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JULY 8, 2013

The average fuel-economy (window-sticker) value of new vehicles sold. mpg—down 0.1 mpg from May, according to the latest monthly report from Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). mpg since October 2007 (the first. October 2007.

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AUGUST 5, 2013

The average fuel-economy (window-sticker) value of new vehicles sold in the US in July was 24.8 mpg from June and tying the record high reached in March, April, and May, according to the monthly analysis from Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). 'The This is up 1.2

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JANUARY 4, 2013

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in December was 23.9 mpg (or 19%) from the value in October 2007 (the first month of monitoring); however, the fuel economy in December was down 0.2 This is an increase of 3.8 This is an increase of 3.8 Source: UMTRI. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 2007 225

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MAY 2, 2012

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in April was 23.9 mpg (19%) from the value in October 2007, when UMTRI started this monitoring, it is down 0.2 mpg from March. mpg (19%) from the value in October 2007, when UMTRI started this monitoring, it is down 0.2

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Fuel Economy Economy MPG 2007 225

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AUGUST 30, 2010

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are jointly proposing changes to the fuel economy labels consumers see on the window of new vehicles in dealer showrooms. Comparable Fuel Economy: A comparison of the vehicle’s fuel economy to that of comparable vehicles. Source: EPA.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Fuel 297

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JULY 6, 2009

The South Korean Presidential Committee on Green Growth announced that by 2015, automakers will need to increase average new vehicle fuel economy to 17 km/L (40 mpg US, 5.9 in 2012 from the current levels to 14.5 km/L (34 mpg US, 6.9 km/L (26 mpg US, 8.9 in 2012 from the current levels to 14.5

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Fuel Economy MPG 2015 Economy 150

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JUNE 4, 2009

South Korea plans to raise the fuel economy of locally-made vehicles to surpass future requirements being by the US and Japan, according to the Ministry of Knowledge Economy (MKE). in 2012 from the current levels. kilometers per liter of fuel (27 mpg US, 8.7 km/L (26 mpg US, 9.1 L/100km) recorded in 2007.

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JULY 5, 2017

The defect leads to lower fuel economy, non EPA-compliant emissions levels, and costly and frequent vehicle repairs, the complaint charges. This reduces the truck's fuel economy, according to the complaint. Hagens Berman is reaching out to owners or lessees of a 2013-2017 Dodge RAM 2500 or 3500 with a 6.7-L

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Fuel Economy Chrysler Diesel Emissions 170

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

announced that its cumulative worldwide sales of hybrid vehicles surpassed 1 million units as of the end of September 2012. 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 Earlier post.)

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JULY 26, 2017

Now, as part of its own MY 2022-2025 fuel economy standards process, NHTSA has issued its Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Model Year 2022–2025 Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards. mpg in MY 2021. mpg in model year 2025. Background.

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MAY 19, 2009

The resulting new standards will cover model years 2012-2016, and will require an average fuel economy standard of 35.5 mpg in 2016 (39 mpg for cars, 30 mpg for trucks), or approximately 250 grams CO 2 /mile. The CAFE program established by the EISA 2007 legislation specified a minimum 35 mpg in 2020.

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2016 Obama Standards MPG 150

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APRIL 2, 2010

Yesterday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National High Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly established increasingly stringent greenhouse gas emission standards under the Clean Air Act for 2012 through 2016 model-year vehicles and fuel economy standards under the Corporate Average Fuel Economy program, respectively.

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EPA Standards Light PHEV 236

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AUGUST 23, 2013

And yet clean diesel, one of the cleanest choices for putting the US on the road to energy independence, hasn’t see any sort of incentive since the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007. Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? marketshare in 2012 to 1.25

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

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JUNE 30, 2009

The request was subsequently denied in December 2007. Last month, President Obama announced a national policy of two harmonized standards, one for increasing fuel economy (to be issued by NHTSA) and the second for reducing greenhouse gas emissions (to be issued by EPA) for all new cars and trucks sold in the United States.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

I do not agree with the EPA or the 2007 Supreme Court ruling that gave the Agency that authority. The resulting set of new standards will cover model years 2012-2016, and will require an average fuel economy standard of 35.5 mpg in 2016 (39 mpg for cars, 30 mpg for trucks), or approximately 250 grams CO 2 /mile.

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AUGUST 2, 2018

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released their long-expected notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to adjust the Congressionally-mandated Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards.

