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OCTOBER 15, 2013

A Ford Fiesta Econetic, driven by Leicestershire County Council Nick Chapman and Rosemary Homer, has won the 2013 MPG Marathon-an annual event which test what’s possible using eco-driving techniques. Some forty six competitors took part in the UK’s biggest economy driving challenge this year[.]. Green credentials'

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MPG Ford 2013 Economy 52

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MAY 24, 2013

During an international press event in Germany, in which more than 42 test drives were conducted with journalists in the Panamera S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) covering a total distance of more than 1,200 kilometers (746 miles), the new plug-in hybrid model consumed 4.4 mpg US) averaged over all drives. l/100 km (84 mpg US).

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Porsche MPG Hybrid PHEV 273

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NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Ford has tripled to more than 200 the number of US dealers certified to sell its lineup of plug-in electrified vehicles, including the new C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid that is on sale now and delivers the equivalent of 105 mpg combined in electric mode. Ford recently began production of the C-MAX Energi at its Michigan Assembly Plant.

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Dealers Plug-in Plug Ford 231

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MAY 22, 2014

million in 2013 to 55.4 Impala with stop/start yields an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 22 mpg city (10.7 l/100 km), 31 mpg (7.6 l/100 km) for the highway and 25 mpg (9.4 A big challenge for the team was overcoming “change-of-mind events,” instances in which the driver begins to stop, but then quickly accelerates.

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Fuel Economy 2015 Chevrolet Economy 210

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MARCH 26, 2015

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 mpg (12.45 mpg (12.45 mpg city and 34.3 mpg highway. 2013) “Thermodynamic Systems for Tier 2 Bin 2 Diesel Engines,” SAE Int. ATLAS target. ATLAS result.

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Fuel Economy Economy Diesel Light 150

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

BMW unveiled the BMW i8 2+2 plug-in hybrid sports car ( earlier post ) today at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. liters per 100 km / 94 mpg (US) along with an AWD driving experience with torque distribution geared towards optimized dynamics. The BMW i8 goes on sale in the US in 2014. Click to enlarge. torque: 570 N·m / 420 lb-ft).

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

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DECEMBER 25, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched in Japan the redesigned Crown Royal and Crown Athlete sedans; production of a new hybrid version of the sedan will begin in late January 2013. mpg US, 4.3 The original Crown made its debut in 1955; the new release represents the 14th generation. Earlier post. ) Fuel efficiency is 23.2

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Japan Toyota Hybrid NiMH 236

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DECEMBER 15, 2011

Wilson and other members of the Malibu engineering team presented at a Malibu Eco media event. As an example, on a test drive of a Malibu Eco during the media event, the engine was running at about 1500 rpm at about 60 mph on level terrain.). The eAssist system consists of: A 32-cell, 115V, 0.5-kW liters per 100 km, respectively).

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Fuel MPG Fuel Economy GM 210

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DECEMBER 28, 2009

liter V-8 Mustang GT deliver projected fuel economy of up to 25 mpg US on the highway cycle—better than the pervious model—despite its performance. in the Mustang—available on 90% of its nameplates by 2013, according to Barb Samardzich, vice president, Powertrain Development. on the Ford Fiesta up to this 5.0L Earlier post.).

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Ford Fuel Economy Exhaust MPG 255

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JUNE 20, 2013

Volkswagen brought the new CrossBlue Coupé plug-in hybrid sporty mid-size SUV show car, introduced in April at Auto Shanghai 2013 ( earlier post ), to a media event in Berlin for its European premiere. seconds, and a top speed of 147 mph (237 km/h), the CrossBlue Coupé has a combined fuel consumption of 79 mpg (3.0

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JUNE 11, 2014

In an event combining a first-customer ceremony and a media drive, Tustin (California) Hyundai’s Dealer Principal, John Patterson, handed over the keys to Hyundai’s first mass-produced Tucson Fuel Cell crossover ( earlier post ) to Timothy Bush, the first Hyundai Fuel Cell customer, with Hyundai executives in attendance. Click to enlarge.

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Tucson Hyundai Fuel Hydrogen 351

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

The EcoDiesel delivers 240 hp (179 kW), 420 lb-ft (569 N·m) of torque with up to 9,200 pounds (4,173 lbs) of towing capability and 28 mpg highway (8.4 MultiJet 2’s high-dispersion nozzles and servovalve can accommodate up to eight fuel-injection events per cylinder cycle. Chrysler’s Ram has decided to increase the 3.0-liter

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Production Chrysler Diesel Engine 246

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MAY 30, 2013

By December 2013, these will be joined by the BMW X5 xDrive40d; the BMW X5 xDrive25d; and the BMW X5 sDrive25d. l/100 km (38 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of between 162 and 164 g/km (–31 g/km), depending on tire format. liters/100 km (35 mpg US), an 11% (0.8 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 169 grams per kilometer.

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BMW Diesel Fuel Power 220

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MARCH 8, 2013

The new Infiniti QX60 Hybrid is projected to realize fuel economy of 26 mpg US (9.0 In his presentation on the FF system at the recent SAE 2013 Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technologies Symposium, Owen Thunes from Nissan noted that torque from the package of the 2.5L Earlier post.). The result is a delivery of power equivalent to the 3.5-liter

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DECEMBER 17, 2012

The gasoline engines offered in the MY14 E-Class in the US are the V6 and V8 units in the E350 and E550, which will go on sale in Spring 2013. liter, four-cylinder diesel engine powering the E250 BlueTEC with 4MATIC all-wheel drive, available Fall 2013. New in the MY14 E-Class sedan is the 2.1-liter, city/highway).

