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NOVEMBER 15, 2011

will debut the subcompact Prius c ( earlier post ) next January at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Positioned as an entry into the Prius Family, the Prius c will offer fuel economy better than 50 mpg US (4.7 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Click to enlarge. L/100km) in the city.

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JANUARY 11, 2012

Tata Technologies, a global provider of engineering services and product development IT, was selected by Michelin to display its electric MObility (eMO) engineering study EV as part of the Michelin Challenge Design display at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The 4-passenger study is equipped with an 18.4

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JANUARY 8, 2013

Audi will introduce an SQ5 model powered by a supercharged gasoline engine at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show; heretofore, the SQ5 was only powered by a 3.0-liter The new Audi SQ5 shown at the Detroit Auto Show is powered by a 3.0L liters of fuel per 100 km in the NEDC (21 mpg US). New Audi SQ5. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 13, 2009

will unveil the Hummer H3 Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (ReEV) demonstrator at the upcoming 2009 SAE World Congress (Detroit, Michigan, 20-24 April). The Raser scalable plug-in series hybrid design provides 40+ mile all-electric range and 100+ mpg fuel economy. Earlier post.). The H3 ReEV will be on display in the FEV booth.

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APRIL 10, 2014

They presented their results in a paper at SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit. l/100 km) at 60 mph (97 km/h) to 33 mpg (7.1 They first subjected a compact passenger sedan and a sport utility vehicle to SAE J2263 coastdown procedures. The compact sedan, a 2009 Toyota Corolla with a 1.8-liter l/100 km) at 60 mph to 22.9

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DECEMBER 21, 2011

Bob Lutz, former Vice Chairman of General Motors, will introduce an extended range electric (eREV) Pickup Truck, SUV and Van from VIA Motors, in a press conference at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit on 10 January. VIA Motors has begun taking orders for 2012 for its extended range electric pickup truck.

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JANUARY 14, 2013

Among the many features of the new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee—introduced at the Detroit Auto Show—two in particular contribute to significantly improved fuel economy and driving performance: an optional new 3.0-liter That powertrain delivers 30 mpg (7.8 liter V-8, now achieving up to 21 mpg highway. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 9, 2012

The Freightliner Trucks 2014 Cascadia Evolution—powered only by the newly designed Detroit DD15 engine and featuring enhanced aerodynamic specs—delivered fuel economy of 10.67 mpg US (22 L.100km) 100km) on a closed-track demo, according to Freightliner. Freightliner Cascadia Evolution. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 14, 2013

Built off of the MQB Modular Transverse Matrix components set ( earlier post ), the CrossBlue offers a manufacturer-estimated 35 mpg (6.72 l/100km) combined (37 mpg highway and 33 mpg city), 89 mpge (2.64 l/100km equivalent) in electric mode, and an all-electric range of up to 14 miles (22.5 The CrossBlue concept.

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JANUARY 9, 2012

Anticipated EPA fuel economy ratings are 20 mpg in the city (11.8 L/100km) and 28 mpg on the highway (8.4 For higher performance and improved fuel economy, the RDX makes use of a 6-speed automatic transmission with a new lock-up torque converter. The RDX also gets a new, lighter all-wheel-drive system. L/100km).

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JUNE 23, 2009

According to the study, higher fuel economy standards would benefit the Detroit 3 automakers the most. According to the report, “Fixing Detroit: How Far, How Fast, How Fuel Efficient?” mpg) would increase Detroit automakers’ gross profits by roughly $3 billion per year and increase sales by the equivalent of two large assembly plans.

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MARCH 8, 2018

The all-new 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, unveiled in January at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit ( earlier post ) will offer improved EPA-estimated fuel economy for the model: 30 mpg city (7.8 L/100km) and 40 mpg (5.88 L/100km) highway, for a combined 34 mpg (6.91

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JANUARY 4, 2012

At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. L/100 km, 102 mpg US). XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Hybrid mode is the standard setting whenever the car is started.

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APRIL 5, 2012

mpg fuel economy and 163 grams of CO 2 per mile by 2025 (equivalent to 54.5 The Detroit 3—Ford, Chrysler, and GM—would also likely see an improvement over baseline vehicle sales by about 4% or 300,000 vehicles. The final rule is expected in mid-2012. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 11, 2015

The Range Rover Td6 and Range Rover Sport Td6 SUVs will deliver 25 mpg (9.4 l/100 km) combined, a 32% improvement over the supercharged V6, and reach a high of 28 mpg (8.4 The two new luxury diesel SUVs are making their debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and go on sale Fall 2015.

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JANUARY 11, 2011

Hyundai introduced its Veloster three-door coupe in a world debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. liter direct-injected four-cylinder engine mated to Hyundai’s first dual-clutch transmission and is estimated to deliver up to 40 mpg highway. The 2012 Veloster features a new 1.6-liter

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Hyundai MPG Fuel Economy Tucson 210

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JANUARY 2, 2013

Bentley will introduce the new Continental GT Speed Convertible at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this month. Provisional EPA fuel economy ratings for the convertible are 12 mpg city, 20 mpg highway, and 15 mpg combined. The Continental GT Speed Convertible. Click to enlarge. l/100km urban, 10.4

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APRIL 4, 2012

It is estimated at 182 horsepower (134 kW) and is expected to achieve 35 mpg US (6.7 The 2014 Impala will be offered in LS, LT and LTZ models, with assembly at GM’s Detroit-Hamtramck, Mich., Impala’s three powertrains all feature fuel-saving direct injection and lightweight components: Impala’s Ecotec 2.4L L/100 km) on the highway.

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APRIL 4, 2018

Results demonstrated that the Ford Transit 350HD equipped with the LightningElectric drivetrain achieved 61 MPGe on EPA City routes and 66 MPGe on EPA Highway routes, compared to 13 and 15 MPG respectively for the identically configured gasoline Ford Transit 350HD.

