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Average fuel economy of new vehicles in the US climbed to 23.0 mpg in January

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The average fuel economy of new vehicles sold in the US. mpg US (10.2 mpg from December, according to figures from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). The EDI takes into account both vehicle fuel economy and distance driven (the latter relying on data that are published with a two-month lag).

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo

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Ferrari Power. The Maserati Ghibli Trofeo has a Ferrari-designed and built 3.8-liter The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 13 mpg city/20 highway/16 combined running on 91 octane. The base Ghibli engine is a Ferrari-based 3.0-liter The electronically-assisted steering was direct, but light to the feel.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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high-performance at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 mpg, exceeding the EPA figure. The EPA has rated the EcoBoost 2.3L Your numbers may differ. Shifting Fun.

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Global Automakers calls on EPA to withdraw proposed determination on MY 2022-2025 GHG standards, get back in alignment with NHTSA, provide more time

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l/100 km), if achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements. Global Automakers believes that the EPA’s acceleration of its proposed determination process so that it no longer aligns with NHTSA’s rulemaking was improper and contrary to the spirit and intent of the joint national fuel economy/GHG program. Earlier post.).

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Road Test: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT

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The EPA rates the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray fuel economy at 15 city/27 highway/19 combined. mpg, but in two 100-mile highway runs with the cruise control set at 65 mph, we achieved 30.1 Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. Road Manners.

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MAHLE Jet Ignition for Ferrari F1 as well as sub-200 g/kWh BSFC in light-duty engine; on-road and stationary applications

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As part of a long-term technical partnership with Scuderia Ferrari, MAHLE is providing Ferrari’s Formula 1 division with Jet Ignition and the lean burn combustion process. A 10-20% increase in fuel economy (mpg) is expected when compared to current production gasoline engines. Source: Bunce and Blaxill (2016).

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New 450hp Small Block V8 for 2014 Corvette features direct injection, cylinder deactivation, continuously variable valve timing

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It will also deliver the most fuel-efficient Corvette ever, exceeding an EPA-estimated 26 mpg US (9.0 The Holy Grail for developing a performance car is delivering greater performance and more power with greater fuel economy and that’s what we’ve achieved. L/100 km) on the highway. 1 compression ratio. 1 compression ratio.

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