.

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Buick Engine Fuel MPG 210

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AUGUST 1, 2012

The Nissan Serena minivan has taken the Nº1 position in minivan sales in Japan for calendar year 2011, fiscal year 2011 and for the first half of calendar year 2012. Serena S-HYBRID achieves best-in-class fuel economy of 15.2 mpg US, 6.6 Nissan Motor Co., launched the new Serena S-HYBRID in Japan. Serena S-HYBRID.

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Japan Nissan Hybrid Minivan 218

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JANUARY 13, 2012

When he assumed the role of President, Maloney said that his priority was “ to build upon the 2011 success and remain focused on delivering sustainable growth driven though our core volume products—the Volvo S60, XC60 and XC90. ”. The 2012 XC60 carries an EPA fuel economy rating of 20 mpg US (11.8

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Downsizing Volvo Engine Hybrid 240

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JULY 6, 2013

The research team calculated life-cycle energy use and GHG emissions including vehicle operation, vehicle production and end-of-life management, electric drive battery, and electric vehicle supply equipment; they also evaluated the total cost of ownership parameters with all monetary values in 2011 constant dollars. System boundary diagram.

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Diesel Georgia Energy Li-ion 361

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JULY 26, 2017

Now, as part of its own MY 2022-2025 fuel economy standards process, NHTSA has issued its Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Model Year 2022–2025 Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards. mpg in MY 2021. mpg in model year 2025. Background.

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JULY 9, 2015

The report— Total Cost of Ownership: A Diesel Versus Gasoline Comparison (2012-2013) —was underwritten by Robert Bosch LLC. Percentage differences in miles per gallon (mpg) between comparable diesel and gasoline vehicle pairs. The percentages are even higher after five years of ownership. Belzowski 2015. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 7, 2011

The current vehicle footprint-based Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards create a financial incentive for automakers to increase vehicle size, except under certain limited conditions of consumer preference for vehicle size, according to a study by University of Michigan researchers Kate Whitefoot and Steven Skerlos. 10 11 –5.17×10

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APRIL 2, 2010

Yesterday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National High Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly established increasingly stringent greenhouse gas emission standards under the Clean Air Act for 2012 through 2016 model-year vehicles and fuel economy standards under the Corporate Average Fuel Economy program, respectively.

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JUNE 30, 2011

Land Rover is pricing the new 2012 Range Rover Evoque starting at $43,995 for the five-door, and $44,995 for the coupe. The Range Rover Evoque is the brand’s most fuel-efficient model to date, and achieves an estimated 28 mpg US EPA highway and 19 mpg US EPA city. Both prices include Destination and Delivery.

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Land Rover Range Price Fuel 199

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MAY 19, 2009

The resulting new standards will cover model years 2012-2016, and will require an average fuel economy standard of 35.5 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.

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2016 Obama Standards MPG 150

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JUNE 30, 2011

Land Rover is pricing the new 2012 Range Rover Evoque starting at $43,995 for the five-door, and $44,995 for the coupe. The Range Rover Evoque is the brand’s most fuel-efficient model to date, and achieves an estimated 28 mpg US EPA highway and 19 mpg US EPA city. Both prices include Destination and Delivery.

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JUNE 30, 2011

Land Rover is pricing the new 2012 Range Rover Evoque starting at $43,995 for the five-door, and $44,995 for the coupe. The Range Rover Evoque is the brand’s most fuel-efficient model to date, and achieves an estimated 28 mpg US EPA highway and 19 mpg US EPA city. Both prices include Destination and Delivery.

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Land Rover Range Price Fuel 170

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JUNE 6, 2013

Monthly fuel economy of the retrofitted Honda Civic during the first 9 months of the fleet test. DOE researchers attributed the significant fuel economy reduction for May, June, and July as most likely being due to significant mountain driving and the likely use of the vehicle’s air conditioning. Source: DOE. Click to enlarge.

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Lead Acid Civic Hybrid Fleet Miles 223

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JANUARY 9, 2012

liter EcoBoost is expected to deliver non-hybrid fuel efficiency of 26 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway. This powertrain is anticipated to deliver best-in-class fuel economy of 47 mpg (5.0L/100km) 100km) in city driving and 44 mpg (5.335 L/100km) on the highway.

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DECEMBER 23, 2010

Mercedes-Benz has restyled the 2012 C-Class sedan and lowered fuel consumption by as much as 31%. Efficiency-enhancing measures include new engines, an improved 7-speed automatic transmission with the gear ratios on all versions optimized for fuel economy, and the ECO start/stop function. L/100km (53 mpg US)—0.4

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