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FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Honda gave the all-new 2016 Honda Pilot SUV its global premiere at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. The 2016 Pilot, launching at Honda dealerships nationwide this summer, is the third generation of Honda’s three-row midsize SUV to be designed, developed and manufactured in the US. The 2016 Pilot features a new 3.5-liter,

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APRIL 7, 2017

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in March was 25.2 from the value for December 2016 (the lower the value the better). The EDI takes into account both vehicle fuel economy and distance driven (the latter relying on data that are published with a two-month lag). .

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. Among the top-level findings was that Model year 2013 vehicles achieved an average of 24.1 Adjusted fuel economy distribution by model year. Fuel economy.

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years.

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MARCH 25, 2015

Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 4-cylinder engine mated to a two-motor drive unit slightly modified from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt drive unit powers the Malibu Hybrid. Engine and Drive Unit.

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APRIL 1, 2015

Chevrolet introduced the all-new 2016 Malibu—the ninth generation of the midsize sedan which made its debut in 1964. The Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 The 2016 Malibu is also longer and lighter, with more interior space and improved fuel efficiency. Earlier post.)

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DECEMBER 8, 2015

Worldwide, the vehicle fleet is not making enough progress on fuel economy and is failing to reach global targets aimed at reducing CO 2 emissions, cutting oil consumption and improving energy efficiency according to a new report from the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI) ( earlier post ) released at the Paris COP21 Climate Summit.

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JULY 5, 2017

The defect leads to lower fuel economy, non EPA-compliant emissions levels, and costly and frequent vehicle repairs, the complaint charges. This reduces the truck's fuel economy, according to the complaint. The affected vehicles are the 2013-2017 RAM 2500 with Cummins diesel (2WD, 4WD) and.

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MAY 6, 2014

One will be a PHEV version of the new Chrysler Town & Country minivan to be introduced in 2016; the second will be a PHEV version of a new full-size crossover vehicle to be introduced in 2017. FCA will launch a PHEV minivan in 2016 to comply with ZEV requirements. Several mild hybrid applications will come to market shortly thereafter.

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JANUARY 2, 2013

Polk light vehicle forecast through 2016. New light vehicle registrations in the US in 2013 are expected to rise 6.6% increase from 2012), driven by an improving economy and capacity expansion in the region. increase from 2012), driven by an improving economy and capacity expansion in the region. Data: Polk.

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MAY 18, 2016

Spacia（Launched on 15 March 2013. Carry（Launched on 20 September 2013）. Ignis（Launched on 18 February 2016）. Baleno（Launched on 9 March 2016）. Wagon R（Launched on 19 September 2012）. Hustler（Launched on 8 January 2014）. Every（Launched on 18 February 2015）. Jimny（Running change in 2010）. Solio（Launched on 26 August 2015）.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

At a “Go Further with Ford” event in Amsterdam, Ford Motor Company detailed plans for an aggressive product acceleration in Europe, targeting opportunities for growth in the large car, SUV and commercial vehicle segments while emphasizing fuel economy and enabling technologies such as the EcoBoost engines. Fiesta will be available with the 1.0-liter

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MAY 3, 2016

Today, we have plug-in electric car sales figures for April 2016, a hint at Tesla's future plans from CEO Elon Musk, and an update on the Mitsubishi fuel-economy scandal. Mitsubishi says its 2013-17 model-year fuel-economy figures are accurate. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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OCTOBER 22, 2014

In the three years since the new CAFE standard for fuel economy has been in effect, automakers have surpassed it each year, improving new-vehicle fuel economy by about a mile per gallon annually, according to an analysis by Brandon Schoettle and Dr. Michael Sivak of the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).

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MAY 26, 2015

Hyundai began the US rollout of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) and its conventional hybrid sibling (HEV) with a series of media drives in California—one of the main markets for the PHEV, which offers some 24 miles (38.6 Combined fuel economy (mpg). Engine power (kW). 40 93 MPGe.

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MAY 7, 2018

To support the program, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will provide ¥1.6 Japanese companies accounted for 70% of the global automotive battery market in 2013, but they are being challenged by China and South Korea. Chinese companies expanded their combined global share to 26% in 2016 from just 3% in 2013.

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JANUARY 26, 2018

Other specified actions for the state in the executive order include: Updating the 2016 Zero-Emission Vehicle Action plan to help expand private investment in zero-emission vehicle infrastructure, particularly in low income and disadvantaged communities. million zero-emission vehicles to California by 2025.

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MARCH 7, 2013

Within his talk about the need for a US energy policy at the IHS CERAWeek 2013 energy conference in Houston, GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson outlined some highlights of the company’s fuel economy plan through the 2016 model year. GM, said Akerson, is doing a much better job optimizing mass efficiency. —Dan Akerson.

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JUNE 17, 2013

The all-new Accord and Jade, equipped with “Earth Dreams Technology” ( earlier post ), a series of new-generation powertrain technologies that realizes both driving performance and fuel economy, are both scheduled to go on sale in China this September. Honda is planning to introduce 12 new models in China before the end of 2015.

