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DECEMBER 2, 2009

L/100km (96 mpg US), with 70 mpg highway. Many of the components of the 695 kg (1,500 lbs) Volkswagen are based on those of the future New Small Family, an entirely new model series that is already scheduled for market launch in initial countries at the end of 2011; Volkswagen executives at the show said the Up Lite!

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APRIL 4, 2012

The Altima ranked as the second best-selling car in the US in 2011; the redesigned 2013 Altima Sedan goes on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in July at a starting MSRP of $21,500. liter engine option has a targeted fuel economy of 27 mpg city / 38 mpg highway / 31 mpg combined (8.7, L/100 km, respectively).

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MPG 2013 Nissan Fuel Economy 230

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JULY 19, 2010

liter EcoBoost I-4 engine ( earlier post ) version of the 2011 Ford Explorer SUV, achieving at least a 30% increase in fuel efficiency with comparable power compared with the current V-6-powered Explorer. V6 is EPA-rated at 14 mpg US city, 20 mpg US highway and 16 mpg US (14.7 Ford will offer a 2.0-liter Earlier post.)

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JULY 12, 2013

GM has made three product commitments for 2017 related to its sustainability strategy: to have 500,000 vehicles on the road in the US with some form of electrification ( earlier post ); to double the number of US models that can achieve an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 Earlier post.). —2012 Sustainability Report.

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JUNE 24, 2010

A 2011 V-6 Ford Mustang turned in average fuel economy of 48.5 mpg during the Mustang 1,000 Lap Challenge at Bristol Motor Speedway; the average speed was 43.9 The Mustang 1,000 Lap Challenge was designed to demonstrate that a stock production Mustang V-6 could run 1,000 laps and 533 miles on a single of tank of fuel.

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MPG Fuel Economy Ford Economy 199

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MARCH 2, 2012

L/100km, equivalent to 67 mpg US. liters/100 km (67 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions of 90 g/km. liters/100km (44 mpg US) NEDC combined cycle, a saving of almost 1.5 million units sold in 2011), powers one Renault vehicle in three, from Twingo to Laguna. The Energy dCi 110 diesel offers fuel consumption of 3.5 liters/100km.

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Fuel Economy MPG 2012 Engine 278

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Toyota has significantly revised its Highlander and Highlander Hybrid crossover sport utility vehicles for 2011. liter V6 for 2011, replacing the previous 3.3-liter The 2011 Highlander Hybrid receives EPA estimated fuel economy ratings of 28 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (8.4

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Highlander Fuel Economy 2011 Economy 186

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MAY 11, 2011

Modelled results of fuel consumption in 2011 Nissan Sentra. The Sentra model was simulated through a standardized Federal Test Procedure-75 (FTP-75) drive cycle for each SSC engine design. up to 54% increase in MPG) was achievable when compared to the model Nissan Sentra using a stock engine without fuel cutoff. Source: Scuderi.

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2011 Nissan Engine Standards 210

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MARCH 31, 2010

Ford has begun production of the new PowerShift dual-clutch six-speed automatic transmission ( earlier post ) for the 2011 Ford Fiesta. The assembly plant was designed and constructed specifically for Ford transmission needs in North America and will also supply PowerShift units for the new Ford Focus.

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2011 Ford Fuel Economy Production 199

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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. Hyundai introduced its all-new 2011 Sonata at the Los Angeles Auto Show, marking the North American debut of the latest version of the midsize sedan. 2011 Sonata.

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JULY 1, 2011

Eco-Driving Index (EDI) and the two sub-indices (EDI d and EDI f ) for October 2007 through April 2011. The April 2011 index values for the two primary contributing variables—fuel economy (EDI f ) and distance driven (EDI d )—stand at 0.88 Source: UMTRI. Click to enlarge. and 0.98, respectively.

