2013, Comparison and MPG

Nissan boosts fuel economy of 2013 Pathfinder SUV by 30%, drops weight by 500 lbs

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

2013 Pathfinder. Nissan’s new 2013 Pathfinder SUV—the 4 th generation of the vehicle introduced more than 25 years ago— utilizes a new drivetrain featuring a 3.5-liter Fuel economy is rated at 26 mpg highway / 20 mpg city and 22 mpg combined for the 2WD model (9.0, The 2013 Pathfinder’s 0.34

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy 2013 Economy SUV

1.0L EcoBoost Fiesta receives EPA rating of 45 mpg highway

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OCTOBER 29, 2013

EcoBoost-powered Fiesta sub-compact, arriving at dealers later this year, at 45 mpg (5.2 As an example, the 2014 Honda Insight achieves 44 mpg highway, while the 2014 Volkswagen Golf diesel with a manual transmission delivers 42 mpg highway. Comparison from fueleconomy.gov. l/100 km) and 37 mpg (6.4 Earlier post.)

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MPG EPA Fuel Economy Honda Insight

2013 Lexus GS 450h Hybrid Sport Sedan To Be Rated Over 30 MPG

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NOVEMBER 29, 2011

It's not yet in dealerships, but the 2013 Lexus GS 450h offers a big boost in gas mileage for buyers of mid-size sport sedans. The all-new GS 450h hybrid is expected to be rated at 29 mpg city, 34 mpg highway, for a combined rating of 31 mpg.

GS 450h

GS 450h MPG Lexus 2013

Study finds recent achieved CAFE performance outpacing levels projected to be achieved by NHTSA

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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. mpg US (5.84 Schoettle and Sivak 2013, EPA/NHTSA 2010, 2012). mpg, respectively, in average fleet-wide achieved CAFE performance. mpg, respectively.

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Fuel Economy MPG 2013 2012

Consumer Reports testing finds many small turbo engines underperforming; fuel economy, acceleration no better than in larger conventional powertrains

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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. l/100 km) figures—i.e., Earlier post.). liter turbocharged four.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Engine Fusion

GM: new Sierra 5.3L V-8 EcoTec3 highway fuel economy tops Ford EcoBoost V-6

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APRIL 1, 2013

EcoTec3 V-8 engine ( earlier post ) equipped with direct injection, cylinder deactivation (AFM) and variable valve timing to achieve EPA estimates of 16 mpg city (14.7 l/100 km) with two-wheel drive or 16/22 mpg (14.7/10.7 2WD Pickup truck fuel economy comparisons. 2WD Pickup truck fuel economy comparisons. Fuel economy.

Sierra

Sierra Fuel Economy Economy F-150

EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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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. mpg higher (+5.4%) than MY 2011. mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA

Full lifecycle CO2 of new Mercedes C-Class 10% less than outgoing model

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MARCH 31, 2014

CO 2 emissions of the C 180 in comparison to its predecessor [t/car]. Selected result parameters for the C 180 compared with its predecessor from 2013 [unit / car]. Compared with the predecessor, primary energy savings of 8% (2013) and 25 percent (2007) are achieved over the entire life cycle. l/100 km (31 mpg US and 31.8

Mercedes

Mercedes CO2 2007 MPG

BMW i8 customer demand exceeding planned production; improved fuel consumption

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MARCH 11, 2014

Customers have already been able to place pre-orders for the BMW i8 in all major markets since autumn 2013; BMW says that demand for the BMW i8 is already exceeding the planned production volume during ramp-up. liter/100 km (112 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 49 g/km. l/100km (94 mpg US). mpg US) is achievable.

