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Mitsubishi estimates that the new, non-hybrid Mirage, expected to go on sale in the fall, will achieve estimated fuel economy of 37 mpg city/44 mpg highway/40 mpg combined (6.4, Standard electric power steering (EPS) further aids fuel efficiency. l/100 km, respectively) (CVT-equipped model). coefficient of drag.

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AUGUST 19, 2013

Honda’s new 2-motor MY 2014 Accord Hybrid, built with the rest of the Accord lineup in a Honda plant in Marysville, Ohio, will go on sale in the US in October. Honda anticipates the new Accord Hybrid will obtain an EPA fuel economy rating of 49/45/47 mpg US (4.8, Earlier post.). l/100 km, respectively) (city/highway/combined).

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liters/100 km (84 mpg US), which corresponds to 65 g CO 2 /km emissions. The standard equipment in the S 500 Plug-In Hybrid is extensive and offers a first: extended pre-entry climate control. seconds, and the plug-in hybrid has an all-electric range of up to 33 km (20.5 The certified fuel consumption is 2.8 l/100 km.).

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Plug-in Mercedes Plug MPG 262

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JULY 29, 2011

The new Obama Administration proposal to increase fuel efficiency standards for cars and light trucks to an average 54.5 mpg by 2016). It also assumes the mpg requirement will be phased in at 5% per year from 2017 through 2025 as proposed. From fiscal years 2010-2016, he estimates that action will cost the HTF about $9 billion.

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MPG Standards Obama Fuel 207

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The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander goes on sale in the US this summer with three available powertrains across three grades: the 2.4L The gasoline powertrain has an EPA-estimated 24 combined MPG for XLE FWD; the hybrid an EPA-estimated 36 combined MPG for the XLE FWD and the HYBRID MAX with an EPA-estimated 27 combined MPG.

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Highlander Hybrid Toyota Gasoline-Electric 221

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Toyota projects fuel economy of 52 mpg city / 48 mpg highway / 50 mpg combined for the AWD-e model, and estimates that the AWD-e model—which is debuting at the LA Auto Show—could account for as much as 25% of annual US Prius sales. The XLE and Limited grades include Standard Smart Key System on three doors.

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MAY 22, 2014

Stop/start technology will be standard on the 2015 Impala base 2.5-liter The Impala comes standard with a four-cylinder engine, which currently accounts for more than 30% of Impala retail sales. For the 2015 model year, the Impala will be available with two powertrains, a standard 2.5L l/100 km), 31 mpg (7.6

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Fuel Economy 2015 Chevrolet Economy 210

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liter MultiAir intercooled turbo engine combined with several aerodynamic enhancements, including lightweight aluminum chassis components, active grille shutters, underbody aero kit, a lowered profile and low-rolling resistance tires, the Dodge Dart Aero model achieves 41 mpg US (5.74 Powered by the 1.4-liter

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Dodge MPG 2013 Illinois 218

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FEBRUARY 4, 2014

liters per 100 kilometers (60 to 51 mpg) and CO 2 emissions of 104 to 119 grams per kilometer (167 to 192 g/mile), the new ultra models from Audi are among the most efficient cars of their segment. The new ultra models will meet the future Euro 6 emission standards while achieving lower fuel consumption. mpg) with 4.6

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MPG Audi Diesel Miles 225

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JUNE 15, 2011

turbo and six-speed automatic transmission will deliver 2 mpg better fuel economy. The Cruze Eco with an automatic transmission will deliver as much as 39 mpg (6.0 L/100km) on the highway compared with 37 mpg for the current model. turbo/six-speed automatic will get 38 mpg (6.2 For 2012, Chevrolet Cruze models with the 1.4L

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Fuel Economy MPG 2012 Chevrolet 186

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the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has certified the Ford 2011 Fiesta with a 40 mpg highway, 29 mpg city rating. Achieved with Ford’s new six-speed PowerShift automatic transmission, the 40 mpg is 5 mpg better than the Honda Fit and 4 mpg better than the Toyota Yaris.

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MPG 2011 EPA Ford 231

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of new vehicle sales in the United States have been pickup trucks, according to JATO Dynamics. Throughout the past decade, pickups in the United States saw higher sales figures than new vehicles from countries such as Russia (19.1 million sales respectively). —Donald Smith, Vice President Sales & Marketing at JATO.

