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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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APRIL 2, 2019

Toyota will introduce the all-new 2020 Yaris Hatchback at the New York International Auto Show this month. The vehicle gets its high appetite for fun and low appetite for fuel from a 1.5-liter liter inline four-cylinder engine that delivers 106 horsepower. Estimated highway fuel economy is 40 mpg US (5.88

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JUNE 17, 2015

BMW took top honors at the latest International Engine of the Year Awards , with the 1.5-liter, liter to 3-liter) for the 3-liter, Twin Turbo six-cylinder engine in the BMW M3 and BMW M4. liter to 3-liter) for the 3-liter, Twin Turbo six-cylinder engine in the BMW M3 and BMW M4. 135 mpg imp) plus 11.9 Green engine.

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BMW 2015 International Engine 150

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MARCH 8, 2014

At the Geneva International Motor Show, Volkswagen is giving the new Golf Sportsvan TDI BlueMotion its debut. l/100 km (65 mpg US), equating to CO 2 emissions of 95 g/km (provisional). The new 5-seater diesel Golf Sportsvan offers combined cycle fuel consumption of 3.6

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JUNE 8, 2015

Elio Motors has begun work on its fifth-generation prototype three-wheeled vehicle. liter, 3-cylinder engine prototype and a manual transmission. liter, 3-cylinder engine prototype and a manual transmission. Elio Motors is targeting a launch date mid 2016 for a vehicle that will get up to 84 mpg (2.8-l/100

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MPG Motor Motors Motoring 150

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JANUARY 9, 2014

Volkswagen of America will introduce the Passat BlueMotion Concept at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit next week. In this case, the Passat BlueMotion Concept has a manufacturer-estimated highway fuel economy of 42 mpg (5.6 l/100 km), best-in-class among non-hybrid, gasoline-engined mid-size sedans.

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MPG Detroit Concept Fuel Economy 285

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AUGUST 9, 2011

The Ford Edge crossover, the latest vehicle to receive the company’s EcoBoost 2.0-liter liter four-cylinder engine, is now certified by the EPA to deliver 30 mpg US (7.8 EcoBoost four-cylinder engine delivers 240 hp (179 kW) at 5,500 rpm and 270 lb-ft (366 N·m) of torque at 3,000 rpm. L/100km) highway.

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MPG EPA Ford Engine 210

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JULY 29, 2023

NHTSA currently projects that the proposed standards would require an industry fleet-wide average for passenger cars and light trucks of roughly 58 miles per gallon (mpg) in MY 2032 and an industry fleet-wide average for HDPUVs of roughly 2.6 gallons per 100 miles in MY 2038. The proposal also models a range of additional alternatives.

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Standards Fuel Fuel Economy Light 283

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2012

liter engine and next-generation Xtronic CVT with sub-planetary gear, offers combined fuel economy of 34 mpg (6.9 liter engine, which along with the Xtronic CVT with sub-planetary gear helps deliver a 13% improvement in EPA combined fuel economy. With the FE+ models, Sentra achieves up to 40 mpg (5.88 2013 Nissan Sentra.

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Fuel Economy MPG 2013 Economy 231

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JUNE 5, 2012

The average sales-weighted fuel economy (adjusted EPA window sticker value) of new vehicles purchased in the US dropped 0.2 mpg in May from the level in April to 23.7 mpg US (9.9 mpg US (18%) from the value in October 2007 (the first month of UMTRI monitoring). The sales-weighted CAFE (unadjusted mpg) for May 2012 was 29.1

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy Purchase 218

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APRIL 20, 2011

Hyundai Motor America introduced the all-new 2012 Accent at the New York International Auto Show; this marks the US debut of the latest version of the popular subcompact sedan and the new Accent five-door. The 2012 Accent is the first vehicle to receive the all-new 1.6-liter MPG Contributions. The new Gamma 1.6L Gamma 1.6L

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APRIL 2, 2015

At the New York International Auto Show, Chevrolet introduced the all-new 2016 Spark—a completely redesigned and more sophisticated execution of the brand’s global minicar. engine that is part of GM’s new, global family of Ecotec small-displacement engines. GM estimates that Spark with the CVT will deliver 40 mpg (5.88

