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AUGUST 3, 2012

Average fuel economy (window-sticker values) of cars, light trucks, minivans and SUVs purchased last month was 23.6 mpg) from October 2007, the first month of monitoring by UMTRI researchers Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle. mpg) since October 2007. mpg (10 L/100km) , a 17% increase (3.5

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 2007 231

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MARCH 15, 2013

Based on preliminary estimates, CO 2 emission rates have decreased by 13% and fuel economy values have increased by 16% from MY 2007-2012. Changes in light-duty vehicle technology penetration share. The use of gasoline direct injection systems has grown from essentially zero in MY 2007 to a projected 24% of the market in MY 2012.

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Fuel Economy 2012 EPA Economy 284

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MAY 30, 2013

Sivak examined the differences in the probability of licensed drivers purchasing a new light-duty vehicle (car, pickup truck, SUV or minivan) as a function of their age for the years 2007 and 2011. There were substantial increases from 2007 to 2011 in the number of drivers 55 to 64 years of age and 65 to 74 years of age.

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DECEMBER 6, 2011

The index currently shows that emissions of greenhouse gases per driver of newly purchased vehicles are down 13% since late 2007. Average fuel economy of cars, light trucks, minivans and SUVs purchased in November was 22.7 The UMTRI Eco-Driving Index, updated November 2011. Click to enlarge. mpg, up from 22.6

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MARCH 11, 2012

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% Click to enlarge. In terms of market share, gasoline direct injection doubled in MY 2010 (from 4.2% and from 2.6%

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Fuel Economy 2011 Economy EPA 236