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MAY 31, 2012

2013 Lexus ES 300h. Lexus has introduced the 2013 ES 350—the sixth generation of Lexus’ luxury sedan since its introduction more than 20 years ago—and the first hybrid version of the ES, the ES 300h. Lexus had unveiled the ES 350 and 300h earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 30, 2013

BMW introduced the 328d Sedan at the New York International Auto, ushering in the next wave of BMW Advanced Diesel models in the US. Preliminary fuel economy estimates for the rear wheel drive 328d Sedan are 32 mpg city/45 mpg highway/37 mpg combined (7.4, The 328d will feature BMW’s 2.0-liter Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 28, 2013

MMNA) unveiled the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage 5-door subcompact at the 2013 New York International Auto Show. Mitsubishi estimates that the new, non-hybrid Mirage, expected to go on sale in the fall, will achieve estimated fuel economy of 37 mpg city/44 mpg highway/40 mpg combined (6.4,

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Mitsubishi MPG 2014 North America 225

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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 Economy 231

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MARCH 27, 2013

Nissan introduced the 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid at the New York International Auto Show. The new hybrid—which uses Nissan’s new FF hybrid system ( earlier post )—will be available in three fully equipped trim levels when it joins the lineup in late summer 2013. Fuel economy is estimated at 26 mpg (9.0

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Fuel Economy 2014 Economy Hybrid 255

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MARCH 26, 2012

Ford of Europe has begun production of the new Fiesta ECOnetic Technology, which offers fuel economy of 3.3l/100 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 87 g/km, at Ford’s Cologne Assembly plant in Germany. Fiesta ECOnetic Technology. Click to enlarge. 100 km (71.2 The preceding version of the Fiesta ECOnetic carried a 95 g/km rating.

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APRIL 4, 2012

2013 Lexus ES 300h. Lexus unveiled the all-new 2013 ES lineup, including the ES 350 and ES 300h hybrid equipped with Lexus Hybrid Drive, at the New York International Auto Show. liter four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine, the ES 300h hybrid is expected to earn an EPA fuel economy rating of approximately 40 mpg US (5.9

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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 The engine—developed exclusively for Europe—will also be applied in the new CR-V SUV later in 2013. Honda is launching a Civic model equipped with a new 1.6-liter liter diesel i-DTEC engine in Europe.

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MARCH 14, 2013

BMW will introduce the Concept Active Tourer plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) for the first time in North America at the 2013 New York International Auto Show on 27 March. liter 3-cylinder gasoline engine coupled with an electric motor which allows for nearly 95 mpg (2.48 The Concept Active Tourer features a 1.5-liter

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MAY 8, 2013

At the recent 2013 SAE World Congress, engineers from Bosch and AVL presented papers on progress in the ACCESS project, describing the design, combustion development and controls development for a resulting 4-cylinder gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) engine with part-load HCCI capability. FTP75 (mpg). HWY (mpg).

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Engine 278

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JANUARY 11, 2015

The Range Rover Td6 and Range Rover Sport Td6 SUVs will deliver 25 mpg (9.4 l/100 km) combined, a 32% improvement over the supercharged V6, and reach a high of 28 mpg (8.4 The two new luxury diesel SUVs are making their debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and go on sale Fall 2015.

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APRIL 20, 2011

Chevrolet has introduced the 2013 Malibu ECO, its most fuel-efficient midsize sedan yet. The Malibu ECO features GM’s eAssist light electrification technology ( earlier post ), which is engineered to deliver an estimated 26 mpg in city driving and 38 mpg on the highway. Chevrolet Malibu ECO PowerFlow screen.

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Chevrolet 2013 Lithium Ion Fuel Economy 286

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APRIL 3, 2012

Porsche will offer the Cayenne Diesel in the United States market for the first time beginning with the 2013 model year. The third-generation 2013 Boxster, the first all-new design since its debut in 1996, is also on display at the New York International Auto Show along with the Cayenne Diesel. Final figures will be.

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OCTOBER 30, 2012

The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid sedan was never going to match the 50-mpg combined fuel economy rating of this year's mileage champ, the Toyota Prius. When the new Jetta Hybrid was unveiled at January's Detroit Auto Show, VW executives predicted a combined rating around 45 mpg.

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2013 Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 113

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JANUARY 19, 2013

At least two Chinese automakers are bringing some of their new energy vehicles—hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric—to two of the major international auto shows in the first quarter of this year. Qoros Auto Co. In 2013, GAC Group targets to exceed sales volume of one million for both vehicle and motorcycles.

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DECEMBER 11, 2011

The TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder powered 2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe is the initial model and arrives early this summer. Later in the summer, the TwinPower Turbo V-8 powered 2013 BMW 650i Gran Coupe and the all-wheel drive 2013 BMW 650i xDrive Gran Coupe will join the range. BMW 640i Gran Coupe. Click to enlarge. L/100km (30.2

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BMW 2013 Engine Fuel Economy 199

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MARCH 31, 2010

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 Lincoln’s white flowers, inspired by apple blossoms, remain permanently unless long-term fuel economy is reset.

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2011 HS 250h MPG Hybrid 170

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DECEMBER 6, 2012

Road testing by Consumer Reports has 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. Consumer Reports found the Fusion Hybrid delivered 39 mpg (6.0

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MARCH 1, 2014

The Insight, introduced in 2009, had posted steadily decreasing sales, from a high of 20,962 units in 2010 down to 4,802 units in 2013. In 2013, Toyota’s hybrid sales (12 models between the Toyota and Lexus brands), sold almost 345,000 units, representing about 15% of total Toyota sales in the US. of total sales.

