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Chevrolet Malibu Eco with eAssist goes on sale in Q1 2012; estimated 37 mpg highway

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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 Along with specific aerodynamic enhancements, it achieves 12% greater highway fuel economy than current models equipped with the 2.4L The eAssist system consists of a 32-cell, 0.5-kW

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Land Rover pricing the Range Rover Evoque starting at $43,995; most fuel efficient model to date

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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. This vehicle will be sold in 160 countries worldwide with North American deliveries beginning in Fall 2011. Both prices include Destination and Delivery.

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Land Rover pricing the Range Rover Evoque starting at $43,995; most fuel efficient model to date

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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. This vehicle will be sold in 160 countries worldwide with North American deliveries beginning in Fall 2011. Both prices include Destination and Delivery.

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Land Rover pricing the Range Rover Evoque starting at $43,995; most fuel efficient model to date

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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. This vehicle will be sold in 160 countries worldwide with North American deliveries beginning in Fall 2011. Both prices include Destination and Delivery.

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Global auto production may hit 80+ million units this year; hybrids below 2% of total output

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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. An estimated 691 million passenger cars were on the world’s roads in 2011. mpg US) for 2020. Worldwide light-duty vehicle production.

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Ford to Introduce 9 New or Upgraded Engines and Six New Transmissions in North America This Year

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liter engine and PowerShift dual clutch transmission will deliver an estimated 40 mpg on the highway, topping both Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris. liter V-6 with six-speed automatic in the 2011 Mustang will deliver at least 30 mpg on the highway. of torque yet delivers at least 25 mpg on the highway. Earlier post.).

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Study concludes California economic growth and employment will rise with the degree and scope of transport fuel efficiency standards

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This assumed the federal government passes a 4% per year increase in fuel economy standards over 2017–2025 (equivalent of a federal 37 mpg average by 2025 and a 46 mpg new vehicle standard by 2025). Key findings of the study include: A cleaner, more efficient passenger vehicle fleet creates significant consumer savings.

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