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MARCH 15, 2013

Adjusted CO 2 emissions and adjusted fuel economy, MY 1975-2011. Source: EPA. Data for MY 2011 are final; data for MY 2012 are preliminary and based on projected vehicle production values provided to EPA by manufacturers. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge. l/100 km), both slightly worse relative to MY 2010. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 15, 2019

lower in 2017 than the prior year (after accounting for sequestration from the land sector), and power sector emissions fell 4.2%, according to the 2019 edition of the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) annual report on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Year-over-year, US greenhouse gas emissions were 0.5%

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NOVEMBER 19, 2014

The new 2016 Ford Explorer SUV is making its global debut today at Los Angeles Auto Show with a new available 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder it replaces, with no compromise in fuel economy anticipated. While EPA results are not yet certified, Ford anticipates no sacrifice in overall fuel efficiency. liter EcoBoost engine.

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DECEMBER 9, 2016

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in November was 24.9 The value for November 2016 is up by 4.8 For model year 2017, the EPA revised its methodology for calculating the window-sticker fuel-economy value for new vehicles. in September 2016, up 0.01

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon ( earlier post ) will offer segment-leading fuel economy for V-6 midsize pickups, based on current EPA fuel economy estimates. EPA fuel economy (mpg US) for 2015 6-cylinder pickups with automatic transmission. For the 2016 model year, Colorado and Canyon will add a 2.8-liter

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Chevrolet will offer a small number—initially approximately 500 through California dealers—MY 2016 Silverado pickup trucks equipped with eAssist mild-hybrid technology. As a result, Chevrolet can deliver a low-volume, affordably priced hybrid pickup that delivers uncompromised capability and up to 13% better fuel economy in city driving.

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JANUARY 13, 2017

In an expected ruling, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy finalized her decision to maintain the current greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for model years 2022-2025 cars and light trucks. mpg-e (if all reductions were achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements). Earlier post.)

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon ( earlier post ) will offer segment-leading highway fuel efficiency for four-cylinder mid-size pickup trucks, according to EPA fuel economy estimates. Colorado and Canyon fuel economy. EPA fuel econ estimates. For the 2016 model year, Colorado and Canyon will add a 2.8-liter

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APRIL 2, 2018

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt announced the completion of the Midterm Evaluation (MTE) process for the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for cars and light trucks for model years 2022-2025, and his final determination that the current standards are not appropriate and should be revised.

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MARCH 22, 2017

l/100 km) in 2016, the The ICCT team assessed increased consumer label fuel economy (as opposed to the regulatory test fuel economy) to 35 mpg (6.71 The resulting trajectory would reduce CO 2 emissions by half and increase fuel economy by more than 60% from 2016 through 2030. Starting from a baseline 26 mpg (9.04

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AUGUST 17, 2016

l/100 km) combined EPA-estimated fuel economy. No other luxury sedan in its non-hybrid competitive segment offers higher EPA-estimated city or highway mileage. Audi’s 2017 A4 ultra leverages the Millerized 2.0-liter liter TFSI engine ( earlier post ) to achieve 27 mpg (8.7 l/100 km) city, 37 mpg (6.35 The efficiency of the 2.0

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NOVEMBER 12, 2015

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado two-wheel drive with the Duramax turbo-diesel ( earlier post ) will be the most fuel efficient pickup in the US, offering an Environmental Protection Agency-estimated 31 mpg (7.58 l/100 km) highway fuel economy. The EPA-estimated highway fuel economy for 2016 Colorado four-wheel drive diesel is 29 mpg.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Today we detail the 2016 Chevrolet Volt powertrain, look at new guidelines for EPA fuel-economy testing, and update the saga of the Mazda 6 diesel sedan. The EPA issues new fuel-economy testing.' All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2017

The Auto Alliance has sent a letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt requesting that the US Environmental Protection Agency withdraw the Final Determination on the Appropriateness of the Model Year 2022-2025 Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards under the Midterm Evaluation which EPA announced on 13 January 2017.

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JULY 28, 2017

FCA US has received a certificate of conformity from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a conditional executive order from the California Air Resources Board (ARB), permitting the production and sale of FCA US 2017 model-year light-duty Ram 1500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0-liter liter diesel engines.

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MARCH 15, 2017

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced that EPA intends to reconsider its final determination issued on 12 January 2017 which recommended no change to the greenhouse gas standards for light duty vehicles for model years 2022- 2025. Earlier post.) Background.

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MARCH 24, 2016

Autonomous vehicle driving behavior can have a considerable effect on fuel economy. However, the study also showed that autonomous vehicle (AV) technology following algorithms designed without considering efficiency can degrade fuel economy by up to 3%. —Mersky and Samaras (2016).

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APRIL 18, 2016

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ( earlier post ) is EPA-rated at 46 mpg (5.11 The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ( earlier post ) is EPA-rated at 46 mpg (5.11 At the 2016 SAE World Congress, GM engineers presented a paper describing the development of the new hybrid powertrain for the popular mid-size sedan.

