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JULY 23, 2019

These changes increase Accent’s EPA estimated fuel economy to 33 mpg city, 41 highway, 36 combined, up considerably from the 28 city, 38 highway, 32 combined mpg rating with last year’s 1.6-liter A high energy ignition coil improves fuel economy and combustion stability. The Smartstream G1.6

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MPG 2020 Engine Hyundai 220

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JUNE 25, 2012

Toyota anticipates the hybrid model will achieve an EPA-rating of 40 mpg US (5.88 The ECO mode prioritizes fuel efficiency by reducing power application at lower speeds and reducing energy consumed by the air-conditioning system. The V6-powered 2013 Avalon achieves an EPA-rated 25 mpg combined, 21 city, 31 hwy (9.4,

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MPG 2013 EPA Hybrid 225

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JULY 26, 2019

The new 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 diesel earns record EPA mpg estimate. Sumitomo develops new technology to recapture energy from rolling tires. Tesla CTO JB Straubel has left the building. And the California legislature plans to clean up dirty diesel heavy trucks. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Silverado MPG 2020 Clean 69

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JULY 8, 2015

l/100 km) by more than 3 mpg, and also beat the hybrid vehicle record of 74.34 l/10 km) by more than 6 mpg. The 2015 Golf TDI carries an EPA- estimated highway fuel economy rating of 45 mpg (5.22 The 2015 Golf TDI carries an EPA- estimated highway fuel economy rating of 45 mpg (5.22 l/100 km) performance.

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MPG 2015 Diesel Exhaust 150

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MAY 27, 2016

Ford’s 2017 Fusion Energi—incorporating enhancements announced earlier this year at the Detroit Auto Show ( earlier post )—can travel 610 miles (982 km) on a full tank of gas and battery charge according to EPA estimates to be posted to fueleconomy.gov—the highest combined range of any plug-in hybrid sold in the US.

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Fusion 2017 Miles Ford 199

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JULY 5, 2013

The i-ELOOP equipped Mazda6 is EPA-rated at 28 city/40 highway/32 combined mpg US (8.4, Fuel efficiency when paired with the manual transmission for non-i-ELOOP cars is rated by the EPA at 25 city/37 highway/29 combined mpg (9.4, l/100 km) and increases to 26 city/38 highway/30 combined mpg (9.0,

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MPG 2014 Mazda Fuel Economy 225

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DECEMBER 3, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) are releasing the 2014 Fuel Economy Guide, providing consumers with a resource to identify and choose the most fuel efficient and low greenhouse gas emitting vehicles that meet their needs.

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Fuel Economy 2014 EPA Economy 246

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JULY 5, 2012

Ford projects that its upcoming C-MAX Hybrid ( earlier post ) will achieve an EPA-rated 47 mpg city (5.0 L/100km) and 44 mpg highway (5.3 L/100km)—higher fuel economy than the Toyota Prius v (44 mpg / 5.3 L/100km city and 40 mpg / 5.9 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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MPG Hybrid Ford Prius 252

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AUGUST 30, 2010

Source: EPA. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are jointly proposing changes to the fuel economy labels consumers see on the window of new vehicles in dealer showrooms. EPA and DOT are proposing two new label designs for comment. Color is integral to the new schemes.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Fuel 297

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JULY 27, 2018

The 2019 Lexus ES 300h’s US EPA mileage estimates of 43 mpg city, 45 mpg highway and 44 mpg (5.47 The new aluminum-intensive gas engine delivers exceptional efficiency by combining a high-speed combustion design with several variable systems designed to conserve energy. and the stroke lengthened (3.86

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Lexus EPA Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel 186

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DECEMBER 7, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) released the 2013 Fuel Economy Guide. This year, for the first time, EPA and DOE have added a second top ten list of most efficient vehicles—separating advanced technology vehicles from conventional gasoline and diesel vehicles.

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Fuel Economy 2013 EPA Economy 218

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Toyota anticipates that the 2016 Prius ( earlier post ) will deliver fuel economy ratings of 54 MPG city / 50 MPG highway / 52 MPG combined. Final EPA figures pending.) A new Eco grade model is expecting ratings of 58 MPG city / 53 MPG highway / 56 MPG combined thanks to lighter weight and further optimized aerodynamics.

