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Volvo Car led CO2 reductions among European automakers in 2010 due partly to diesel success

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Mazda and Honda were both negative outliers, with small increases in emissions. The Volvo Car Corporation’s CO 2 strategy also includes electrified cars with varying degrees of hybridization, more efficient diesel and gasoline engines, and alternative fuels. Source: T&E. Click to enlarge.

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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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Consumers have more choices than ever when shopping for vehicles with higher fuel economy and lower tailpipe CO 2 emissions. These choices reflect both a more diverse range of technology packages on conventional gasoline vehicles as well as more advanced technology and alternative fueled vehicles.

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Road Test: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport V6 SEL Premium R-Line

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9. Road Test: 2018 Chevrolet Traverse: 3-Row SUV Comparison. Road Test: 2018 Subaru Ascent: 3-Row SUV Comparison. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. Road Test: 2021 Kia Telluride. Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Palisade.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Lucid Air Touring AWD

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The sleek exterior with a long hood and short, almost bustle-like rear give it a very low 0.197 coefficient of drag (C d ) In comparison, the Mercedes-Benz EQS comes in at.200 inch ground clearance, which is nearly the same as the Mazda MX-5 Miata (4.92 200 C d , and the Tesla Model S at.208 inches), looks long and slippery.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander

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Road Test: 2019 Mazda CX-9. Comparison Test: 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, Subaru Ascent, Volkswagen Atlas. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. We welcome any feedback from vehicle owners and are dedicated to providing a forum for alternative viewpoints.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD

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Note: For our purposes here, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) does not have gears, so is not part of this comparison. The EPA has rated the fuel economy at 21 mpg city/28 highway/24 combined. Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9. Regardless, a DCT is the most efficient automatic transmission you can get. Sportier than expected.

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