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JUNE 27, 2014

In the US Energy Information Administration’s Annual Energy Outlook 2014 (AEO2014) Reference case, more-stringent vehicle fuel economy standards contribute to a decline in motor gasoline consumption through 2040. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Ford announced on Thursday that it opened an investigation into the fuel economy testing it does to receive official EPA ratings and federal certification to sell its vehicles in the U.S.

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JANUARY 2, 2013

Bentley will introduce the new Continental GT Speed Convertible at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this month. liter W12 combined with a close-ratio eight-speed ZF transmission to deliver a 15% improvement in fuel economy. Provisional EU cycle fuel consumption figures are 22.7 Click to enlarge.

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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 UMTRI average sales-weighted fuel economy. The amount of greenhouse gasses emitted when using internal-combustion engines depends on the amount of fuel used. mpg US (9.9

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MARCH 28, 2013

Chrysler’s Dodge brand introduced the 2014 Dodge Durango full-size SUV at the 2013 New York International Auto Show. The three-row SUV is equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission that improves fuel economy up to 9% (for the V-6 model) as well as a range of other enhancements.

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JUNE 6, 2014

2015 Ford Transit offers up to 46% better fuel economy than the old E-Series. The all-new 2015 Ford Transit delivers as much as 46% better fuel economy than Ford E-Series. liter EcoBoost engine, 2015 Transit low- and medium-roof regular wheelbase wagons deliver a 14 mpg city/19 mpg highway EPA-estimated rating (16.8

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Fuel Economy 2015 Ford Economy 218

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FEBRUARY 23, 2017

The Auto Alliance has sent a letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt requesting that the US Environmental Protection Agency withdraw the Final Determination on the Appropriateness of the Model Year 2022-2025 Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards under the Midterm Evaluation which EPA announced on 13 January 2017.

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DECEMBER 9, 2010

The new 2011 Ford Explorer V6 fuel economy ratings are now EPA-approved at 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway, a 25% improvement over the previous V6 model. liter EcoBoost I-4, expected to deliver 30% better fuel economy than the 2010 model. Each of these measures contributes to Explorer V6 fuel economy.

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MARCH 15, 2017

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced that EPA intends to reconsider its final determination issued on 12 January 2017 which recommended no change to the greenhouse gas standards for light duty vehicles for model years 2022- 2025. Earlier post.) Background.

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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 l/100 km) highway fuel economy. The EPA has issued a Certificate of Conformity for the Chevrolet Colorado Duramax diesel.

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JANUARY 13, 2015

Hyundai introduced the Hybrid version of the seventh-generation Sonata at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Hyundai expects the 2016 Sonata Hybrid to improve fuel economy more than 10%. The 2016 Sonata Hybrid features a downsized 2.0-liter Hybrid system net power is 193 horsepower (144 kW) at 6,000 rpm.

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DECEMBER 8, 2016

On 30 November, EPA proposed leaving the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for those model years in place, based on its technical analysis that shows automakers are well positioned to meet the targets, and proposed a 30-day comment period. l/100 km), if achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements.

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OCTOBER 29, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rated Ford’s 2014 1.0L The fuel economy rating outperforms some competitors’ diesels and hybrids on the highway driving cycle. Fuel economy is often cited as the Nº 1 purchase consideration in the subcompact class, according to Ford research. l/100 km) highway.

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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 The lighter and more aerodynamic new Sentra allows Nissan to use the more fuel-efficient 1.8-liter All CVT models achieve a best-in-class EPA rated 34 mpg combined (City and Highway). 2013 Nissan Sentra.

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OCTOBER 5, 2011

” Bunker spent the bulk of his presentation describing the new medium- and heavy-duty fuel economy and greenhouse gas regulations from EPA and the Department of Transportation. The future that we point to [is] very conventional-looking engines.” Earlier post.) should not discount novel engine designs.

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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. Toyota sought efficiency gains in every system.

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JULY 9, 2014

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected ANSYS simulation solutions to model in-cylinder combustion to develop an advanced test engine that will demonstrate fuel-saving and emissions-reducing technologies. By using ANSYS FORTÉ, the EPA can experiment with engine design in a virtual setting. Source: ANSYS.

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APRIL 18, 2019

Toyota introduced the next-generation three-row 2020 Highlander SUV at the New York International Auto Show. The system delivers a combined 240 horsepower and an EPA-estimated 34 combined MPG. The new-generation Toyota Hybrid System in the 2020 Highlander Hybrid combines a high-efficiency 2.5-liter

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

Earlier this year, NHTSA and EPA jointly announced the proposed Phase 2 standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The company’s opposed-piston internal combustion engine design does not require the adoption of costly infrastructure upgrades, vehicle modifications or a change in fleet operations. Achates Power, Inc., Earlier post.)

