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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 More than 90% of the Verano Turbo’s peak torque—more than 234 lb-ft—is available between 1700 to 5500 rpm. More than 90% of the Verano Turbo’s peak torque—more than 234 lb-ft—is available between 1700 to 5500 rpm.

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JUNE 13, 2014

Ford Motor Company is lowering the fuel economy ratings for its 2013- and 2014-model year hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles, as well as most 2014-model year Fiestas. Ford said it had identified an error with fuel economy ratings on the vehicles and notified the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 1, 2013

In addition to highway fuel economy estimates that are 2 mpg higher than a 2013 Ford V8 pickup equipped with a 5.0L 2WD Pickup truck fuel economy comparisons. In addition to highway fuel economy estimates that are 2 mpg higher than a 2013 Ford V8 pickup equipped with a 5.0L Fuel economy. 2013 Ford F-150.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2013

In a study published in the journal Energy Economics , MIT researchers have found that a fuel economy standard is at least six to fourteen times less cost effective than a fuel tax when targeting an identical reduction in cumulative gasoline use (20% by 2050). Babiker (2013) Energy Economics , 36: 322–333 doi: 10.1016/j.eneco.2012.09.001.

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Fuel Economy MIT Fuel Tax Economy 288

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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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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

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MARCH 28, 2013

Chrysler’s Dodge brand introduced the 2014 Dodge Durango full-size SUV at the 2013 New York International Auto Show. The three-row SUV is equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission that improves fuel economy up to 9% (for the V-6 model) as well as a range of other enhancements. EPA fuel economy estimates are not yet available.

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JUNE 10, 2013

Audi has now announced pricing and fuel economy figures for the 2014 A6, A7 and Q5 TDI models, expected to begin arriving at US dealers in late Summer 2013. EPA estimated fuel economy figures for the clean diesel introductions are as follows: Audi MY 2014 US diesel lineup. The A6 TDI will go on sale in late Summer 2013.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Source: Crane (2013).Click The first rapid prototype of their Thermoelectric Generator (TEG) for light vehicle applications is on display at Tenneco’s booth at the 2013 Frankfurt IAA Motor Show. For light duty passenger vehicles, the fuel economy improvement must be measured over the US06 cycle. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Waste Economy Fuel 218

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OCTOBER 4, 2012

is pricing the 2013 Jetta Hybrid starting at $24,995 and ranging up to $31,180 for the Hybrid SEL Premium. Manufacturer-estimated combined fuel economy is 45 mpg (5.2 The 2013 Jetta Hybrid model range includes: Hybrid (available by order only). The 2013 Jetta Hybrid SE starts at $26,990. Volkswagen of America, Inc.

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2013 Hybrid MPH Light 225

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APRIL 25, 2013

Vehicle owners have a high interest in technology related to fuel economy, device/application linking for smartphones, wireless connectivity, natural language voice activation and a variety of infotainment features for their next vehicle, according to the new J.D. Power and Associates 2013 US Automotive Emerging Technologies Study.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2013

2013 Sonata Hybrid. The 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid offers increased fuel efficiency and operation in all-electric mode more often and for longer periods of time, with an advanced version of the brand’s Hybrid Blue Drive architecture. Improvements in the 2013 Sonata Hybrid. Improvements in the 2013 Sonata Hybrid.

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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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APRIL 4, 2012

2013 Altima. 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. The 2013 Altima equipped with the 4-cylinder, 2.5-liter The 2013 Altima equipped with the 4-cylinder, 2.5-liter

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MPG 2013 Nissan Fuel Economy 230

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MARCH 27, 2013

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 Estimated city fuel economy is 25 mpg (9.4 liter V6 models. l/100km).

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Fuel Economy 2014 Economy Hybrid 255

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APRIL 2, 2012

Ford is offering the Auto Start-Stop system on its new non-hybrid 2013 Fusion equipped with a 1.6-liter Ford is making Auto Start-Stop available for non-hybrids in the US with the new 1.6-liter Fuel-economy includes: 2013 Fusion 1.6-liter 2013 Fusion Hybrid: projected 47 mpg. Fuel-economy includes: 2013 Fusion 1.6-liter

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MARCH 11, 2013

unveiled a new powertrain package for the North American heavy-duty truck market that is expected to deliver 3-6% fuel economy improvements, lower preventative maintenance costs, and total lifecycle cost improvements. The product will be available in the fall of 2013 for linehaul, regional haul and less-than-truckload applications.

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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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Fuel Economy Europe Ford Economy 261

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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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JANUARY 2, 2013

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. over 2012 levels to 15.3 million unit range (an anticipated 2.4%

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NOVEMBER 13, 2011

GM will introduce the 2013 Chevrolet Spark minicar at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. The engine is mated to a standard five-speed manual transmission for competitive city and highway fuel economy. A four-speed automatic transmission will also be available. lb-ft (111 N·m). The dual-overhead cam 1.

