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JANUARY 14, 2013

Among the many features of the new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee—introduced at the Detroit Auto Show—two in particular contribute to significantly improved fuel economy and driving performance: an optional new 3.0-liter That powertrain delivers 30 mpg (7.8 liter V-8, now achieving up to 21 mpg highway.

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MAY 22, 2014

Stop/start technology will be standard on the 2015 Impala base 2.5-liter liter ECOTEC engine, an addition that improves the vehicle’s city fuel economy by nearly 5%, or one mile per gallon. The Impala comes standard with a four-cylinder engine, which currently accounts for more than 30% of Impala retail sales. million in 2022.

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Fuel Economy 2015 Chevrolet Economy 210

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JUNE 20, 2014

The powertrain helps Sonata Eco deliver an estimated 28 mpg city (8.4 l/100 km) and 38 mpg (6.2 The estimated 32 mpg (7.4 liter engine is EPA-rated at 29 mpg (8.1 l/100 km) combined, while the 2014 Sonata Hybrid (also using a 2.4-liter liter engine) is rated at 38 mpg (6.2 Engines Fuel Efficiency'

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JUNE 6, 2013

TDI diesel and a stop/start system as standard, the new long-distance express car offers combined cycle fuel consumption of 4.2 l/100 km (56 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. l/100 km less fuel consumption and a 25 g/km improvement in CO 2 emissions. Equipped with a new 2.0L l/100 km (52.3

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APRIL 4, 2012

Chevrolet is unveiling its all-new 2014 Impala at the New York Auto Show; the redesigned full-size flagship sedan goes on sale in early 2013 as the model’s 10 th generation. Impala’s three powertrains all feature fuel-saving direct injection and lightweight components: Impala’s Ecotec 2.4L MY 2014 Impala powertrains. V-6, new 2.5L

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APRIL 10, 2014

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have quantified the fuel economy effects of some common driver practices and vehicle accessories or alterations—including underinflated tires, open windows, and rooftop and hitch-mounted cargo. They presented their results in a paper at SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit.

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JANUARY 28, 2014

Volkswagen is introducing its next generation of the supermini (B segment) Polo, featuring a range of new EU6 engines that are up to 21% more fuel-efficient and new driver assistance technologies. The new Polo TDI BlueMotion takes the efficiency lead with combined fuel consumption of 3.2 mpg US ), or 82 g/km CO 2. l/100 km (73.5

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JANUARY 14, 2013

2014 Corvette Stingray. The 2014 Corvette Stingray is the most powerful standard model ever, with a new LT1 6.2L The Stingray accelerates from 0-60 in less than four seconds and achieve more than 1g in cornering grip; it is also expected to be the most fuel-efficient Corvette, exceeding the EPA-estimated 26 mpg (9.05

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JUNE 14, 2013

Jaguar’s 2014 XF features a new four-cylinder, 2.2-liter liter diesel ECO2 engine; the MY14 XF with the 161 hp (120 kW) ECO2 engine is capable of achieving 48 mpg US (4.9 l/100km) with a CO 2 figure of 129 g/km. The 400 N·m (295 lb-ft) engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

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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 all-new direct-injection 1.8L

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MAY 31, 2013

2014 Malibu. Chevrolet unveiled the 2014 Malibu, featuring updated styling (and more rear seat room) and a new 2.5L base engine with variable valve lift control (Intake Valve Lift Control, iVLC earlier post ) and start/stop technology as standard. The new 2014 Malibu goes on sale this fall. The 2014 Malibu’s available 2.0L

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FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Audi is expanding its “ultra” strategy with 11 new models: especially efficient diesel engine versions in the A4, A5 and A6 model lines will be launched in Europe in early 2014. With a combined fuel consumption rate of 3.9 With a combined fuel consumption rate of 3.9 mpg) with 4.6 g/mile) depending on the model.

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MPG Audi Diesel Miles 225

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JULY 23, 2014

2014 ECOTEC 2.5L Ninety-seven percent of customers in the US who purchased a 2014 or 2015 Malibu—accounting for about 83,000 vehicles—opted for the 2.5-liter, liter, 4-cylinder base engine (LKW) equipped with standard stop/start technology, according to GM. l/100 km) in city driving and 36 mpg (6.5

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2014 2015 Engine Fuel Economy 225

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

2014 Range Rover Evoque. In August, Land Rover introduced the 2014 Range Rover Evoque, equipped with several new technologies which, combined, can lower fuel consumption by up to 11.4% The 2014 Evoque continues to be powered by Land Rover’s range of lightweight four-cylinder engines with a choice of either the 2.2

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NOVEMBER 9, 2013

The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 have strategically replaced traditional steel with lightweight, high-strength steels for improved capability, safety and fuel efficiency. V-6 to tow up to 7,600 pounds, the highest for any standard V-6 in the segment, with EPA highway fuel economy of up to 24 mpg.

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Sierra Silverado 2014 Fuel Economy 257

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MARCH 1, 2014

At the Geneva Motor Show, Fiat will introduce the MY 2014 Fiat 500, featuring a wide range of engines including the new two-cylinder 105 hp 0.9 Fuel consumption in the combined type-approval cycle is 4.2 l/100 km (56 mpg US), or 99 g/km of CO 2. The model comes with Start&Stop system as standard. Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 22, 2014

In the three years since the new CAFE standard for fuel economy has been in effect, automakers have surpassed it each year, improving new-vehicle fuel economy by about a mile per gallon annually, according to an analysis by Brandon Schoettle and Dr. Michael Sivak of the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).