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2007 2011 Purchase Fuel Economy 225

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MARCH 15, 2013

Adjusted CO 2 emissions and adjusted fuel economy, MY 1975-2011. Data for MY 2011 are final; data for MY 2012 are preliminary and based on projected vehicle production values provided to EPA by manufacturers. The fleet-wide average real world MY 2011 personal vehicle CO 2 emissions value is 398 g/mi and average fuel economy is 22.4

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Fuel Economy 2012 EPA Economy 284

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

Engineering for weight reduction requires examination of all elements of vehicle design and componentry to achieve weight targets and requires collaboration from vehicle design teams to isolate and address a variety of potential weight-loss areas during development. for 2011 Camry Hybrid vs. 3,417 lbs. 1,669 kg) for 2011 Camry).

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Camry Hybrid 2013 Toyota Fuel Economy 278

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NOVEMBER 29, 2009

The 2011 Cruze. GM unveils the US production version of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan at the LA Auto Show on 2 December. 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. Engines for the 2011 Cruze. Click to enlarge.

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Chevrolet GM MPG Auto 210

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NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Source: Wallner 2011. mpg US city, 51.5 mpg US highway, 38.9 mpg US combined (7.26 mpg US (5.18 Nozzle design significantly influenced jet penetration pattern and mixture formation. The team ended up using a 4-hole design.) Thomas Wallner (2011) Optimization of Direct-Injection H 2 Combustion.

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Fuel Economy Economy 2016 Hydrogen 262

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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. Overall Scores.

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Engine EPA Emissions 2011 268

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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 say fuel economy is very important expect to get twelve miles more per gallon (mpg) from their next vehicle than those who say it is not important.

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Europe MPG Fuel Fuel Economy 281

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DECEMBER 28, 2009

Ford has officially announced the 2011 Ford Mustang with an all-new advanced naturally-aspirated 5.0-liter liter V-8 Mustang GT deliver projected fuel economy of up to 25 mpg US on the highway cycle—better than the pervious model—despite its performance. The 2011 Mustang GT. The 400hp naturally-aspirated 5.0L Click to enlarge.

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Ford Fuel Economy Exhaust MPG 255

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

The final model year (MY) 2012 adjusted, real world CO 2 emissions rate is 376 g/mi—a 22 g/mi decrease (-5.5%) relative to MY 2011. 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%.

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

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NOVEMBER 15, 2011

With the fuel-cell unit located beneath the specially designed body, the vehicle can accommodate up to four passengers and offers what Toyota calls “ impressive ” luggage space. Toyota says that the Aqua represents the future of compact vehicles with a fuel efficiency of approximately 35 km/L (82 mpg US, 2.86 mpg US, 2.5

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Concept Toyota 2015 Hydrogen 300

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APRIL 4, 2012

Impala was the best-selling full-size sedan in the US 2011, with sales of more than 171,000 units. It is estimated at 182 horsepower (134 kW) and is expected to achieve 35 mpg US (6.7 The new Impala will offer a range of three direct-injected gasoline engines, including a 3.6L V-6, new 2.5L four-cylinder and a 2.4L The Ecotec 2.5L

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2014 Chevrolet MPG Buick 225

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DECEMBER 12, 2011

engine; GM estimates highway fuel economy of 37 mpg US (6.4 Trunk space is slightly reduced from 2011 models, but still offers 14.3 Engineers removed about 60 counts of wind drag from the 2013 Malibu’s design, compared to its predecessor. The eAssist system consists of a 32-cell, 0.5-kW cubic feet (405 liters) of storage.

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Chevrolet MPG 2012 Fuel Economy 225

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JANUARY 22, 2013

mpg US) in combined-cycle driving, for CO 2 emissions of around 69 g/km for standard body style models such as the Citroën C3 or Peugeot 208. In the context of this strategic partnership, Peugeot launched the 3008 HYbrid4 in 2011, the first series-produced diesel hybrid passenger car with an axle-split powertrain. l/100km (81.1

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MARCH 1, 2010

In late 2010/early 2011 a Q5 hybrid will reach the market, the first new production Audi with a combination of gasoline engine and electric motor. Another world premiere in Geneva is the A1 e-tron—a extended range electric vehicle (EREV) design study. L/100 km (38 mpg US), equivalent to CO 2 emissions of 144 g/km (232 g/mile).

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MARCH 4, 2010

The 2011 Ford Mustang’s official EPA ratings, completed this week, certify that models equipped with the 305-hp 3.7-liter liter Ti-VCT V-6 ( earlier post ) and available six-speed automatic transmission achieve 31 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg in the city. liter V-6 engine.

