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Hyundai/Kia to correct overstated fuel economy claims of MY 2012 and 2013 models as result of EPA investigation

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Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America will reduce their fuel economy (mpg) ratings for a number of 2011-13 model year models in showrooms after EPA testing found discrepancies between agency results and data submitted by the company. The Sonata Hybrid will see a reduction of 1 mpg. This has happened twice since 2000.

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Global auto production may hit 80+ million units this year; hybrids below 2% of total output

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million in 2011, and 2012 may bring an all-time high of 80 million or more vehicles, according to new research conducted by the Worldwatch Institute for its Vital Signs Online service. million in 2012, writes report author and Worldwatch Senior Researcher Michael Renner. mpg US) for 2020. Worldwide light-duty vehicle production.

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Buick offering 2.0L direct-injection turbo option for 2013 Verano

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turbocharged engine with direct injection and continuously variable valve timing that produces an SAE-certified 250 horsepower (187 kW) at 5300 rpm and 260 lb-ft (353 Nm) of torque at 2000 rpm. Pricing will be announced closer to the start of production in late 2012. Acceleration from 0-60 mph is an estimated 6.2

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Making driving less energy-intensive than flying

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The situation reversed in 2000, and the advantage of flying increased from then on. million light-duty vehicles sold in 2012, accounted for only about 6% of the entire fleet of light-duty vehicles. l/100 km) to at least 33.8 l/100 km) at the current vehicle load, or vehicle load would have to increase from the current 1.38

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2013 Toyota Prius C Unveiled: Compact 52-MPG-Plus Hybrid Hatchback

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It's already added two models to sit beside the 2012 Prius five-door hatchback, and now, the last new addition to the Prius lineup has been revealed. The 2013 Toyota Prius C, the first compact Prius since the original 2000-2003 model, was unveiled today at the Tokyo.

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California Air Resources Board approves 2014 Honda Plug-in Hybrid Accord as first LEV3/SULEV20 vehicle on sale

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The following year, in 1999, the 2000 Accord was the first certified Super Ultra-low Emission Vehicle (SULEV) gasoline vehicle. l/100km) city / 105 MPGe (224 l/100km) highway in hybrid mode, and 47 MPG (5 l/100km) city / 46 MPG (5.1 In 1995, the 1996 Civic was the first certified Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) gasoline vehicle.

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Jaguar adds two new smaller forced induction gasoline engines to 2013 XF and XJ lineup; 8-speed automatic and start-stop

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liter V6 Turbodiesel engines for 2012 XF saloons, the eight-speed ZF transmission is now extended across the entire XF and XJ ranges for the 2013MY offering better economy, reduced emissions and smoother acceleration compared to the previous six-speed equipped models. l/100km (25 mpg US) and 216 g/km of CO 2. l/100km (46 mpg US).

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