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JULY 29, 2012

Renault has further improved the fuel economy of its diesel-powered light commercial van Kangoo and Kangoo Express with the ENERGY dCi 71 and 90 models. This figure includes savings on fuel economy and an oil change (now at 40,000 km, or 25,000 miles) based on a mileage distribution of 36 months/90,000 km (56,000 miles).

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Accordingly, Volkswagen of America (VoA) diesel sales to date in 2014 represent slightly north of 23% of all Volkswagen of America sales. In August, Jetta posted 3,988 diesels sales (26% of Jetta sales, while Passat TDI sales were 2,767 units, representing 30.1% of sales of the vehicle. Earlier post.)

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FEBRUARY 8, 2018

EcoBlue diesel to deliver an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of at least 30 mpg (7.8 liter EcoBlue diesel engine fuel economy estimates are expected in early 2019. The 2019 Ford Transit Connect Wagon goes on sale in the US this fall. liter EcoBlue diesel, both paired with a new 8-speed automatic.

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AUGUST 29, 2013

Key advances for Gen 3 are in weight reduction, friction reduction, and the internal exhaust cooling system. TFSI with 125 kW (170 hp) has a combined fuel consumption of 5.7l/100 100 km (41 mpg US ), or 134 grams CO 2 /km (216 g/mile). Improvements contributing to this better fuel economy come from many areas.

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2014 Engine Exhaust Fuel Economy 331

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AUGUST 23, 2011

The 2012 Camry again offers three powertrain choices, all of which have been enhanced for 2012 to provide better fuel economy and more responsive performance: a revised 2.5L, 4-cylinder gasoline engine; an enhanced 3.5-liter The outgoing model carries a 31/35/33 mpg US EPA rating.). Under the hood of the 2012 Camry Hybrid.

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APRIL 4, 2012

The Altima ranked as the second best-selling car in the US in 2011; the redesigned 2013 Altima Sedan goes on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in July at a starting MSRP of $21,500. liter engine option has a targeted fuel economy of 27 mpg city / 38 mpg highway / 31 mpg combined (8.7,

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AUGUST 23, 2013

TDI clean diesel represents almost 25% of Audi and Volkswagen US sales. Are these sales incentivized? Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? In fact in 6 of the states, diesel fuel is penalized with additional state taxes. Do they get state or federal tax breaks?

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JUNE 1, 2016

Its biggest sales markets are China, Germany and the USA; the majority of BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo customers are new to the BMW brand. The new version of the Gran Turismo offers three new gasoline and five diesel engines with noticeably higher output; all the engines are turbocharged and burn up to 14% less fuel. l/100 km [30.5–54.7

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MAY 30, 2014

When equipped with the six-speed manual transmission, the Golf GTI records an EPA estimated fuel economy rating of 25 mpg (9.4 l/100 km) in the city and 34 mpg (6.9 l/100 km) on the highway, compared to the previous-generation GTI’s ratings of 21 mpg (11.2 l/100 km) city and 31 mpg (7.6 l/100 km) highway.

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OCTOBER 7, 2016

In hybrid mode, the Prius Prime exceeds all competitors’ fuel economy ratings with EPA-estimated 55 city/53 highway/54 combined MPG. Toyota calls the system “smart-flow,” because it focuses airflow only to areas where occupants are seated in order to help maximize fuel economy and comfort.

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DECEMBER 12, 2011

Along with specific aerodynamic enhancements, it achieves 12% greater highway fuel economy than current models equipped with the 2.4L engine; GM estimates highway fuel economy of 37 mpg US (6.4 This power capability enables the battery to capture energy during regenerative braking for improved fuel economy.

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AUGUST 4, 2015

This brings implementation of intelligent downsizing to more than 97% of vehicles sold by Volkswagen in the US, available across all the models on sale. liter engine and 7% over the 1.8T. The only aspect to be carried over from the EA111 engine that preceded it is the 82 mm cylinder spacing.

