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JULY 28, 2011

Ford’s Explorer is now the most fuel-efficient seven-passenger SUV on the market, delivering an EPA-certified 28 mpg US (8.4 Ford holds more than 125 patents on its EcoBoost engine technology. The Explorer with EcoBoost delivers 20 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. City/highway EPA ratings for select MY2011 SUVs.

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MPG EPA SUV Engine 218

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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.)

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MPG Hyundai America Fuel Economy 223

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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.). In 2012, GM invested more than $7.3

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GM MPG Manufacturer 2017 275

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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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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. Explorer’s fuel efficiency improvement is the cumulative result of multiple individual technologies, innovations and advancements. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy 2011 Economy Ford 225

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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. Aerodynamic improvements over non-Eco manual-transmission models contributed approximately six mpg to the Cruze’s EPA-estimated 42 mpg highway fuel economy.

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MPG EPA Chevrolet Altima Hybrid 247

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JANUARY 17, 2014

mpg by 2025 may seem like a near-impossible task. But to others, the EPA''s Corporate Average Fuel Economy targets agreed in 2011 aren''t simply achievable by that date, but could be reached today--and with today''s technology. For some companies in the auto industry, building cars to hit a target of 54.5

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MPG Industrial Industry Fuel Economy 154

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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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MARCH 22, 2012

ALTe Powertrain Technologies (ALTe) has successfully installed its range-extended electirc powertrain system in a second line of vehicles: the Ford Econoline E350 platform. ALTe began engineering development on the Ford E350 platform in late 2011 reflecting the popularity of this vehicle in the fleet industry.

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Range Fuel Economy MPG Fleet 210

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

CDTI ecoFlex model with stop-start technology which consumes 3.3 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 CDTI ecoFLEX. Click to enlarge. l/100 km (71.3

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MPG Diesel CO2 Oil 255

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AUGUST 9, 2011

liter four-cylinder engine, is now certified by the EPA to deliver 30 mpg US (7.8 By the end of 2011, Ford will have built nearly 180,000 EcoBoost-powered vehicles in North America. Ford holds more than 125 patents on its EcoBoost engine technology. L/100km) highway. Earlier post.).

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MPG EPA Ford Engine 210

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MAY 20, 2011

Fiat’s 875cc TwinAir engine ( earlier post ) was named the International Engine of the Year 2011. litres/100km (54 mpg US) in the Fiat 500. The Awards are organized by Engine Technology International, published by UKIP Media & Events, which also publishes a number of other automotive titles. Cutaway of the 875cc TwinAir.

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International 2011 Engine Ferrari 268

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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. Contribution of different technologies and systems toward the 25% reduction in fuel consumption in the Mégane equipped with the TCe 115 turbocharged direct injection engine. The Energy dCi 110 diesel offers fuel consumption of 3.5

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Fuel Economy MPG 2012 Engine 278

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JULY 26, 2010

The 2011 Ford Explorer SUV. Ford has introduced the new 2011 Explorer. 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. Offering two new engines—a new 3.5L V6 and the new 2.0L

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2011 Ford SUV Fuel Economy 186

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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 new six-speed automatic in the 2011 Mustang Coupe betters the highway fuel economy of the standard six-speed manual by 2 mpg.

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2011 Ford Fuel Economy North America 199

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JANUARY 8, 2018

The F-150 Power Stroke diesel features a targeted EPA-estimated 30 mpg (7.83 The F-150 Power Stroke diesel shares proven commercial-grade technology with F-Series Super Duty’s larger 6.7-liter liter Power Stroke for Super Duty trucks since 2011 designed and engineered this all-new 3.0-liter Deliveries begin this spring.

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F-150 Diesel EPA MPG 150

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AUGUST 6, 2009

The 8 kWh battery pack for the new 2011 Buick PHEV crossover vehicle is prepared for testing at the General Motors Tech Center in Warren, Michigan. General Motors will debut its two-mode plug-in hybrid technology—originally intended to appear first in a Saturn VUE, prior to that brand’s sale—in a new Buick crossover vehicle in 2011.

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Buick Li-ion Plug-in GM 210

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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 2011 Buick Regal. Estimated 30 mpg US (7.8 and 29 mpg US (8.1 turbo use direct injection technology to optimize performance, reduce emissions and maximize fuel efficiency. Click to enlarge. L/100km) highway with the 2.0L

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Buick 2011 Gasoline GM 210

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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. mpg US) on the extra urban cycle. Lotus had earlier suggested that the 1.6-liter liter 4 cylinder VVT-I engine would emit less than 155 g CO 2 /km.

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2011 CO2 Fuel Economy MPG 210

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

mpg US (5.8 l/100 km) fuel efficiency and 149g/km CO 2 supported by Auto-Start-Stop technology. All Edge models (except Zetec in UK) are also equipped with Ford’s Active Noise Control technology that detects unwanted engine noise in the cabin and cancels it out with opposing sound waves that are fed through the car’s sound system.