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EPA MPG Fuel Economy 2011 186

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

2011 Lexus CT 200h. Toyota has released more detail on the powertrain of the new Lexus CT 200h premium compact dedicated hybrid ( earlier post ); Toyota plans to introduce it to the US market in early 2011. seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 Click to enlarge. 60 kW Electric Motor.

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Exhaust 225

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

mpg and 250 g CO 2 /km for model year 2016. mpg if the automotive industry were to meet this CO 2 level just through fuel economy improvements.) ( Earlier post.). On 15 Sep, NHTSA and the US EPA proposed a joint rulemaking on fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions for light duty vehicles: an average new car 34.1

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2016 MPG Fuel Economy EPA 210

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MAY 8, 2014

The crankcase and the newly designed cylinder heads have separate coolant loops. mpg US), 194 g CO 2 per km (312.2 mpg US) [85 grams CO 2 per km (136.8 mpg) [104 grams CO 2 per km (167.4 mpg) [114 grams CO 2 per km (183.5 mpg US) [85 grams CO 2 per km (136.8 mpg) [104 grams CO 2 per km (167.4

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APRIL 2, 2012

The Ford Auto Start-Stop system includes a 12V battery designed for long. billion gallons of fuel in 2011, approximately 5% of all the gasoline used. liter EcoBoost: projected 37 mpg highway. 2013 Fusion Hybrid: projected 47 mpg. On average, Auto Start-Stop improves fuel efficiency by about 3.5%.

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MAY 18, 2011

features a number of new technologies, such as piston cavities that are specially designed to support optimized combustion, and multi-hole injectors that enable precise fuel injection control. to the Japanese market in the facelifted Mazda Demio (known overseas as the Mazda2) during the first half of 2011. The SKYACTIV-G 1.3

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Mazda Gasoline Engine Japan 275

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

million in 2011, and 2012 may bring an all-time high of 80 million or more vehicles, according to new research conducted by the Worldwatch Institute for its Vital Signs Online service. An estimated 691 million passenger cars were on the world’s roads in 2011. mpg US) for 2020. Worldwide light-duty vehicle production.

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

Ford unveiled the North American 2011 Ford Fiesta at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Fiesta—available in four- and five-door bodystyles—will offer North American buyers a new choice of 15 class-exclusive technologies and projected highway fuel economy of 40 mpg, besting the Honda Fit, Nissan Versa and Toyota Yaris and Corolla.

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Los Angeles North America Ford MPG 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. Micro-hybrids.

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Downsizing Plug-in Hybrid Concept 218

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DECEMBER 7, 2011

Simulations of future vehicles under the footprint-based standards found that the sales-weighted average vehicle size increases by 2–32%, undermining gains in fuel economy by 1–4 mpg (0.6–1.7 The CAFE standards for 2011-2016 are footprint-based—i.e., sq m) between 2008 and 2011.To sq m) between 2008 and 2011.To

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Standards Fuel Economy Vehicles Economy 240

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NOVEMBER 7, 2011

mpg US vs. 18.6 mpg US, or 9.0 Michael Ruth, Principal Investigator for the project at Cummins, provided an update on progress at the recent 2011 DEER conference. The generation 3 fuel injection system has been applied, and Cummins has designed and procured the high pressure/low pressure EGR system. L/100km vs. 12.6

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Light Diesel MPG Nissan 199

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JANUARY 10, 2011

unveiled the Prius family of vehicles today at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. A new vehicle designed from the ground up, Prius v has a shape that evolved from Prius rather than being an elongated version. Comfortable seating for five is specifically designed for young families. Click to enlarge.

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Prius Toyota MPG Fuel Economy 236

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JANUARY 6, 2011

Verano goes on sale in the fourth quarter of 2011. seconds and an estimated 31 mpg (7.6 L/100km) on the highway, 22 mpg city (10.7 Electric power steering and a more efficient transmission design help optimize fuel economy. The 2012 Verano. Click to enlarge. An Ecotec 2.4L An Ecotec 2.4L

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