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EPA: preliminary data show average fuel economy of new light-duty vehicles reached a record high of 25.7 MPG in 2020

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miles per gallon (MPG). mpg, or slightly below the record high achieved in model year 2018. Conversely, truck SUVs reached a record 37% of the market in model year 2019, car SUVs reached a record 12% of the market, and pickups have increased in recent years to 16% of the market. Fuel economy decreased by 0.2

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36-mpg Toyota Sienna Hybrid is the basis for the highest-mileage wheelchair-accessible van

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BraunAbility on Tuesday unveiled a wheelchair-accessible conversion for the 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid minivan. The company, which specializes in these conversions, claims the Sienna is the first hybrid conversion widely available to disabled users.

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California ARB approves XL Hybrids aftermarket hybrid conversions for Ford Transit vans and wagons

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XL Hybrids has received a California Air Resources Board Executive Order (CARB EO) allowing aftermarket conversions of gasoline-powered Ford Transit cargo vans and passenger wagons to be upgraded with the XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System. XL Hybrids conversions for CARB-compliant GM vans and wagons also qualify for HVIP.

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ALTe Developing Series Plug-in Hybrid Powertrains for Conversion and OEM Applications

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A Bloomfield, Michigan startup is developing light- and medium-duty series plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powertrain systems—initially as conversions, but ultimately extending to an OEM basis. In the Crown Victoria, the proof of concept powertrain conversion systems improve fuel economy from 80%-200% from the base 4.6L

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New 2019 Toyota Avalon hybrid boosts fuel economy 10% to 44 mpg combined

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Toyota estimates that the 2019 Avalon Hybrid will boost fuel economy by up to 10% over its MY 2018 predecessor, from 40 mpg (5.88 l/100 km) combined to 44 mpg (5.34 Estimated combined cycle fuel economy is 26 mpg (9.04 Avalon HV continues to be the only full hybrid vehicle in the segment. l/100 km) combined. The new TNGA 2.5-liter

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HHO Booster: A DIY Fuel Cell Conversion?

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The makers of these devices are claiming it will increase your gas mileage to 100 mpg or more. How cool is that? It's not.)

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Altech-Eco Receives Final EPA Certifications for Dedicated and Bi-Fuel 2010 Ford Focus CNG/Gasoline Conversion Systems

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Altech-Eco Corporation has obtained Certificates of Conformity (COC) from the EPA for its new dedicated and bi-fuel 2010 Ford Focus compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion systems. Altech-Eco provides a lifetime warranty on all conversion system emissions components.