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2014 Honda Accord Hybrid EPA-rated at 50 mpg city

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Honda has begun US production of the 2014 Accord Hybrid ( earlier post ), which will carry an EPA fuel economy rating of 50 mpg (4.7 The EPA rating is 1 mpg higher than Honda had originally anticipated for the hybrid (49 mpg). The new Accord Hybrid also carries an EPA-rated highway fuel economy of 45 mpg (5.2

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New Gen5 Honda CR-V gets first turbo, better fuel economy

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Combined with the CR-V’s more aerodynamic body, the new turbocharged engine will garner the highest EPA fuel economy ratings in the compact SUV class, Honda claimed. Detailed specifications, including EPA ratings, will be provided closer to launch. CR-V LX trims will be powered by a 2.4-liter

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2015 Corvette Stingray to offer new eight-speed automatic; 5% improvement in fuel economy

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EPA fuel economy test results are pending and will be announced later. The 8L90 is built at GM’s Toledo, Ohio, transmission facility. The MY 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray will offer a new 8-speed automatic transmission designed and built by GM.

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Schaeffler supplying modular hybrid transmission to 2020 Ford Explorer, Ford Police Interceptor Utility and Lincoln Aviator

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Rear-wheel-drive-equipped Explorer Limited Hybrid has an EPA-estimated rating of 27 mpg city /29 mpg highway/28 mpg combined, while a four-wheel-drive version has an EPA-estimated rating of 23 mpg city/26 mpg highway/25 mpg combined. Explorer Limited Hybrid featuring a 3.3-liter liter EcoBoost engine.

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2023 was a tremendous year for both EVs and Plug In America!

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Working together, the EPA LDV emission and CAFE standards reduce demand for fossil fuels, save drivers money, and provide greater fuel security. Battery Supply Chains In 2023, EVs received pushback for the potential implications of switching to a minerals-based energy economy.

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Refreshed 2017 Acura MDX SUV debuts in New York with Sport Hybrid Powertrain; 26 mpg combined

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Acura expects the MDX Sport Hybrid will receive EPA fuel economy ratings of 25/26/26 mpg (city/highway/combined) (9.4/9.04/9.04 l/100 km), an estimated 7-mpg city fuel economy rating increase over the (non-hybrid) MDX with SH-AWD. The 2017 MDX was designed by the Acura Design Studio in Torrance, Calif.,

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Honda Manufacturing of Indiana starts production of 2012 Civic Natural Gas model

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Engines for the Civic Natural Gas will continue to be supplied by Honda's engine plant in Anna, Ohio. The 2012 Civic Natural Gas is powered by the cleanest internal combustion engine ever certified by the US EPA and is the only OEM-made natural gas vehicle available for retail purchase in America. Earlier post.). in city driving and 5.5

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