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JANUARY 6, 2017

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved a remedy proposed by Volkswagen that will reduce the excess NO x emissions from the Generation 3 (MY 2015) diesel 2.0 EPA and CARB confirmed those conclusions through independent testing and analysis at their own laboratories.

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MARCH 31, 2010

In a speech at Andrews Air Force Base today, President Obama said that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Deport of Transportation (DOT) will sign the joint final rule establishing greenhouse gas emission standards and corporate average fuel economy standards for light-duty vehicles for model years 2012-2016 tomorrow.

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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 4-cylinder engine mated to a two-motor drive unit slightly modified from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt drive unit powers the Malibu Hybrid. Engine and Drive Unit.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

In the US, Volkswagen’s updated 2017 e-Golf now carries an an EPA-estimated range of 125 miles—a 50% increase over the previous model year. Where the 2016 e-Golf utilized an 85 kW electric motor, the newer model features a 100 kW electric motor. The electric motor on the 2017 e-Golf has been upgraded as well.

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JUNE 19, 2015

Honda has introduced the new third-generation 2016 Honda Pilot. The 280 hp engine adds 30 hp (+12%) and 9 lb-ft of torque (+3.6%) over the 2015 Pilot model while receiving an EPA combined fuel-economy rating of 23 mpg (10.2 The 2016 Pilot goes on sale June 18 with an MSRP starting at $29,995 for the Pilot LX with 2WD.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed leaving the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for light-duty vehicle model years 2022-2025 in place, based on its technical analysis that shows automakers are well positioned to meet the targets. l/100 km), if achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements.

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JANUARY 13, 2015

Hyundai expects the 2016 Sonata Hybrid to improve fuel economy more than 10%. The 2016 Sonata Hybrid features a downsized 2.0-liter The 2016 Sonata Hybrid features a downsized 2.0-liter 2016 Sonata Hybrid offers best-in-class cargo volume at 13.3 The lithium-polymer battery pack capacity is 1.62

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JUNE 18, 2015

Chevrolet’s new 2016 Malibu, engineered to offer more efficiency, connectivity and advanced safety features, and featuring the option of a new full-hybrid powertrain ( earlier post ), is also nearly 300 pounds (136 kg) lighter than the current model. EPA Highway Fuel Economy. 2016 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT (1.5L Curb weight.

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OCTOBER 6, 2016

liter EcoBoost engine paired exclusively with the first volume-production 10-speed automatic transmission available from any automaker, 2017 Ford F-150 sees improvement in all three EPA fuel economy label estimates—city, highway and combined ratings—by 1 mpg over 2016 F-150; the 4x4 model improves by 2 mpg combined.

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MAY 20, 2016

General Motors will compensate owners of three large crossover SUV models for misstated fuel economy on window stickers. Last week, GM issued a stop-sale order for the 2016 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia. The EPA fuel-economy ratings on the window stickers for these models were found to be inaccurate.

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MAY 1, 2018

California, along with 16 other states and the District of Columbia, have formally launched a long-anticipated lawsuit against EPA over its proposed rollback of emissions rules for 2022 through 2025, according to a new report in the Washington Post.

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JULY 5, 2017

The defect leads to lower fuel economy, non EPA-compliant emissions levels, and costly and frequent vehicle repairs, the complaint charges. This reduces the truck's fuel economy, according to the complaint. Hagens Berman is reaching out to owners or lessees of a 2013-2017 Dodge RAM 2500 or 3500 with a 6.7-L

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AUGUST 9, 2011

For purposes of the new HD National Program, the heavy-duty fleet incorporates all on-road vehicles rated at a gross vehicle weight at or above 8,500 pounds, and the engines that power them, except those covered by the current GHG emissions and Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards for model year 2012-2016 passenger vehicles.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Toyota anticipates that the 2016 Prius ( earlier post ) will deliver fuel economy ratings of 54 MPG city / 50 MPG highway / 52 MPG combined. Final EPA figures pending.) 2016 Toyota Prius Four Touring. Normal balances both fuel economy and acceleration feel; Power prioritizes acceleration feel. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 31, 2016

Consumer Reports has confirmed the 52-mpg combined EPA fuel-economy rating of the 2016 Toyota Prius hybrid, although its ratings in city and highway testing differed. Nonetheless, the magazine says the 2016 Prius is the most fuel-efficient car it's ever tested.

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JANUARY 10, 2019

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. FCA US will conduct an emissions recall to update emission control software in an estimated 100,000 model-year 2014-2016 Ram 1500 pickups and Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs equipped with 3.0-liter Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. liter EcoDiesel V-6 engines.

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Source: EPA. These are expected to result in a combined MY 2016 average vehicle emission level of 250 g CO 2 /mile (equivalent to 35.5 mpg if all improvements came from fuel economy) and 34.1 L/100km) fuel economy level, respectively. Both EPA and NHTSA programs are footprint-based—i.e., 2012; 2013 3014 2015 2016.

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APRIL 2, 2015

All new for the 2016 model is a 1.6-liter While the engines have yet to receive EPA certification, the 2.4-liter Both engines have been retuned for fuel economy and better performance and drivability with maximum torque now available at a lower RPM. Two powerplants carry over from the previous generation, the 2.4-liter

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