BMW

BMW Fuel Production MPG

Toyota introduces 4th gen RAV4; discontinues V6 option as segment moves towards more fuel efficiency

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012

2013 RAV4 Click to enlarge. The all-new fourth-generation 2013 RAV4 crossover SUV made its world debut at the 2012 Los Angeles International Auto Show. RAV4 front-wheel-drive models have received EPA-estimated fuel efficiency ratings of 24 mpg city/31 highway (9.8 As a comparison, the 2012 FWD RAV4 with 2.5L

Toyota

Toyota Fuel MPG Highlander

ORNL researchers quantify the effect of increasing highway speed on fuel economy

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JANUARY 18, 2013

No obvious pattern for specific vehicle types in terms of fuel economy percent change with speed has yet emerged (for example, results for SUVs were similar to small sedans or pickup trucks in terms of percent change in mpg). Percent mpg decrease for a given 10 mph increase based on 74 vehicles. Brief summary of vehicle data.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPH

UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

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JULY 9, 2015

Sales of light-duty vehicles with alternative powertrains in 2014 was a mix of increases and decreases over 2013 sales. The report— Total Cost of Ownership: A Diesel Versus Gasoline Comparison (2012-2013) —was underwritten by Robert Bosch LLC. The percentages are even higher after five years of ownership. Model year.

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Cost Of Gasoline Diesel Fuel Economy

ICCT study finds increasing gap between rated and actual passenger car fuel consumption in Europe

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MAY 29, 2013

US “My MPG” real-world vs. official (100%) CO 2 emissions by vehicle model year. That website also offers a section called “My MPG” where users can register and input real-world fuel consumption data for their own vehicles. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge. This correction factor was updated in 2008. —“From Laboratory to Road”.

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Europe Fuel MPG United Kingdom

Mercedes-Benz S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID can cut lifecycle CO2 by up to 56% compared to S 500

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DECEMBER 1, 2014

Comparison of CO 2 emissions for the S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID and the S 500 [t/car]. liters/100 km (84 mpg US)—lower than Mercedes initially suggested upon the vehicle’s unveiling in 2013—which corresponds to 65 g CO 2 /km emissions. Source: TÜV SÜD. Click to enlarge. seconds and can drive up to 33 km (20.5

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Plug-in Mercedes Plug Hybrid

Audi introducing supercharged gasoline engine version of SQ5 SUV at Detroit Show

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JANUARY 8, 2013

As a comparison, the Audi SQ5 TDI produces 230 kW (313 hp), with peak torque of 650 N·m (479 lb-ft). liters of fuel per 100 km in the NEDC (21 mpg US). The SQ5 is scheduled to arrive at US dealerships in the third quarter of 2013. The new Audi SQ5 shown at the Detroit Auto Show is powered by a 3.0L g/mile) in the NEDC.

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Audi Detroit Gasoline Engine

Down to the wire for final round of public voting in DOE Apps for Vehicles challenge

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MARCH 21, 2013

Currently in closed beta test (tested in multiple makes/models/years of cars, as well as city, rural environments, as well as internationally in Panama, Canada, UK and France), with a Q1/2 2013 launch date. unlocks the data stored in a market of 290 million cars in the US and EU alone, growing 30M a year.

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Fuel Economy Vehicles MPG Personal

ASG life-cycle study finds aluminum Ford F-150 “Best Full-size Truck of 2015” from environmental and economic perspective

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JANUARY 14, 2015

EcoBoost delivers 22 mpg (10.68 l/100 km) combined—1 mpg shy of RAM’s EcoDiesel—the F-150’s life-cycle environmental and economic performance “ leaves RAM and others in the dust ,” according to ASG. ASG’s 2015 Study assessed 225 light-duty truck models. Although the gasoline-fueled F-150 with 2.7L

F-150

F-150 2015 Ford Colorado

Ford Beefs Up the Six-Speed Transmission for the 3.5L EcoBoost Engine

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FEBRUARY 18, 2009

liter EcoBoost engine and 6F-55 transmission package, will deliver 355 hp (265 kW) and 350 lb-ft (475 Nm) of torque, along with achieving 25 mpg on the highway. That, Ford points out, is more power and better highway fuel economy than the V-8 engine found in the 2009 Lexus GS460 (24 mpg) or the 2009 Infiniti M45 (21 mpg).

Ford

Ford Engine Fuel Economy MPG

Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

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AUGUST 23, 2013

During his presentation at the TDI Efficiency Rally, UMTRI researcher Bruce Belzowski first presented a summary of his analysis of the total cost of ownership of diesels with a comparison to that of their gas vehicle counterparts. share and volume are expected to more than double from 2013 to 2018. Earlier post.). million units and 7.4%

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy

Fiat introduces 2013 Fiat 500 Turbo

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AUGUST 17, 2012

At the Concorso Italiano in Monterey, California, Fiat introduced the new 2013 Fiat 500 Turbo, equipped with a 135 hp (101 kW) 1.4-liter The new Turbo model achieves up to 34 mpg highway (6.9 L/100km); in comparison, the 2012 Fiat 500 with the naturally aspirated 1.4L Fiat 500 Turbo. Click to enlarge. liter MultiAir engine.

