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DECEMBER 5, 2013

MMNA) is reducing the price of the MY 2014 i-MiEV battery electric vehicle by 21% ($6,130) from the previous 2012 vehicle and delivering an expanded standard equipment package with it. After factoring in the Federal tax credit of $7,500, the net MSRP of the 2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV drops down to only $15,495. B”-position.

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MARCH 25, 2015

Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 EGHR improves engine warm up and assures consistent fuel economy performance in cold weather. engine with start/stop. An 80-cell, 1.5

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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. Impala with stop/start yields an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 22 mpg city (10.7 The technology helps improve the Malibu’s city fuel economy by 14%. engine with stop/start, and a premium 3.6L

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Fuel Economy 2015 Chevrolet Economy 210

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OCTOBER 2, 2014

Infiniti unveiled the Q80 Inspiration concept car at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, it what it called a signal of its intent to break into the top tier of the premium sedan category; the concept will lead to a future model. Acceleration from 0-60 mph takes less than 4 seconds, and the top speed is limited to 155 mph (250 km/h).

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Infinity Fuel Economy MPG Concept 281

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AUGUST 29, 2013

liter TSI four-cylinder engine in the 2014 Jetta and Passat, followed by the 2014 Beetle. Mated to an automatic or a manual transmission, the new EA888 offers up to a 17% decrease in fuel consumption while providing even better acceleration. In a presentation at Volkswagen of America’s 2014 line drive in St. liter engine.

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2014 Engine Exhaust Fuel Economy 331

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FEBRUARY 12, 2016

The baseline CNG buses had an average fuel economy of 4.04 These results indicated that the BEBs have an average fuel economy that is nearly 4 times higher than that of the CNG buses. In March 2014, Foothill Transit began operating the new fleet in its service area. miles per diesel gallon equivalent (DGE).

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JANUARY 5, 2015

Drive cycle fuel economy for PFI, CDC, and multi-mode RCCI operation. Among their findings were that multi-mode RCCI has the potential to offer greater than 15% fuel economy improvement over a 2009 gasoline PFI baseline over many light-duty driving cycles, despite the lack of complete drive cycle coverage for RCCI mode.

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OCTOBER 23, 2012

The new system, whereby the car automatically follows the vehicle in front in slow-moving queues up to 50 km/h (31 mph), will be ready for production in 2014. The traffic jam assistance technology will be part of Volvo Car Corporation’s new Scalable Product Architecture, SPA, which will be introduced in 2014. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 18, 2013

Cadillac announced details of a new Twin-Turbo V-6 engine and eight-speed transmission—firsts for the brand and signature features of the all-new 2014 Cadillac CTS midsize luxury sedan debuting next week at the New York Auto Show. GM estimated fuel economy for the CTS with Twin-Turbo is 17 mpg city (13.8 Click to enlarge.

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Cadillac 2014 Exhaust Fuel Economy 252

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AUGUST 15, 2013

The GLA, which will go on sale in 2014, is Mercedes-Benz’ first entry into the fast-growing compact SUV segment. mph), and is able to prevent rear-end collisions at speeds of up to 20 km/h (12.4 In the US market, the 2015 GLA250 4MATIC will go on sale in Fall 2014, followed by the 2015 GLA250 in early 2015. Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 31, 2013

Audi's A8 L may be a big vehicle, but with one of Audi's famed TDI engines under the hood, you know it's unlikely to drink fuel like a big vehicle. Despite the performance on offer--60 mph will flash by in only 6.4 That TDI engine is a 3.0-liter liter V-6, developing 240 horsepower and a chunky 406 pounds-feet of torque.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

As early as in the autumn of 2012, further model variants of the BMW 1 Series and the BMW 3 Series as well as the BMW X1 will comply with this classification due to come into effect as from 2014. seconds and a top speed of 225 km/h (140 mph). Average fuel consumption of the BMW 120d xDrive is between 4.7 liters/100 km (39.9

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MAY 6, 2013

2014 Sprinter. The 4-cylinder Sprinter features a 7-speed automatic transmission with torque converter—the only 7-speed automatic transmission to feature in a van—is refined for maximum fuel economy. Collision Prevention Assist is operational from a speed of approximately 12 mph (19 km/h). 20 mph (32 km/h).

