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MAY 12, 2020

The GWP improvement was calculated using industry-standard software that examines multiple factors associated with a vehicle’s design, production and on-road performance. Among the highlights, FCA cut its water use by nearly 40%, compared with 2010. Determinations are based on 150,000 miles of operation.

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Jeep MPG 2020 Fuel Economy 269

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

The 2010 Lexus LS 600h hybrid. mpg US) (figures provisional). The pads are designed for quieter performance with less vibration and give fade-free high-speed stopping power. Click to enlarge. CO 2 emissions are 219 g/km and combined cycle fuel consumption economy remains 9.3 L/100km (25.3

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OCTOBER 30, 2009

Starting in January 2010, the new Opel Corsa ecoFLEX will offer improved fuel economy with increased power compared to its model year 2009 predecessor. mpg US), releasing just 98 g/km CO 2 as a three-door. mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. Wheels are fitted with newly designed, more efficient wheel caps.

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2010 Fuel Power Powered 207

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

The 2010 Ford Focus ECOnetic. At the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, Ford of Europe introduced the new 2010 Focus ECOnetic. 100km (62 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions as low as 99 g/km. 100km (62 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions as low as 99 g/km. 100km (59 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 104 g/km. Click to enlarge. 4.5 / 52.3.

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APRIL 19, 2009

mpg (0.543 L/100km). More than 500 students in 44 participating teams participated in the event, a challenge for students to design, build and test fuel-efficient vehicles that travel the farthest distance using the least amount of fuel. mpg in its Blood, Sweat & Gears vehicle. Eco-Design Award. With mileage of 2,757.1

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2009 MPG America Engine 199

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JULY 21, 2010

ARB and EPA have approved 2010 and 2011 model year heavy-duty engines with SCR that are designed with certain strategies affecting operation and detection of malfunctions. Inducements could be left up to the manufacturer, but could include options such as a 5 mpg limit, no power, or idle only.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Big changes at Aptera … more details ( plus official press release ) after the jump: Officially Official: Aptera production pushed back to 2010. Officially Official: Aptera production pushed back to 2010. They’re not, and the release date has now been pushed back to some undefined time in 2010. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Despite the new spaciousness, the Prius v will deliver estimated EPA fuel economy ratings of 44 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 42 mpg combined (5.35, 5.88 Sophisticated valve control, injector design, and other technologies reduce emissions to allow the Prius v to qualify for California SULEV and US Tier2 Bin3 emissions standards.

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MARCH 15, 2013

l/100 km), both slightly worse relative to MY 2010. EPA estimates that the fleet-wide average MY 2011 CO2 emissions and fuel economy values would likely have been similar to or slightly better than MY 2010 levels if car production from major Japan-based manufacturers had not been constrained. l/100km) or more.

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Fuel Economy 2012 EPA Economy 284

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FEBRUARY 9, 2009

The 2010 Ford Transit Connect. Ford is introducing the North American version of the 2010 Transit Connect light commercial vehicle at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show this week. Ford is collaborating with Smith Electric Vehicles to bring the electric Transit Connect to market in North America in 2010. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Transit Connect 2010 Connect Connected 170

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DECEMBER 12, 2011

engine; GM estimates highway fuel economy of 37 mpg US (6.4 It is rated at an estimated 182 horsepower (134 kW) and is a variant of the same engine recognized as one of Ward’s Ten Best Engines in 2010. Engineers removed about 60 counts of wind drag from the 2013 Malibu’s design, compared to its predecessor. Click to enlarge.

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Chevrolet MPG 2012 Sale 225

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Škoda Auto, a member of the Volkswagen Group, is presenting a range of second-generation GreenLine cars at the 2010 Paris International Motor Show; the second-generation GreenLine models incorporate technologies such as a start-stop system and braking energy recuperation. L/100km (69 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 89 g/km.

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Auto MPG Energy Emissions 218

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DECEMBER 9, 2010

The new 2011 Ford Explorer V6 fuel economy ratings are now EPA-approved at 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway, a 25% improvement over the previous V6 model. liter EcoBoost I-4, expected to deliver 30% better fuel economy than the 2010 model. At 290 hp (216 kW), the all-new Explorer V6 exceeds the 2010 Explorer V6 by 80 hp.

