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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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These comparisons were based on current powertrain designs, assuming improvements only in air conditioner refrigerants and efficiency. EPA evaluated MY 2013 vehicles against future footprint-based CO 2 emissions regulatory targets to determine which vehicles could meet or exceed their future targets in MY 2016-2025.