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Prius MPG 2016 Toyota 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 Highlander Hybrid, with its 36 combined MPG EPA-estimated rating, accounts for more than a quarter of Highlander sales in the US. This results in a significant 17% increase over the previous 3.5-liter

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Highlander Engine Toyota Emissions 195

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MARCH 25, 2015

Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 powertrain contributes to EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 25 mpg in city driving and 36 mpg on the highway, for a combined 29 mpg with MSRP of $22,340 - $30,355.

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Fuel Economy Malibu Hybrid MPG Volt 150

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JANUARY 2, 2013

Provisional EPA fuel economy ratings for the convertible are 12 mpg city, 20 mpg highway, and 15 mpg combined. In common with all W12-engined models, the GT Speed convertible features an energy recuperation system. The Continental GT Speed Convertible. Click to enlarge. l/100km urban, 10.4 l/100km combined.

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Fuel Economy Convert Economy Bentley 300

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JULY 12, 2013

Describing its product goals and tracking progress toward its 2020 manufacturing priorities in its 2012 Sustainability Report , General Motors reaffirmed its commitment to further reduce the energy used and the environmental impacts of building and operating an automobile. Manufacturing energy use and emissions. Earlier post.).

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GM MPG Manufacturer 2017 275

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JUNE 12, 2014

The 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage is currently the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid gasoline car in the US, with combined EPA rating of 40 mpg (5.88 l/100 km), consisting of 37 mpg (6.36 l/100 km) city and 44 mpg (5.35 Fuel economy with the 5-speed is 37 mpg (6.36 l/100 km) combined/34 mpg (6.92 Click to enlarge.

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Mitsubishi MPG 2015 Gasoline 199

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APRIL 2, 2010

Source: EPA. mpg if all improvements came from fuel economy) and 34.1 mpg US (6.9 As part of its program, EPA is establishing a system of averaging, banking, and trading (ABT) of credits, based on a manufacturer’s fleet average CO 2 performance. Both EPA and NHTSA programs are footprint-based—i.e., mpg US (EPA).

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EPA Standards Light PHEV 236

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MARCH 7, 2019

According to its initial assessment, XL is reporting that the XLP F-250 truck will provide up to a 50% improvement in miles driven per gallon (MPG) over conventional factory units, while reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 33% during normal operation.

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PHEV Fuel Economy F-150 Ford 255

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

The revised hybrid system boosts output to 134 hp (up from 121) and 156 lb-ft (212 N·m) of torque (up from 146 lb-ft / 200 N·m), while EPA-estimated combined fuel economy reaches 47 mpg. The EPA combined fuel economy rating is 44 mpg. The EPA combined fuel economy rating is 44 mpg.

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Hybrid Toyota Fuel Economy Economy 459

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NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Overview of the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid. Ford began production of the 2013 C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid vehicle ( earlier post ) at Michigan Assembly in October, and the vehicles are heading for showrooms. When powered by gasoline, C-MAX Energi uses the new 2.0-liter Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Plug-in Plug Ford Hybrid 312

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Executive branch agencies, like EPA, carry out the laws passed by Congress. When Congress passed the Clean Air Act, it never gave EPA the explicit authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions for the purpose of stopping global climate change. But, that is exactly what EPA has proposed to do. —Congressman Skelton.

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EPA Congress Climate Change Automobile Manufacturer 191

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

A new economic analysis in an issue brief from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) is recommending that the Obama Administration set a fleet-wide car and light truck fuel economy standard of 60 mpg (3.92 The economic analysis shows that going to 38 mpg (6.19 L/100km) by 2025 and 74 mpg (3.18 L/100km) and 60 mpg (3.92

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MPG Standards America Fuel Economy 225

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JULY 26, 2016

Based on Ford June sales figures, Fusion Energi (the plug-in hybrid variant) sales jumped nearly 40% in LA compared to June 2015. Consumer demand for trucks and SUVs continues to rise in Los Angeles and across the country, but sales of the Ford Fusion Hybrid and Ford Fusion Energi plug-in are moving ahead. gallon tank.

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Fusion Los Angeles Ford Sale 150

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OCTOBER 15, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy today released the 2010 Fuel Economy Guide, which gives consumers information about estimated fuel costs and mileage standards for model year 2010 vehicles. For MY 2010, the Prius is the top fuel economy leader , with EPA ratings of 51/48 mpg city/highway.