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JANUARY 11, 2015

The Range Rover Sport Td6 and Range Rover Td6 accelerate from 0-60 mph in 7.1 Preliminary fuel economy figures for the Range Rover Sport and Range Rover are 22 mpg (city), 28 mpg (highway) and 25 mpg (combined) (10.7, seconds respectively, compared to 6.9 seconds for gasoline V6 models. for the Range Rover Sport and 3.3%

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Accordingly, Volkswagen of America (VoA) diesel sales to date in 2014 represent slightly north of 23% of all Volkswagen of America sales. However, Chevrolet is trying to challenge that passenger car diesel hegemony with the compact Cruze Diesel, introduced for MY 2014, and now with a facelift for MY 2015. Fuel economy background.

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Diesel Fuel Economy MPG Economy 311

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MARCH 30, 2013

The 328d Sedan will accelerate from 0 – 60 mph in just over seven seconds. Preliminary fuel economy estimates for the rear wheel drive 328d Sedan are 32 mpg city/45 mpg highway/37 mpg combined (7.4, All Three variants will arrive in US showroom as 2014 models in fall of 2013. The 328d will feature BMW’s 2.0-liter

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MPG BMW Diesel New York 273

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JANUARY 24, 2014

The 2014 BMW 740Ld xDrive Sedan will have a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $83,425, including $925 destination and handling. It will make its US auto show debut at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2014 and arrive in US showrooms in Spring 2014. The BMW 740Ld xDrive will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 6.1

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BMW Diesel Exhaust 2014 294

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NOVEMBER 12, 2013

launched of the all-new Skyline, which will go on sale late February 2014 with an Infiniti badge at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. Skyline delivers maximum power output of 268 kW (360 hp) and fuel economy of 18.4 New Skyline. Click to enlarge. Nissan Motor Co., mpg US , 5.4 l/100km) on JC08 mode. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Total system horsepower is 188, top speed is 102 mph, and top speed in electric mode is 85 mph. EPA-rated MPGe fuel economy equivalent is 95 MPGe city, 81 MPGe highway and 88 MPGe combined. from the same period last year: 6,373 units YTD in 2015, vs 7,130 units for the same period in 2014. EV range is 19 miles.

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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. With the BMW eDrive in plug-in hybrid configuration, the i8 combines a 0–100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 4.4 kWh per 100 km.

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BMW Fuel Production MPG 257

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JUNE 27, 2013

2014 Mazda3. Mazda unveiled the redesigned 2014 Mazda3 (known as the Axela in Japan) in a series of launch events world-wide. For the North American market, the 2014 Mazda3 will be offered with two engine choices: the currently-offered SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter liter gasoline engine, as fitted to the CX-5 and 2014 Mazda6.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

The 2014 Camry in Europe is benefitting from a new, Euro V-compliant, 4-cylinder, 1,998 cc, 16v, DOHC petrol engine mated to a 6-speed Multi-mode automatic transmission which replaces the existing 2.0-liter seconds, and on to a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). liter unit and its 4-speed automatic transmission. With a high 12.8:1

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Engine Europe Fuel Fuel Economy 218

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JANUARY 11, 2011

liter V6 turbodiesel developing 240 hp (179 kW) and 455 lb-ft (617 N·m) of torque ( earlier post ), the V6 diesel accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 7 seconds; top speed is 130 mph (209 km/h) (electronically limited). Powered by a 3.0-liter AdBlue, an aqueous urea solution, is injected into the exhaust flow.

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JULY 24, 2014

The power of the electric motor was more than doubled from the previous Cayenne S Hybrid—from 47 hp (34 kW) to 95 hp (70 kW)—resulting in an all-electric top speed of 125 km/h (78 mph). The combined fuel consumption is now 3.4 This enables driving performance on the level of a sports car: zero to 62 mph in 5.4

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Cayenne Porsche Plug-in Plug 218

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APRIL 3, 2013

2014 Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid. The Panamera S E-Hybrid expands upon the driving performance of the previous generation, while fuel consumption is reduced when compared to the previous Panamera S Hybrid. Final US EPA fuel economy ratings will be available closer to launch. The car’s top track speed is 167 mph (269 km/h).