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Fuel Economy Economy EPA MPG 186

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DECEMBER 23, 2010

Mercedes-Benz has restyled the 2012 C-Class sedan and lowered fuel consumption by as much as 31%. Efficiency-enhancing measures include new engines, an improved 7-speed automatic transmission with the gear ratios on all versions optimized for fuel economy, and the ECO start/stop function. L/100km (53 mpg US)—0.4

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Mercedes Fuel MPG Fuel Economy 210

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MAY 29, 2013

The increase in the gap was especially pronounced after 2007–2008, when a number of European Union member states switched to a CO 2 -based vehicle taxation system and a mandatory EU CO 2 regulation for new cars was introduced. US “My MPG” real-world vs. official (100%) CO 2 emissions by vehicle model year. Source: ICCT.

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Europe Fuel MPG United Kingdom 199

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Current fuel economy for Class 8 trucks is estimated by the US Department of Energy at 6.0 mpg and projected to rise modestly to 6.8 mpg by 2025 (EIA, 2009). Among medium- and heavy-trucks, Class 8 trucks are the largest CO 2 emitters and fuel users, consuming two-thirds of all truck fuel, or 1.57 million barrels per day.

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2017 Fuel T600 Diesel 281

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AUGUST 30, 2009

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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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

new appliance standards and CAFE) and changes in the way energy is used in the US economy. quadrillion Btu in 2035, as a result of fuel economy improvements achieved through stock turnover as older, less efficient vehicles are replaced by newer, more fuel-efficient vehicles. The share was 29% in 2007.).

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Fuel Energy Sale 2013 225

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APRIL 29, 2014

For the first time, more than 50% of the current year’s light-duty (LD) vehicles in the US get more than 23 mpg (10.2 CFA selected 23 mpg as a benchmark for this analysis because it is the EPA fuel economy label equivalent to the 30.6 l/100 km) overall corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) requirement for 2014.

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MPG Fuel Economy 2014 Economy 220

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JUNE 1, 2009

Reduce GM’s total number of assembly, powertrain and stamping facilities in the US from 47 in 2008 to 34 by the end of 2010 and 33 by 2012. This rate is substantially below the 15 to 17 million annual vehicle sales rates recorded from 1995 through 2007. Earlier post.) viability plan submission. The Chevy Volt.

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MAY 4, 2011

Fuel efficiency was not used as a specific criterion for evaluation; estimated 2014 MY EPA combined label fuel economy is 25 mpg US (9.4 The City will test the use of all-electric powered taxis starting in 2012 with six fully electric Nissan LEAFs—provided free of charge—to road test electric vehicles.

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New York City Taxi New York Fully Electric 231

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JUNE 19, 2015

The analysis used by federal agencies to set standards for fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas emissions for new US light-duty vehicles from 2017 to 2025 was thorough and of high caliber overall, according to a new report from the National Research Council. to 41 mpg by 2021 and 48.7 mpg by 2025. to 41 mpg by 2021 and 48.7

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Standards Fuel Economy Economy EPA 150

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JANUARY 19, 2013

6 among Chinese automakers with a production and sales volume of 720 thousand for vehicles and 950 thousand for motorcycles in 2012. Comparing to conventional Trumpchi, the 4x4 hybrid version has demonstrated excellent fuel economy (30% fuel saving), acceleration (2 seconds less from 0 to 100kph), drivability and ride comfort.

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Detroit Chinese Plug-in Hybrid 261

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Audi Volkswagen-owned company exploring PHEVs Metroproject Quattro Sub-compact PHEV Concept Car shown October 2007; PHEV of A1 Sportback under consideration Bright Automotive For-profit spin off from Rocky Mountain Institute designing lightweight PHEVs, successor to RMIs 1990s "Hypercar" concept. Ford Escape PHEV-40 around 2012.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45

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JUNE 14, 2013

l/100 km fuel consumption)—based on the Golf V—was created in 2007. Golf VI (2008 to 2012). TSI engines and conversion of the turbodiesels (TDI) to the common rail system led to more dynamic performance and better fuel economy. l/100 km (62 mpg US). l/100 km (62 mpg US). Golf VII (since 2012).

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2003 2008 MPG 2002 191

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MAY 2, 2013

MPG: A Progress Report on Achievability ”—of the response of consumers and automakers as both begin to experience the effects of the newly adopted federal fuel economy standard. Those who indicated that their current gas mileage was 24 mpg (9.8 l/100 km) rose from 30 to 56%; and the percentage getting under 22 mpg (10.7

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Europe MPG Fuel Fuel Economy 281

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

It will appear in Europe next year as the Opel Ampera and in Australia as the Holden Volt in 2012. It offers 18 models that deliver 30 mpg or more. You would be much better served doing a little investigative journalism (no offense intended) to determine the percentage of cars sold that get 30 mpg or better. Thats short-sighted.

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