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EPA Reports Fifth Consecutive Annual Increase in US New Vehicle Fuel Economy; Up 9% Since 2004, Back to Levels of Early 1980s

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Adjusted CO 2 emissions and adjusted fuel economy by model year. For the fifth consecutive year, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reporting an increase in new vehicle fuel efficiency with a corresponding decrease in average carbon dioxide emissions for new US cars and light duty trucks. mpg, or 9%, since 2004.

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Mazda Launches Revamped Micro-Mini Carol in Japan

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Mazda Motor Corporation has launched the fully updated the Mazda Carol micro-mini for the Japanese market, its first full remodeling since September 2004. Featuring reduced curb weight and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with an auxiliary gearbox, the Carol provides improved eco-friendliness and even better value.

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Citron Launches the New C3; 99 g CO2/km Model Available From Launch

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The C3 was also Citroën’s first production vehicle fitted with a stop-start system, beginning in 2004. Controlled weight and aerodynamics (C d 0.30) contribute to management of fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions; a 99 g/km HDi DPFS 90 diesel version is available from launch. Earlier post.).

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Envera LLC Nearing Completion of New Actuator Mechanism Project for Variable Compression Ratio Engine

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A number of studies have concluded that fuel economy could be improved by about 30% with a combination of VCR, boosting and engine down-sizing. Tags: Engines. Envera said that after the engines have been proven in the market for a few years, it might reconsider using pressurized oil from the transmission for select applications.

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Ford Unveils Next-Generation Global Focus at NAIAS; Features New 2.0L DI Engine with Powershift Dual-Clutch Transmission for NA Market

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liter gasoline engine designed for the North American market that features direct injection (DI) and Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) for enhanced performance and fuel efficiency. Duratec I-4 unit while contributing to projected fuel economy gains of more than 10%. Earlier post.).

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Toyota Prius named WhatGreenCar of the Year

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In addition to the new model’s best-in-class cradle-to-crave environmental credentials, the panel particularly commented on the way the car seamlessly integrates green features as part of its design. Tags: Toyota WhatGreenCar. If Apple made a car, it would probably be the third generation Prius”. litre petrol engine in place of the 1.5-litre

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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

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A PHEV with only a 20-mile all-electric range is 62% lower (see printed page 95 in the 2004 study ). If we optimistically assume the average US fuel economy is 25 miles per gallon, at $3.00 These are "features" -- and no one asks about the payback. Tags: evdriven. The GREET 1.6 Using the average U.S.

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