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OCTOBER 29, 2013

EcoBoost-powered Fiesta sub-compact, arriving at dealers later this year, at 45 mpg (5.2 As an example, the 2014 Honda Insight achieves 44 mpg highway, while the 2014 Volkswagen Golf diesel with a manual transmission delivers 42 mpg highway. l/100 km) and 37 mpg (6.4 l/100 km) and 37 mpg (6.4 l/100 km) highway.

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MPG EPA Fuel Economy Honda Insight 199

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OCTOBER 9, 2012

TDCi won the 2012 ALD Automotive/Shell FuelSave MPG Marathon in the UK, clocking up 108.78 mpg UK (90.6 mpg US, 2.6 mpg UK (71.3 mpg US, 3.3 l/100 km) and CO 2 emissions of 87 g/km, shoed that smarter driving can dramatically reduce the cost of running a family car. mpg US, 4.6

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MPG Ford BBC Miles 225

Green Car Reports

JULY 21, 2011

The all-new 2012 Scion iQ minicar, for which we've just posted full driving impressions over at The Car Connection, starts at around $16K and earns an EPA-rated 36 mpg city, 37 highway, and a combined figure of 37 mpg.

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MPG 2012 Hyundai EPA 94

Green Car Reports

MARCH 24, 2011

But the 2012 Buick LaCrosse, the brand's largest surviving car, will offer one engine option that's projected to deliver 25 mpg city, 37 mpg highway. That's not bad for a midsize near-luxury sedan (though 1 mpg lower on city mileage than Buick had hoped). We've just.

Buick 103

Buick MPG 2012 Fuel Economy 103

Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2011

Scion’s 2012 iQ premium micro-subcompact will begin arriving in dealerships this October. 2012 Scion iQ. The 2012 iQ is equipped with a 1.3-liter, The iQ is rated an Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV-II) and achieves an EPA-estimated combined fuel economy rating of 37 mpg US (6.4 Click to enlarge.

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2012 MPG Fuel Economy Toyota 259

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JUNE 5, 2012

mpg in May from the level in April to 23.7 mpg US (9.9 mpg US (18%) from the value in October 2007 (the first month of UMTRI monitoring). The sales-weighted CAFE (unadjusted mpg) for May 2012 was 29.1 mpg US (8.1 The sales-weighted CAFE (unadjusted mpg) for May 2012 was 29.1 mpg US (8.1

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy Purchase 218

Green Car Reports

APRIL 25, 2011

The brand new 2012 Hyundai Accent isn’t set to go on sale until summer but the car made its official U.S. debut this past week at the 2011 New York Auto Show so we now have all the juicy details--the juiciest being its 40 mpg fuel economy for just $12,445.

MPG 99

MPG 2012 Hyundai New York 99

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Ford’s changing share of the hybrid-electric, plug-in hybrid electric, battery-electric vehicle segments and total ED market in the US in 2012 and YTD 2013. in calendar year 2012 to 14.7% Accordingly, in 2012, Ford only held a 7.5% in 2012 to 23.3% Data: EDTA, Ford Motor. Click to enlarge. Chart at right.).

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Plug-in 2013 2012 Plug 381

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MARCH 26, 2012

mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 87 g/km, at Ford’s Cologne Assembly plant in Germany. The car is powered by a 95PS (94 hp, 70 kW) 1.6-liter This is part of Ford’s commitment to reduce CO 2 emissions of its cars by 30% between 2006 and 2020. 100 km (71.2 The preceding version of the Fiesta ECOnetic carried a 95 g/km rating.

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MPG Ford Fuel Economy Production 301

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AUGUST 11, 2011

GM has expanded the offering of ecoFLEX technologies throughout the Opel passenger car portfolio, resulting in reduced fuel consumption and emissions, along with some gains in output and torque. Model Year 2012 brings two new ecoFLEX models into the Astra line-up. liters per 100 km (53 mpg US) and 118 g/km CO 2. Opel Astra 1.7

2012 186

2012 GM MPG Gasoline-Electric 186

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 25, 2011

If we asked you to name a car that featured class-leading horsepower with 40-mpg highway fuel economy, the detail-obsessed among you would quickly say the 2012 Hyundai Accent or the 2012 Kia Rio.

