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EPA: preliminary data show average fuel economy of new light-duty vehicles reached a record high of 25.7 MPG in 2020

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Preliminary data in EPA’s 2020 Automotive Trends Report shows average fuel economy for model year 2020 light-duty vehicles increased to 25.7 If this preliminary data holds, that will be a new record high for average new light-duty vehicle fuel economy. Manufacturers continue to adopt a wide array of advanced technologies.

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EPA’s annual automotive trends report shows slight increase in fuel economy from MY2017 to MY2018

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Since MY 2004, CO 2 emissions have decreased 23%, or 108 g/mi, and fuel economy has increased 30%, or 5.8 The report found that over the last five years, 11 of the 14 largest manufacturers improved both estimated real-world CO 2 emissions and fuel economy of their new vehicle fleets. mpge, of all large manufacturers in model year 2018.

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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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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. Characteristics of light-duty vehicles for four select model years. mpg, or 9%, since 2004.

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EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. The detailed data supporting the report were obtained directly from automobile manufacturers. Of the five light-duty vehicle types, cars have the highest average adjusted fuel economy of 28.3 l/100 km), followed by car SUVs at 24.5

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EPA fuel economy report finds weight and power leveling off, footprint stable

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EPA recently released the latest edition of its annual report Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends. Since MY 2004, CO 2 emissions and fuel economy have improved in ten out of twelve years, and decreased only twice. ft 2 (1.9%); truck SUVs increased 0.4 mpg and truck SUVs reaching 22.2

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Rare Rides Icons: The Lincoln Mark Series Cars, Feeling Continental (Part XLIII)

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In particular, BMW was on the mind of all domestic manufacturers in the Eighties as yuppies pursued status and Ultimate Driving Machine pleasure. In 2003 the InTech appeared in its only SUV usage, as the motivator of the new and doomed Lincoln Aviator. The S1 was the last vehicle in production anywhere to use an InTech engine.

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2011 edition of EPA Fuel Economy Trends report shows several advanced powertrain technologies making significant gains

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Light duty vehicle characteristics for seven model years. Conventional gasoline vehicles continue to account for more than 95% of all light-duty vehicles. Light-duty diesel are seen dropping share slightly to 0.6% From MY 2004 to MY 2010, CO 2 emissions decreased by 67 g/mi (15%), and fuel economy increased by 3.3