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NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Nissan introduced a new Rogue SUV for the 2021 model year; for 2022, Nissan is making its best-selling model more powerful, more fuel-efficient and more fun to drive with an all-new, 1.5-liter Even with the increased power, the 2022 Rogue’s estimated fuel economy is 33 mpg combined—an increase of 3 mpg over the 2021 model.

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Engine Fuel Economy Nissan Oil 417

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2013

Powertrain of the CrossBlue SUV PHEV concept. Volkswagen unveiled the CrossBlue SUV concept at the North American International Auto Show. Built off of the MQB Modular Transverse Matrix components set ( earlier post ), the CrossBlue offers a manufacturer-estimated 35 mpg (6.72 Click to enlarge. The CrossBlue concept.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2012

At the 2012 São Paulo International Motor Show in Brazil, Volkswagen presented the world premiere of a newly developed compact SUV concept: the Taigun. If it were to become a production car, Volkswagen noted, it would not only be offered in South America, but around the world. mpg US), equivalent to 110 g/km CO 2. l/100 km (52.3

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Concept SUV South America Downsizing 247

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

One of Schaeffler’s latest E-Mobility technologies, the modular hybrid transmission enables hybridization for the SUV, truck and off-road vehicle segments, while providing more power and torque. —Marc McGrath, CEO Schaeffler Americas. Explorer Limited Hybrid featuring a 3.3-liter liter EcoBoost engine.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Audi of America is offering a new 2.0-liter TFSI, Audi is creating a value proposition that makes entry into the luxury full-size SUV more accessible. TFSI, Audi is creating a value proposition that makes entry into the luxury full-size SUV more accessible. liter TFSI four-cylinder engine on 2017 Audi Q7 models. With the 2.0

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Hyundai Motor America on Monday confirmed U.S.

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Tucson Plug-in Hyundai Hybrid 142

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 26, 2013

Volkswagen Group of America reported that it has sold 100,000 TDI Clean Diesel vehicles from the Volkswagen and Audi brands this year—the first time it has reached this mark in a calendar year. Volkswagen is responsible for more than 75% of the diesels sold in the passenger car and SUV segments in the United States.

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Diesel Sale Audi United States 265

Teslarati

JANUARY 19, 2023

CEO of PepsiCo Foods North America, Steven Williams, gave the following statement: “At Frito-Lay and PepsiCo, we are dedicated to operating within our planetary bounds and inspiring positive change. If the standard 4-person compact SUV drives on average 15,000 miles per year with an average MPG of 25.5,

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 29, 2022

Mazda has added another SUV to their lineup. Mazda adds another SUV. All Mazda SUVs will now come only with all-wheel drive (AWD). The CX-50 was designed for, and is initially only being sold in North America. Mazda consistently produces the best-handling cars and SUVs that are not sold as a sport or performance model.

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Mazda SUV MPG Clean 92

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Volkswagen has given its Touareg SUV a sharper look and enhanced it technically in all areas. mpg US to 35.6 mpg US); this equates to a reduction in CO 2 from 184 g/km to 173 g/km. mpg US) to 6.6 l/100 km (34 mpg US). Launches subsequently follow in Russia (end of 2014) and North America and Asia (early 2015).

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Diesel Design Google MPG 236

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. We were surprised to cross the 30 mpg mark for this 3,915-pound, five-passenger midsize SUV.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 76

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2015

The new Mercedes-Benz midsize pickup will initially be targeted at markets in Latin America, South Africa, Australia, and Europe, all of which are posting sustained growth in this segment. The company draws an analogy to its introduction of the M-Class SUV around 20 years ago—the first SUV from a premium manufacturer.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2013

By 2040, new cars globally will average around 47 mpg US (5.0 l/100km) by 2040, compared to about 27 mpg US (8.7 Engine and transmission improvements, along with lighter body nd accessory parts, are expected to improve efficiency of new cars by around 9 mpg. Click to enlarge. l/100km) today.