MPG 75

MPG 2012 Kia Fuel Economy 75

Green Car Congress

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).

MPG 230

MPG 2013 Nissan Fuel Economy 230

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

It's not always true that the smallest cars get the best gas mileage. In many cases, compact cars get mileage equal to or better mileage than their shorter, stubbier subcompact brethren. The new 2012 Chevrolet Sonic subcompact has managed to crack the magic 40-mpg highway mark, though. liter turbocharged.

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MPG Chevrolet 2012 Gas 89

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OCTOBER 17, 2011

Volvo Car Corporation confirmed again that it will begin sales of the V60 Plug-in Hybrid—the results of close cooperation between Volvo Car and Swedish energy supplier Vattenfall&mash;in 2012. liters per 100 km (124 mpg US). Earlier post.).

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Plug-in Volvo 2012 Plug 186

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DECEMBER 12, 2011

The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco with eAssit ( earlier post ) will be the first model of the new 2013 Malibu lineup to reach dealer showrooms in North America, starting in the first quarter of 2012. engine; GM estimates highway fuel economy of 37 mpg US (6.4 The shutter is open or closed based on engine coolant temperature and speed.

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Chevrolet MPG 2012 Sale 225

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APRIL 2, 2012

GM expects to post 100,000 units of more of the 12 GM vehicles that are EPA-rated at 30 mpg US or better on the highway—the highest total in company history—when it reports March sales on Tuesday. —Mark Reuss. This includes the all-new 2013 Cadillac ATS 2.5-liter liter and 2.0-liter liter and 2.0-liter

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MPG GM Buick Cadillac 199

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Volvo Cars confirmed that it will introduce a series-produced plug-in hybrid diesel as early as 2012. Volvo had first suggested the 2012 date for a diesel PHEV in September 2009. liters per 100 km (124 mpg US), according to Volvo. liters per 100 km (124 mpg US), according to Volvo. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Volvo 2012 PHEV 2011 170

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

Volvo Car Corporation is postponing its plans to produce a full hybrid based on a diesel engine and instead will introduce a series-produced plug-in diesel hybrid (PHEV) in Europe as early as 2012. liters per 100 km (124 mpg US), according to the NEDC certification driving cycle. for the plug-in demo cars. Earlier post.)

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Plug-in Volvo Corporation 2012 240

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JUNE 4, 2018

AYGO was not only Toyota’s first model in the compact city car segment, but also the result of a new joint-venture with PSA, with the cars specifically developed for Europe and produced at the new TPCA (Toyota Peugeot Citroën Automobile) factory in Kolin, Czech Republic. mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 93 g/km. l/100 km (57.3

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MPG Engine Toyota 2018 186

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

The same day Consumer Reports released its devastating review of the 2012 Fisker Karma, the makers of the range-extended electric luxury sedan put out their own press release. Covering the $106,000 car's fuel economy, it reported on the real-world gas mileage achieved by a group of more than 30 Karma owners.

Karma 110

Karma Fisker 2012 MPG 110

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Two weeks ago, the EPA rated the 2012 Infiniti M35h Hybrid at 27 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, for a combined rating of 29 mpg. That makes it the only car in its class, as Infiniti proudly trumpeted, with both 350 horsepower and a highway rating of 30 mpg or more. The manufacturer's.

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Infinity MPG 2012 Hybrid 75

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OCTOBER 22, 2014

In 2012, the US Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the final standard governing new-vehicle Corporate Average Fuel Economy for model years 2017-2025. mpg for model year 2012, 0.1 mpg for model year 2013 and 0.2 mpg for model year 2014.