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Fuel Economy 2011 Economy Ford 225

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OCTOBER 15, 2009

While we think that the clean diesel 2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI will do well in the States , VW has just rolled out an uber -economical BlueMotion model for European markets that gets 62 miles per gallon of diesel fuel. BlueMotion is VW's designation for the most fuel efficient model in each of its ranges, including the Passat sedan.

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2010 MPG Diesel Clean 66

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NOVEMBER 29, 2009

I-4 turbo with variable valve timing that delivers up to an estimated 40 mpg (EPA ratings pending) on the highway with a high-efficiency model. The Cruze is a GM global car; the North American version features a new Ecotec 1.4L GM has already introduced the Cruze in Europe and Asia. Standard on LS models is an Ecotec 1.8L With the Ecotec 1.4L

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Chevrolet GM MPG Auto 210

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MARCH 26, 2015

The demonstration vehicle, provided by Nissan North America, is a 2010 Nissan Titan originally equipped with a gasoline V8 engine. Test cycle fuel economy (mpg). The Highway Fuel Economy Test (HFET) and FTP-75 Test (city) cycles demonstrated fuel economy above 35 mpg (6.72 mpg (12.45 mpg (12.45 mpg city and 34.3

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Fuel Economy Economy Diesel Light 150

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APRIL 25, 2016

Current deactivation strategies designate fixed sets of cylinders to be deactivated, resulting in two or three operating modes. Besides NVH considerations, our FTP cycle data for L94 engine (employed in 2010 GMC Denali) show fuel economies of 19.92 mpg at DSF versus 17.34 mpg at V8 mode. —Eisazadeh-Far and Younkins.

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Fuel Economy Economy GM GMC 150

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JULY 19, 2010

The 2010 Ford Explorer 2WD with a 4.0L V6 is EPA-rated at 14 mpg US city, 20 mpg US highway and 16 mpg US (14.7 Designers and aerodynamicists collaborated to reshape sideview mirrors and harmonize the front air dam with the rear liftgate spoiler to significantly increase fuel efficiency on the highway.

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2011 Ford SUV Engine 210

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JULY 24, 2014

The new plug-in Cayenne S E-Hybrid is displacing the Cayenne S Hybrid (a parallel full hybrid introduced in 2010) from the line-up—as the Panamera S E-Hybrid did to the older Panamera hybrid. l/100 km (69 mpg US), with 79 g/km CO 2. l/100 km (20 to 21 mpg US), for 267-261 g/km CO 2. Electricity consumption is rated at 20.8

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Cayenne Porsche Plug-in Plug 218

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

Hyundai Motor America President and CEO John Krafcik introduces the all-new 2011 Sonata along with Hyundai’s Fluidic Sculpture design language. Details about these powertrains will be announced at the 2010 New York Auto Show. 2010 Camry. 2010 Accord. 2010 Altima. 2010 Fusion. 2010 Malibu.

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2011 Hyundai Engine Auto 186

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MARCH 24, 2015

The idea of an all-electric Nissan BladeGlider sports car now seems to be somewhere between delayed and defunct, but the narrow-front delta-wing shape continues to intrigue and challenge vehicle designers. First unveiled in 2010 as a pure race car, an engine-driven DeltaWing car even competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans back in 2012.

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Fuel Economy MPG EPA Motor 60

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AUGUST 11, 2009

Bright plans to begin delivering Transporter PHEVs in the second quarter of 2010. The converted Transporter, which will come in cargo, cab-chassis and passenger versions, will have a 22-mile all-electric range (AER), with fuel economy of 57 mpg based on a 50-mile daily cycle. 100 mpg (2.4 15-22 mpg (15.6-10.7 Drivetrain.

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Bright Automotive Convert Plug-in Transportation 210

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NOVEMBER 30, 2009

engine delivers 19 mpg US city/30 highway—a 19% improvement on city fuel economy and a 25% improvement on highway fuel economy compared to the 2010 model (16 mpg city/24 highway). With a six-speed manual, the 2011 Mustang delivers 18 mpg city/29 highway, up from 18 mpg city/26 highway on the 2010 model with manual.

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2011 Fuel Economy Exhaust MPG 230

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JUNE 6, 2013

The hybrid has also achieved comparable MPG performance with that of the same model powered by Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries but at a significantly lower cost, ALABC said. The vehicle delivers an average of a 44-mpg (5.3 This drops to approximately 35 mpg (6.7 The UltraBattery Retrofit Project DP1.8

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Lead Acid Civic Hybrid Fleet Miles 223

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MARCH 22, 2012

There are currently more than 125,000 E350 vans of the 2004-2010 model years registered to corporate, government and utility fleet owners in the US. ALTe road tests showed that this E350 cutaway chassis prototype can drive approximately 25 miles in an all-electric mode and then deliver nearly 15 mpg in a charge-sustained mode.

