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MARCH 2, 2012

L/100km, equivalent to 67 mpg US. Renault is introducing three new Energy engines ( earlier post ) in its Mégane Collection 2012: the new turbocharged, gasoline direct-injection Energy TCE 115 di; the Energy dCi 130; and the Energy dCi 110, with NEDC fuel consumption of 3.5 liters/100 km (67 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions of 90 g/km.

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Fuel Economy MPG 2012 Engine 278

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AUGUST 23, 2012

Technology changes related to revised emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks are causing an increase in heavy-duty truck engine problems and a decrease in overall satisfaction with the powertrain, according to the JD Power and Associates 2012 US Heavy-Duty Truck Engine and Transmission Study. mpg in 2011.

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Engine EPA Emissions Power 268

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AUGUST 9, 2011

liter four-cylinder engine, is now certified by the EPA to deliver 30 mpg US (7.8 EcoBoost four-cylinder engine delivers 240 hp (179 kW) at 5,500 rpm and 270 lb-ft (366 N·m) of torque at 3,000 rpm. By the end of 2011, Ford will have built nearly 180,000 EcoBoost-powered vehicles in North America. L/100km) highway.

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MPG EPA Ford Engine 210

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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 Tags: Engines. Earlier post.)

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2011 Ford SUV Engine 210

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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.

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2011 Nissan Engine Standards 210

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APRIL 24, 2011

liters per 100km (32 mpg US) in 2011. L/100km (36 mpg US). mpg US), which was decreased to 7.9 mpg US) in 2010. Iran-Khodro Company (IKCO) plans to reduce the fuel consumption of its products to 7.4 By 2014, the company plans to reduce average fuel consumption to 6.5 L/100km (26.6 L/100km (29.8

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Iran Fuel Economy 2011 Economy 199

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JANUARY 8, 2011

The 2011 Ford F-150 equipped with all-new 3.5-liter liter EcoBoost truck engine ( earlier post ) is EPA-certified at 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (14.7 Each of these engines also offers a combination of good fuel economy, power and capability. All 2011 F-150s, except those equipped with the optional 6.2-liter

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F-150 MPG EPA Ford 218

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FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Consumer Reports’ own fuel economy tests of vehicles equipped with small turbocharged engines has found in many cases that the turbocharged cars tested by CR have slower acceleration and no better fuel economy than the models with larger conventional engines, the organization said. The smaller engine—a 1.6-liter

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Fuel Economy Economy Engine Fusion 299

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MARCH 25, 2015

Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 engine with start/stop. 4-cylinder engine mated to a two-motor drive unit slightly modified from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt drive unit powers the Malibu Hybrid.

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Fuel Economy Malibu Hybrid MPG Volt 150

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OCTOBER 6, 2016

liter EcoBoost engine paired exclusively with the first volume-production 10-speed automatic transmission available from any automaker, 2017 Ford F-150 sees improvement in all three EPA fuel economy label estimates—city, highway and combined ratings—by 1 mpg over 2016 F-150; the 4x4 model improves by 2 mpg combined.

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F-150 Fuel Economy Economy Ford 186

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NOVEMBER 11, 2010

The non-hybrid 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco delivers an EPA-estimated 42 mpg on the highway (manual transmission models), with city fuel economy of 28 mpg. Cruze’s engineers focused on aerodynamic performance (with some improvements derivative of GM’s work with the Volt), mass optimization and powertrain enhancements.

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MPG EPA Chevrolet Altima Hybrid 247

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Kia Motors America (KMA) has launched the all-new 2011 Optima midsize sedan, first seen during the 2010 New York International Auto Show. Set to arrive in retail showrooms in early fall, the next generation Optima features three new powertrains including the brand’s first-ever hybrid in the US (available in 2011). Earlier post.)

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Kia 2011 Hybrid MPG 170

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MARCH 4, 2012

Volkswagen will bring to Geneva a new diesel-engined variant of its Cross Coupé Concept plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, first introduced with a gasoline engine at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2011 ( earlier post ). l/100 km (131 mpg US), equivalent to CO 2 emissions of 46 g/km. Cross Coupé Concept. Click to enlarge.

