Green Car Reports

AUGUST 25, 2015

The Mitsubishi Mirage minicar has been an unexpected success for the U.S. arm of what's usually described as "struggling Japanese automaker Mitsubishi." Sales volume after its 2014 launch was roughly double what the company said it expected to sell, and the Mirage may prove that a market remains for small, inexpensive, basic cars.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 1, 2016

After much discussion, Mitsubishi is adding a sedan version of its Mirage subcompact for the 2017 model year. The 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4, as it is known, debuted in February at the 2016 Toronto Auto Show, and also appeared at last month's 2016 New York Auto Show.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

The Mitsubishi Mirage minicar skipped the 2016 model year, but it will soon return with a handful of updates. Unveiled last week at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage is differentiated by new styling, some mechanical changes, and an upgraded interior.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

The Auto Alliance represents 77% of all car and light truck sales in the United States, including the BMW Group, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Company, Jaguar Land Rover, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz USA, Mitsubishi Motors, Porsche, Toyota, Volkswagen Group of America and Volvo Car USA. Background.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? In fact in 6 of the states, diesel fuel is penalized with additional state taxes. So diesel fuel gets taxed twice or penalized twice at the federal and state level. Advanced diesel will increase to 23% in 2025 from 17% in 2016.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2009

Providing Certainty for Long-term Planning: Automakers would know what standards will be through 2016, which is critical in an industry where bringing a product to market typically takes 5-7 years. The debate over who sets CO 2 and fuel economy standards for autos has been decided, but there is still more to talk about.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 24, 2023

note: Larry originally wrote this in 2016, but since Toyota is still advertising about its hybrid “that doesn’t need to be plugged in,” we thought it was worth updating and repeating.] There are choices now in the hybrid world and the buying public is learning to live with both types. [Ed. Do I Need to Plug a Hybrid In?

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Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2011

Light-duty vehicle fuel economy standards, 1978-2025. President Barack Obama announced an agreement with 13 major automakers to pursue the next phase in the Administration’s national vehicle program ( earlier post ) , increasing fuel economy to a fleetwide average 54.5 MY1978-2011 figures are NHTSA CAFE in mpg.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

for 2016, followed by the Model X. News: Mercedes EQC Introduced ; First Drive: 2016 Mercedes-Benz B250e ; Smart Fortwo ED; 8. Toyota – Big in Hybrids; Betting on Fuel Cells & Electrics. Mitsubishi finally brought the a plug-in hybrid version of its Outlander SUV to the U.S. had Tesla badges on them.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 6, 2010

The Chevrolet Volt and the Nissan Leaf will lead the way, with others manufacturers including Ford, Mitsubishi, Toyota, and Tesla planning to introduce their electric cars sometime between 2011 and 2012. Last week, the Obama administration announced new fuel economy standards for automobiles that provides some incentives for electric cars.

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