Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2012

Toyota anticipates the hybrid model will achieve an EPA-rating of 40 mpg US (5.88 Compared to the previous-generation Avalon, this 2013 powertrain combination offers improved fuel economy, performance, superior shift feel and response, with upgraded drivability and quietness, according to Toyota. L/100km) combined.

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MPG 2013 EPA Hybrid 225

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 26, 2013

Volkswagen Group of America reported that it has sold 100,000 TDI Clean Diesel vehicles from the Volkswagen and Audi brands this year—the first time it has reached this mark in a calendar year. Volkswagen and Audi currently offer 12 different TDI models in the United States.

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Diesel Sale Audi United States 265

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2013

Ford is boosting the on-road fuel economy performance of its 2013 model year hybrid vehicles in the US and Canada. Starting in August, the company will make calibration updates for owners at dealerships designed to improve on-road fuel economy of the 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid, 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid and 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.

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Fuel Economy Economy Ford Hybrid 277

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2013

Biofuel advocacy group Advanced Biofuels introduced the concept of “E30 Capable” vehicles as part of its comments to the the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recently proposed Tier 3 motor vehicle fuel and emission rulemaking. mpg fleet-wide CAFE standards. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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USA EPA Concept Fuel 236

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2010

The 2011 Ford Mustang’s official EPA ratings, completed this week, certify that models equipped with the 305-hp 3.7-liter liter Ti-VCT V-6 ( earlier post ) and available six-speed automatic transmission achieve 31 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg in the city. Derrick Kuzak, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development.

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EPA MPG Fuel Economy 2011 186

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2011

Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). Power and Associates to project the technology segmentation necessary to achieve anticipated fuel economy mandates in 2025. CAR researchers used the four fuel economy scenarios developed by. the 2008 model year fuel economy ratings.

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Fuel Economy Economy Auto Industry Standards 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2016

It uses significantly less energy and water—another reason Ford F-150 leads the full-size truck pack in terms of lifetime carbon footprint, according to Automotive Science Group. When equipped with the available 2.7-liter

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F-150 Ford MPG Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 23, 2017

During that time, he has shown the car hundreds of times to diverse groups of people, taken tens of thousands of reservations, sold stock in the company, and suggested an EPA fuel-economy rating of 84 mpg highway.

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Three Wheeled Fuel Economy MPG EPA 109

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

The value for GHG emission credits is not set or controlled by EPA; it is determined by the market of automakers that buy and sell these credits.). The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Justice announced the historic settlement which will resolve alleged Clean Air Act violations based on the sale of close to 1.2

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Kia Hyundai Emissions Fuel Economy 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

As part of each design engineering group’s agreement, mass targets were set for each group. The groups then managed their part by part mass to keep their target and help control the overall goal. The smaller width helps minimize drag losses to help enhance fuel economy, too.

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Camry Hybrid 2013 Toyota Fuel Economy 278

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2019

The fourth-generation Highlander offers the choice between a powerful V6 or new-generation hybrid powertrain, with the gas version offering a manufacturer-estimated 22 MPG combined fuel economy and the Hybrid offering an manufacturer-estimated 34 MPG combined fuel economy.

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Highlander New York 2020 Toyota 287

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

The CVRP program offers rebates to individuals, business owners, non-profit groups, and government entities that purchase or lease new eligible zero-emission or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. While in EV Mode, the Prius Plug-in is rated by the EPA to drive up to 11 miles. The base MSRP for the Prius Plug-in Hybrid is $32,000.

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Tax Credit Prius Plug-in Rhode Island 231

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Lexus offers three different size sedans for 2022, the IS, ES and LS; the midsize ES is the best-seller of the group. The EPA rates fuel economy for the 2022 Lexus ES 300h at 43 mpg city/44 highway/44 combined mpg. The EPA rates fuel economy for the 2022 Lexus ES 300h at 43 mpg city/44 highway/44 combined mpg.