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Mercedes Gasoline Engine 2014 231

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AUGUST 28, 2013

Ogiso—who earlier in his career had been the chief engineer for the Prius, chief engineer for the Prius family, and chief engineer, product planning—made the remarks at the “2013 Toyota Hybrid World Tour” event the company staged in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

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Prius Hydrogen Toyota Plug-in 277

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OCTOBER 1, 2015

2013, this combined project installed nearly 17,000 alternating current (AC) Level 2 charging stations for residential and commercial use and more than 100 dual-port direct current (DC) fast chargers in 22 regions across the United States. SCAQMD/EPRI/Via Motors: PHEV vans and pickups. Between 1 Jan. 2011, and 31 Dec.

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Charging Volt Chevrolet Plug-in 150

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JANUARY 9, 2013

2013 Nissan LEAF. Following on the November 2012 introduction of the updated LEAF in Japan ( earlier post ), Nissan has introduced the updated 2013 LEAF to the US, as well as begun its assembly in the US at the Smyrna, Tenn. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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2013 Nissan Lithium Ion Li-ion 225

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AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

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NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, had announced Volkswagen was working on the 10-speed at the same event in 2013. l/100 km (44 mpg US). Earlier post.). High-performance diesel. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Emissions Fuel Range Fuel Economy 199

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MAY 26, 2015

Combined fuel economy (mpg). In charge sustaining mode, the Sonata PHEV is expected to return 40 mpg (5.88 Hyundai described such a 2-clutch approach to improving battery charging efficiency by using the electric traction motor for charging in 2013 at EVS 27 (Song et al. ). MPG (charge sustaining). Engine power (kW).

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PHEV 2016 Hyundai Plug-in 150

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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. Earlier post.)

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Dodge MPG Price Fuel Economy 240

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NOVEMBER 1, 2012

The 2013 Jetta Hybrid. Volkswagen is holding media drive events this week for the sporty new 2013 Jetta Turbo Hybrid ( earlier post ), which features the second version of a Volkswagen gasoline-electric hybrid drive system: a 1.4L The company anticipates EPA-rated combined mileage of around 45 mpg US (5.2

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Hybrid MPG Gasoline-Electric Sale 296

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AUGUST 23, 2013

A separate forecast from LMC Automotive, shared by Audi at the event, projects diesel volume in the US growing from 445,376 units and 3.2% share and volume are expected to more than double from 2013 to 2018. EPA estimated fuel economy (mpg) for US TDI models. marketshare in 2012 to 1.25 million units and 7.4% Q5 hybrid **.

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

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FEBRUARY 20, 2014

The plug-in hybrid powertrain of the production BMW i8 unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show ( earlier post ) combines electric drive with a highly turbocharged internal combustion engine. liters per 100 kilometers (62 mpg US) in the EU test cycle, and CO 2 emissions of 90 grams per kilometer—new benchmarks in this vehicle category.

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BMW Plug-in Plug Hybrid 247

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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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OCTOBER 21, 2021

First Drive: 2013 RAV4 EV. In addition we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. We also feature those that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. We’ve tested most of those.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 105

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012

The i3 and i8 will become the first purpose-built electric and hybrid-electric production vehicles to be made primarily from carbon fiber when they come to market in 2013 and 2014 respectively. Also at the event, Mitchell L. mpg US) in the European test cycle. Earlier post , earlier post.). i3 Concept.

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BMW Concept San Francisco Carbon Fiber 273

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DECEMBER 26, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will begin the sales of the new Outlander plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at dealerships throughout Japan from 24 January 2013. km/l (178 mpg US, 1.5 km/l (44 mpg US, 5.4 km/l (178 mpg US, 1.5 km/l (44 mpg US, 5.4 Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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PHEV Mitsubishi i-MiEV Japan 304

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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.

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Hyundai Plug-in Hybrid Plug 186

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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.

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Hyundai Plug-in Hybrid Plug 150

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JANUARY 13, 2016

l/100 km (112 mpg US). liters per 100 kilometers (60 mpg US), which equates to CO 2 emissions of 102 grams per kilometer. Car-to-X communication: In 2013, Mercedes-Benz was the first manufacturer to introduce widespread car-to-car networking in the form of a retrofit solution.

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Mercedes PHEV Gasoline-Electric Diesel 150

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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 311

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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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JUNE 21, 2021

The first electric vehicle I reviewed for Clean Fleet Report was the 2013 Nissan Leaf. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. Observations: 2021 Volkswagen ID4.

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Miles Charging All-Electric Range 81

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

US mpg) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), corresponding to 46 grams CO 2 per km (74.0 Torque at both axles can be electronically controlled in the event of slip and steplessly varied. In 2013, the Audi e-gas plant in Werlte (Emsland) came on stream. lb-ft) of system torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1

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APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", Hybrid Sonata model year 2011, possible PHEV version in 2013. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet."

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