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Range Fuel Economy MPG Fleet 210

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OCTOBER 7, 2009

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has designated the new Mercedes-Benz 2010 S400 Hybrid ( earlier post ) as eligible for the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit as a Qualified Hybrid Motor Vehicle. Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid customers are eligible for a one-time tax credit of up to $1,150.

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

The 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicle (PHV) made its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. “A lot of people are out there who believe that the batteries are done, that we can design essentially very large capacity batteries. So you design around the limitations. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Los Angeles Prius Plug-in Li-ion 199

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JANUARY 9, 2010

To achieve its goals, Peugeot is relying on a new products strategy that includes electric propulsion (the i0n i-MiEV-derived electric car) and E-Vivacity scooter from 2010; diesel hybrid in the 3008 from 2011 ( earlier post) ; e-HDi (microhybrid) from 2011 on the entire diesel range; and a plug-in diesel hybrid in 2012. Earlier post.).

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Downsizing Plug-in Hybrid Concept 218

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APRIL 9, 2015

Initiated by Shell, the collaboration, which is called Project M, brings together Shell’s Lubricant’s Technology Team, The Gordon Murray Design Group and Goto’s engine specialist company Geo Technology. The Shell car will be a ground-up, total re-think of the Gordon Murray Design T.25 Gordon Murray Design’s first milestone was the T.25.

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Cars South Africa Personal MPG 150

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NOVEMBER 7, 2011

mpg US vs. 18.6 mpg US, or 9.0 The baseline vehicle for comparison is a 2010 Nissan Titan, outfitted with a 5.6L The new diesel engine, based on a Cummins 2.8L, inline 4-cylinder turbodiesel, is intended to be a highly integrated design to reduce the cost of installation into new applications. L/100km vs. 12.6

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Light Diesel MPG Nissan 199

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JANUARY 8, 2010

By the end of 2010, nearly all of Ford’s North American engines will have been upgraded or replaced since 2008, according to Barb Samardzich, Ford vice president, Powertrain Engineering. In 2010, Ford will launch new engines and transmissions in Fiesta, Mustang, Super Duty and F-150. A new Ford-designed-and-built 6.7L

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North America America F-150 Ford 186

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OCTOBER 21, 2009

The competition features teams from around the world that can design, build and bring to market 100 MPG or energy equivalent (MPGe) vehicles that people want to buy and that meet market needs for price, size, capability, safety and performance. Exact dates and locations will be announced shortly.

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2010 MPG Grant 2009 246

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OCTOBER 28, 2011

mpg US, 7.1 In the US the Buick LaCrosse was a Top Safety Pick in 2010 by the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) and received a five-star rating in the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) New Car Assessment Program in April 2011. In 2010, GM Korea sold domestically and exported more than 1.84

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Fuel Economy GM Economy Buick 218

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

mpg higher (+5.4%) than MY 2011. mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. mpg, or 22%. This represents a 6% decrease relative to MY 2011, and essentially offsets the 5% increase from MY 2010 to MY 2011. MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

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AUGUST 23, 2012

Technology designed to reduce emissions and make heavy-duty truck engines compliant with the 2010 EPA regulations apparently is resulting in more heavy-duty truck owners experiencing problems with the engine, according to the study. miles per gallon (mpg) in 2012, compared with 6.0 mpg in 2011. (Based on scale of 1,000).

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Engine EPA Emissions Power 268

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OCTOBER 10, 2011

The eco-car designation requires 1) low fuel consumption (20 km/l, 5 l/100m, 47 mpg US) and 2) CO 2 emissions of 120g/km. The Almera is built on the V-platform, which is designed to support fuel efficiency through its light weight and increased body rigidity. The Almera is powered by a 1.2-liter,

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Thailand Nissan Cars MPG 218

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

Source: DeCicco 2010. DeCicco’s analysis shows that optimizing internal combustion engines plus rising adoption of grid-free hybrids will enable new fleet fuel economy (unadjusted) to reach 52 mpg (4.52 L/100km) by 2025 and 74 mpg (3.18 Adjusted on-road fuel economy correspondingly would be 41 mpg (5.74

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Fleet Fuel Automobile MPG 236