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 81

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Despite the new spaciousness, the Prius v will deliver estimated EPA fuel economy ratings of 44 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 42 mpg combined (5.35, 5.88 In Eco driving mode, the engine management system prioritizes fuel economy, managing throttle response and limiting power consumption from the air conditioning.

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Prius MPG Sale Toyota 255

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

Toyota did not provide specifics of fuel consumption and electric range, but confirmed that it expected a 10% improvement in EPA-estimated MPG on core models (51 mpg city, 48 mpg highway, 50 mpg combined for MY 2015). It’s not just about MPG anymore,” said Toyota. Click to enlarge.

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Prius Toyota 2016 Las Vegas 150

Plug in America

JULY 26, 2023

For example, in Figure 1 we look at a 30 mpg sedan in Arizona. Based on average annual miles traveled, the estimated fuel economy, and the gas tax rate, we can determine that the average car in Arizona contributes about $82.90 The “average mileage” identified in step 1 can be tied to vehicle weight or to EPA size class.

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Tax Arizona Gas-Electric Gas 92

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2011

The Escape will be Ford’s first SUV to be available with two fuel-efficient EcoBoost engines, delivering class-leading fuel economy and performance. It is expected to deliver greater highway fuel economy than the current Escape Hybrid, which is EPA-rated at 31 mpg. liter EcoBoost engines ( earlier post ) and a 2.5-liter

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Escape Ford Hybrid Fuel Economy 199

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2013

After re-labeling the 2013 C-MAX Hybrid with lower fuel economy, Ford is upgrading the 2014 C-MAX to increase fuel economy. 2014 mpg is not yet announced. Ford has opted voluntarily to relabel the 2013 C-MAX Hybrid with revised fuel economy labels following EPA testing of the 2013 C-Max Hybrid. Change in mpg (%).

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Fuel Economy MPG EPA 2013 259

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Sometime next month, the EPA and NHTSA will release final draft rules that increase corporate average fuel economy standards to 54.5 mpg by 2025. The latest group to take up the fight against higher gas mileage is the National Auto Dealers.

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Dealers Auto Fuel Economy MPG 81

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2014

TDI Clean Diesel EA288 engine ( earlier post ) with an EPA-rated highway fuel economy rating of 46 mpg with the manual transmission (45 mpg automatic). Fuel economy improvement. 2015 Jetta TDI. % Δ City mpg (l/100km). Highway mpg (l/100 km). Combined mpg (l/100km). Click to enlarge.

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2015 Diesel Power Powered 262

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The system, with a total of 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque, is EPA city and highway combined rated at 23 mpg with the gasoline engine only. If you don’t plug-in whenever possible, the fuel economy will be in the low 20s mpg. mpg with 20.5 Using a Level 2 charger it will take 2.5 But on a 38.7-mile

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Jeep PHEV Gasoline-Electric Plug-in 82

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The DSG (Direct-Shift Gearbox) is unique to the Volkswagen Group of brands that include Audi, Seat and Volkswagen. Fuel economy estimates by the EPA are 26 city/36 highway/30 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 72

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? —Anna Schneider, VP Industry and Government Relations, Volkswagen Group of America. Schneider leads all advocacy efforts for the Group at the federal and state level. This helps us to make better fuel economy and good emissions.

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

liter V6, the 4Motion permanent all-wheel drive system and an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, the EPA rates the fuel economy at 17 mpg city/23 highway/19 combined. The fuel economy is marginally better if you were to opt for the base Atlas Cross Sport with the turbocharged 2.0-liter Outfitted with a 3.6-liter

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MPG SUV Fuel Economy Light 83

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The EPA rates fuel economy, when using the hybrid gasoline-only engine at 30 miles per gallon. mpg, with a breakdown of 174 all-electric and 290 hybrid miles. This is excellent fuel economy for a 5,010-pound nicely styled shoe box. The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has a gasoline-powered 3.6-liter Safety and Warranties.

