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ACEEE ranks i-MiEV as “Greenest” car in US, Civic Natural Gas ties for second with LEAF

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Mitsubishi’s i-MIEV battery electric vehicle took the top spot from the Honda Civic Natural Gas on the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) 14 th annual environmental ranking. Mitsubishi I-MiEV. Honda Civic Natural Gas. Honda Insight. Honda Civic Hybrid. Honda CR-Z. Green score.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. That number jumps to 105 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when combining electricity and gasoline. No gasoline used. liter 4-cylinder while the non-hybrid models have either the gasoline 1.5-liter

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Consumer Federation analysis of polling data and tech pricing finds consumer demands aligned with proposed MY 2017-2025 CAFE and GHG regulations for light-duty vehicles

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mpg US (5.87 The CFA polling data finds continued strong consumer support for the proposed standards, which CFA rounded up to 55 mpg in its question (“ The federal government has proposed requiring automobile manufacturers to increase the fuel economy of their motor vehicle fleets to an average of 55 miles per gallon by 2025. ”).

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Event: WAJ Media Day: A Million Dollar Drive

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turbocharged inline six-cylinder gasoline engine was mated to a 48-volt mild hybrid system, producing 429 hp and 384 lb.-ft. Honda Civic Sport. Honda Civic Touring. Mitsubishi Outlander SEL S-AWC. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. AWD Advanced+.

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Plug-in cars: Moving Forward

Plugs and Cars

Mitsubishi has begun to manufacture the iMiev in the thousands for the Japanese market. The plan calls for 39 mpg for cars and 30 mpg for light trucks and SUVs by 2016; no automaker lawsuits; and California subscribes to the national program through 2016. The trajectory remains clear, and the pace has quickened.

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Chinese automakers bring hybrids and plug-ins to Detroit, Geneva auto shows

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In addition, GAC Group has joint ventures with global automakers such as Toyota, Honda, Fiat-Chrysler, Mitsubishi and Hino for vehicle production. GAC Group owns several production vehicle brands such as “Trumpchi”, GAC Gonow, GAC and GAC Yangcheng. GAC Group ranks No. The company reports fuel consumption of 6.6 L/100km (35.6

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

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Still, the instant torque of the electric motor is a rush you get to experience all the time in city driving; each time you pull away from a red light and stop sign youre wondering why gasoline engines ever became popular. New York 2009: The Scion iQ goes Big Wheels!