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Toyota launches 2013 Prius Plug-in MPG Challenge in US

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Toyota launched the first Prius MPG Challenge in the US, rewarding environmentally-conscious, charitable organizations in N.Y., The highest overall MPG according to the Prius’ trip computer per 30-day challenge wins a $2,500 contribution, with second-place finisher earning $1,000 and the third-place finisher winning $500.

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Volkswagen Passat TDI sets Guinness World Record for fuel economy around the 48 US states; 78 mpg US

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The record drive was witnessed by officials of the Guinness World Record Organization. mpg is really impressive and a testament to the potential of Volkswagen’s TDI vehicles. The driver team, hyper-miler Wayne Gerdes of CleanMPG and engineer Bob Winger, achieved a fuel consumption of only 3.02 l/100 km (77.99

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GM’s EV for China, Ford Ecosport, Volvo plug-in miles and mpg: Today’s Car News

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Volvo’s plug-in hybrids get more miles and more mpg. And a major environmental organization jabs Ford over fuel economy. GM has revealed a new electric car, but so far it’s only for China. A new study underscores the importance of workplace charging. This and more, today at Green Car Reports.

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GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

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GM has made three product commitments for 2017 related to its sustainability strategy: to have 500,000 vehicles on the road in the US with some form of electrification ( earlier post ); to double the number of US models that can achieve an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 Earlier post.). In 2012, GM invested more than $7.3

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California Air Resources Board approves sales of XL’s electrified Ford F-250

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The California Air Resources Board and other organizations continue to pursue the statewide goals for reducing greenhouse gases to 40% below 1990 levels by 2030, and part of the burden will rest on the transportation sector to reduce emissions.

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3rd generation Audi TT reduces full lifecycle GHGs by 11% compared to predecessor

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tonnes of GHGs—CO 2 , methane, nitrous oxide and halogenated organic emissions—over its entire lifecycle. Audi’s new third-generation TT reduces life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions by 11% compared to its predecessor. This results in a reduction of around 5.5 TFSI quattro 155 kW S tronic. TFSI quattro 169 kW S tronic. l/100 km 23.8

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Audi introducing Audi prologue Avant diesel plug-in hybrid show car at Geneva; 147 mpg, wireless charging

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liters per 100 kilometers (147 mpg US) according to the NEDC standard for plug-in hybrid vehicles—corresponding to 43 grams of carbon emissions per kilometer. It consists primarily of an extremely thin, bendable OLED film (OLED: organic light emitting diodes), and it displays extremely sharp images that are rich in contrast.

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