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FEBRUARY 6, 2019

XL, a provider of connected vehicle electrification solutions for commercial, utility and municipal fleets, will unveil a plug-in hybrid electric version of the popular Ford F-250 pickup truck at the NTEA Work Truck show, 5-8 March in Indianapolis. XL also announced the addition of Brian Piern as its Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

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Plug-in F-150 Plug Ford 291

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APRIL 2, 2010

The footprint-based standard CO 2 curves for cars (left) and trucks (right). mpg if all improvements came from fuel economy) and 34.1 mpg US (6.9 Each manufacturer will have its own fleet-wide standard which reflects the vehicles it chooses it produce. mpg US (EPA). Final CAFE mpg US (NHTSA). mpg US (EPA).

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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. liter Atkinson cycle gasoline engine; electric motor; generator; 1.4 mpg US) for the wagon. mpg US) fuel efficiency.

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DECEMBER 15, 2013

Hybrids are expected to account for about half of global new-car sales by 2040. Driven by increasing population, urbanization and rising living standards, the world will require some 35% more energy in 2040, according to ExxonMobil’s annual forecast report: Outlook for Energy: A View to 2040. liters per 100 km) compared to 24 mpg (9.8

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Oil-Sands Energy Hybrid Sale 309

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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). Driving modes.

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APRIL 5, 2012

Projected US sales by powertrain type in 2020. The report, “Fuel Economy Focus: Perspectives on 2020 Industry Implications,” evaluates the impact that meeting the proposed fuel economy/GHG standards would have on the car industry in the year 2020. mpg fuel economy and 163 grams of CO 2 per mile by 2025 (equivalent to 54.5

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Detroit Standards Fuel Economy Economy 225

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DECEMBER 26, 2011

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched the Aqua gasoline-electric compact hybrid—to be marketed as the Prius c in the US—in Japan. mpg US, 2.8 km/L (94 mpg US, 2.5 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. Click to enlarge.

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Japan Toyota Hybrid Sale 309

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JUNE 14, 2011

Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). Each of these nine pathways produced a specific fuel economy standard and cost estimate measured at retail price equivalence. the EPA/NHTSA Technical Assessment Report for the upcoming CAFE regulations: 47, 51, 56 and 62 mpg.

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Fuel Economy Economy Auto Industry Standards 199

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MAY 19, 2009

US President Barack Obama today announced a new harmonized national policy intended to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for all new cars and trucks sold in the US. The resulting new standards will cover model years 2012-2016, and will require an average fuel economy standard of 35.5

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2016 Obama Standards MPG 150

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NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Honda’s 2015 Civic Hybrid and Civic Natural Gas vehicles are joining the already released 2015 Civic Sedan, Civic Coupe and Civic Si in showrooms in the US. The 2015 Civic Natural Gas goes on sale at Honda dealers in 37 states beginning on 19 November with an MSRP starting at $26,740. The Civic Natural Gas is powered by a 1.8-liter

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JULY 29, 2014

Emission control comes via exhaust gas recirculation, a diesel particulate filter and an oxidation catalytic converter. The engine meets the requirements of the Euro 5b+ emissions standard as they currently stand. It is already ready for the future Euro 6 emissions standard. t GVW) segment. l of diesel per 100 km (41.3

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Mercedes MPG Diesel Standards 246

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

new appliance standards and CAFE) and changes in the way energy is used in the US economy. Further, the fossil fuel share of primary energy consumption falls from 82% in 2011 to 78% in 2040 as consumption of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls, largely because of the incorporation of new fuel efficiency standards for light-duty vehicles.

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JULY 4, 2022

As sales of electric vehicles begin to reach significant numbers across the US, states are exploring approaches to replace lost tax revenue since EV drivers don’t pay fuel taxes as drivers of gas-powered cars do at gas stations. Declining Fuel-Tax Revenues: Beyond Electric Vehicles. MPG from 28.7.

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Fuel Tax Tax Electric Vehicles Fuel 98

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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 liter, four-cylinder gas engine (A25A-FXS) running on the Atkinson cycle is coupled with a smaller, more power-dense electric motor and an all-new hybrid transaxle. as standard equipment. An all-new 2.5-liter,

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JULY 9, 2019

Three months since the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London, results of a year-long trial in the capital suggest that plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) commercial vehicles could present the most practical, readily available option for businesses trying to meet clean-air targets in cities. million (US$5.9-million)

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OCTOBER 7, 2016

kWh battery pack for twice the electric range of its predecessor, as well as some enhancements to its powertrain, including a Toyota-first dual motor generator drive system. This uses both the electric motor and the generator for drive force, helping to boost acceleration performance. Pricing starts at $27,100.

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Prius Price PHEV Sale 244

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JULY 22, 2010

Lincoln’s new MKZ Hybrid ( earlier post ) will be priced the same as its conventional gas sibling when it goes on sale this fall, with an MSRP starting at $35,180, including destination and delivery. The 2011 HS 250h models go on sale this fall as well. The MKZ Hybrid can operate in electric vehicle mode at speeds up to 47 mph.

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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. mpg US, 3.0 mpg US, 3.0 The vehicles feature the fuel-efficient Atkinson-cycle engine, as well as a cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system to further improve engine efficiency. Maximum output.

