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JANUARY 25, 2016

Global energy demand will increase 25% between 2014 and 2040, driven by population growth and economic expansion, ExxonMobil forecasts in the 2016 edition of its annual The Outlook for Energy. Light-duty vehicle fleet by type - projections. Emissions in OECD nations are projected to fall by about 20% from 2014 to 2040.

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2014 Carbon Energy Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2014

Volkswagen of America will introduce the Passat BlueMotion Concept at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit next week. In this case, the Passat BlueMotion Concept has a manufacturer-estimated highway fuel economy of 42 mpg (5.6 l/100 km), best-in-class among non-hybrid, gasoline-engined mid-size sedans.

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MPG Detroit Concept Fuel Economy 285

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The BMW i8 goes on sale in the US in 2014. 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. Click to enlarge. The three-cylinder, 1.5-liter

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

During 2014, the global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry is poised to grow by 86% and will surpass more than 346,000 new vehicles sold, according to a new white paper—“ Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014 ”—published by Navigant Research. Nonetheless, 2014 may be a breakout year for e-motorcycles.

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2014 Global Sale Motorcycles 346

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 3, 2014

mpg from the value in August, according to the monthly report from University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) researchers Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle. This large drop likely reflects the increased sales of light trucks and SUVs, they said. Average sales-weighted mpg. l/100 km), down 0.5

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 230

Green Car Reports

JULY 8, 2013

That''s why Nissan''s new 2014 Versa Note--replacing the old 2012 Versa hatchback--has improved by a full 5 mpg on the old car''s combined economy. The 2014 Nissan Versa Note achieves EPA gas mileage figures of 31 mpg.'

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2014 Nissan Gas Automobile Manufacturer 90

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

mpg between model years 2008 and 2014, University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) researchers Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle have documented sales-weighted distributions for the same model year vehicles (cars, pickup trucks, vans and SUVs). mpg for model year 2008 to 25.3 Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Economy MPG 2008 150

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OCTOBER 22, 2014

Since then, CAFE performance has exceeded projected levels for 2012, 2013 and 2014—the three years the current standard has been in effect. mpg for model year 2012, 0.1 mpg for model year 2013 and 0.2 mpg for model year 2014. mpg for model year 2012, 0.1 mpg for model year 2013 and 0.2

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Fuel Economy MPG 2008 2014 225

Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2015

mpg—down 0.1 mpg from May, according to the monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). They suggested the decline likely reflects the increased sales of light trucks and SUVs in June. mpg from the peak reached in August 2014.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2018

mpg from the revised value for November, according to the monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). This drop likely reflects the increased proportion of light trucks versus passenger cars in the sales mix, they suggested.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2014

Data: Sivak, UMTRI-2014-2. To make driving less energy intensive than flying, the fuel economy of the entire US fleet of light-duty vehicles would have to improve from the current 21.5 million light-duty vehicles sold in 2012, accounted for only about 6% of the entire fleet of light-duty vehicles. Click to enlarge.

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Energy Fuel Economy Personal Economy 344

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2014

lbs), this means that the car is once again around 50 kilograms (110.2 In sections of the passenger cell that are subject to high structural stress, form-hardened steel panels are used that are ultra strong and at the same time light—these constitute 17% of the body’s weight. Bottom left: MY 2014. MY 2014 (Gen 2).

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Audi MPG Light Emissions 225

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel engine. Chevrolet is entering the US and Canadian diesel car markets this summer with a 2.0L Assembled in Lordstown, Ohio, the 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel has demonstrated an estimated 42 mpg (5.6 This Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel represents a new era in diesel performance for American cars.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the final rule for greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards for MYs 2017-2025 for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles. mpg US (5.84 Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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MPG 2017 EPA Miles 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2014

Series production of the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) begins in April, with delivery of the first customer cars to start in June 2014, beginning with the main European markets. liter/100 km (112 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 49 g/km. l/100km (94 mpg US). mpg US) is achievable. kWh per 100 km. BMW eDrive.

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BMW Fuel Production MPG 257

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2014

The Trends report has been published annually since 1975 and covers all passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, minivans, and all but the largest pickup trucks and vans. In the analysis, EPA uses overall fuel economy in mpg equivalent (mpge) and tailpipe CO 2 emission values. —EPA 2014 Trends report. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy EPA PHEV Economy 312

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

When the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette arrives late next year, it will be powered by a new 6.2L It will also deliver the most fuel-efficient Corvette ever, exceeding an EPA-estimated 26 mpg US (9.0 2014 LT1 6.2L The engine requirements for a production car and a race car are remarkably similar. Click to enlarge.

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2014 Oil Exhaust Engine 362

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2014

The new front-wheel drive Vito is a very light vehicle, and is being marketed at a very attractive price. It works in practically every car or van from Mercedes-Benz—all the way up to the S-Class. The ILS consists of LED blinkers and LED daytime driving lights, low-beams, high-beams, and cornering lights.

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Mercedes MPG Diesel Standards 246

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Energy consumption by light-duty vehicles in the United States, AEO2013 and AEO2014, 1995-2040 (quadrillion Btu). LDV energy consumption declines in AEO2014 Reference case from 16.0 quadrillion Btu in 2012 to 12.1 quadrillion Btu in 2040, compared with 13.0 quadrillion Btu in 2040 in the AEO2013 Reference case. Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.

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Oil Light Energy Vehicles 290

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The 2014 Chevrolet Sonic is available with even more advanced-safety features, including a rear-vision camera, Forward Collision Alert, and Lane Departure Warning. In Siri Eyes Free mode, the button allows sessions with Siri to begin and end without the phone’s screen lighting up, helping to minimize distractions.