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DECEMBER 2, 2013

Lexus recently displayed its updated CT 200h compact luxury hybrid at the Los Angeles Auto Show, and now full details of the refreshed model have landed. It''s disappointing news for anyone hoping for efficiency improvements though, as the 2014 CT 200h features identical economy to the 2013 model.

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Lexus 2014 Economy Los Angeles 72

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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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Chevrolet MPG 2012 Sale 225

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

mpg US (5.8 l/100 km) fuel efficiency and 149g/km CO 2 supported by Auto-Start-Stop technology. Ford expects to sell 200,000 SUVs in Europe in 2016—a 200% increase compared to 2013. 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.

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Ford MPG Diesel Fuel 150

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NOVEMBER 30, 2012

Although Honda’s presence at the Los Angeles Auto Show was dominated by the debut of the 2013 Civic, the company also announced that the 2014 Accord Plug-In Hybrid, featuring Honda’s new two-motor system ( earlier post ) earned an EPA-certified 115 MPGe rating and will go on sale in New York and California on 15 January with an MSRP of $39,780.

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JANUARY 15, 2013

liter four cylinder engine still delivers acceptable fuel economy (up to 30 mpg combined), but its transmission choices (five-speed manual or four-speed automatic) leave much to be. The Toyota Corolla remains one of the best selling cars in America, despite its dated design and a powertrain that is, frankly, approaching obsolescence.

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Toyota Detroit 2013 Fuel Economy 87

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NOVEMBER 19, 2012

Audi of America is introducing four new TDI clean diesel models for the US market at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Each TDI vehicle delivers up to 30% better fuel economy and 30% lower carbon dioxide emissions than gasoline engines. l/100km) in the city and 36 mpg (6.5 l/100km) on the highway.

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APRIL 1, 2015

The Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 turbo engine option, Malibu is projected to offer 37 mpg (6.35 EGHR improves engine warm up and ensures consistent fuel economy performance in cold weather. models are GM-estimated at 22 mpg (10.7 Earlier post.)

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Ford will upgrade its entire powertrain portfolio in China by bringing 20 advanced engines and transmissions to support its planned introduction of 15 new vehicles to China—the world’s largest auto market—by 2015. By 2013, the company plans globally to produce 1.5 mpg US) is one of the best in the segment.

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Fuel Economy China Economy 2015 236

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JANUARY 9, 2012

Dodge Brand President and CEO Reid Bigland introduces the new 2013 Dodge Dart at the Detroit Auto Show. Dodge introduced the new 2013 Dodge Dart compact at the Detroit Auto Show. The 2013 Dodge Dart will be the first compact sedan built in North America to feature MultiAir engine technology. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013

The refreshed 2014 Honda Civic HF was revealed yesterday at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show, featuring both an upgraded powertrain and improved fuel economy. Like all 2014 Civic sedans, the HF gets a new continuously-variable transmission (CVT), which replaces the 2013 model''s five-speed automatic.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Due to be launched at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI is set to combine retro style with modern-day gas mileage. VW is predicting fuel economy of 29 mpg city, and 39 mpg highway.

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Chicago Auto North America Clean 80

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MAY 3, 2013

mpg US); these figures apply to both models. Power is transferred to the drivetrain via the seven-speed dual clutch transmission (PDK), which now enables an auto start/stop function with engine shutoff that now activates earlier during coasting to a stop as well as a coasting function. l/100 km (24.3 The bi-turbocharged 3.8-liter

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Porsche Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 225

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MARCH 28, 2013

unveiled its first production hybrid vehicle, the Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid, at the 2013 New York International Auto Show. Based on the XV Crosstrek crossover introduced for 2013, the 2014 XV Crosstrek Hybrid model arrives in Subaru dealerships in the fourth quarter of 2013. Subaru of America, Inc. A 100V, 13.5

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JANUARY 15, 2013

Lexus IS F SPORT onstage at the Detroit Auto Show. Lexus unveiled the all-new 2014 IS sport sedan at the North American International Auto Show. The 300h is the first hybrid for the IS line; the all-new Lexus IS will go on sale in mid-2013. Click to enlarge. —Mark Templin, Group VP and General Manager, Lexus Division.

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Lexus MPG Hybrid Japan 225

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JANUARY 9, 2012

Volkswagen staged two world premieres at the Detroit Auto Show: the new Jetta gasoline-electric Hybrid and the E-Bugster battery-electric concept derived from the Beetle. As early as in 2013, drive systems under this name will go into production in vehicles such as the Golf. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 9, 2012

Shown as a prototype version of the 2013 RDX, the second generation of Acura’s five-passenger crossover SUV will feature a new engine, transmission and all-wheel drive system. The 2013 RDX, scheduled to launch in Spring 2012, will have as standard equipment a 3.5-liter Anticipated EPA fuel economy ratings are 20 mpg in the city (11.8

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

diesel from GM’s European lineup (the engine is manufactured in Kaiserslautern, Germany) to challenge Jetta on the basis of highway fuel economy and power, as well as content. Fuel economy background. The AF40-6 uses a six-element, dual-stage torque converter with a lock-up clutch that helps optimize fuel economy. Diesel engine.

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Diesel Fuel Economy MPG Economy 311

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AUGUST 29, 2013

liter version of this engine has already made its debut in the 2013 Beetle and Jetta GLI, delivering a 10 hp improvement.). 100 km (41 mpg US ), or 134 grams CO 2 /km (216 g/mile). Improvements contributing to this better fuel economy come from many areas. now can get up to 36 mpg (6.5 FE city (manual/auto).

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