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Fuel Economy 2010 Economy EPA 150

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

The door, five-seat concept offers combined EPA cycle fuel consumption of 2.44 L/100km (96 mpg US), with 70 mpg highway. In this case, a lithium-ion battery supplies the energy. Earlier post.). The poewrtrain comprises an 800cc, 2-cylinder TDI (turbo-diesel), electric motor and 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG).

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MPG Concept Diesel Hybrid 265

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JANUARY 2, 2013

Ford has announced official EPA mileage figures for its latest plug-in hybrid, the Fusion Energi. Set to join the C-Max Energi in Ford's range, the new plug-in Fusion becomes America's most fuel-efficient sedan, with a rating of 108 MPGe in city driving.

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Fusion Plug-in Prius Plug 128

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JULY 14, 2012

Recent US energy regulations proposed or enacted by the US Department of Energy (DOE), the US Department of Transportation (DOT, and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have a negligible effect on reducing greenhouse gases. Kip Viscusi, Vanderbilt University Distinguished Professor, with primary.

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Energy Pollution EPA Fuel 265

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NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Toyota anticipates that the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid—unveiled earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show ( earlier post ) and the eighth hybrid in Toyota’s line-up—will receive EPA ratings of 34 mpg city / 31 mpg highway / 33 mpg combined (6.9, l/100 km, respectively) for both 2016 RAV4 Hybrid models.

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Fuel Economy MPG Toyota Hybrid 150

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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 When equipped with the available 2.7-liter

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F-150 Ford MPG Fuel Economy 150

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MARCH 16, 2012

liter V6 in the Police Interceptor sedan delivers 288 hp (215 kW) and EPA-certified fuel economy of 18 mpg city, 26 mpg highway (13 and 9 L/100km). liter V6 in the all-wheel-drive Police Interceptor sedan is rated at 365 hp (272 kW) and is EPA-certified at 16 mpg city, 23 mpg highway (14.7 The base 3.5-liter

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Fuel Economy Economy Tahoe Ford 231

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MARCH 16, 2012

liter V6 in the Police Interceptor sedan delivers 288 hp (215 kW) and EPA-certified fuel economy of 18 mpg city, 26 mpg highway (13 and 9 L/100km). liter V6 in the all-wheel-drive Police Interceptor sedan is rated at 365 hp (272 kW) and is EPA-certified at 16 mpg city, 23 mpg highway (14.7 The base 3.5-liter

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Fuel Economy Economy Tahoe Ford 225

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JUNE 23, 2017

The report estimates the direct fuel-saving benefits to buyers of model year 2025 and 2030 vehicles under four sets of targets: The adopted 2025 targets against a baseline of 2021 targets, as reflected in the most recent assessment by EPA. greenhouse gas emission mitigation, energy security, and health benefits.

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Light MPG Vehicles Fuel Economy 170

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NOVEMBER 21, 2019

kWh battery with 36% more energy capacity. IONIQ Hybrid with an EPA estimated 58 combined MPG remains the fuel economy leader for a non-plug-in vehicle. IONIQ Hybrid Blue model still has an EPA-estimated 58 MPG combined rating, the highest rating of any non-plug-in vehicle sold in the U.S. kWh battery pack.

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Hyundai Miles Range Lithium Ion 186

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MARCH 22, 2017

Starting from a baseline 26 mpg (9.04 l/100 km) in 2016, the The ICCT team assessed increased consumer label fuel economy (as opposed to the regulatory test fuel economy) to 35 mpg (6.71 l/100 km) in 2025 and to 42–46 mpg (5.6-5.11 EPA found cylinder deactivation CO 2 benefits of 3.5%–5.8%

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Price 210

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AUGUST 28, 2012

Department of Energy and the Obama administration have confirmed new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for all cars made between 2017 and 2025. After a long, political battle, both on Capitol Hill and in Detroit, the U.S.

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Standards MPG Obama EPA 119

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MARCH 20, 2014

Ford now offers three plug-in vehicles: the battery electric Focus Electric, and the C-MAX Energi and Fusion Energi plug-in hybrids. Ford Fusion Energi and C-MAX Energi drivers typically make three of their four daily trips in all-electric mode, based on data from Ford’s MyFord Mobile app.

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Installation Ford Charging Fusion 290