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F-150 Price 2019 2010 195

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JULY 28, 2011

Ford’s Explorer is now the most fuel-efficient seven-passenger SUV on the market, delivering an EPA-certified 28 mpg US (8.4 The Explorer with its standard V6 delivers up to 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway to lead the full-size V6 SUV segment in fuel efficiency. L/100km) on the highway with an all-new 2.0-liter

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MPG EPA SUV Engine 218

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Acura expects the MDX Sport Hybrid will receive EPA fuel economy ratings of 25/26/26 mpg (city/highway/combined) (9.4/9.04/9.04 l/100 km), an estimated 7-mpg city fuel economy rating increase over the (non-hybrid) MDX with SH-AWD. AcuraWatch standard. The 2017 MDX was designed by the Acura Design Studio in Torrance, Calif.,

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Acura New York 2017 MPG 150

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JANUARY 8, 2011

liter EcoBoost truck engine ( earlier post ) is EPA-certified at 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (14.7 Each engine is mated to a fuel-saving six-speed automatic transmission—making Ford the only manufacturer to equip its entire full-size pickup lineup with standard six-speed automatic gearboxes. L/100km, respectively).

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F-150 MPG EPA Ford 218

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The current vehicle footprint-based Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards create a financial incentive for automakers to increase vehicle size, except under certain limited conditions of consumer preference for vehicle size, according to a study by University of Michigan researchers Kate Whitefoot and Steven Skerlos. 10 11 –5.17×10

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Standards Fuel Economy Vehicles Economy 240

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Ford’s new C-MAX Hybrid ( earlier post ) sold 3,182 units in October in its first full month of sales, outselling the Prius v’s 2,769 units. Sales of the entire Prius family were 16,774 units, with the sedan accounting for 8,788 of those.) The C-MAX Hybrid is EPA-rated at 47 mpg US city, highway and combined.

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Prius Ford Sale Hybrid 294

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MAY 1, 2014

Using the recent Beijing Auto Show as its stage, BYD introduced its new “5-4-2” New Energy Vehicle performance standard and a series of cars designed to meet it. “5” l/100 km, or 118 mpg US. l/100 km, or 118 mpg US. The Tang, the Han for 2015 and the Ming for 2016 will all meet the 5-4-2 standard. seconds, has a 2.0-liter

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Standards BYD Energy Vehicles 262

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The non-hybrid 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco delivers an EPA-estimated 42 mpg on the highway (manual transmission models), with city fuel economy of 28 mpg. It goes on sale in January. turbocharged engine and a standard six-speed manual transmission. The Cruze Eco carries an MSRP of US$18,895 (including destination charge).

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MPG EPA Chevrolet Altima Hybrid 247

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liter TFSI engine ( earlier post ) to achieve 27 mpg (8.7 l/100 km) city, 37 mpg (6.35 l/100 km) highway, and 31 mpg (7.58 Standard driver assistance features including Audi pre sense city and benchmark technologies such as the available Audi virtual cockpit are other highlights of the A4 ultra, on sale Fall 2016.

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Fuel Economy Audi MPG EPA 150

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NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The CLA Shooting Brake (length/width/height: 4630/1777/1435 mm) will initially be available with a choice of two diesel and three gasoline engines—all equipped as standard with the ECO start/stop function and Euro 6-compliant—as well as with 4MATIC all-wheel drive. l/100 km (60 mpg US), with emissions of 101 g CO 2 /km.

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Mercedes MPG Diesel 2015 210

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JUNE 21, 2015

km/liter (JC08 mode) (48 mpg US, 4.9 EyeSight2 is included as standard equipment on all grades. Subaru is targeting sales of 500 units per month in Japan. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, will launch an Impreza Sport Hybrid on 10 July through Subaru dealerships in Japan. Fuel economy is 20.4

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Japan MPG Hybrid Fuel Economy 150

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liter EcoBlue diesel engine, is targeted to return an EPA-estimated Highway rating of at least 30 mpg. Standard dual sliding side doors provide riders with a wide entrance and exit. Both Ford taxi models go on sale by year-end. Transit Connect Taxi , when equipped with available 1.5-liter Actual mileage will vary.