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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. ECO stop/start is standard. The GLA 200 CDI develops 100 kW (136 hp) and maximum torque of 300 N·m (221 lb-ft), with fuel consumption of 4.3 mpg US ) and 114 g CO 2 per kilometer (provisional figure).

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Fuel Economy Mercedes MPG SUV 259

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MARCH 6, 2014

Comparison of global passenger vehicle fuel consumption standards normalized to NEDC L/100km. In absolute terms, the new regulations would put China third behind the EU and Japan for fuel consumption and GHG regulations. 100km (34 mpg US) in 2015. 100km (34 mpg US) in 2015. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy China Economy Fuel 239

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APRIL 1, 2013

The 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 full-size pickup truck features a new 5.3L 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 Fuel economy. 2014 GMC Sierra.

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The use of a supercritical fuel charge enables very fast and complete combustion with minimized thermal losses. The chart shows heat release from a standard diesel combustion cycle (solid black line), overlaid with the heat release from a TSCi cycle (dashed blue line). Source: Transonic. Earlier post.). Right: Liquid Direct Injection.

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APRIL 18, 2013

GM announced that the new 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel ( earlier post ) delivers an EPA-estimated 46 mpg US (5.1 l/100 km) on the highway—better than any non-hybrid passenger car in the US. It will be available in certain cities this spring and nationwide and in Canada in early fall.

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EPA MPG Diesel Chevrolet 231

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APRIL 17, 2014

The 2015 all-wheel drive Outback offers the roomiest interior, most capable chassis and highest fuel-efficiency in the model’s 20-year history. Manufacturer-estimated ratings of 25 mpg city / 33 mpg highway / 28 mpg combined (9.4, l/100 km, respectively) in the 2014 model—a 7.7% Notably, the 3.6

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MARCH 19, 2014

The Peugeot 308, recently awarded European Car of the Year 2014, completes its range with the arrival of the new PureTech e-THP 1.2-liter In official witnessed tests, it achieved fuel economy of 82.5 mpg US (2.85 miles (1,810 km) on a full tank of fuel. liter contents of its fuel tank. mpg US (4.6

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Engine Fuel Fuel Economy MPG 220

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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. seconds with an EU test cycle average fuel consumption of 2.1 liter/100 km (112 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 49 g/km. l/100km (94 mpg US).

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BMW Fuel Production MPG 257

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AUGUST 19, 2013

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid Click to enlarge. Honda’s new 2-motor MY 2014 Accord Hybrid, built with the rest of the Accord lineup in a Honda plant in Marysville, Ohio, will go on sale in the US in October. Honda anticipates the new Accord Hybrid will obtain an EPA fuel economy rating of 49/45/47 mpg US (4.8, Earlier post.).

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Honda MPG Hybrid Motor 220

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The BMW i8 goes on sale in the US in 2014. The i8—the first plug-in hybrid vehicle from the BMW Group—will have a manufacturer’s suggest retail price of $135,925 (including destination and handling) when it arrives in US showrooms in spring of 2014. seconds), and offers EU combined cycle fuel consumption of 2.5

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

mpg US (5.8 l/100 km) fuel efficiency and 149g/km CO 2 supported by Auto-Start-Stop technology. By only delivering torque where and when it is needed, Intelligent AWD has minimal impact on fuel-efficiency and CO 2 emissions compared with permanent four-wheel drive systems. Wildtrak models feature four-wheel drive as standard.

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Ford MPG Diesel Fuel 150

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MARCH 14, 2013

The new SuperTruck achieved a 54% increase in fuel economy. and Peterbilt Motors Company, a division of PACCAR, released test results showing their demonstration SuperTruck tractor-trailer achieved a 54% increase in fuel economy, averaging nearly 10 mpg US (23.5 Click to enlarge. Cummins Inc. Earlier post.)

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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. Automakers will push for changes in the California ZEV mandates.

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DECEMBER 7, 2011

The current vehicle footprint-based Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards create a financial incentive for automakers to increase vehicle size, except under certain limited conditions of consumer preference for vehicle size, according to a study by University of Michigan researchers Kate Whitefoot and Steven Skerlos.

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JANUARY 19, 2016

Chevrolet offers the 2015 Impala full-size sedan as an all-new bi-fuel model—the only manufacturer-produced full-size sedan in North America that can run on both compressed natural gas (CNG) and gasoline. V–6, with specific valves and hardened valve seats for improved wear resistance and durability with the CNG fuel system.

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APRIL 24, 2011

Iran-Khodro Company (IKCO) plans to reduce the fuel consumption of its products to 7.4 liters per 100km (32 mpg US) in 2011. By 2014, the company plans to reduce average fuel consumption to 6.5 L/100km (36 mpg US). In 2009, the average fuel consumption of IKCO cars was about 8.86 mpg US) in 2010.

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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.

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JANUARY 11, 2015

The Range Rover Td6 and Range Rover Sport Td6 SUVs will deliver 25 mpg (9.4 l/100 km) combined, a 32% improvement over the supercharged V6, and reach a high of 28 mpg (8.4 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,

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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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MAY 11, 2016

In April, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) admitted to manipulating fuel consumption testing data for some 625,000 mini-cars representing four models it manufactured for sale in Japan by itself and partner Nissan. During the development of the fuel-economy grade, the fuel consumption target was raised a total of five times, from 26.4

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