Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Volvo Cars confirmed that it will introduce a series-produced plug-in hybrid diesel as early as 2012. Volvo had first suggested the 2012 date for a diesel PHEV in September 2009. liters per 100 km (124 mpg US), according to Volvo. Earlier post.).

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Volvo 2012 PHEV 2011 170

Green Car Reports

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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MPG 2012 Hyundai New York 100

Green Car Reports

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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MPG 2012 Civic Hybrid Hybrid 87

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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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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. engine; GM estimates highway fuel economy of 37 mpg US (6.4 Trunk space is slightly reduced from 2011 models, but still offers 14.3

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Chevrolet MPG 2012 Sale 225

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

In December last year, a consumer watchdog petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency EPA to re-test the gas mileage of the 2011 Hyundai Elantra amidst complaints from owners that it did not achieve anywhere near its advertised 40 mpg in real life.

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MPG Hyundai 2012 EPA 91

Green Car Congress

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

Green Car Reports

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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Kia MPG 2012 Auto 73

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America will reduce their fuel economy (mpg) ratings for a number of 2011-13 model year models in showrooms after EPA testing found discrepancies between agency results and data submitted by the company. The Sonata Hybrid will see a reduction of 1 mpg. City FE (mpg). Hwy FE (mpg).

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Fuel Economy EPA Kia Hyundai 231

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2012

mpg US)—equivalent to 88 g CO 2 /km in its three-door version, and 3.4 l/100 km (69 mpg US) and 89 g/km CO 2) in its five-door version. CDTI ecoFLEX, introduced in 2011, offered fuel consumption of 3.5 liters diesel per 100 km (67 mpg US) and emissions of 94 g/km CO 2. Click to enlarge. l/100 km (71.3

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MPG Diesel CO2 Oil 255

Green Car Reports

MARCH 24, 2011

To keep interest in its 40 mpg capable Fiesta bubbling along into the 2012 model year, Ford is introducing a trio of new customization packs for both the exterior and cabin of the already stylish minicar. The new packs should prove popular as around 40 percent of buyers of the 2011 model have opted for at least one accessory.

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MPG 2012 Ford 2011 73

Green Car Congress

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. The 2012 U.S.

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Engine EPA Emissions Power 268

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2009

GM is revealing the 2011 Buick Regal sport sedan to customers in the Los Angeles area today. The 2011 Buick Regal. Regal will initially be offered in premium CXL trim only, with additional trim levels to be offered in the 2012 model year. Estimated 30 mpg US (7.8 and 29 mpg US (8.1 Click to enlarge. Available 2.0L

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Buick 2011 Gasoline GM 210

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 16, 2012

Last year, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt struck a winning blow for green vehicles everywhere by taking the 2011 North American Car Of The Year (NACOTY) title. This year, another fuel-efficient vehicle has strode to the title - the 2012 Hyundai Elantra.

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2012 MPG Hyundai 2011 85

Green Car Reports

APRIL 18, 2011

It’s been more than a decade since Volkswagen’s new-generation ‘New Beetle’ first hit showrooms but a successor is finally here, making its debut this week at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show before reappearing just a couple of days later at the 2011 New York Auto Show. It won’t be on sale in the U.S.

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MPG 2012 New York Diesel 128

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DECEMBER 24, 2013

Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America have entered into settlement agreements with current and former owners and lessees of vehicles affected by the Hyundai/Kia November 2012 lowering of fuel economy ratings. Earlier post.) 2424) in United States District Court for the Central District of California before Judge George H.

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Fuel Economy Kia Hyundai Economy 236

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

50 kg) lighter than the 2012 model, tipping the scales at 3,461 lbs. for 2011 Camry Hybrid vs. 3,417 lbs. for 2012 model), and. Despite increased length and width, the new 2013 Avalon Hybrid ( earlier post ) still enjoys a weight advantage over the smaller, previous generation 2011 Camry Hybrid. 1,669 kg) for 2011 Camry).

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Camry Hybrid 2013 Toyota Fuel Economy 278

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FEBRUARY 5, 2013

As another example, in December, Consumer Reports road testing found the fuel economy on the 2013 Fusion Hybrid sedan and new C-Max Hybrid falling far short below Ford (and EPA) triple 47 mpg (5.0 47 mpg for city, highway and combined—for both vehicles. Four (2012). l/100 km) figures—i.e., Earlier post.). Kia Optima.