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Taxi Diesel Ford Transit Connect 247

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JANUARY 28, 2014

mpg US ), or 82 g/km CO 2. mpg US ) and 94 g/km CO 2. The new Polo will go on sale this spring, first in Germany, then in most other European countries. mpg US ) and 128 g/km CO 2 to 4.6 mpg US ) and 106 g/km CO 2. mpg US ) to 3.2 mpg US )—from 88 g/km CO 2 to 82 g/km). l/100 km (73.5

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MPG Engine Fuel Gasoline-Electric 333

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JULY 5, 2013

The i-ELOOP equipped Mazda6 is EPA-rated at 28 city/40 highway/32 combined mpg US (8.4, Fuel efficiency when paired with the manual transmission for non-i-ELOOP cars is rated by the EPA at 25 city/37 highway/29 combined mpg (9.4, l/100 km) and increases to 26 city/38 highway/30 combined mpg (9.0, l/100km, respectively).

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MPG 2014 Mazda Fuel Economy 225

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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. The standard audio system has a 6.1-inch Driving modes.

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Prius MPG Sale Toyota 255

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The BMW i8 goes on sale in the US in 2014. liters per 100 km / 94 mpg (US) along with an AWD driving experience with torque distribution geared towards optimized dynamics. At the same time, gear change times are shortened and an extra-sporty setting is selected for the standard Dynamic Damper Control and the Electric Power Steering.

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

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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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The 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 carries an EPA fuel economy rating of 17 mpg US city, 19 mpg highway, 18 mpg combined (13.8 liter twin-turbo V8, the price includes a number of standard features which are optional on the X6 xDrive50i. L/100km city, 12.4 L/100km highway, 13.1 L/100km combined).

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MPG BMW Los Angeles Fuel Economy 199

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MARCH 11, 2012

In February, one in four LaCrosse buyers chose the standard eAssist model, according to GM. In California, the take-rate for the 36 mpg US highway sedan reached 31%. gas engine in the 2012 LaCrosse lineup, which averaged 11% of 2011 sales. gas engine in the 2012 LaCrosse lineup, which averaged 11% of 2011 sales.

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Buick California Sale Lithium Ion 231

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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. l/100 km) highway.

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2016 Chevrolet MPG Engine 150

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DECEMBER 27, 2012

The California Air Resources Board has approved the 2014 Honda Plug-in Hybrid Accord as the first car for sale in California that meets ARB’s LEV3/SULEV20 standard—the most stringent smog-emission standard to date. Once again, Honda is the first to comply with ARB’s most stringent standard. Earlier post.).

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Honda 2014 Plug-in California 231

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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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DECEMBER 1, 2014

has begun sales of the all-new Grace hybrid sedan at dealerships across Japan. km/L (81 mpg US or 2.9 Honda’s monthly sales target in Japan is 3,000 units. These active safety functions are featured as standard equipments on all types. Honda Motor Co., Earlier post.). Honda Grace. Click to enlarge.

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Japan Honda Hybrid Sale 240

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AUGUST 15, 2013

The GLA, which will go on sale in 2014, is Mercedes-Benz’ first entry into the fast-growing compact SUV segment. ECO stop/start is standard. mpg US ) and 114 g CO 2 per kilometer (provisional figure). liters of gasoline per 100 km (33 mpg US ) and 151 g CO 2 /km—all provisional figures. Earlier post.) l/100 km (54.7

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Fuel Economy Mercedes MPG SUV 259

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The resulting new standards will cover model years 2012-2016, and will require an average fuel economy standard of 35.5 mpg in 2016 (39 mpg for cars, 30 mpg for trucks), or approximately 250 grams CO 2 /mile. The CAFE program established by the EISA 2007 legislation specified a minimum 35 mpg in 2020.

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2016 Obama Standards MPG 150

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JUNE 4, 2009

Korea’s fuel efficiency standards are already slated to increase 16.5% kilometers per liter of fuel (27 mpg US, 8.7 km/L (26 mpg US, 9.1 South Korea enacted fuel economy standards in 2006 for domestic cars and in 2009 for imported cars with sales of less than 10,000 vehicles. in 2012 from the current levels.

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South Korea Fuel Economy Economy Standards 150