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MARCH 26, 2015

The Cummins team not only surpassed all fuel-economy targets, but also achieved criteria emissions lower than the stringent Tier 2/Bin 2 levels. Test cycle fuel economy (mpg). The Highway Fuel Economy Test (HFET) and FTP-75 Test (city) cycles demonstrated fuel economy above 35 mpg (6.72 ATLAS target. ATLAS result.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2013

—Willcox and Cleeves (2013). Four engine control modes were evaluated with the goal of reducing NO x and minimizing fuel economy impact. Fuel economy impact is. reduction in fuel economy. The gist is that we are able to run a lot leaner than other people can with stable combustion. What can we use that for?

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MAY 22, 2014

liter ECOTEC engine, an addition that improves the vehicle’s city fuel economy by nearly 5%, or one mile per gallon. For the 2015 model year, the Impala will be available with two powertrains, a standard 2.5L million in 2013 to 55.4 Impala with stop/start yields an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 22 mpg city (10.7

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Fuel Economy 2015 Chevrolet Economy 210

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APRIL 17, 2014

New for 2015, all Outback models come standard with the Lineartronic CVT (continuously variable transmission), which features paddle-shift control switches and is instrumental in the Outback’s significantly improved fuel economy. helps to improve fuel economy by reducing wind resistance when closed. model are up from 24/30/26 (9.8,

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JUNE 25, 2012

Toyota will introduce both gasoline and hybrid powertrain versions of the North American designed and engineered 2013 Avalon. The conventional 2013 Avalon will feature a proven 3.5-liter, The new transaxle is equipped with a numerically lower differential gear drive ratio (3.23), designed to help improve fuel economy.

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MPG 2013 EPA Hybrid 225

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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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Ravinder Sharma’s 2011 Crown Vic has more than 550,000 miles on the clock, while Haroon Abdullah’s 2013 has 491,000. Those mileage numbers are a testament to the cars’ insane dependability and mountains of readily available, mostly affordable parts.

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MAY 18, 2016

Suzuki reviewed the measuring process of driving resistance of all 16 models currently available for sale in Japan. Spacia（Launched on 15 March 2013. Carry（Launched on 20 September 2013）. The issues do not apply to products sold under the Suzuki badge outside of Japan. Alto Lapin（Launched on 3 June 2015).

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MAY 6, 2011

Dr. Martin Winterkorn, announced that the Volkswagen Group will be going into production with a range of models with plug-in hybrid technology starting in 2013/14. At the Vienna Motor Symposium, Volkswagen also showcased two new engines which will be available shortly: the 1.4 E85 and diesel engines. The second-generation 2.0

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Utilizing technologies such as turbocharging, direct injection, twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) and six-speed transmissions, the upgraded powertrain portfolio will deliver more than 20% in fuel economy improvement to Ford’s passenger vehicle fleet in China by 2015 while reducing tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions by 20%.

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Fuel Economy China Economy 2015 236

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OCTOBER 25, 2011

Delphi Automotive recently launched a new high-performance power inverter designed to power electric motors in hybrid and electric vehicles that helps increase fuel economy, reduce emissions and cut costs. The new power inverter is expected to be in volume production in 2013. Delphi’s new inverter. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 17, 2011

GM engineers have removed more than 60 counts—a count is 0.001 coefficient of drag—of wind drag from the 2013 Malibu as a result of the new Malibu’s shape and fine-tuning of the car’s exterior design. It is available in LS, LT, ECO and LTZ models in North America. These aerodynamic improvements give customers up to 2.5

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2013 GM MPG Wind 170

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FEBRUARY 13, 2015

This is the main reason why deactivating the cylinders contributes to improved fuel economy. This makes intake easier for the active cylinders, reducing intake pumping losses for improved fuel economy. This contributes to improved fuel economy. Reducing pumping losses in active cylinders. Reduced loss from valve operation.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

million barrels per day (2 billion gallons) higher than last November’s forecast, which was close to the average 2014 consumption forecast across the 12 editions of STEO published in 2013. The STEO forecast of 2014 gasoline consumption was generally declining between January 2013 and September 2013, but has risen over the past year.

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2014 Gasoline 2013 Fuel Economy 246

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015

The Clarity Fuel Cell will be available in black, white and signature red exterior paint schemes. In June 2013, Honda entered into a long-term collaborative agreement with General Motors to co-develop the next-generation of fuel-cell systems and hydrogen storage technologies, aiming for the 2020 timeframe.

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APRIL 16, 2012

Not only will the 2013 Dodge Dart deliver fuel economy as high as 40 mpg on the highway, it will deliver an impressively low starting price, too. Available in five different versions, the least expensive Dart will be priced from $16,790, including a $795 destination charge.

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Dodge 2013 Price Fuel Economy 87

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OCTOBER 3, 2013

Schoettle and Sivak 2013. Additionally, they found, achieved CAFE performance has consistently increased annually from model year 2008 through model year 2013. Schoettle and Sivak 2013, EPA/NHTSA 2010, 2012). Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). NHTSA developed two phases of standards in this rulemaking. mpg US (5.84 mpg US (5.84

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