2013

2013 MPG North America Engine

Ford Exec Cites US Energy Policies As Critical Factor in Shaping Future Vehicle Fleet, Calls for Cap-and-Trade Program

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AUGUST 9, 2009

mpg in 2016. By comparison, meeting Japan’s standards for 2004-2015 requires a 1.9% By comparison, meeting Japan’s standards for 2004-2015 requires a 1.9% To meet the demand for higher fuel efficiency, Ford will leverage and expand EcoBoost engine technology that will be available on 90% of the company’s nameplates by 2013.

Ford

Ford Fuel Economy Future Energy

Ricardo and Growth Energy Collaborate On First Vehicle-Based Demonstration of Ricardos Ethanol Boosted Direct Injection (EBDI) Engine Technology

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JANUARY 26, 2010

The diesel premium is expected to grow to $9,500 by 2013 in order to comply with more stringent air pollution standards. Ricardo is still collecting data but with an E40 (40% ethanol / 60% gasoline) Ricardo can achieve a mpg that approaches pure gasoline using a fuel with less energy gallon—i.e As points of comparison, the 6.0-liter

Engine

Engine Energy Fuel Economy Gasoline

Volkswagen presents status of fleet study in electromobility; latest generation of twïnDRIVE plug-in hybrid

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JUNE 29, 2011

One of the goals of Volkswagen AG is to launch numerous plug-in hybrid cars on the market in the years 2013/2014. L/100 km (112 mpg US) is attained (equivalent to 49 g/km CO2). As a comparison, the Golf blue-e-motion concept car with full electric drive has a battery capacity of 26.5 The plug-in hybrid, according to Prof.

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Plug-in Fleet Plug Hybrid

Opposed-piston engine maker Pinnacle initially targeting developing markets, with vehicles expected in 2013

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APRIL 29, 2011

The company has signed a licensing and joint development agreement with a major, as yet unnamed, Asian vehicle OEM, with products expected to be available in the first quarter of 2013. Pinnacle has logged more than 500 hours of operation on its research engine so far (in multiple builds, but with the same components).

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Engine 2013 Market Vehicles

News: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2024

MPGe fuel economy is rated at 61 mpg city/52 highway/57 combined using the electric battery and compressed hydrogen fuel. The closest comparisons for hydrogen-only cars are the Toyota Mirai and Hyundai Nexo. To provide a basis for comparison, Honda let us first drive a 2024 CR-V Hybrid that weighed 500 pounds less than the e:FCEV.

Honda

Honda Hydrogen Plug-in Hybrid

Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). The end result for the Ioniq was an up to 58 mpg (4.05 The 58 mpg rating is for the “Blue”, entry-level trim on the hybrid. —Dean Schlingmann.

Hyundai

Hyundai Plug-in Hybrid Plug

Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). The end result for the Ioniq was an up to 58 mpg (4.05 The 58 mpg rating is for the “Blue”, entry-level trim on the hybrid. —Dean Schlingmann.

Hyundai

Hyundai Plug-in Hybrid Plug

CMU study finds driving conditions have “substantial” impact on benefits of electrified vehicles; policy implications

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JUNE 10, 2013

They also noted that advancements in technology and other changes, such as gasoline prices, grid mix, vehicle efficiency, driving patterns, and public policy will affect cost and environmental comparisons in the future. Base case cost and GHG comparison. Source: Karabasoglu and Michalek. Click to enlarge. All-electric range (AER).