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Chevrolet South Korea MPG 2014 230

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2013

A new white paper published by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) comparing official and “real-world” fuel consumption and CO 2 emission values for passenger cars in Europe and the United States shows that the average discrepancy between the values in Europe increased from less than 10% in 2001 to 25% in 2011.

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Europe Fuel MPG United Kingdom 199

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2014

The Jetta is Volkswagen’s current best selling car in the US; total 2014 Jetta sales through September were 115,055 units, or 42.5% In addition, its diesel version is the top selling passenger car diesel in the market here, with about 29% share, according to figures compiled by Baum & Associates and hybridcars.com.

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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. Percentage differences in miles per gallon (mpg) between comparable diesel and gasoline vehicle pairs. Alternative powertrain sales. The percentages are even higher after five years of ownership.

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Cost Of Gasoline Diesel Fuel Economy 150

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OCTOBER 6, 2014

Reasons include surging deliveries for the Ford F-150 light truck and significant growth in aluminum closures (hang-on-parts such as hoods, doors, trunk lids and tailgates). billion pounds in 2018 from 504 million pounds in 2014—for a growth rate of 51% per year compounded. —“AutoBody Warfare”.

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2018 F-150 Industrial Industry 218

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

The Department Of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) intends to issue, on behalf of its Vehicle Technology Office (VTO), a program-wide Funding Opportunity Announcement (DE-FOA-0000991) for fiscal year 2014 on or about January 2014. mpg) for cars and 203 gCO 2 /mi (43.7 Tire efficiency.

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber Plug-in 246

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2014

Volkswagen is presenting the world premiere of the redesigned 2015 Jetta sedan at the 2014 New York International Auto Show. The Jetta TDI Clean Diesel with a manual transmission delivers a manufacturer-estimated 32 city/45 highway mpg (7.35/5.23 l/100 km); its combined fuel economy is projected to be around 37 mpg (6.36

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New York 2015 Diesel Exhaust 220

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2013

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. EPA fuel economy ratings are 28 mpg/34 mpg/31 mpg (8.4, Subaru of America, Inc. The Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid combines a 2.0-liter liter Subaru Boxer engine with a 13.4-hp

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The 40+ MPG Low-Cost Transportation King. Every car, SUV and truck is designed and built for a reason, and buying one to not do what it was intended to do is wrong in so many ways. The front wheels are turned by the optional Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) delivering an EPA mpg rating of 36 city/43 highway/39 combined.

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Mitsubishi MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

liter non-turbo hybrid setup that has a rear electric motor that adds an additional 100 horsepower and bumps fuel economy to an estimated 34 miles per gallon (one mpg less than the Highlander Hybrid). The base 2.4-liter liter 4-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine drives either the front or all four wheels, as does the 2.5-liter

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Highlander Toyota Hybrid SUV 92

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JANUARY 19, 2016

EPA figures put combined fuel economy in gasoline mode at 20 mpg combined (17 mpg city/25 mpg highway), and 19 mpg combined (16 mpg city/24 mpg highway) with natural gas. A light on the instrument panel indicates when CNG is being used and there is no interruption in the vehicle’s performance.

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2015 Fuel MPG Gasoline 150

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JUNE 17, 2015

They are key players in the biggest engine offensive in Opel’s history which will see 17 new engines brought to market from 2014 to 2018. liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers (48 mpg US) in the combined cycle (114 g/km CO 2 ). ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo adds less weight to the car. The aluminum 1.4 liter turbo.

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GM Oil Gasoline Engine 150

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DECEMBER 7, 2011

Simulations of future vehicles under the footprint-based standards found that the sales-weighted average vehicle size increases by 2–32%, undermining gains in fuel economy by 1–4 mpg (0.6–1.7 Furthermore, their results suggest that the incentive is larger for light trucks than for passenger cars, which could increase traffic safety risks.

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Standards Fuel Economy Vehicles Economy 240

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2013

By 2040, hybrids are expected to account for about 35% of the global light-duty vehicle fleet, up from less than 1% in 2010. Hybrids are expected to account for about half of global new-car sales by 2040. The number of cars on the road worldwide is expected approximately to double from about 800 million to about 1.7

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Oil-Sands Energy Hybrid Sale 309

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

system does not just deactivate the engine when the car is stationary at a red light; it already deactivates the engine at speeds below 7 km/h (4.4 Heinz Jakob-Neußer, Member of the Board of Management at Volkswagen responsible for the Development Division, referenced the 10-speed DSG at the Vienna Motor Symposium in May 2014.

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Emissions Fuel Range Fuel Economy 199

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2014

l/100 km (69 mpg US), with 79 g/km CO 2. This enables driving performance on the level of a sports car: zero to 62 mph in 5.4 Porsche Car Connect is standard on this vehicle, and allows the driver to pull relevant vehicle data from a smart phone. With this output, the car can accelerate from zero to 62 mph in 7.2

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Cayenne Porsche Plug-in Plug 218

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Audi of America officially announced plans today for the arrival in the US of the new A3 family of premium compact cars, with three body styles, five new engines and seven variants including its plug-in hybrid model. This new A3 lineup begins with the A3 sedan, which goes on sale in the spring of 2014. Earlier post.).

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

The all-wheel drive 2021 NX 300h is powered by the Lexus Hybrid Drive system, a parallel hybrid system where the electric motor can power the car by itself for short distances, the gas engine can power the car by itself, or they can power the car together. The EPA rates the fuel economy at 33 mpg city/30 highway/31 combined.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid MPG 85