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JULY 23, 2010

will introduce HFO-1234yf air-conditioning refrigerant in 2013 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac models in the US. The new regulation requires an overall 40% improvement in overall US fleet average vehicle fuel economy by 2016. General Motors Co. lower global warming potential (GWP) than the current refrigerant. Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 3, 2013

Average monthly and model year fleet-wide achieved CAFE performance levels (light purple) versus NHTSA projected achieved CAFE levels (blue) for model years 2008 through 2016. Schoettle and Sivak 2013. Additionally, they found, achieved CAFE performance has consistently increased annually from model year 2008 through model year 2013.

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APRIL 20, 2016

The affected cars are four mini-car models: the “eK Wagon” and “eK Space” manufactured by MMC; and the “Dayz” and “Dayz Roox” manufactured by MMC and supplied to Nissan Motors Corporation (NM) since June 2013.

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JUNE 7, 2017

Compared to the reference case, in which gasoline vehicles (ICEVs) remain dominant through 2050 (BAU), OPT results in 16% and 36% reductions in LDV greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for 2030 and 2050, respectively, corresponding to 5% and 9% reductions in economy-wide emissions. Credit: ACS, Keshavarzmohammadian et al. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Honda will begin deliveries of the Clarity Fuel Cell to customers in late 2016 through select fuel cell dealers in select California markets starting in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento. The collaboration expects to succeed by sharing technological expertise, economies of scale and other benefits.

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MAY 30, 2019

in 2017 compared with 2016. increase in EU greenhouse gas emissions observed in 2017 resulted from the main following factors: Transport emissions continued to grow: for the fourth consecutive year since 2013, carbon dioxide emissions from road transportation increased—both for freight and passenger vehicles.

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OCTOBER 23, 2020

The California Air Resources Board released GHG emissions data for 2018 showing that emissions remain below 1990 levels but are effectively flat compared to 2017, while the economy grew by 4.3%. California statewide GHG emissions dropped below the 2020 GHG Limit in 2016 and have remained below the 2020 GHG Limit since then.

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JUNE 4, 2015

First launched as a 2013 model, the CX-5 has been lightly updated for 2016 with minor tweaks to styling, suspension, and featured equipment. The Mazda CX-5 has always been one of our favorite compact crossover utility vehicles, not only for its fuel efficiency but also for its capacious functionality and fun-to-drive nature.

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MAY 27, 2016

The 2016 model of the Fusion Energi has a combined range of 550 miles (885 km). The 2016 Fusion Energi has an EPA-estimated all-electric range of 19 miles (30.6 Ford—the Nº 1 seller of plug-in hybrids in the US for 2015 and year-to-date 2016—is raising awareness of the advantages these vehicles offer.

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AUGUST 23, 2013

Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? Belzowski also presented preliminary results from a survey of powertrain experts—from automotive manufacturers, suppliers, government, NGOs, academia and consulting—asking for their predictions of powertrain penetrations for 2016, 2020, and 2025.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2014

The Honda FCV Concept showcases the styling evolution of Honda’s fuel-cell vehicle anticipated to launch in Japan by March of 2016, followed by the US and Europe. Honda had introduced an earlier version, the FCEV concept, at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show. Earlier post.) Honda FCV Concept. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 11, 2015

Land Rover will offer the option of diesel powertrains in two 2016 model year luxury SUVs: the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport. Preliminary fuel economy figures for the Range Rover Sport and Range Rover are 22 mpg (city), 28 mpg (highway) and 25 mpg (combined) (10.7, l/100 km) on the highway. seconds respectively, compared to 6.9

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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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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Ford Motor Company will offer three years of complimentary charging to California and Maryland customers who purchase or lease a 2016 C-MAX Energi with its pilot EV 1-2-3 Charge program. 2016 Ford C-MAX. The 2016 C-MAX Energi combines a 141 hp 2.0L Click to enlarge. kWh Li-ion battery pack. EV range is 19 miles.

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APRIL 14, 2016

Nissan made big waves a few years ago when it introduced its then-new 2013 Altima. And then it took a bunch of pictures of the 2013 Altima in front of the barn.

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JUNE 30, 2016

The Nissan Sentra compact sedan has been with us since the 2013 model year, but it received a number of updates and new features this year. Nissan's goal was to keep the high-volume compact sedan in the running against the new and well-received Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, and Chevrolet Cruze, along with an updated version of the Ford Focus.

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JUNE 22, 2017

gallon in late 2016 and it has remained near that level so far in 2017. On the demand side, the premium gasoline share of total motor gasoline sales has steadily increased in recent years, reaching a high of nearly 12% in August 2016—the highest share since 2004. Source: US EIA. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 22, 2016

Small-scale production is expected to begin by the end of 2016. More than 8 million cars on the road are currently using Solstice yf; the number is expected to grow to more than 18 million cars by the end of 2016, according to Ken Gayer, vice president and general manager of Honeywell Fluorine Products. refrigerants manufacturing site.

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