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EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels; Addressing GHG Emissions, Fuel Consumption and Advanced Technology Vehicles

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Source: EPA. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are jointly proposing changes to the fuel economy labels consumers see on the window of new vehicles in dealer showrooms. EPA and DOT are proposing two new label designs for comment. Click to enlarge.

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1.0L EcoBoost Fiesta receives EPA rating of 45 mpg highway

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rated Ford’s 2014 1.0L EcoBoost-powered Fiesta sub-compact, arriving at dealers later this year, at 45 mpg (5.2 Comparison from fueleconomy.gov. l/100 km) highway. Earlier post.) Officially SAE-certified at 125 lb-ft (169 N·m) of torque, the 1.0-liter Click to enlarge.

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Honda cuts US lease price for Fit EV to $259/mo

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Fit EV competitive lease comparison. Further, the network of qualified Fit EV Honda dealers in California, Oregon, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maryland, Rhode Island and Connecticut will expand from 36 to more than 200 by the end of June. Click to enlarge.

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Chevy 2015 City Express cargo van rated at 25 mpg combined

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Chevrolet’s 2015 City Express cargo van, the company’s first entry into the small van segment, will offer an EPA-estimated 24 mpg city and 26 mpg highway, resulting in 25 mpg combined (9.8, As point of comparison, Ford offers two engine options in its Transit Connect small van: a 1.6L L/100 km, respectively). The vehicle’s 2.0L

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4-cylinder engines now account for 46% of Chevrolet retail sales, up from 23% in 2007

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By comparison, the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt XFE featured a larger 2.2 The 1.4L, turbocharged engine will also be used in the all-new Chevrolet Sonic, which will arrive at US dealers this fall. Ecotec is rated at 182 hp (136 kW), and 172 lb-ft (233 N·m) of torque, while delivering an EPA-estimated 32 mpg highway (7.35

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Road Test: 2024 Nissan Leaf SV Plus EV

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The Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) rates the 2024 Leaf SV Plus at 212 miles AER. Not relying on the dealer to provide this information will serve them and you best. The standard Leaf S could cost even less to drive off the dealer lot. We guarantee they will be pleased to see you.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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The EPA has rated the EcoBoost 2.3L mpg, exceeding the EPA figure. When visiting your Ford dealer, tell the rep you want to drive the Mustang EcoBoost High Performance. Then, for comparison take a spin in the Mustang GT or Mach 1. And yes, you can spin the tires! high-performance at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined.

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