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Hyundai and Kia surge past Ford, GM to take second in US EV sales in 2023

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The Korean automakers surged past Ford and GM with stylish, functional EVs built for the modern era. Hyundai and Kia take second in US EV sales According to Kelley Blue Book estimates, a record 1.2 Source: Corey Cantor/ BloombergNEF) Although Ford’s CEO, Jim Farley, declared that “Ford remained the No.

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Consumer Federation analysis of polling data and tech pricing finds consumer demands aligned with proposed MY 2017-2025 CAFE and GHG regulations for light-duty vehicles

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A new analysis from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) of consumer polling data finds that the proposed MY 2017-2025 passenger vehicle fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards to be finalized this summer ( earlier post ) align with consumer demands and needs. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2025.

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UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

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Data was provided by Manheim Auctions, Vincentric, Black Book, Environmental Protection Agency, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Energy Information Administration and Federal Highway Administration. —Bruce Belzowski.

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ACEEE ranks i-MiEV as “Greenest” car in US, Civic Natural Gas ties for second with LEAF

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With a combined city and highway fuel economy of 112 miles per gallon equivalent, the i-MIEV outpaces all other vehicles currently sold in United States. The Honda Civic Natural Gas, despite its improved fuel economy this year, appears in second place, tied with the Nissan Leaf. ACEEE 2012 “Greenest” Rankings.

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Ford Fusion Or Toyota Prius: Environmentalist's Vacation Dilemma

Green Car Reports

The book I was reading on the plane (Sustainable Energy, by David JC Mackay) suggested that my portion of the energy for the round-trip plane ride from Boston and back would amount to roughly 12,000 kilowatt-hours. Carbon guilt weighed heavily on my mind as I approached the car rental counter at the Salt Lake City Airport.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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Smart mode will give you the best fuel economy while compromising slightly on performance. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 45 mpg city/51 highway/47 combined: numbers that make Clean Fleet Report smile as we are happy to drive a car that is a serious fuel sipper. Top midsize sedan in our book.

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HD REV powertrain company Wrightspeed gearing up for commercialization push

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Bringing more than 15 years of automotive and controls expertise from Tesla Motors and Ford to Honeywell and Cummins, Sawyer has led teams geared at improving efficiency and fuel economy in the commercial vehicles space. Erin Sawyer, Supply Chain Director.