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Actual vehicle MPG improvement has stagnated since 2008

Green Car Reports

Though vehicles for sale today are more efficient than they've ever been, the average fuel economy of America's operating fleet has remained relatively stagnant since George W. Researcher Michael Sivak, writing at Green Car Congress, puts the focus on the miles driven by registered vehicles in the United States.

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Volkswagen to offer refreshed Tiguan with new plug-in hybrid powertrain in Europe

Green Car Congress

This versatile vehicle is available for sale in 80% of countries in the world and is the most successful SUV on the market in Europe. In 2008, Volkswagen manufactured more than 150,000 units, making it the most successful SUV in Germany. This makes the Tiguan the best-selling car in the Volkswagen brand and Group.

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Tesla Roadster trio found in shipping containers accumulates massive bids

Teslarati

pic.twitter.com/tSwjwRQ3rA — TESLARATI (@Teslarati) May 2, 2023 Each of the three Roadsters likely has 0 miles, but there is no confirmation. “We also do not know how many, if any, miles were on odometers from testing/delivery of the new Roadsters,” Gruber wrote. These have been sitting in sealed sea containers since.

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Report: Chrysler to Show Prototype Electric Fiat 500 at Detroit Auto Show

Green Car Congress

No decision has been made whether the car will be offered for sale in the US, according to the report. Italy-based Micro-Vett SpA, which produces electric versions of several other Fiat vehicles, has developed an electric version of the 500, unveiled by the NICE car company in 2008. The electric 500 from Alelion and Autoadapt.

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Nissan Leases First Fuel Cell Vehicle in North America

Green Car Congress

The X-TRAIL FCV is being used by the bottler for sales calls and public events in the Sacramento area in promotion of its Coca-Cola Zero soft drink. Sacramento-based Nissan X-TRAIL FCVs have already logged nearly 300,000 miles in ongoing internal tests, with one vehicle very close to the 100,000-mile mark. Click to enlarge.

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BMW i8 beats Mercedes S 500 PHEV, Golf GTE to win World Green Car award in New York

Green Car Congress

Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, responsible for Sales and Marketing BMW. The BMW i8 can be driven up to 37 kilometers (23 miles) under electric power alone, accelerate in the style of a purebred sports car and yet its average consumption is that of a subcompact car.

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Conference confirms plug-in fever

Plugs and Cars

Plug-in 2008 in San Jose, California witnessed a noon-time address by new heavy-weight convert, Andy Grove, former CEO of Intel. But neither car, GM execs made clear, will appear for sale on a showroom floor for more that two years. I will pay nothing for my 300 mile road trip.) Once again, a conference on plug-in cars.

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