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MAY 27, 2014

The new turbocharged gasoline engine achieves a superior level of engine performance with maximum power output of 155kW (211ps) while improving fuel economy with its downsized displacement. km/L (32 mpg US, 7.35 With an electrically controlled pump, engine load is reduced, contributing to improved fuel economy.

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JANUARY 14, 2014

The mid-size sedan segment is one of the largest segments in North America, with more than 2 million sales annually. The 200 is the industry’s first mid-size sedan with a standard nine-speed automatic transmission, which enables expected highway fuel economy ratings of 35 mpg US (6.7 l/100 km) when coupled with the 2.4-liter

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NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Volkswagen, seeing the hybrid as complementary to the Jetta TDI diesel in attracting different, yet equally fuel-economy-conscious buyers, is initially targeting 5% of Jetta sales in the US for the new hybrid model. The company anticipates EPA-rated combined mileage of around 45 mpg US (5.2

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liter in-line 4-cylinder with tunable exhaust Twin scroll turbocharger with overboost Port and direct fuel injection Rear-wheel drive 315 horsepower (hp)/350 foot-pounds of torque (ft.-lb.) torque EPA Estimated Fuel Economy: 22 mpg city/33 highway/26 combined (Note: Official numbers TBD) Base tires: 255/40 summer tires.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Toyota expects Prius v to account for about 15% (incremental) of conventional Prius sales. The new Prius v ( earlier post )—the first of three coming members of the Prius family joining the original Prius in the US—will go on sale here at the end of next month. Click to enlarge. L/100km, respectively).

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NOVEMBER 29, 2009

I-4 turbo with variable valve timing that delivers up to an estimated 40 mpg (EPA ratings pending) on the highway with a high-efficiency model. Enhanced with its exhaust-driven turbocharger, the Cruze’s Ecotec 1.4L turbo, Cruze’s fuel efficiency enables a cruising range of more than 500 miles (800 km). Fuel delivery.

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JANUARY 9, 2012

The new Dart will go on sale in the second quarter of this year at prices beginning at $15,995. Preliminary fuel economy estimates (unadjusted, not EPA label) for the Dart with the 1.4-liter liter turbo and DDCT transmission are 40 mpg US (5.88 Port fuel-injection provides precise fuel delivery.

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OCTOBER 7, 2014

The Jetta is Volkswagen’s current best selling car in the US; total 2014 Jetta sales through September were 115,055 units, or 42.5% of Volkswagen USA total sales. TDI Clean Diesel EA288 engine ( earlier post ) with an EPA-rated highway fuel economy rating of 46 mpg with the manual transmission (45 mpg automatic).

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Equipped with the EU6-compliant, four-cylinder Ingenium diesel ( earlier post) , the new Evoque will be the most efficient production Land Rover yet, with fuel consumption as low as 4.2 l/100 km (56 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. l/100km fuel consumption level, while the 180 PS (178 hp, 132 kW) unit offers 4.8

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JULY 29, 2014

Among the variants is the Vito 116 CDI BlueEfficiency, offering fuel consumption of 5.7 Emission control comes via exhaust gas recirculation, a diesel particulate filter and an oxidation catalytic converter. Fuel is injected by solenoid injectors and injection nozzles with seven holes. t GVW) segment. t and 3.05

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AUGUST 6, 2013

Monthly sales target for Japan are 1,000 units of the Corolla Axio hybrid and 1,500 units of the Corolla Fielder hybrid. liter hybrid system akin to that in the Prius c ( earlier post ) and that achieves a fuel efficiency of 33.0 mpg US, 3.0 In addition, there will be a special Corolla Fielder Hybrid G Aerotourer·WxB grade.