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JUNE 30, 2014

The diesel Focus ST is the most fuel?efficient liter TDCi achieves 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.1 seconds, with fuel consumption of 4.4 liter diesel engine that debuts in the new Focus ST has been optimized to deliver ST performance and character alongside fuel efficiency and everyday practicality. l/100 km (53.5

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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 Hybrid Max has an estimated 0-60 mph time in the low six-second range, and it can tow up to 5,000 pounds. The base 2.4-liter

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Highlander Toyota Hybrid SUV 92

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FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Golf GTE will arrive at dealers in the first markets world-wide in autumn 2014. Using the electric motor alone, the GTE is capable of speeds of 81 mph (130 km/h); with the TSI engine as well, the Golf GTE can accelerate from zero to 62 mph in 7.6 seconds and on to 135 mph (217 km/h). seconds and on to 135 mph (217 km/h).

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OCTOBER 25, 2013

The BMW 220i Coupe accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h / 62 mph in 7.0 seconds on the way to a top speed of 235 km/h / 146 mph (automatic: 230 km/h / 143 mph). The average fuel consumption of the BMW 220i Coupe stands at between 6.1 The BMW 228i Coupe accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 5.4 Top speed is 242 km/h / 150 mph.

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BMW Fuel MPH Power 210

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NOVEMBER 11, 2014

This can significantly improve fuel economy when the driver adopts an anticipatory style of driving. In addition, the mild hybrid systems enable energy recovery in braking phases; productive use of this energy results in further fuel economy benefits. The start-stop 2.0 10-speed DSG. 10-speed DSG. Earlier post.).

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Emissions Fuel Range Fuel Economy 199

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012

The 2014 Mazda6 sedan made its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The 2014 Mazda6 also will be the first production vehicle to feature Mazda’s capacitor-based brake energy regeneration system called i-ELOOP, featuring a new 25V variable voltage alternator. Click to enlarge. is 10% lighter than the current MZR 2.2-liter

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JUNE 11, 2014

Hyundai cites a study from the University of California, Irvine Advanced Power and Energy Program’s 2013 study showing fuel cell vehicle comparable—or lower—total well-to-wheel emissions to a battery electric vehicle, given US and California grid averages and different hydrogen production pathways. Tucson Fuel Cell.

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Tucson Hyundai Fuel Hydrogen 351

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FEBRUARY 24, 2014

EcoBoost technology combines smaller-displacement engines with turbocharging, direct injection, variable valve timing and proprietary Ford software to bring customers outstanding performance and fuel economy. Ford EcoBoost engines can deliver significantly better fuel economy than larger-displacement gasoline engines.

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Ford 2015 Engine Fuel Economy 231

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FEBRUARY 23, 2015

seconds and achieve a top speed of 217km/h (135mph), and return fuel economy of 7.8 Top speed mph (km/h). mph and 19 mph (1.8 2014 marked the Evoque’s most successful year to date, with 125,364 global sales. Delivering strong performance, Si4 derivatives can accelerate from 0-100km/h (0-62mph) in 7.6

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OCTOBER 5, 2022

A five-speed manual is standard on the ES base model (but unavailable on the SE which we tested) with a small reduction in fuel economy to 33/41/36. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

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APRIL 23, 2012

In combined mode, which uses the internal combustion engine and electric motor, customers experience sporty driving performance and better fuel economy. The first product will be the A3 e-tron in 2014. The liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery is located in a collision-protected space at the rear of the vehicle.

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MARCH 4, 2015

The Hybrid model, with combined cycle fuel economy of 3.5 seconds and a maximum speed of 180 km/h (112 mph). miles) at speeds of up to about 50 km/h (31 mph), depending on battery charge and driving conditions. engine while its fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions are lower. Lower full hybrid system emissions.

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