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Ford MPG Diesel Fuel 150

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NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Bush, is calling for policymakers to employ technology neutral policies as they begin to implement the new CAFE regulations proposed by President Obama. those which do not favor one technology over another through consumer incentives, federal subsidies, testing standards or technology-specific credits.

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Standards Transportation Fuel Economy MPG 247

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NOVEMBER 30, 2009

Ford is introducing its 2011 Mustang with a new 3.7-liter, 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. Click to enlarge. EcoBoost engine announced in July ( earlier post ).

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2011 Fuel Economy Exhaust MPG 230

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JUNE 28, 2010

Hybrid technology's responsible for those airy fuel economy numbers from the likes of the Honda Civic Hybrid and the Toyota Prius, but the 40-mpg barrier's about to be broken by a pair of compact cars--without any batteries or hybrid add-ons whatsoever.

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MPG 2012 Civic Hybrid Hybrid 97

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APRIL 2, 2010

BorgWarner’s Cam Torque Actuated ( CTA ) variable cam timing (VCT) technology and timing drive system improve the horsepower and reduce emissions for the 2011 Ford Mustang GT’s all-new 5.0-liter liter Mustang is the first to feature both advanced technologies from BorgWarner. liter V8 engine. Earlier post.)

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Ford Fuel Economy MPG Oil 186

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FEBRUARY 23, 2015

l/100 km (56 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. l/100km (49 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions from 125g/km. l/100km (49 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions from 125g/km. l/100km (30 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 181g/km. The all-aluminium 2.0-liter l/100km fuel consumption level, while the 180 PS (178 hp, 132 kW) unit offers 4.8

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2016 MPG Land Rover Diesel 150

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AUGUST 22, 2011

Volvo Car Corporation is introducing start/stop technology in cars equipped with an automatic transmission. The new start/stop technology, which initially is available together with the 2.0-liter This work is running parallel with our innovative focus on electrification technologies. liter less fuel consumption per 100 km.

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Corporation Volvo Cars Downsizing 225

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NOVEMBER 22, 2014

liter EcoBoost engine has EPA-estimated ratings of 19 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined (12.4, Combined with EcoBoost engine technology, the F-150 now tows as much as 1,100 more pounds and hauls as much as 530 pounds more than today’s model with a 5% to 16% better power-to-weight ratio. liter EcoBoost engine.

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F-150 Fuel Economy EPA Economy 247

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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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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

liters per 100 km (124 mpg US), according to Volvo. In January 2007, Volvo Cars and energy supplier Vattenfall launched a joint project with the aim of testing and developing plug-in technology. Volvo had first suggested the 2012 date for a diesel PHEV in September 2009. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Volvo 2012 PHEV 2011 170

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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 It employs advanced technologies—including radar—to help avoid crashes. V-6, new 2.5L four-cylinder and a 2.4L The Ecotec 2.5L

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Chevrolet 2014 MPG Buick 225

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

Mazda Motor Corporation has launched its SKYACTIV next-generation technologies—including engines, transmissions, vehicle bodies and chassis—that will begin appearing in Mazda products from 2011. mpg US, 3.3 Mazda outlined six SKYACTIV technologies: SKYACTIV-G. Earlier post.)

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Mazda Fuel Economy Engine Gasoline-Electric 199

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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. mpg in 2011.

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Engine EPA Emissions Power 268

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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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SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Improvements in engine technology, materials, rolling resistance and aerodynamics can all contribute towards making a car easier on gas than its predecessor. There are many ways of making a vehicle more fuel efficient. How about making it quieter?

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2011 Chevrolet MPG Gas 105

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JULY 22, 2010

The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. As a comparison, the 2011 Lexus HS 250h Standard—which Ford uses as the MKZ Hybrid’s closest competition— carries an MSRP of $35,100; the premium model for 2011 carries an MSRP of $37,870. The 2011 HS 250h models go on sale this fall as well. Click to enlarge.

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HS 250h Hybrid Price Gasoline 199

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FEBRUARY 8, 2011

GM is applying its eAssist mild hybrid system to the 2012 Regal, making it the second Buick model after LaCrosse to feature the second-generation light electrification technology ( earlier post ), which is GM’s current default mild hybrid system for electrification applications of 20 kW power or less. Click to enlarge.

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Buick 2012 Hybrid Lithium Ion 199

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NOVEMBER 23, 2012

e-HDi 92ch with a 5-speed manual gearbox; equivalent to 67 mpg US.>. g/km in 2011 to 125.2 To achieve this, several approaches are used: the diesel-electric hybrids (HYbrid4 technology), reducing the weight of vehicles, a new generation of 3-cylinder gasoline engines, and second-generation eHDi Stop&Start. HDi and 1.6

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