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Gasoline Transportation 2020 Diesel 383

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 20, 2022

The 2023 Toyota Crown, in Toyota-speak, is a “raised sedan” that offers a cross between a sedan and SUV, with a ride height falling between the two. selling it in America from 1958 through 1972. 2 versions offered–MPG or horsepower. Whether America sees one or all of the others remains to be seen.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

turbo at 28 mpg city/37 highway/31 combined. mpg combined. non-turbo 4-cylinder and CVT, fuel economy estimates are 31 mpg city/40 highway/35 combined. The engine hums like a sewing machine, and even with all those miles, still gets 30+ mpg and doesn’t burn or leak a drop of oil. Your numbers may differ.

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Honda Civic Hybrid MPG Clean 72

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2014

Paired to two new transmissions, a slick-shifting 6-speed manual or a sporty and fuel-efficient Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with available paddle shifters, the Fit powertrain is anticipated to have EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 33 mpg US city/41 highway/36 combined (7.1, l/100 km, respectively) (CVT-equipped models).

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Efforts have been made at more middle-America-friendly fare, most notably the Ascent as their second attempt at the large crossover class which is proving to be a solid, safe choice for buyers. I’ve even taken a different ‘24 Crosstrek on a brief off-road journey and found it nearly as capable as larger, more powerful SUVs.

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MPG Commuter Cars Fuel Economy Cars 105

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2013

Subaru of America, Inc. EPA fuel economy ratings are 28 mpg/34 mpg/31 mpg (8.4, inches of ground clearance is the same as for the gas model and is higher than for some dedicated SUVs, while providing a low step-in height. Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid. Click to enlarge. The Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid combines a 2.0-liter

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8 The First Car Vietnamese Car Comes To North America When Vietnam’s largest company, the VinGroup, announced in 2017 they were entering the automobile manufacturing business, it probably didn’t get too much notice. seconds: 0-60 mph 191 mile driving range. ( VinFast offers charging options.

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San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina 96

Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2016

liters/100 km (41 mpg US) with the introduction of fuel-saving technologies such as the standard stop/start. It plans to launch five new or upgraded models in the second half of 2016, including an SUV and performance vehicle in North America and China simultaneously, giving Chevrolet a competitive full product lineup.

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Chevrolet China North America MPG 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2016

liters/100 km (41 mpg US) with the introduction of fuel-saving technologies such as the standard stop/start. It plans to launch five new or upgraded models in the second half of 2016, including an SUV and performance vehicle in North America and China simultaneously, giving Chevrolet a competitive full product lineup.

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Chevrolet China North America MPG 150

Baua Electric

MAY 25, 2024

Which electric SUV was teased as quicker than the Tesla Model Y Performance? Kia EV3 Kia has revealed the production-bound EV3 electric SUV , and it closely follows both the EV3 concept and the much larger EV9 that’s already on sale. And it could make a lot of sense in America at a starting price near the $35,000 originally teased.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

Honda continued the expansion of its manufacturing operations in North America with the production start of the redesigned 2015 Honda Fit at a new, automobile plant of Honda de Mexico, S.A. The start-up of the Celaya Plant increases Honda’s annual automobile production capacity in North America to approximately 1.92 million units.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

Flagship SUV Gives Smooth Luxury, Powerful Diesel Performance. Duramax turbodiesel is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/26 highway/22 combined. When fully loaded or pulling a trailer, mileage numbers may be less, but getting oh-so-close to 30 mpg is impressive for a 6,015-pound SUV. Story by John Faulkner. Fuel economy for the 3.0L

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Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 95

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

Acura also announced that the next-generation NSX will feature Acura’s new Sport Hybrid SH-AWD technology, is expected to debut in the next three years, and will be developed by an engineering team led by Honda R&D Americas, Inc., Anticipated EPA fuel economy ratings are 20 mpg in the city (11.8 L/100km) and 28 mpg on the highway (8.4