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APRIL 9, 2014

mpg) and a 9.2% Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) announced preliminary test results of its Dedicated-Exhaust Gas Recirculation (D-EGR) demonstration vehicle ( earlier post ) at the SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit. D-EGR demonstrator at SAE 2014 World Congress. Overall, the engine offered a 13.1% Chadwell et al.,

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MAY 5, 2009

liter I-4 engine will offer an EPA estimated 32 mpg on the highway and 22 mpg city. The 2010 Equinox will likely carry a 32 mpg highway rating. At 32 mpg, the 2010 Equinox will offer best-in-segment highway fuel economy and have a highway driving range of up to 600 miles. GM expects final official EPA estimates shortly.

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Fuel Economy 2010 MPG Chevrolet 150

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APRIL 5, 2011

On May 25, 1961 President John F Kennedy, in a special joint session of Congress, declared, “I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the earth. mpg by 2016. Perspective by The Townsend Company. Source: DSIRE.

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JANUARY 15, 2013

Lexus IS F SPORT onstage at the Detroit Auto Show. liters per 100 kilometers [55 mpg US], while delivering total system power of 162 kW [217 hp]. Click to enlarge. Lexus unveiled the all-new 2014 IS sport sedan at the North American International Auto Show. —Mark Templin, Group VP and General Manager, Lexus Division.

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MARCH 3, 2015

l/100 km (118 mpg US), or 46 g CO 2 /km. GTE versions are conceivable in all vehicle classes, as demonstrated with the Cross Coupe GTE SUV concept vehicle that was shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Despite this dynamic performance, the concept car has an EC combined fuel consumption of 118 mpg US.

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AUGUST 23, 2012

miles per gallon (mpg) in 2012, compared with 6.0 mpg in 2011. Detroit engines (formerly Detroit Diesel) rank highest in customer satisfaction with a score of 753—a 20-point improvement from 2011—and performs particularly well in the engine reliability and dependability factor. Overall Scores. Caterpillar.

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DECEMBER 20, 2011

will debut NS4, an advanced plug-in hybrid concept vehicle, at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Positioned as an entry into the Prius Family, the Prius c is said to offer fuel economy better than 50 mpg US (4.7 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., L/100km) in the city.

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JANUARY 18, 2013

No obvious pattern for specific vehicle types in terms of fuel economy percent change with speed has yet emerged (for example, results for SUVs were similar to small sedans or pickup trucks in terms of percent change in mpg). Percent mpg decrease for a given 10 mph increase based on 74 vehicles. Brief summary of vehicle data.

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AUGUST 17, 2011

and Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plants in the United States. Malibu production in the United States is scheduled to begin in early 2012 with the ECO model. Malibu will be built in multiple locations around the globe, including the Fairfax, Kan. Pricing will be announced later this year.

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JANUARY 13, 2015

Hyundai introduced the Hybrid version of the seventh-generation Sonata at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Sonata Hybrid is expected to achieve up to 39 mpg in the city, 44 mpg on the highway and have a combined EPA rating of 42 mpg (6.03, 5.35 The lithium-polymer battery pack capacity is 1.62

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MARCH 20, 2014

Fusion Energi and C-Max Energi have EPA-estimated MPG ratings of 44 mpg US city, 41 highway and 43 combined and have an EPA-estimated range of 21 miles (34 km) electric. Henry Ford’s history of working with Thomas Edison dates back to the late 1800s, when Ford worked for the Edison Illuminating Company in Detroit.

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JULY 14, 2014

The CrossBlue made its global debut at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Built off of the MQB Modular Transverse Matrix components set ( earlier post ), the plug-in CrossBlue concept offered a manufacturer-estimated 35 mpg (6.72 l/100km) combined (37 mpg highway and 33 mpg city), 89 mpge (2.64

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JUNE 20, 2013

The CrossBlue Coupé is a sportier, gasoline-engined version of the diesel-engined CrossBlue SUV concept introduced at this year’s Detroit auto show. seconds, and a top speed of 147 mph (237 km/h), the CrossBlue Coupé has a combined fuel consumption of 79 mpg (3.0 l/100 km (34 mpg US) of fuel. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2009

The 2010 Honda Insight hybrid car made its world debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January. In Japan, the Insight hybrid is rated as delivering 26 km/L (61 mpg US, 3.8 mpg US, 3.3 In the US, the Insight offers an estimated EPA combined fuel-economy rating of 41 mpg US (17.4

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JANUARY 9, 2012

Ford unveiled the new 2013 Ford Fusion midsize sedan, with conventional gasoline engine; hybrid featuring a next-generation of Ford’s hybrid system; and plug-in hybrid versions at the Detroit Auto Show—the first production sedan to offer that trio of options. 100km) in city driving and 44 mpg (5.335 L/100km) on the highway.

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JANUARY 13, 2012

The XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept was introduced at the Detroit Auto Show. The 2012 XC60 carries an EPA fuel economy rating of 20 mpg US (11.8 By contrast, the XC60 concept plug-in would offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating in continuous driving in hybrid mode of 50 mpg US (4.7 Click to enlarge.

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MAY 6, 2009

Transonic Combustion is developing an advanced lean combustion process and associated gasoline fuel injection system which it projects will enable practical 100 mpg cars. Existing investors Venrock, Khosla Ventures, Rustic Canyon Partners and Saints Capital all increased their support of Transonic in the round.

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MAY 10, 2017

mpg US, 10.4 The Jeep Grand Cherokee is produced at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit. The smooth-shifting TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission also contributes significantly to the fuel efficiency of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which achieves a 9.6 l/100 km) fuel-efficiency rating in Japan.

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