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JANUARY 11, 2015

The Range Rover Td6 and Range Rover Sport Td6 SUVs will deliver 25 mpg (9.4 l/100 km) combined, a 32% improvement over the supercharged V6, and reach a high of 28 mpg (8.4 The two new luxury diesel SUVs are making their debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and go on sale Fall 2015.

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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, L/100 km, respectively).

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MPG 2013 Nissan Fuel Economy 230

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APRIL 2, 2015

As one of Chevrolet’s most global vehicles (global Chevrolet Spark sales have surpassed 1 million since it went on sale in 2010), the 2016 Spark will be offered in more than 40 markets around the world. GM estimates that Spark with the CVT will deliver 40 mpg (5.88 inches (40 mm) lower than the current model. Spark’s new 1.4L

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2016 Chevrolet MPG Engine 150

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JULY 29, 2012

liter engine also features low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), DLC-coated (Diamond Like Carbon) cam followers, and ANI fuel injection nozzles (with individualized spray cone angle). of sales in the small van market in Europe. l/100 km, 54.7 The four-cylinder, 1.5-liter

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DECEMBER 26, 2011

mpg US, 2.8 km/L (94 mpg US, 2.5 million (US$21,685); the monthly sales target for Japan is 12,000 units. A cooled Exhaust-Gas Recirculation (EGR) system improves efficiency in the high-expansion-ratio Atkinson cycle engine. The Aqua features a small 1.5-liter L/100km) under the MLIT 10-15 test cycle. 45 kW (60 hp).

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Japan Toyota Hybrid Sale 309

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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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JULY 29, 2014

Emission control comes via exhaust gas recirculation, a diesel particulate filter and an oxidation catalytic converter. The double overhead camshaft operates a total of 16 inlet and exhaust valves and is driven by a combination of gearwheels and a short chain. Mercedes-Benz introduced its new Vito model series for the mid-size van (2.5–3.2

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Mercedes MPG Diesel Standards 246

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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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DECEMBER 12, 2011

engine; GM estimates highway fuel economy of 37 mpg US (6.4 engine features dual-overhead cams, direct injection, continuously variable intake and exhaust timing and electronic throttle control, as well as a lightweight aluminum cylinder block and cylinder head. The eAssist system consists of a 32-cell, 0.5-kW

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Chevrolet MPG 2012 Sale 225

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FEBRUARY 23, 2015

l/100 km (56 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. l/100km (49 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions from 125g/km. l/100km (49 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions from 125g/km. l/100km (30 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 181g/km. 2014 marked the Evoque’s most successful year to date, with 125,364 global sales. The all-aluminium 2.0-liter

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2016 MPG Land Rover Diesel 150

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JANUARY 19, 2019

Combined with the benefits of a low CO 2 petrol engine we expect the Hybrid to account for up to 50 percent of sales. —Roelant de Waard, vice president, Marketing, Sales & Service, Ford of Europe. l/100 km (56 mpg US) for the four-door, and anticipated CO 2 emissions from 101 g/km and fuel efficiency from 4.4 l/100 km (53.4

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Europe Diesel Ford Hybrid 277

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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. The EPA-estimated all-electric range is up to 25 miles at up to 84 mph. Pricing starts at $27,100. To help make extended EV mode driving range possible using Hybrid Synergy Drive, Toyota modified the system.

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AUGUST 23, 2013

TDI clean diesel represents almost 25% of Audi and Volkswagen US sales. Are these sales incentivized? LMC’s forecast suggests that pickup trucks will represent a shrinking percentage of total diesel sales in the US, dropping from 66% of diesel sales in 2012 to 35% in 2018. Do they get state or federal tax breaks?

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

US mpg), which equates to CO 2 emissions of 114 grams of CO 2 emissions per kilometer (183.5 The switchable flaps in the exhaust system underscore the sporty sound. In Germany, sales of the new TT Roadster will begin with the Paris exhibition in October 2014; the TTS Roadster will follow at the start of 2015. It averages just 4.3

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Audi MPG Diesel Engine 231

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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. VW estimates fuel economy of 29 mpg US city, 39 mpg highway (8.1 Each cylinder has two intake and two exhaust valves. From 1998 until 2006, the New Beetle was fitted with a 1.9-liter

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Diesel Sale Exhaust Engine 246

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FEBRUARY 8, 2018

EcoBlue diesel to deliver an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of at least 30 mpg (7.8 The 2019 Ford Transit Connect Wagon goes on sale in the US this fall. The wagon, which comes in 5- or 7-passenger models, offers a choice between a new 2.0-liter liter EcoBlue diesel, both paired with a new 8-speed automatic.

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JULY 16, 2014

mpg US), and CO 2 emissions reduced to 95 g/km in conjunction with a stop/start system. Europe is the world’s fastest growing hybrid market; sales increased by 34% in 2013, with the region accounting for 12% of total global hybrid sales. In addition, the exhaust temperature is lower than that of conventional engines.

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2014 Engine Toyota Hybrid 273

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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 overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder, double continuously cam phaser intake and exhaust (DCVCP).

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Chevrolet GM MPG Auto 210

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

l/100 km [147 – 157 mpg US] in the WLTP cycle; combined electric power consumption of 30.1 – 28.9 The key sales markets will be the USA, China and the Middle East. liter unit features a cross-bank exhaust manifold and an optimized oil separation process. The BMW XM is also the first BMW M original since the BMW M1.