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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. seconds while getting fuel economy that could exceed 40 mpg (5.9 Official US EPA estimates will be available closer to the launch of the 328d.

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AUGUST 16, 2018

New records show internal pushback at the EPA over freezing fuel-economy regulations. The SEC issues subpoenas to Tesla over CEO Elon Musk's plan to take the company private. Switzerland halts registrations of some diesels from Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. And we run down the best deals on green cars this month.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011

In response to federal policies to boost gas mileage, manufacturers have changed vehicle weights, improved tire-rolling resistance and added aerodynamic features to push fuel-economy rates past government-mandated thresholds. mpg and 22.4 mpg) that lead to large changes in tax liability or the amount of a subsidy. mpg US (12.7

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APRIL 3, 2013

Having approval for such a high octane certification fuel would, the EPA proposed in the Tier 3 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: help manufacturers that wish to raise compression ratios to improve vehicle efficiency, as a step toward complying with the 2017 and later light-duty greenhouse gas and CAFE standards (2017 LD GHG).

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JUNE 25, 2013

Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Leading international efforts for GHG emission reductions and adaptation.

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OCTOBER 19, 2021

Known internally and to Volkswagen enthusiasts as the “Evo4,” its two most difficult roles might be under the hood of the 2022 Golf GTI and R. The 2022 Golf GTI makes 241 horsepower and delivers an EPA-estimated 34 mpg on the highway. From the moment air is introduced into the 2.0-liter

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MARCH 4, 2010

Transonic’s testing on a mid-size vehicle on a chassis dynamometer resulted in EPA highway fuel economy of 64 mpg (3.7 L/100km) EPA city and 48 mpg (4.9 TSCi combustion minimizes heat loss to the cylinder walls and in the exhaust. Source: Transonic. Click to enlarge. L/100km) highway.

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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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MAY 5, 2009

Internal GM testing of the new 2010 Equinox indicates that the front-wheel drive models with the direct-injected 2.4-liter liter I-4 engine will offer an EPA estimated 32 mpg on the highway and 22 mpg city. GM expects final official EPA estimates shortly. The 2010 Equinox will likely carry a 32 mpg highway rating.

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MARCH 4, 2010

The 2011 Ford Mustang’s official EPA ratings, completed this week, certify that models equipped with the 305-hp 3.7-liter The fact that Mustang achieves its top fuel economy rating with the convenience of an automatic transmission also marks a shift in conventional wisdom, according to Ford. liter V-6 engine.

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MAY 23, 2021

The Tesla Model S reached a range on par with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles after logging 320 miles of range at 75mph during a highway fuel-economy test run. The range of the Model S Long Range Plus is comparable to the Mustang Shelby GT500, which has a 16-gallon fuel tank and the Jeep Renegade, which has a 12.7-gallon

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JULY 11, 2017

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), one of the organizations at the root of uncovering the Volkswagen diesel emission scandal ( earlier post ), has published a new analysis of developments and trends in advanced diesel engine technology. real-world fuel economy, performance, drivability, reliability, and safety.

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APRIL 16, 2014

The Audi A3 TDI diesel Sportback is making its US debut at the New York International Auto Show. Since then, more than 37,500 Audi TDI vehicles have been sold in the US, delivering an average of 30% better fuel economy and range than their gasoline counterparts (based on EPA fuel economy estimates).

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

liter EcoBoost gasoline engine, which last year was chosen by a third of Focus customers and this year was named International Engine of the Year for a third year in a row. Ford engineers also have made revisions to the Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) to make Focus feel more connected to the road and easier to drive.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2019

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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JANUARY 11, 2016

Ford has upgraded the software in its new 2017 Fusion Hybrid and Energi (plug-in hybrid) models to deliver a “more refined and engaging drive for customers,” the company announced at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). In 2015, Ford sold 24,681 Fusion Hybrid models in the US, and 9,750 Fusion Energi models, drops of 30.3%

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MARCH 17, 2015

liter three-cylinder EcoBoost is a multiple award-winning engine, earning Engine Technology International’s International Engine of the Year honors three years in a row. liter EcoBoost engine returns EPA-estimated fuel economy of 42 mpg (5.6 liter EcoBoost engine returns EPA-estimated fuel economy of 42 mpg (5.6

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