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Mercedes-Benz 2014 E250 BlueTEC sedan estimated EPA rated at 45 mpg highway, 28 mpg city

Green Car Congress

The Mercedes-Benz 2014 E250 BlueTEC sedan, the first diesel E-Class to be available with 4MATIC, achieves an estimated EPA rating of 45 mpg US (5.2 l/100 km) on the highway and 28 mpg (8.4 When equipped with optional 4MATIC all-wheel drive, its fuel mileage numbers are 42 mpg (5.6 l/100 km) highway and 27 mpg (8.7

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Setting New Standards for Clean Cars

Plug in America

Improving vehicle technology and electric vehicles saves consumers money through reduced maintenance and fuel costs and improves air quality and public health. Clean cars can improve air quality and public health Transportation is the largest source of carbon pollution in the U.S. See our table below for a side-by-side comparison.

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6 Easy Ways to Boost Car MPG

Clean Fleet Report

Last but not least, being on top of your regular car maintenance routine is vital for boosting fuel efficiency. The post 6 Easy Ways to Boost Car MPG first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. This is by far the simplest and quickest way to boost fuel efficiency. Regular Engine Checkups.

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Chevy Cruze diesel delivers EPA-estimated 46 mpg highway

Green Car Congress

GM announced that the new 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel ( earlier post ) delivers an EPA-estimated 46 mpg US (5.1 l/100 km) on the highway—better than any non-hybrid passenger car in the US. It will be available in certain cities this spring and nationwide and in Canada in early fall.

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Tips: 3 Ways to Boost Your Vehicle’s MPG

Clean Fleet Report

So you’re the proud new owner of a Honda Civic EX Sedan (42 mpg highway; 32 mpg city). We’ll explore three ways your behavior can boost your mpg, and how counterproductive behaving badly can be, from affecting your car’s future to impacting your car insurance. Not a way to help your MPG. #1 Not so fast.

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Blazer EV pause, Mercedes EV updates, affordable EVs, clean hydrogen rules: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

To qualify for clean hydrogen handouts under the rules, these facilities will need to use new sources of clean energy, and looking farther ahead, to run only at the times of day when clean energy is available. 2022 Audi E-Tron GT Audi and Porsche are playing it safe with a better mobile charging cable for EV and PHEV models.

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Chevrolet debuts 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel for US and Canada

Green Car Congress

2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel engine. Assembled in Lordstown, Ohio, the 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel has demonstrated an estimated 42 mpg (5.6 This Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel represents a new era in diesel performance for American cars. 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel. Click to enlarge. l/100km) on the highway.

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