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AUGUST 10, 2018

mpg) in the SORT (Standardized On-Road Test Cycles) 2 test. The unit, which fulfills the restrictive EURO 6 exhaust emission standard, delivers 210 HP and 832 N·m torque. —Zbigniew Palenica, Vice President of Solaris in charge of Sales, Marketing, After Sales, and the Department of Rail Vehicles.

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Hybrid Standards Electric Electrical 218

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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. The full hybrid system combines a powerful electric motor with a newly developed 2.5

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Lexus MPG Hybrid Japan 225

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AUGUST 19, 2019

mpg US), combined CO 2 emissions 34-33 g/km, combined electrical consumption 15.0-14.8 mpg US), combined CO 2 emissions 36-32 g/km, combined electrical consumption 15.4-14.7 mpg US), combined CO 2 emissions 34-33 g/km, combined electrical consumption 15.0-14.8 Sale of the B 250 e starts a few weeks later. l/100 km (156.7-167.9

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Plug-in Mercedes Plug Hybrid 317

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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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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

In terms of technical enhancements, particular focus has been placed on the V6 TDI engines, as in Europe more than 90% of all Touareg sales are of models with one of the two V6 TDI engine capacities on offer. With SCR, the amount of NO x in the exhaust is significantly reduced. mpg US to 35.6 mpg US) to 6.6 l/100 km).

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Diesel Design Google MPG 236

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2013

The fourth generation Lexus GS first went on sale in Europe in 2012 as a three model range comprising the GS 250, GS 350 AWD and the high-performance flagship, the full hybrid GS 450h. l/100 km (50 mpg US ). The new GS 300h is equipped with a second-generation Lexus Hybrid Drive system similar to that installed in the IS 300h.

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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. Corolla Sedan and Hatchback.

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OCTOBER 20, 2016

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. 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 The redesigned 2.0T Based on the Millerized 2.0L

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2017 Audi Available Engine 150

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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% Other features of the engine include: Cooled exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) delivers greater efficiency and enables knock-free operation at higher, real-world loads. mpg US, 10.4 The 2016 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk was first.

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Jeep Tax 2017 2016 150

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APRIL 1, 2015

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 engine also features Chevrolet’s first application of Exhaust Gas Heat Recovery, or EGHR, technology, which uses exhaust heat to warm the engine and cabin.

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2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Hybrid 150

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MARCH 8, 2012

The new Yaris Hybrid—the first full hybrid vehicle to go on sale in the European B-segment—made its world debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. L/100km NEDC (67 mpg US), equivalent to 79 g/km CO 2. Yaris Hybrid powertrain. Click to enlarge. Fuel consumption is 3.5 The downsized full hybrid system combines the new 1NZ-FXE 1.5-liter

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AUGUST 20, 2012

Monthly sales target for Japan is 2,000 units. mpg US, 5.5 mpg US, ) in the JC08 test cycle). mpg US, 6.25 Specific improvements include a 55 mm height reduction for a lower center of gravity, improved driving performance tempered through extensive drive tests in Europe, and the addition of an enhanced “RS” sport grade.

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Japan Toyota MPG Tax 225

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NOVEMBER 23, 2009

GM Europe is launching the Chevrolet Spark ( earlier post ), providing more detail on the all-new mini car prior to its going on sale in Europe in the first quarter of 2010. L/100 km (46 mpg US) of fuel, with CO 2 emissions of 119 g/km. The Chevrolet Spark. Click to enlarge. in 2008 and less than 5% in 2005. liter Spark requires 5.1

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2010 Engine Sale MPH 210

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JUNE 22, 2017

The 2018 Toyota Camry, the new eighth-generation of the most popular mid-size sedan in the world and the best-selling car in America for the past 15 years, will be going on sale in the US in late summer. Toyota unveiled the 2018 Camry at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January. Earlier post.). inches and 4.07 Like the 2.5-liter

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2018 Hybrid Camry Hybrid MPG 150

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MAY 27, 2014

km/L (32 mpg US, 7.35 In addition, all grades reduce emissions of NO x and NMHC (non-methane hydrocarbon) by 75%, achieving SU-LEV certification by emitting 75% fewer exhaust emissions than 2005 standards. Nissan is targeting sales in Japan of 200 units per month. 250GT, 250GT Type S).

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Japan Nissan Fuel Economy Economy 262

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MARCH 5, 2014

First introduced to the market a little more than three years ago, the Nissan Juke has posted total sales of 420,000 units. 1), improved low friction technologies and cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation. New Juke will go on sale across Europe in the summer, 2014. l/100km (42.8 The existing 1.6

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JANUARY 14, 2013

The Stingray accelerates from 0-60 in less than four seconds and achieve more than 1g in cornering grip; it is also expected to be the most fuel-efficient Corvette, exceeding the EPA-estimated 26 mpg (9.05 An available dual-mode active exhaust system offers a 27% improvement in airflow. l/100km) of the current model. inches to 2.75

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2014 Carbon Fiber GM Fuel 257

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JULY 28, 2015

Duramax turbo-diesel, the Colorado’s maximum trailering capacity rises to 7,700 pounds (3,492 kg) on 2WD models, with estimated fuel economy projected by GM to top the already segment-leading efficiency of the gas models (27 mpg (8.7 The new Colorado diesel goes on sales this fall, offered in LT and Z71 Crew Cab models, with 2WD or 4WD.

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