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Japan Hybrid Toyota Fuel Economy 294

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NOVEMBER 21, 2018

RAV4 is the currently the best-selling vehicle in its class, doubling volume over the last five years to sales of nearly 408,000 in the US in 2017. comes standard. The new parallel-type electric power steering system is rack-mounted rather than column-mounted as is the case in the previous model. The 2019 RAV4 105.9-inch

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2019 Toyota Hybrid Fuel 247

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APRIL 1, 2015

The Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 When equipped with the standard 1.5L turbo engine option, Malibu is projected to offer 37 mpg (6.35 Additional fuel economy benefits come from Exhaust Gas Recirculation, or EGR. models are GM-estimated at 22 mpg (10.7

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DECEMBER 16, 2013

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards and CAFE standards increase new LDV fuel economy through model year 2025 and beyond, with more fuel-efficient new vehicles gradually replacing older vehicles on the road and raising the fuel efficiency of the LDV stock by an average of 2.0% per year, from 21.5 l/100 km) in 2012 to 37.2

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Oil Light Energy Vehicles 290

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FEBRUARY 15, 2016

In the US, the main regulatory drivers for increased light-duty vehicle fuel efficiency are the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) CAFE standards and the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) GHG standard. The two standards are harmonized for comparable stringency, but there are differences.

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Gasoline Fleet Emissions Fuel 150

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012

VW estimates fuel economy of 29 mpg US city, 39 mpg highway (8.1 Like the Beetle Turbo, the TDI uses rack-and-pinion steering with electric power assistance. All Beetle models have standard anti-lock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake pressure distribution (EBD). The new Beetle TDI uses the company’s 2.0-liter

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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. As a result, the Yaris Hybrid maintains identical occupant space and the same 286 liter luggage capacity as that of the standard model. Yaris Hybrid powertrain. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 23, 2014

liter, 4-cylinder base engine (LKW) equipped with standard stop/start technology, according to GM. The 2014 Malibu was the first in its segment with a standard engine featuring fuel-saving stop/start technology. All contribute to EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 25 mpg (9.4 l/100 km) in city driving and 36 mpg (6.5

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2014 2015 Engine Fuel Economy 225

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APRIL 14, 2015

The Annual Energy Outlook 2015 (AEO2015) released today by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that US energy imports and exports will come into balance—a first since the 1950s—because of continued oil and natural gas production growth and slow growth in energy demand. Tcf in the High Oil and Gas Resource case.

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2020 Energy Transportation Oil Prices 150

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

mpg higher (+5.4%) than MY 2011. mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. mpg, or 22%. There are 15 MY 2013 pickup and minivan/van models for which at least one variant of the model has a combined city/highway label fuel economy rating of 20 mpg (11.8

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

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FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Mitsubishi Motors’s all-new compact crossover RVR went on sale at Mitsubishi dealerships throughout Japan on 17 February. mpg US, 6.6 mpg US, 6.7 The regenerative braking system generates electricity during deceleration. A European spec version of the RVR, the ASX, will debut at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show.

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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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Fuel Economy EPA 2017 Economy 199

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

mpg US) and 7.1 mpg US), respectively. Unfair EU Euro emission standards that for decades allowed diesel cars to emit more NO x than gasoline cars. The benefit will continue to increase in the coming years, as more low-carbon and renewable electricity enters European electricity mixes. l/100 km (37.3 l/100 km (33.1

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DECEMBER 30, 2022

The mpg ratings are for city/highway/combined. RWD we drove 225 miles through Southern California, averaging 24 mpg. The G70 comes with an extensive list of advanced safety features that your dealer sales representative should go over with you in detail. Standard RWD – $38,570. Standard AWD – $40,670.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 83

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DECEMBER 10, 2014

ExxonMobil focused particularly on three groups of countries in projecting future energy trends: China and India, which are expected to account for half the growth in global energy demand because these two developing economies will lead the world in terms of population size and the pace of growth in standards of living.

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MARCH 15, 2024

The fuel economy, which is best in Touring mode, is rated by the EPA at 24 mpg city/29 highway/26 combined mpg. mpg, same as the EPA. We were pleased to cross the 30 mpg mark and surpass the EPA 29 mpg rating by so much. General Motors has announced a commitment to 30 new global electric vehicles by the year 2025.

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Cadillac Escalade SUV MPG 54

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FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Standard on the LX and Sport, the 2.0-liter turbo at 28 mpg city/37 highway/31 combined. mpg combined. non-turbo 4-cylinder and CVT, fuel economy estimates are 31 mpg city/40 highway/35 combined. Safety and Convenience All Civic models come standard with active and passive safety features. Your numbers may differ.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Some of these come as hybrids, plug-in hybrids or full electrics, upping the ante even more. But the XT5 acquits itself well in all of the key categories, which explains its solid sales pace for the GM luxury division. The Luxury and Premium Luxury models come standard with front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive optional.

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JUNE 29, 2015

That may sound far-fetched, but considering annual sales have already made it to 25 million units per year (vs. The cost to operate an EV, per mile, is already well below the cost to drive a standard ICE-age model, and the advantage is likely to widen. Coal still supplies more power in the US than anything else, with natural gas next.

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Solar Miles Gasoline-Electric MPG 150

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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. A 4-cylinder, 1.33-liter liter gasoline engine and 1.4-liter lbs) lighter.

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