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EPA annual report on CO2, fuel economy and technology trends finds 2012 heading for all-time best; rapid adoption of new technologies

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Adjusted CO 2 emissions and adjusted fuel economy, MY 1975-2011. The report finds that CO 2 emissions rates and fuel economy values reflect a very favorable multi-year trend beginning in MY 2005. The fleet-wide average real world MY 2011 personal vehicle CO 2 emissions value is 398 g/mi and average fuel economy is 22.4

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Honda launching new Fit and Fit Hybrid in Japan

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By switching automatically among EV Drive, Hybrid Drive and Engine Drive based on driving conditions, this system delivers fuel economy of 36.4 km/L (85 mpg US , 2.8 These and other advanced technologies help the new hybrid system offer more than 35% higher fuel economy than Honda’s previous IMA hybrid system. The all-new 1.3L

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

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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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Cumulative worldwide sales of Honda hybrids passes 1 million units

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This milestone was reached 12 years and 11 months after the start of sales of the first generation Insight in Japan November 1999, which realized fuel economy of 35 km/liter (82.3 mpg US, 2.86 15 mode with a 5-speed MT vehicle—at the time the world’s highest fuel economy among all mass-production gasoline-powered vehicles.

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Toyota introduces new 2020 Highlander and hybrid at New York International Auto Show; TNGA-K platform

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Just as the first RAV4 launched the compact crossover SUV segment 22 years ago, the original Highlander redefined the midsize family SUV when it arrived in 2001. The system delivers a combined 240 horsepower and an EPA-estimated 34 combined MPG. Yet, Highlander Hybrid still delivers everyday acceleration, power and responsiveness.

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Honda Begins Sales of All-New Fit and Fit Hybrid in Japan

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Under Japan’s 10-15 cycle, the Fit Hybrid has fuel economy of 30 km/liter (70.6 mpg US, 3.33 Since the introduction of Fit in June 2001, cumulative sales in Japan reached the 1.5 The Fit Hybrid IPU. Click to enlarge. Packaging of the IPU in the Insight (left) and Fit Hybrid (right). Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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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.

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