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2016 Chevrolet MPG Engine 150

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NOVEMBER 12, 2015

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado two-wheel drive with the Duramax turbo-diesel ( earlier post ) will be the most fuel efficient pickup in the US, offering an Environmental Protection Agency-estimated 31 mpg (7.58 The EPA-estimated highway fuel economy for 2016 Colorado four-wheel drive diesel is 29 mpg. l/100 km) and 25 mpg (9.4

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Colorado MPG EPA Diesel 150

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JUNE 26, 2014

liter EcoBoost engine ( earlier post ) was named 2014 International Engine of the Year for the third consecutive year. EcoBoost was also named Best Engine Under 1.0-Liter The Best Green Engine Award this year went to the Tesla Model S electric powertrain. Ford vehicles equipped with the 1.0-liter

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AUGUST 6, 2021

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposed rulemaking for model year 2023-2026 light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas emissions standards, and outlined its plans to initiate a subsequent rulemaking to set standards for MY 2027 and beyond, to speed the transition of the light-duty vehicle fleet toward a zero emissions future.

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EPA Standards Light Emissions 170

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

This will be the first Impreza offering Subaru’s proprietary “EyeSight” Driver Assist Technology, which includes Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-Collision Braking and Vehicle Lane Departure Warning. Its EPA estimated ratings of up to 28 mpg city, 37 mpg highway and 31 mpg combined (8.4, Earlier post.) 2015 Subaru Impreza.

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MPG 2014 2015 Fuel Economy 218

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

liter four-cylinder diesel engines in the 5 Series which boost the output of the new BMW 518d and new BMW 520d by another 5 kW apiece. mpg US) (European cycle) and CO 2 emissions to 109 g/km; this marks a reduction in consumption and CO 2 emissions in the EU test cycle by as much as 0.4 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions of 114–124 g/km.

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BMW MPG Diesel Exhaust 255

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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. 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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APRIL 4, 2012

Nissan staged the world debut of the 5 th -generation Altima Sedan at the New York International Auto Show. liter engine option has a targeted fuel economy of 27 mpg city / 38 mpg highway / 31 mpg combined (8.7, liter engine option has a targeted fuel economy of 27 mpg city / 38 mpg highway / 31 mpg combined (8.7,

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MPG 2013 Nissan Fuel Economy 230

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MARCH 14, 2013

BMW will introduce the Concept Active Tourer plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) for the first time in North America at the 2013 New York International Auto Show on 27 March. liter 3-cylinder gasoline engine coupled with an electric motor which allows for nearly 95 mpg (2.48 The Concept Active Tourer features a 1.5-liter

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder gas engine with two motor-generators through a planetary-type continuously variable transmission. 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.

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Hybrid Toyota Fuel Economy Economy 459

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Peugeot is introducing new Euro 6-compliant versions of its three-cylinder PureTech gasoline and four-cylinder BlueHDI diesel engines. Each engine is also coupled with Peugeot’s third-generation Efficient Automatic Transmission 6 (EAT6) transmission. liter BlueHDi engines. l/100 km (51 mpg US) and 105 g/km of CO 2.

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Gasoline Diesel Engine MPG 225

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MARCH 17, 2015

Late last week, the 5-millionth vehicle with a Ford EcoBoost engine rolled off the assembly line at Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan. Ford had celebrated the production of its 500,000 th EcoBoost-equipped vehicle les than three years ago. That year, 14,439 EcoBoost engines were manufactured. liter V6 engines.

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Ford Engine Louisville Fuel Economy 150

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FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Audi is expanding its “ultra” strategy with 11 new models: especially efficient diesel engine versions in the A4, A5 and A6 model lines will be launched in Europe in early 2014. liter TDI will provide the drive at 100 kW (136 hp), 120 kW (163 hp) or 140 kW (190 hp); the engine emits just 104 to 119 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (167.37

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MPG Audi Diesel Miles 225

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MARCH 4, 2012

Volkswagen will bring to Geneva a new diesel-engined variant of its Cross Coupé Concept plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, first introduced with a gasoline engine at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2011 ( earlier post ). l/100 km (131 mpg US), equivalent to CO 2 emissions of 46 g/km. Cross Coupé Concept. Click to enlarge.

