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6 Easy Ways to Boost Car MPG

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The current inflation definitely didn’t only affect the price of our groceries—as diesel and gas became more expensive, too. Thankfully, by incorporating only a few habits into your daily life, you can increase your fuel economy. Your driving style can greatly affect fuel efficiency. Speed also kills fuel economy.

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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 mpg higher (+5.4%) than MY 2011. mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. l/100 km) fuel economy, which, if achieved, will again represent all-time records. mpg, or 22%.

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2013 Nissan Altima Promises Up To 38 MPG Highway Fuel Economy

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The all-new 2013 Nissan Altima definitely raises the bar on style and content compared to the outgoing model, but it makes significant progress in another area, as well: the 2013 Altima is expected to get a best-in-class fuel economy rating of 38 mpg highway. That is, of course, when the new Altima is equipped with the 2.5-liter,

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ICCT reviews real-world tractor-trailer fuel economy in US, China and Europe

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The review found that in the US, average tractor-trailer fuel consumption rates for the entire fleet are approximately 39 L/100 km (6 mpg). For the newest US models, fuel consumption is typically between 33 and 36 L/100 km (6.5–7 Sandia parametric analysis explores future of HDV powertrains in US.

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Point Of View: Gas Taxes Are Better Than Fuel Economy Rules--Discuss

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With the announcement of final rules for corporate average fuel efficiency of 54.5 mpg by 2025, the NHTSA and EPA have done two things. If the definition.

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Road Test: 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro

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This means that when you are towing up a grade, it will pull strong and still deliver good fuel economy. These numbers are a bit lower than competitor trucks, but the trade-off is better fuel economy in exchange for less payload and towing. Fuel economy for the 3.0-liter Duramax turbodiesel is.

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Honda to begin sales of refreshed Insight hybrid and new Freed hybrids in Japan; new Insight Exclusive with 1.5-liter engine joins lineup

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liter i-VTEC engine plus IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) hybrid system, the Insight offers fuel economy of 27.2 km/L (64 mpg US, 3.7 km/L (73 mpg US, 3.2 The Insight Exclusive offers fuel economy of 23.2 mpg US, 4.3 mpg US, 3.8 mpg US, 4.6 mpg US, 4.2 mpg US, 4.6 mpg US, 4.2

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