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Hyundai ranked second behind Tesla as EPA fuel economy leader

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In a new EPA report, Hyundai ranked second behind only Tesla in lowering CO2 emissions and improving fuel economy. more… The post Hyundai ranked second behind Tesla as EPA fuel economy leader appeared first on Electrek.

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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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Preliminary data in EPA’s 2020 Automotive Trends Report shows average fuel economy for model year 2020 light-duty vehicles increased to 25.7 If this preliminary data holds, that will be a new record high for average new light-duty vehicle fuel economy. From 2005–2020 average fuel economy rose by 29%.

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Tesla had lowest tailpipe CO2 emissions & highest fuel economy in 2021 EPA Auto Trends report finds

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Tesla had the lowest tailpipe CO2 emissions for 2021, a new report published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stated. The EPA released its annual Automotive Trends report, and findings reveal that Tesla is leading the way with the lowest tailpipe CO2 emissions and the highest fuel economy of all large manufacturers.

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EPA’s annual automotive trends report shows slight increase in fuel economy from MY2017 to MY2018

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In the US, Model Year (MY) 2018 vehicle fuel economy was 25.1 miles per gallon MY 2017, according to the annual Automotive Trends Report released by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Since MY 2004, CO 2 emissions have decreased 23%, or 108 g/mi, and fuel economy has increased 30%, or 5.8 Source: EPA.

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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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Tesla stores, plug-in Jeeps, EPA fuel-economy, Colorado charging: Today's Car News

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Tesla reversed its decision to go online only, and is keeping many stores open. An annual EPA report shows rising fuel-economy standards are working—just as the EPA plans to gut them. Fiat Chrysler announced two new plug-in Jeeps for Europe.

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Lucid gains EPA approval to launch 2023 Air models

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Lucid has gained EPA approval to launch the sale of several 2023 model-year trims of the Air electric vehicle. Lucid applied for EPA certification of these vehicles on September 7, and gained a Certificate of Conformity just two days later on September 9. Additionally, the company received approval for the Tesla Semi.

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