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UMTRI: average new vehicle fuel economy decreased in 2015 from 2014

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The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in calendar year 2015 was 25.3 mpg from the value for the vehicles sold in 2014, according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). l/100km), down 0.1

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Gen 3 Ecodiesel in 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel delivers 480 lb-ft, leading fuel economy

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liter V-6 EcoDiesel is also expected to lead the segment on fuel economy. The 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel will go on sale in the fourth quarter of 2019. Pricing and fuel economy ratings will be announced closer to the truck’s on-sale date. The all-new third-generation 3.0-liter liter EcoDiesel. liter EcoDiesel.

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UMTRI: fuel economy improvements are present throughout the sales-weighted distributions of same MY vehicles

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Building on research that shows average fuel economy has improved 4.5 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).

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Audi announces pricing and fuel economy for 2014 Audi A6, A7 and Q5 TDI diesels

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At the 2012 Los Angeles Motor Show in December, Audi of America announced the significant expansion of its diesel model line-up with the addition of A8, A7, A6, and Q5 TDI diesel models to the Q7 and A3 TDI already on sale in the US. The 2014 Audi A8 L was already recently introduced. 2014 Audi A6 TDI. 2014 Audi A7 TDI.

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UMTRI: average US new vehicle fuel economy drops in June

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The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in June was 25.1 This drop likely reflects the decreased price of gasoline in June, and the consequent increased proportion of pickup trucks, SUVs, and crossovers in the sales mix, they said. mpg reached in August 2014. l/100 km)—down 0.2

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UMTRI: average fuel-economy of new vehicles in the US in October rose to 24.8 mpg

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The average fuel-economy (window-sticker) value of new vehicles sold in the US in October was 24.8 Vehicle fuel economy is up 4.7 Vehicle fuel economy is up 4.7 Sales-weighted window sticker (adjusted) fuel economy. l/100km), up 0.2 Click to enlarge.

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UMTRI monthly report shows large drop in new-vehicle fuel economy in September

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The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in September was at 25.3 This large drop likely reflects the increased sales of light trucks and SUVs, they said. This large drop likely reflects the increased sales of light trucks and SUVs, they said. Average sales-weighted mpg.