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Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2019

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Specifically, this study examines actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks (pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans) from 1966 through 2019. (My mpg for both years). In comparison, the change between 2008 and 2019 (from 4.59 This is the latest of my occasional updates on long-term trends in U.S. vehicle fuel economy. per year.

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Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2017

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Specifically, this study examines actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks (pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans) from 1966 through 2017. mpg for both years). In comparison, the change between 2008 and 2017 (from 4.59 This is the latest of my occasional updates on retrospective, long-term trends in U.S. vehicle fuel economy.

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Nissan boosts fuel economy of 2013 Pathfinder SUV by 30%, drops weight by 500 lbs

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Nissan’s new 2013 Pathfinder SUV—the 4 th generation of the vehicle introduced more than 25 years ago— utilizes a new drivetrain featuring a 3.5-liter Fuel economy is rated at 26 mpg highway / 20 mpg city and 22 mpg combined for the 2WD model (9.0, The new Pathfinder is a 3-row/7-passenger SUV.

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Toyota’s new RAV4 plug-in hybrid SUV offers 39 miles AER, 90 MPGe

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seconds—the second quickest acceleration time in the Toyota lineup—the 2021 RAV4 Prime has an estimated 39 miles of all-electric range—the highest AER of any PHEV SUV on the market. As a technology comparison, the 2006-2012 RAV4 offered an optional 269-hp, 3.5-liter liter gas V6 engine that reached 0-60 mph in 6.3-seconds—a

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Fuel Economy Keeps Rising: 24.6 MPG In March

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will sound a little poor in comparison. But that''s the average economy of all cars, light trucks, minivans and SUVs purchased in the U.S. mpg higher than January and February''s revised figures, both the previous.' If you''re used to driving around in a Prius then average miles per gallon of 24.6

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JATO: US demand for pickups remains strong despite price increases

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Despite price increases, consumers are willing to pay more if the offer is in appealing sub-sectors—such as trucks and SUVs—and continue to be upgraded with new applications and accessories. In comparison, over the same period, the best-selling body type—SUV—saw an increase of just 16.4%. mpg vs. 17.8

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Porsche launches compact SUV Macan with diesel option

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Porsche is expanding its range to include a new class of vehicle with the Macan, which is the first Porsche model to break into the compact SUV segment. mpg US ), which corresponds to a CO 2 value of between 164 and 159 g/km. to 27 mpg US ), which corresponds to a CO 2 emissions level of between 212 and 204 g/km. seconds (or 6.1

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