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MPG Concept Diesel PHEV 247

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MARCH 11, 2012

to 8.3%) and is projected to triple from MY 2009-2011 (to 13.7%); turbocharging is projected to double in MY 2011 (from 3.5% to 7.4%); cylinder deactivation is projected to nearly double in MY 2011 (from 6.4% to 11.1%); and both 6-speed and 7-speed transmissions approximately doubled from MY 2009-2011 (from 24.7%

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Fuel Economy 2011 EPA Economy 236

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DECEMBER 9, 2010

2011 Explorer. 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 Ti-VCT V6 engine, the Explorer can be equipped to tow up to 5,000 pounds. The all-new 2011 Ford Explorer V6 is on sale now.

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Fuel Economy 2011 Economy Ford 225

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AUGUST 4, 2010

Hyundai Motor America, currently the leading fuel economy auto manufacturer in the US according to EPA ratings, plans to achieve a corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) rating of at least 50 (mpg) by 2025 for its lineup of passenger cars and light duty trucks. mpg by 2016. mpg by 2016. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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MPG Hyundai America Fuel Economy 223

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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. Click to enlarge.

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2011 Hyundai Engine Auto 186

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FEBRUARY 25, 2011

The new Ford Focus ( earlier post ) with the SFE (Super Fuel Economy) package is EPA-certified at 40 mpg on the highway and 28 mpg city. Focus becomes the fourth vehicle in the Ford Motor Company vehicle lineup with an EPA-certified rating of 40 mpg (on either city or highway cycles) or more.

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA 239

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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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NOVEMBER 23, 2012

Depending on version, these engine developments are supplemented by an aerodynamic kit (spoiler, underbody shield), Low or Ultra Low Resistant tires. e-HDi 92ch with a 5-speed manual gearbox; equivalent to 67 mpg US.>. g/km in 2011 to 125.2 Peugeot has further lowered the fuel consumption of its 1.6 HDi and 1.6

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Engine Fuel Kits Oil 287

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JANUARY 13, 2012

Volvo Car Corporation will rely on a powertrain strategy based on its new downsized 4-cylinder VEA (Volvo Environmental Architecture) engine platform ( earlier post ) and hybrids for the US market, said John Maloney, recently appointed President of Volvo Cars, US, in an interview at the Detroit Auto Show. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Downsizing Volvo Engine Hybrid 240

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FEBRUARY 21, 2011

turbocharged engine including the direct injection fuel system, continuous variable valve timing for both intake and exhaust valves and the turbocharger. The 2011 Buick Regal Turbo will feature the first flex-fuel capable direct-injected turbocharged engine in a production car. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Buick Engine Fuel MPG 210

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

mpg US)—equivalent to 88 g CO 2 /km in its three-door version, and 3.4 l/100 km (69 mpg US) and 89 g/km CO 2) in its five-door version. CDTI ecoFLEX, introduced in 2011, offered fuel consumption of 3.5 liters diesel per 100 km (67 mpg US) and emissions of 94 g/km CO 2. GM’s Opel has introduced a diesel Corsa 1.3

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MPG Diesel CO2 Oil 255

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FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Following the 3-cylinder gasoline PureTech 130 and BlueHDi 120 ( earlier post ) in November, Citroën is offering three additional new engine packages combining economy and power on the DS 4: the gasoline THP 165 S&S (Stop & Start) EAT6; the diesel BlueHDi S&S 150 6-speed manual; and the diesel BlueHDi S&S 180 EAT6. Citroën DS4.

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Engine MPG Fuel Economy Diesel 150

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JANUARY 8, 2018

liter Power Stroke diesel engine ( earlier post ) this month. The F-150 Power Stroke diesel features a targeted EPA-estimated 30 mpg (7.83 liter Power Stroke diesel now makes for six engine choices for F-150 customers. liter Power Stroke for Super Duty trucks since 2011 designed and engineered this all-new 3.0-liter

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F-150 Diesel EPA MPG 150

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JULY 26, 2010

The 2011 Ford Explorer SUV. Ford has introduced the new 2011 Explorer. Offering two new engines—a new 3.5L V6 is EPA-rated at 14 mpg US city, 20 mpg US highway and 16 mpg US (14.7 V6 is EPA-rated at 14 mpg US city, 20 mpg US highway and 16 mpg US (14.7 Click to enlarge. The Explorer 3.5-liter

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2011 Ford SUV Fuel Economy 186

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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.). Earlier post.).