Vehicles

Vehicles Plug-in PHEV Plug

Major refresh on 2015 Honda CR-V with new Earth Dreams powertrain provides fuel economy gain of up to 12%

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OCTOBER 4, 2014

The 2015 CR-V features increased EPA fuel economy ratings of 27/34/29 mpg (8.7/6.9/8.1 l/100 km) (city/highway/combined) for front-wheel-drive models and 26/33/28 mpg (9.0/7.1/8.4 l/100 km) for Real Time AWD models, both increasing +4/+3/+3 mpg over 2014 models—i.e., an increase in the combined rating of 11.5%

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Fuel Economy 2015 Honda Fuel

Achates Power building 2.7L opposed-piston light-duty engine; exceeding CAFE 2025, Tier 3 targets at lower cost

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JANUARY 13, 2017

liter OPE will deliver nominal power of 270 hp and max torque of 650 N·m (479 lb-ft); the vehicle will achieve 37 mpg—12% above the 33 mpg fully phased-in CAFE 2025 requirement for a full-size, light-duty pick-up truck (65-70 sq. That works out to an estimated window-sticker label rating of 28 mpg combined.).

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Light Engine Power Powered

Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

With seating for five, the 2012 Prius Plug-in hybrid is expected to achieve a manufacturer-estimated 87 mpge (miles per gallon equivalent) in combined driving and 49 mpg in hybrid mode, or 2.7 A national rollout is planned for 2013. ??. (The advanced grade plug-in Prius carries a base price of $39,525.). L/100km equivalent and 4.8

Prius

Prius Plug-in 2012 Plug

Inside the fuel-efficient 9-speed 9G-TRONIC from Mercedes-Benz

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MARCH 6, 2014

Announced in 2013 ( earlier post ), the 9G-TRONIC represents the seventh automatic transmission generation from Mercedes-Benz. The extensive, networked sensor system with its continuous comparison of all rpm values makes it possible for several gears to be skipped when accelerating or decelerating, should the driving situation call for it.

Mercedes

Mercedes Fuel Oil Fuel Economy

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Nissan boosts fuel economy of 2013 Pathfinder SUV by 30%, drops weight by 500 lbs

1.0L EcoBoost Fiesta receives EPA rating of 45 mpg highway

2013 Lexus GS 450h Hybrid Sport Sedan To Be Rated Over 30 MPG

Study finds recent achieved CAFE performance outpacing levels projected to be achieved by NHTSA

Consumer Reports testing finds many small turbo engines underperforming; fuel economy, acceleration no better than in larger conventional powertrains

GM: new Sierra 5.3L V-8 EcoTec3 highway fuel economy tops Ford EcoBoost V-6

EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

Full lifecycle CO2 of new Mercedes C-Class 10% less than outgoing model

BMW i8 customer demand exceeding planned production; improved fuel consumption

Toyota introduces 4th gen RAV4; discontinues V6 option as segment moves towards more fuel efficiency

ORNL researchers quantify the effect of increasing highway speed on fuel economy

UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

ICCT study finds increasing gap between rated and actual passenger car fuel consumption in Europe

Mercedes-Benz S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID can cut lifecycle CO2 by up to 56% compared to S 500

Audi introducing supercharged gasoline engine version of SQ5 SUV at Detroit Show

Down to the wire for final round of public voting in DOE Apps for Vehicles challenge

ASG life-cycle study finds aluminum Ford F-150 “Best Full-size Truck of 2015” from environmental and economic perspective

Ford Beefs Up the Six-Speed Transmission for the 3.5L EcoBoost Engine

Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

Fiat introduces 2013 Fiat 500 Turbo

Ford Exec Cites US Energy Policies As Critical Factor in Shaping Future Vehicle Fleet, Calls for Cap-and-Trade Program

Ricardo and Growth Energy Collaborate On First Vehicle-Based Demonstration of Ricardos Ethanol Boosted Direct Injection (EBDI) Engine Technology

Volkswagen presents status of fleet study in electromobility; latest generation of twïnDRIVE plug-in hybrid

Opposed-piston engine maker Pinnacle initially targeting developing markets, with vehicles expected in 2013

News: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV

Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

CMU study finds driving conditions have “substantial” impact on benefits of electrified vehicles; policy implications

Major refresh on 2015 Honda CR-V with new Earth Dreams powertrain provides fuel economy gain of up to 12%

Achates Power building 2.7L opposed-piston light-duty engine; exceeding CAFE 2025, Tier 3 targets at lower cost

Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

Inside the fuel-efficient 9-speed 9G-TRONIC from Mercedes-Benz

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