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6 Easy Ways to Boost Car MPG

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For every 22-pound reduction, you save $104 in fuel costs, and for every 220 lbs reduction, you save $1,040 in fuel costs. These are the estimated fuel cost savings of over 125,000 miles (the lifetime) of a car. Last but not least, being on top of your regular car maintenance routine is vital for boosting fuel efficiency.

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ORNL study quantifies fuel economy costs of common driver practices and vehicle alterations

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l/100 km) at 60 mph (97 km/h) to 33 mpg (7.1 There is fuel economy information and advice available for vehicle maintenance and carrying loads that is quite good, but very little published data to back it up. The compact sedan, a 2009 Toyota Corolla with a 1.8-liter l/100 km), when hauling the rooftop cargo box. l/100 km). l/100 km).

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ICCT calculates consumer benefits of increased efficiency in 2025-2030 light-duty vehicles in the US

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According to the analysis, under current standards, buyers of model year 2025 vehicles would fully recoup the extra cost for technology in the vehicle in the third year of ownership under a cash-purchase scenario. Consumer benefits would be more than 3 times the costs of the standards. Fuel savings are 2.4 Fuel savings are 2.4

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UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

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Though there are some exceptions to these positive results for some of the diesel versions of vehicles from a total-cost-of-ownership perspective, the overall direction of the results supports the idea that diesel vehicles are competitive within the U.S. The percentages are even higher after five years of ownership. Belzowski 2015.

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Demonstration series hydraulic hybrid transit bus yields fuel economy of 6.9 mpg, 110% better than conventional diesel, 30% better than electric hybrids

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The BUSolutions demonstrator LCO-140H (Low Cost of Ownership–1 st 40-foot Hybrid) series hydraulic hybrid transit bus yields fuel economy of 6.9 The BUSolutions demonstrator LCO-140H (Low Cost of Ownership–1 st 40-foot Hybrid) series hydraulic hybrid transit bus yields fuel economy of 6.9 The series hydraulic transit bus.

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2012 Hyundai Accent first to receive 1.6L GDI Gamma engine; 18% improvement in highway fuel economy to 40 mpg

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MPG Contributions. fed by multipoint fuel injection (MPI)— and 123 lb-ft (167 N·m) of torque with a 30 mpg city and 40 mpg highway fuel economy rating. fed by multipoint fuel injection (MPI)— and 123 lb-ft (167 N·m) of torque with a 30 mpg city and 40 mpg highway fuel economy rating.

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King County Metro completes accelerated durability and reliability testing of Proterra electric bus

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It was out of service for only 6 days, including 3 holidays, preventative maintenance checks summing to 1 day, and 2 days of quick maintenance to resolve minor issues. Total estimated cost of maintenance for this test, incl. The vehicle experienced some basic wear and tear, but nothing out of the ordinary.