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Honda launching new Fit and Fit Hybrid in Japan

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km/L (85 mpg US , 2.8 km/L (61 mpg US , 3.8 Honda has further refined the center tank layout to make possible a significant reduction in vehicle weight and provide roomy interior that greatly exceeds expectations for the compact class. The all-new 1.3L The all-new 1.5

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Toyota launches new Crown series sedans in Japan, including new hybrid models

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Toyota, which had originally introduced a mild-hybrid version of the Crown in 2001, first introduced a full-hybrid model based on a THS (Toyota Hybrid System) II system in 2008. Toyota says that the new 2AR-FSE engine achieves class-leading maximum thermal efficiency (compared to vehicles with similar engine displacement) of 38.5%

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U-M study finds current CAFE standards create profit incentive for larger vehicles

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Simulations of future vehicles under the footprint-based standards found that the sales-weighted average vehicle size increases by 2–32%, undermining gains in fuel economy by 1–4 mpg (0.6–1.7 Skerlos (2001) Design incentives to increase vehicle size created from the US footprint-based fuel economy standards. 10 11 –5.17×10

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National Academies release third review of the 21st Century Truck Partnership

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The 21CTP was formed in 2001 to reduce fuel usage and emissions in trucks of Classes 3 through 8. miles per gallon (mpg), compared to the baseline truck at 6.45 mpg result, the LSFC was 4.85 a SuperTrailer program to help trailer manufacturers build engineering capability; and a delivery truck of Class 3, 4, 5, or 6.

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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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Major goals behind the development of the VEA were best in class fuel consumption; high performance feel; a common software platform; and variant reduction, this being a major element that also fit in with the SPA approach. L/100km (29 mpg US) on the European cycle, for 186 g CO 2 /km. Volvo Cars’ engine strategy. Click to enlarge.

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New 450hp Small Block V8 for 2014 Corvette features direct injection, cylinder deactivation, continuously variable valve timing

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It will also deliver the most fuel-efficient Corvette ever, exceeding an EPA-estimated 26 mpg US (9.0 R beat Ferrari, BMW and Porsche to sweep the drivers’, team, and manufacturer championships in production-based American Le Mans Series GT class. L/100 km) on the highway. 1 compression ratio.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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