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OCTOBER 16, 2023

All vehicles become less efficient in cold weather. In a recent study, researchers in freezing Finland focused on whether engine block heaters could help increase efficiency in internal-combustion vehicles.

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Finland Engine MPG Emissions 123

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MAY 4, 2017

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in April was 25.3 mpg from the value for March, according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). . mpg from the peak of 25.5 l/100 km)—up 0.1

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy MPG Economy Fuel 150

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in August was at a record high of 25.8 mpg from the value in July, according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Vehicle fuel economy is up 5.7

Fuel Economy 262

Fuel Economy MPG Economy Fuel 262

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JANUARY 20, 2022

HYDROTEC projects, which are currently in development, from heavy-duty trucks to aerospace and locomotives, are being planned for use beyond vehicles for power generation. A palletized MPG to power military camps and installations quietly and efficiently. This version of the MPG is expected to first be demonstrated in mid-2022.

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GM Commercial Fuel MPG 448

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NOVEMBER 12, 2013

The average fuel-economy (window-sticker) value of new vehicles sold in the US in October was 24.8 mpg from September, according to the monthly analysis from Michael Sivak and Brendan Schoettle from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Vehicle fuel economy is up 4.7 l/100km), up 0.2

Fuel Economy 355

Fuel Economy MPG Economy Fuel 355

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APRIL 7, 2017

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in March was 25.2 mpg from the value for February, according to the monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). mpg from the peak of 25.5 mpg reached in August 2014.

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy MPG Economy Fuel 150

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Audi has set the goal of successively reducing vehicle-specific CO 2 emissions by 30% by 2025 compared with reference year 2015 and over the entire product lifecycle. The proportion of electrified vehicles will then amount to 40% of total unit sales. mpg US); electric power consumption in kWh/100 km: 19.1 – 17.5;

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Audi CO2 Emissions Vehicles 275

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MARCH 5, 2014

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in February hit 25.2 mpg from the revised value for January, and up 5.1 This value indicates that the average new-vehicle buyer produced 22% lower emissions in December 2013 than in October 2007. l/100 km)—up 0.1

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy Fuel 239

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MARCH 10, 2022

A coalition of ethanol producers have joined a group of 16 states challenging tougher vehicle emissions standards for model years 2023 through 2026, Automotive News reported last week.

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Standards Emissions MPG EPA 128

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AUGUST 9, 2019

A team of researchers in China suggest that, in the context of promoting the use of clean fuel vehicles and increasing vehicle fuel efficiency, CO 2 emissions of China’s urban passenger transport sector could reach a peak of 225 MtCO 2 in 2030. This study implements three main research contents. (1) —Li and Yu.

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Transportation Emissions China Taxi 316

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JUNE 4, 2014

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in May was 25.6 mpg from the value for April, according to the monthly report from Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Vehicle fuel economy is up 5.5 l/100 km), up 0.4

Fuel Economy 225

Fuel Economy MPG Economy Fuel 225

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AUGUST 5, 2016

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in July 2016 was 25.4 mpg from the value for June 2016, according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). l/100 km)—up 0.1 Fuel economy is down 0.4

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy MPG Economy Fuel 150

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. Among the top-level findings was that Model year 2013 vehicles achieved an average of 24.1 mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004.

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA 230

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MAY 4, 2015

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in April was 25.2 mpg—down 0.2 mpg from March, according to the monthly analysis by Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). mpg from the peak reached in August 2014.

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy MPG Economy Fuel 150

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

Fuel efficiency is also improved for this higher-torque engine with an EPA-estimate of up to 25 MPG combined. The new Highlander turbo models are equipped to tow up to 5,000-pounds and include Trailer Sway Control (TSC), which uses the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) to help control unwanted trailer movement. Highlander Hybrid.

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Highlander Engine Toyota Emissions 195

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APRIL 3, 2014

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in March was 25.4 mpg improvement from the revised value for February and the best mark yet, according to the monthly report from University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) researchers Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle.

Fuel Economy 268

Fuel Economy MPG Economy Fuel 268

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JANUARY 9, 2014

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in December was 24.8 mpg from the revised value in November, according to the latest monthly figures from Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). mpg from 2012 and up 3.9

Fuel Economy 230

Fuel Economy MPG Economy Fuel 230

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APRIL 1, 2020

The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule setting corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) and CO 2 emissions standards for model years 2021-2026 passenger cars and light trucks.