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GM MPG Manufacturer 2017 275

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JUNE 3, 2010

The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will go on sale in the US in September starting at $16,995, including destination. Priced to compete in the compact-car segment, the Cruze offers more interior room, better fuel economy in the Eco model (up to an estimated 40 mpg highway), and more standard safety features than any of its competitors, GM says.

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2011 Fuel Economy MPG Chevrolet 170

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FEBRUARY 13, 2012

mpg US (10.2 mpg from December, according to figures from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). in November 2011 (a decrease of 14% from October 2007). The average fuel economy of new vehicles sold in the US. in January was 23.0 L/100 km), an increase of 0.8

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Fuel Economy Economy MPG Fuel 231

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MARCH 16, 2011

And, Smart Fortwo aside, that makes it the lightest regular production vehicle for 2011. Lighter weight and smaller engine displacement are two of the old assurances that a. It's about 200 pounds less than the Honda Fit, MINI Cooper, or Ford Fiesta, and a bit less than the Toyota Yaris even.

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2011 Engine MPG Honda 74

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NOVEMBER 30, 2009

Ford is introducing its 2011 Mustang with a new 3.7-liter, EcoBoost engine announced in July ( earlier post ). 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). Ti-VCT components.

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2011 Fuel Economy Exhaust MPG 230

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MAY 18, 2011

liter gasoline engine. Mazda will unveil the engine at the Automotive Engineering Exposition that will be held from 18 – 20 May at the Pacifico Yokohama convention center near Tokyo, Japan. features a high compression ratio (for a regular gasoline mass production automobile engine) of 14.0:1 direct-injection 1.3-liter

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Mazda Gasoline Engine Japan 275

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NOVEMBER 13, 2009

GM is revealing the 2011 Buick Regal sport sedan to customers in the Los Angeles area today. The new Regal, drawing on work on the award-winning Opel Insignia, will offer two gasoline direct-injection engines and is directly targeted at competitors such as the Acura TSX and Volvo S60. The 2011 Buick Regal. and 29 mpg US (8.1

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Buick 2011 Gasoline GM 210

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FEBRUARY 23, 2015

l/100 km (56 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. liter Ingenium TD4 engine, 20-30 kg (44-66 lbs) lighter than its predecessor with stiff cylinder blocks and decoupled injectors ensuring low levels of vibration and noise intrusion, is available in two power outputs: 150 PS (148 hp, 110 kW) (eD4 2WD) offering the 4.2 TD4 AWD 150PS.

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2016 MPG Land Rover Diesel 150

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MAY 5, 2010

Volvo is making the new five-cylinder 2-liter turbodiesel introduced in the all-new Volvo S60 available throughout its 2011 model range. The new five-cylinder D3 is in principle the same engine as the well-established 2.4-liter In these models the engine is badged the D3. mpg US) CO 2. (g/km). mpg US) CO 2. (g/km).

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Volvo Diesel 2011 Fuel 199

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APRIL 9, 2010

The new entry-level 2011 Lotus Elise ( earlier post ) has just been certified with an emissions figure of 149g of CO 2 /km—a reduction of 16% over the previous Lotus Elise S. liter 4 cylinder VVT-I engine would emit less than 155 g CO 2 /km. mpg US) on the extra urban cycle. Lotus had earlier suggested that the 1.6-liter

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2011 CO2 Fuel Economy MPG 210

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JULY 16, 2014

gasoline unit that is the first member of a new family of 14 highly efficient engines to be launched by 2015. With a thermal efficiency of 37%, the engine delivers a combined-cycle fuel consumption of 4.1 mpg US), and CO 2 emissions reduced to 95 g/km in conjunction with a stop/start system. liter gasoline engine and 1.4-liter

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2014 Engine Toyota Hybrid 273