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Latest EPA automotive trend report shows MY 2017 fleet fuel economy of 24.9 mpg; new record

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miles per gallon, slightly higher than MY 2016, and a record high overall. Only three large manufacturers complied based on the technology levels of their vehicles alone: Honda, Subaru and BMW. In model year 2017, Honda led the industry with the lowest CO 2 emissions and highest fuel economy. Source: EPA. Source: EPA.

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Reducing the weight of the 2016 Malibu

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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. The hybrid model offers an estimated 48 mpg (4.9 2016 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT (1.5L

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EPA fuel economy report finds weight and power leveling off, footprint stable

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Model year (MY) 2016 vehicle fuel economy was 24.7 mpg, or 28%, with an average annual improvement of about 0.5 mpg per year. mpg, or 28%, with an average annual improvement of about 0.5 mpg per year. The average 0-to-60 mph acceleration time was the same in MY 2016 as MY 2015. ft 2 (-0.4%). Source: EPA.

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EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. Since 1975, half of car production has consistently been within several mpg of each other. mpg, which is 0.5 mpg higher than MY 2012. mpg higher than MY 2012), and for trucks is 19.8 mpg (annual increase of 0.5

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Is Honda Accord Hybrid Gone? Yes, For A Year--But It'll Be Back

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The Honda Accord Hybrid has the highest fuel-economy rating of any mid-size hybrid sedan: 47 mpg combined. That's better than any other competitor now on sale, including hybrid models of the Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, and Toyota Camry. But the hybrid Accord has quietly vanished from the carmaker's 2016 lineup.

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Industry survey finds aluminum use in autos at all-time high; average per vehicle use expected to more than double from 2012 by 2025

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Honda leads aluminum content as a percent of curb weight at 10.7% A material mix shift is necessary to achieve a 10% weight reduction for light vehicles and 51 mpg US. Market factors already in place are projected to push aluminum content to 400 pounds per vehicle in 2015/2016. Ducker Worldwide. Click to enlarge.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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Ford Mustang Mach-E 15,938. for 2016, followed by the Model X. Ford Mustang Mach-E (& F-150 Lightning & E-Transit). Ford has had little to show in the EV market some some time. First volley–a recasting of the iconic Ford Mustang as an electric crossover– the Mach-E. Tesla Model 3 80,681.