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APRIL 6, 2015

liter direct-injection turbo engine is now available as an option for the partially redesigned Auris, which went on sale in Japan today. km/L (46 mpg US, 5.15 l/100 km), fuel efficiency exceeds the Japanese government’s 2015 fuel economy standards by at least 10%. km/L (46 mpg US, 5.15 The new 8NR-FTS 1.2-liter

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Since then, this engine has been heavily revised to accommodate increasing demand for improvements in exhaust emissions and acoustics. One of the most fundamental improvements was converting the Pumpe Duse (unit injector) fuel-injection system to a common-rail design, as well as increasing the capacity by 72 cc thanks to a 1.5-mm

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JULY 27, 2010

Cruze sales are rising an average of 18% per month. turbo is standard on Eco ( earlier post ), LT and LTZ models and helps the Cruze Eco achieve up to an estimated 40 mpg on the highway (with a standard six-speed manual transmission), which is expected to be the best fuel economy in the compact car segment. The Ecotec 1.4L

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JULY 2, 2022

Clean Fleet Report has tested many Toyota hybrid models and know this fuel economy number can easily be topped, getting in the 40+ mpg range. With the change comes an increase in horsepower from 139 to 169, faster 0-60 mph by two seconds and fuel economy increased to 31 mpg city/40 highway/34 combined.

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OCTOBER 2, 2011

The all-new 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas (formally known as the Civic GX), the only dedicated natural gas-powered passenger vehicle manufactured and sold in the US, will go on sale at qualified Honda dealerships nationwide on 18 October with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting at $26,155. 1, compared to 10.6:1

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The Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 turbo engine option, Malibu is projected to offer 37 mpg (6.35 The 2016 Malibu is also longer and lighter, with more interior space and improved fuel efficiency. models are GM-estimated at 22 mpg (10.7 Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 15, 2013

The 300h is the first hybrid for the IS line; the all-new Lexus IS will go on sale in mid-2013. liter, four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine featuring a new D-4S fuel injection system, Dual VVT-I and a high-efficiency Exhaust Gas Recirculation system.

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MAY 10, 2017

Jeep is Japan’s top-selling US vehicle brand; sales hit a record high of 9,388 in 2016—a 31.7% Among the key elements of the upgraded 213-kW (295-horsepower) is two-step variable valve lift (VVL), which boosts fuel economy and Pentastar’s refinement. mpg US, 10.4 l/100 km) fuel-efficiency rating in Japan.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2013

launched of the all-new Skyline, which will go on sale late February 2014 with an Infiniti badge at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. Skyline delivers maximum power output of 268 kW (360 hp) and fuel economy of 18.4 mpg US , 5.4 New Skyline. Click to enlarge. Nissan Motor Co., l/100km) on JC08 mode.

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JUNE 11, 2011

Mazda began taking pre-orders for the facelifted Mazda Demio (known overseas as the Mazda2) at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers throughout Japan; the sales launch is scheduled for 30 June. will achieve fuel economy of 30 km/L (71 mpg US, 3.33 km/L (59 mpg US, 4 L/100km) on the newer JC08 test cycle.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

I can see combined Prius sales in the US leading Toyota by the end of the decade. The Prius c, like the v and the Plug-in, will add substantial incremental sales to Prius this year, with total family sales of about 220,000. Estimated EPA fuel economy ratings are 53/46/50 mpg US city/highway/combined (4.4/5.1/4.7

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OCTOBER 9, 2013

Sales will begin on 21 November, starting with the gasoline engine and a hybrid models, to be followed by a diesel version. million units sold in more than 120 countries around the world; the Axela accounts for more than 30% of Mazda’s sales volume. The 4-2-1 exhaust system is introduced to the SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter mpg US , 3.2

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AUGUST 27, 2016

According to Stan Ludlow, chief engineer for the 2017 Colorado, the engine and transmission were calibrated to emphasize performance and refinement while optimizing fuel economy. The Colorado is currently the most fuel-efficient pickup truck in America, with an EPA-estimated 31 mpg highway when equipped with the diesel engine.

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The Q7, with standard seating for up to seven passengers and quattro all-wheel drive, is also 22% more fuel efficient, with an EPA-estimated 22 mpg city/highway combined. Fuel economy (comb.). liter engine will go on sale in early 2017. With 252 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque, the Q7 with 2.0T The redesigned 2.0T

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