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Fuel Economy Standards EPA Economy 170

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NOVEMBER 5, 2015

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in October was 25.0 mpg from September, according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). mpg from the peak reached in August 2014, but still up 4.9

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy MPG Economy Fuel 150

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JUNE 3, 2016

Average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in May 2016 was 25.4 mpg from the value for April 2016, according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). l/100 km)—up 0.2 Fuel economy is down 0.4

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy MPG Economy Fuel 150

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JULY 29, 2021

The Biden administration is reportedly preparing to present a plan for vehicle fuel economy and emissions rules—potentially within the next week.

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Emissions Fuel Economy MPG Economy 181

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DECEMBER 13, 2022

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual Automotive Trends Report , which shows that model year (MY) 2021 vehicle fuel economy remained at a record high—but flat with MY 2020 fuel economy—while CO 2 emission levels reached a new record low. Estimated real-world fuel economy and CO 2 emissions.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Fuel 243

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APRIL 3, 2015

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in March was 25.4 mpg from February, according to the latest monthly analysis br. mpg from the peak reached in August 2014. Overall, vehicle fuel economy is up 5.3 mpg since October 2007 (the first month of the monitoring).

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy MPG Economy Fuel 150

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AUGUST 2, 2018

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released their long-expected notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to adjust the Congressionally-mandated Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards.

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Fuel Economy Economy EPA MPG 186

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OCTOBER 11, 2014

The agency’s reasoning was that since alternative fuel vehicle production has generally been less than 0.1% of total vehicle production until very recently, the impact of excluding alternative fuel vehicles was negligible. In the analysis, EPA uses overall fuel economy in mpg equivalent (mpge) and tailpipe CO 2 emission values.

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Fuel Economy EPA PHEV Economy 312

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JUNE 4, 2015

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in May was 25.5 mpg from April—according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). mpg from the peak reached in August 2014.

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy MPG Economy Fuel 150

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FEBRUARY 13, 2017

The 2017 Cruze Diesel Sedan ( earlier post ) fitted with the six-speed manual transmission offers an EPA-estimated highway mileage of 52 mpg (4.52 The six-speed manual model returns an EPA-estimated city mileage of 30 mpg (7.83 l/100 km), resulting in 37 mpg (6.35 l/100 km) combined. g/mile of CO 2.

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MPG EPA 2017 Diesel 170

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. mpg, or 22%.

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013

The average fuel-economy (window-sticker) value of new vehicles sold in the US in January reached a record of 24.5 mpg from the revised December value and is up 4.4 mpg (or 22%) from the value in October 2007 (the first month of monitoring). mpg from the revised December value and is up 4.4 driver—stood at 0.82

Fuel Economy 225

Fuel Economy MPG Economy Fuel 225

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NOVEMBER 7, 2017

A team at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) study has assessed the relative amounts of greenhouse-gas emissions from driving a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) compared with greenhouse-gas emissions from driving a traditional gasoline-powered vehicle in different countries of the world.

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Emissions Albania Botswana MPG 150

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in January was 25.4 mpg from December, but still down 0.4 mpg from the peak reached in August of 2014, according to the monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy MPG Economy Fuel 150

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in August 2017 was 25.3 mpg from July, according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). mpg from the peak of 25.5 mpg reached in August 2014.

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Fuel Economy Economy MPG Fuel 207

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The average fuel-economy (window-sticker) value of new vehicles sold. mpg from July and up 4.8 mpg since October 2007 (the. The average fuel economy of model year 2013 vehicles sold thus far. mpg from model year 2012 vehicles. estimates the average monthly emissions of greenhouse gases generated.

Fuel Economy 199

Fuel Economy MPG Economy Fuel 199

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OCTOBER 5, 2016

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in September was 25.2 Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) This decline likely reflects the increased proportion of light trucks among the vehicles sold, they suggested. driver—was 0.82

Fuel Economy 231

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 231

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NOVEMBER 10, 2017

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in October was 25.2 mpg from September, according to the monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). mpg from the peak of 25.5 mpg reached in August 2014.

Fuel Economy 186

Fuel Economy Economy MPG Fuel 186

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JULY 28, 2021

New Biden administration vehicle efficiency rules are on the way. Minnesota’s mandate of EVs could change the equation around “compliance car” plug-ins that automakers only sell in some of the U.S. And we look at 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid gas mileage. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Minnesota Tucson Hybrid MPG 176

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AUGUST 9, 2021

A team at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has investigated the long-term adaptability and economic feasibility of non-flex-fuel vehicles—vehicles designed to use fuel blends containing 85% ethanol (E85) or less—to consume a 30% ethanol (E30) fuel blend. MPG compared to E15.

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Fuel Gasoline Vehicles Nebraska 375