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MPG Concept Diesel PHEV 247

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NOVEMBER 6, 2019

One of Schaeffler’s latest E-Mobility technologies, the modular hybrid transmission enables hybridization for the SUV, truck and off-road vehicle segments, while providing more power and torque. liter EcoBoost engine. liter EcoBoost engine. liter EcoBoost engine. Explorer Limited Hybrid featuring a 3.3-liter

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MARCH 28, 2012

L of diesel/100 km (56 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. Daimler will introduce the Mercedes-Benz E 400 HYBRID—equipped with a V6 gasoline engine—into in the US market, and later in other countries such as Japan and China. E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID.

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Hybrid Mercedes Diesel Fuel Economy 321

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Ford is introducing a seven-passenger people mover expected to break the 30 mpg-plus highway barrier. The Transit Connect Wagon offers customers a choice between two four-cylinder engines: a 2.5-liter liter four-cylinder engine and an optional 1.6-liter liter EcoBoost that is estimated to deliver the 30 mpg-plus (7.8

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Transit Connect MPG Connect Connected 210

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JANUARY 14, 2013

liter EcoDiesel V-6 engine and a new eight-speed automatic transmission. That powertrain delivers 30 mpg (7.8 liter Pentastar V-6 engine—now achieving up to 25 mpg highway and more than 600-miles driving range—and its 5.7-liter liter V-8, now achieving up to 21 mpg highway. 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

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Jeep MPG 2014 Fuel Economy 231

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MAY 16, 2013

These soon will be followed by the S 500 Plug-In HYBRID—the first S-Class with a fuel consumption lower than 4l/100 km (59 mpg US). All the engines already meet the requirements of the Euro-6 emissions standard. mpg US) (CO 2 : 115 g/km). liter four-cylinder diesel engine developing 150 kW (204 hp) with a hybrid module.

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MPG Mercedes Gasoline Diesel 294

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Mineta San José International Airport (SJC). million zero-emissions vehicle grant from the Federal Aviation Administration, the new Proterra battery-electric buses will replace these older CNG buses, resulting in the elimination 3.1 million pounds of greenhouse gas tailpipe emissions over the lifetime of these vehicles.

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BYD 2018 International San Francisco 150

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Toyota projects fuel economy of 52 mpg city / 48 mpg highway / 50 mpg combined for the AWD-e model, and estimates that the AWD-e model—which is debuting at the LA Auto Show—could account for as much as 25% of annual US Prius sales. Due to ultra-low internal friction and efficient combustion, the 2ZR-FXE 1.8-liter

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FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Approximately 6 billion gallons of fuel are wasted in the US each year as vehicles wait at stop lights or sit in dense traffic with engines idling, according to US Department of Energy estimates. Examples from the ORNL Overhead Vehicle Dataset, generated with images captured by GRIDSMART cameras. Image: Thomas Karnowski/ORNL.

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OCTOBER 26, 2017

Mercedes-Benz is introducing a newly developed four-cylinder gasoline engine that delivers the performance of a high-capacity six-cylinder engine but with significantly reduced fuel consumption for the E‑Class Coupé and Cabriolet. The engine generates 220 kW/299 hp from a displacement of 1991 cc. Engine M 264.

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Engine Mercedes Gasoline-Electric MPG 150

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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 It incorporates subsequent industry research and new modeling of advanced vehicle technologies.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Price 210

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DECEMBER 27, 2012

All diesel engines in the new Fiesta Van achieve sub-100 g/km CO 2 emissions and 3.7 mpg US) or better (measured according to the technical requirements and specifications of the European Regulation (EC) 715/2007 as last amended). l/100 km (71 mpg US), equivalent to 87 gCO 2 /km. l/100 km (71 mpg US), equivalent to 87 gCO 2 /km.

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MPG Ford Diesel 2007 210

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APRIL 27, 2013

At Auto Shanghai, BYD introduced its “Green Hybrid” initiative; among the technologies included in that effort is the use of a 48 VDC vehicle voltage platform using BYD’s internally developed Li-ion batteries (versus 12VDC Lead-Acid technologies). on a 30 mpg car, that’s as much as a 7 mpg improvement!).

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