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EPA fuel economy report finds weight and power leveling off, footprint stable

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EPA recently released the latest edition of its annual report Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends. The report found that fuel economy for the US fleet continues to improve. The report found that fuel economy for the US fleet continues to improve.

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EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

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With alternative fuel vehicles now approaching 1% of new vehicle production, however, they are in fact beginning to have a “ measurable and meaningful impact ” on overall new vehicle fuel economy and CO 2 emissions. EPA Trends report. —EPA 2014 Trends report. Alt fuel vehicle impact on OEMs.

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Kia Sportage Hybrid mpg, Jeep Magneto concept, Mercedes electric vans: Today’s Car News

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We ride along in the future of electric Mercedes Sprinter vans, and consider the latest fully electric Jeep concept, as the EV market gains momentum. Both pricing and EPA fuel economy ratings are out for the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid—and. And the Kia Sportage Hybrid takes the lead on mpg and value.

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EU fuel-economy ratings move further from reality; Mercedes tops offender list

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It's well known by now that the European Union testing protocol for fuel economy is much less rigorous than the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards.

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2014 Mercedes-Benz E 250 BlueTec Diesel: Fuel-Economy Review

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In recent years—especially in the time since EPA fuel economy ratings have become more realistic—40 miles per gallon on the highway has become like a sort of high-water mark for non-hybrid cars. So it''s.'

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Hagens Berman files class-action fuel economy and emissions lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler and Cummins over SCR defect in RAM 2500 and 3500 diesels

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The defect leads to lower fuel economy, non EPA-compliant emissions levels, and costly and frequent vehicle repairs, the complaint charges. When the SCR system breaks down, the filter gets clogged, requiring more fuel to be injected to burn it off, according to the complaint.

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Honda CR-V Hybrid arrives, Mercedes talks range, EPA plan: Today’s Car News

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The EPA today is expected to reveal its hotly contested plan for emissions and fuel economy. And Mercedes-Benz has made a deliberate decision not to compete in the range race. Honda revealed its CR-V Hybrid for the U.S. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid finally has a U.S. This model.

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