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2024

The Fastest Acura SUV Ever Built The all-new 2024 ZDX is the first electric Acura and, as Quincy Tam, Acura product planner, says, it is “for their customers that are ready to take that next step into electrification.” We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Acura All-Electric SUV Miles 85

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

million cars and SUVs from model years 2012 and 2013 whose design specifications did not conform to the specifications the companies certified to EPA, which led to the misstatements of greenhouse gas emissions. It alleges that the car companies sold close to 1.2

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Kia Hyundai Emissions Fuel Economy 199

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

liter is projected to produce segment-leading fuel economy among compact SUVs and up to 5 mpg better than the outgoing Escape. That improvement, combined with engine control changes and other advancements, contributes up to a 2 mpg improvement in fuel economy as well as better low-end torque for enhanced performance feel.

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Escape Ford Engine Fuel Economy 230

Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2016

Consumer demand for trucks and SUVs continues to rise in Los Angeles and across the country, but sales of the Ford Fusion Hybrid and Ford Fusion Energi plug-in are moving ahead. The LA region was the only region in America to hold consistent in midsize sedan sales last year. Range calculation is based on www.fueleconomy.gov.

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Fusion Los Angeles Ford Sale 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2014

Chrysler Group is offering fuel-saving Engine Stop-Start (ESS) technology as standard equipment on certain models of the award-winning 2015 Jeep Cherokee mid-size SUV and 2015 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan. ESS accounts for a one-mpg city-cycle fuel-economy gain in the Ram, the most fuel-efficient truck in its segment.

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Fuel Economy Chrysler Jeep 2015 239

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 26, 2021

VW Fields an Entry-Level SUV. Fuel economy is rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the AWD model returning 25/32/28. The Taos should slip right into the VW SUV lineup. Compact SUVs are the family sedan of the 2020s and Volkswagen finally has an entry-level model in that market. FWD $24,190.

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Fuel Economy Economy Clean Cleaning 63

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 193 g/km. Compared to a conventional SUV of the same size and power, the hybrid delivers more than 25% fuel savings in city driving. The hybrid drive replaces the previous V8 gasoline engines in Europe and America and carries on Volkswagen’s downsizing strategy. L/100km (28.7 L/100 km (23.8

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Hybrid MPH Gasoline-Electric MPG 218

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

Volkswagen of America is in the process of rolling out its all-new long wheelbase 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan ( earlier post ). As with the all-new 2018 Volkswagen Atlas full-size SUV ( earlier post ), the new Tiguan is based on Volkswagen’s Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) architecture. Select compact SUVs. type compact electric SUV.

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2018 Engine SUV MPG 314

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

Electrify America’s charging network were the backbone of our trip Cost Comparison We charged 412.23 A comparable SUV, such as a 2023 Ford Explorer AWD with the turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and an EPA highway rating of 26 miles per gallon, would have used 69 gallons of gasoline. miles per kWh. Here’s the day-by-day run down.

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Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles 84

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will present the global debut of the new Outlander SUV plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at the 2012 Paris Motor Show later this month. mpg US, 1.6 mpg US, 1.6 Powertrain elements in the Outlander PHEV. Click to enlarge. l/100km) and a cruising range in excess of 880 km (547 miles).

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 25, 2022

This is one of four Crown models in the line-up, including the Sport (hatchback), Sedan and Estate (Crossover/SUV.) The undetectable and seamless transitions have the Crown Hybrid fuel economy rated at 42 mpg city/41 highway/41 combined, and the more powerful Hybrid Max at 29 city/32 highway/30 combined.

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Toyota Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel Economy 86

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Hyundai Motor America President and CEO John Krafcik introduces the all-new 2011 Sonata along with Hyundai’s Fluidic Sculpture design language. At launch, the 2011 Sonata will deliver an estimated 23 mpg city/35 mpg highway fuel economy with the available six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC. Click to enlarge.

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