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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.

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2023 Toyota Crown coming to US with standard hybrid powertrain, Hybrid MAX option

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The 2023 Toyota Crown for the US market is coming with standard AWD and the choice of two electrified powertrains: the standard Toyota Hybrid System (THS) or Hybrid MAX. Hybrid MAX is Toyota’s all-new performance hybrid that puts out a manufacturer estimated 340 net horsepower and a net 400 lb-ft of torque. liter engine.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

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The EPA rates the 2022 K5 GT 2.5L at 24 mpg city/32 highway/27 combined while running on 87 octane. The K5 is more than a replacement for the Optima, which had been Kia’s midsize sedan stalwart since 2000. Road Test: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Camry.

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DOT, EPA unveil joint proposal for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards: 49.6 mpg CAFE, 163 g/mile GHG in 2025; flexibilities and incentives

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) formally unveiled their joint proposal to set stronger fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks. mpg US (5.87 mpg US (5.87 EPA’s proposed GHG standards, which are.

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2015 VW Jetta TDI: a more refined, powerful and efficient diesel within a nicely redesigned model line

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TDI Clean Diesel EA288 engine ( earlier post ) with an EPA-rated highway fuel economy rating of 46 mpg with the manual transmission (45 mpg automatic). 2015 Jetta TDI. % Δ City mpg (l/100km). Highway mpg (l/100 km). Combined mpg (l/100km). Fuel economy improvement. 2014 Jetta TDI.

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Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

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For passenger cars, hybrids will continue to claim a larger share of the market than diesel, rising to 28% in 2025 from 15% in 2016. TDI is raised to 2000 bar, helping increase the power output and reduce emissions. EPA estimated fuel economy (mpg) for US TDI models. Q5 hybrid **. marketshare in 2012 to 1.25

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Honda boosts performance and fuel economy on 2013 CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe using new Li-ion pack

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The 2013 Honda CR-Z goes on sale 21 November with a number of powertrain, styling and feature upgrades, including a new Li-ion battery pack that replaces the NiMH pack in the MY 2012 CR-Z hybrid and delivers more power and improved fuel economy. The MY 2012 CR-Z hybrid used a 100V NiMH pack.) l/100 km), a gain of 1 mpg highway.

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