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Chrysler Plug-in Plug Hybrid 79

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2012

Raj Nair outlining factors affecting real-world fuel economy in hybrids. Basically, Ford is standing by the ratings as determined by the current testing protocols, Nair said, but added that “ we absolutely agree with EPA that hybrids are far more variable in the test cycle compared to real world driving conditions in conventional vehicles.

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Fuel Economy Economy EPA Hybrid 236

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2011

Toyota’s sales target for the Prius v (for “versatility”) is about “ten to fifteen percent” of conventional Prius sales in North America, or about 15,000 to 25,000 vehicle per year, depending on which year is used for comparison, according to Toyota Division Group Vice President and General Manager Bob Carter.

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Prius Toyota North America MPG 186

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2011

The 2012 Camry again offers three powertrain choices, all of which have been enhanced for 2012 to provide better fuel economy and more responsive performance: a revised 2.5L, 4-cylinder gasoline engine; an enhanced 3.5-liter The outgoing model carries a 31/35/33 mpg US EPA rating.). Under the hood of the 2012 Camry Hybrid.

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Fuel Economy Camry Hybrid Economy 2012 199

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2011

Taking the displacement down gets you on a percentage basis the best fuel economy value versus other technologies. Once you take the weight out, you take the engine down and get substantial deltas in fuel economy. liter EcoBoost I-4, expected to deliver 30% better fuel economy than the 2010 model.

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Ford Fuel Emissions Vehicles 252

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2013

mpg US (automatic: 5.7 – 6.0 mpg US ), while its CO 2 emissions come in at between 142 and 148 grams per kilometer (134 – 139 g/km); figures are calculated according to the EU test cycle and may vary depending on the tire format specified). Preliminary EPA fuel economy estimates for the 228i are 23 city/35 highway/27 combined (10.2,

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BMW Fuel MPH Power 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2015

Estimated EPA MPGe. >59. 1 Given that US EPA fuel economy figures for the vehicles are not yet available, we are using the ECE fuel consumption figures from Europe as a means to provide a comparison across vehicles, and are providing the estimated EPA figure where available. Fuel consumption ( ECE ) 1 (L/100km).

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Volvo Plug-in PHEV Engine 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2021

Maverick comes as a standard five-passenger, four-door pickup, with a full-hybrid powertrain and a projected EPA-estimated rating of 40 mpg city fuel economy and 500 miles of range on a single tank of gas. —Todd Eckert, Ford truck group marketing manager. Ford unveiled the 2022 Ford Maverick compact pickup truck.

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Ford Hybrid DIY Fuel Economy 459

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2009

The Transit Connect is expected to deliver at least 20 city and 24 highway mpg, pending EPA fuel economy certification. This engine is mated to a four-speed automatic transaxle with overdrive for additional fuel economy. Derrick Kuzak, Ford’s group vice president of Global Product Development. The Duratec 2.0L

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Transit Connect 2010 Connect Connected 170

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

The report expects aluminum to double its share of the light vehicle material mix by 2025 vs. the 2008 EPA baseline vehicle. —Randall Scheps, Chairman of the Aluminum Association’s Aluminum Transportation Group and Marketing Director at Alcoa, Inc. Ducker Worldwide. Click to enlarge. Ducker Worldwide. Click to enlarge.

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2012 Downsizing Auto Industrial 186

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2011

Fuel efficiency was not used as a specific criterion for evaluation; estimated 2014 MY EPA combined label fuel economy is 25 mpg US (9.4 Planned features, which respond to direct input from drivers, owners and passengers, include: EPA Tier 2 Bin 5 2.0L Taxi of Tomorrow.

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New York City Taxi New York Fully Electric 231

Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2009

The Gen III Prius offers an EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy of 50 mpg (now revealed to comprise 50 mpg city and 49 mpg highway). This is about a 10% improvement in EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy over the older generation. Click to enlarge. DOHC 16-valve VVT-i engine.

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Prius 2010 Toyota Hybrid 186