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Fuel Economy Economy Engine Fusion 299

Green Car Reports

MARCH 2, 2011

The world's least expensive new car, India's Tata Nano, is now selling across that country, with plans afoot to offer an upgraded version in Europe this year or in 2012. At this week's 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Tata rolled out the Pixel Concept, its idea of an.

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2011 Land Rover Concept Motor 81

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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. L/100km) and 25 mpg (9.41

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Light 2012 Standards GM 236

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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

Green Car Reports

APRIL 28, 2011

If you've been paying any attention at all, you'll see new-car ads touting the magical "40 mpg highway" number in big print.

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MPG Hyundai 2011 Gas 90

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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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Buick 2012 Hybrid Lithium Ion 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2012

The Green Fleet Plan is being developed for the city’s 3,654 vehicles and is expected to be finished by mid-2012. According to a 2011 report, existing city vehicles have a median fuel efficiency of 12.15 Part of the solution may include the use of a car sharing service; Zipcar entered the Cincinnati market in September 2011.

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Fleet Green Fuel Ohio 218

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 2, 2011

We’re talking about the new 2012 Mazda CX-5, which will serve as the replacement for the current Mazda Tribute and make its official world debut next month at the 2011.

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Mazda 2012 Tribute MPG 66

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2012

e-HDi 92ch with a 5-speed manual gearbox; equivalent to 67 mpg US.>. g/km in 2011 to 125.2 at the end of May 2012. The new CO 2 figures go as allow as 90 g/km for the 208 1.6 Average CO2 emissions for the entire Peugeot range has dropped from 128.6 As a result, 79% of Peugeot vehicles have CO 2 emissions of less than 140 g/km.

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Engine Fuel Kits Oil 287

Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2012

increase on a volume basis compared to April 2011) was helped in large part by the release of its latest hybrid products. This new model which offers an EPA-rated 53 city mpg and a starting MSRP of $18,950 continued its rapid sales pace with 4,006 units sold in April. of the total.

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Prius Camry Hybrid Sale Toyota 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2012

In California, the take-rate for the 36 mpg US highway sedan reached 31%. gas engine in the 2012 LaCrosse lineup, which averaged 11% of 2011 sales. gas engine in the 2012 LaCrosse lineup, which averaged 11% of 2011 sales. Gas prices are again on the rise, up more than 50 cents a gallon since the beginning of 2012.

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Buick California Sale Lithium Ion 231

Green Car Congress

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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Global Auto Production Hybrid 273

Green Car Congress

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. Click to enlarge. L/100km) with automatic transmission. —Jamie Hanshaw, Ford VCT technical specialist.

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Engine 2012 Ford Fuel 220

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

The EPA has ordered Kia and Hyundai to amend window stickers on 13 models from the 2011, 2012 and 2013 model years after the two companies were found to be misstating the cars' true efficiency. The companies will also have to pay damages to 900,000 owners across the U.S.

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Kia EPA Hyundai MPG 101

Green Car Congress

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

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2012

For the 2013 model year, the Buick Verano (introduced in 2011), is offering buyers an Ecotec 2.0L Pricing will be announced closer to the start of production in late 2012. seconds; it achieves an EPA-estimated 21 mpg city and 32 mpg on the highway (11.2 Acceleration from 0-60 mph is an estimated 6.2

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Buick 2013 Fuel Economy Acura 231

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2011

L/100 km (56 mpg US), with emissions of 109 g/km of CO 2. Motor Show in September 2011, and will go on sale in spring 2012. The 508 RXH offers a ZEV 100% electric mode, suitable for driving in town and for reducing consumption in the combined cycle to less than 4.2

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Diesel Hybrid MPG Electric 210

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2011

At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Volvo Cars will unveil the V60 diesel Plug-in Hybrid—a virtually production-ready car with carbon dioxide emissions below 50 g/km, which translates into fuel consumption of some 1.9 L/100 km (124 mpg US). The Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid will be revealed at a press conference in Geneva on 1 March 2011.

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Plug-in Volvo Plug Hybrid 240

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Toyota says that the Aqua represents the future of compact vehicles with a fuel efficiency of approximately 35 km/L (82 mpg US, 2.86 mpg US, 2.5 Following the launch in Japan, scheduled for late December 2011, the Aqua will be sequentially rolled out to other countries and regions worldwide. L/100km) under the 10-15 test cycle.

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Concept Toyota 2015 Hydrogen 300

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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. EPA discovered these violations in 2012 during audit testing. It alleges that the car companies sold close to 1.2

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Kia Hyundai Emissions Fuel Economy 199