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Fuel Economy MPG 2008 2014 225

Green Car Reports

MAY 17, 2011

The list of compact cars offered with all-wheel-drive as an option is short. The list of compact cars that come with all-wheel-drive standard is even shorter: Subaru Impreza. For 2012, Subaru has restyled its Impreza compact sedan and hatchback, and fitted them with a new and more fuel-efficient 2.0-liter

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2012 MPG Cars Standards 104

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 18, 2011

It's been a long and painful year for Fisker Automotive, with deliveries of its 2012 Karma extended-range electric sport sedan repeatedly delayed from the original target of May.

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Karma Fisker 2012 Gasoline-Electric 139

Green Car Reports

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 87

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NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America will reduce their fuel economy (mpg) ratings for a number of 2011-13 model year models in showrooms after EPA testing found discrepancies between agency results and data submitted by the company. The Sonata Hybrid will see a reduction of 1 mpg. City FE (mpg). Hwy FE (mpg).

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Fuel Economy EPA Kia Hyundai 231

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

In December last year, a consumer watchdog petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency EPA to re-test the gas mileage of the 2011 Hyundai Elantra amidst complaints from owners that it did not achieve anywhere near its advertised 40 mpg in real life.

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MPG Hyundai 2012 EPA 91

Green Car Reports

APRIL 26, 2011

Kia has redesigned its popular Rio small car for 2012, offering buyers more space, more power and up to 40 mpg fuel economy on the highway. The new 2012 Kia Rio will be the. The vehicle made its U.S.

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Kia MPG 2012 Auto 73

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 28, 2011

With the first few Fiat 500 minicars now landing in Chrysler dealerships this month and next, the small car's fuel efficiency is clearly one of the main questions buyers will ask about. Now the EPA has released its final ratings for the car, though they're not yet on its FuelEconomy.org website.

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MPG EPA 2012 Fuel Economy 84

Green Car Reports

MARCH 13, 2012

Once again, the 2012 Toyota Prius hybrid wins the laurels for having the highest EPA gas-mileage rating of any gasoline car sold in the U.S. It's rated at a combined 50 mpg, made up of 51 mpg city, 48 mpg highway--and most owners say that 50 mpg is a realistic number.

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Prius 2012 Toyota MPG 73

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 16, 2012

Last year, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt struck a winning blow for green vehicles everywhere by taking the 2011 North American Car Of The Year (NACOTY) title. This year, another fuel-efficient vehicle has strode to the title - the 2012 Hyundai Elantra.

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2012 MPG Hyundai 2011 85

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Thinking about a new car with much better gas mileage? Well, just because the EPA rates a specific car at the magic 40-mpg mark doesn't mean you'll actually get 40 mpg. But the ratings are a good indicator of where cars stand relative to one another. New: 2012 Ford Focus SFE.

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MPG Gas Cheap EPA 103

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OCTOBER 3, 2013

Achieved Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) fuel economy performance has exceeded the anticipated levels for 2012 and 2013 model years—the two years that the current standard has been in effect—according to a new analysis by Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).

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Fuel Economy MPG 2013 2012 220

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 12, 2011

It's not just the sleek styling, crisp details, nicely detailed cabin, and impressive handling that make the all-new 2012 Ford Focus such an attractive small-car option—and an 8 out of 10 here at Green Car Reports.

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2012 Ford MPG Green Cars 94

Green Car Reports

JUNE 28, 2012

Toyota might be the current undisputed king of hybrid cars, but that fact isn’t about to stop Ford from going after the Japanese automaker’s crown. Its 2013 C-Max Hybrid, Ford says, will get an EPA city rating of 47 mpg, some 3 mpg higher than the official EPA city rating for the 2012 Toyota Prius V wagon.

MPG 101

MPG 2013 Ford Hybrid 101

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

The Prius family of hybrid cars from Toyota is going to get a little bigger as of January when the Japanese automaker will launch a new compact hybrid car for the Japanese market: the 2012 Toyota Aqua.

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Prius MPG Toyota Hybrid 132

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 30, 2011

The 2012 Ford Explorer isn't the typical green car. A seven-seat crossover vehicle, the Explorer gets an intriguing new option this year in the form of a turbo four-cylinder drivetrain, rated at up to 28 mpg highway--and that's why it earns our attention, and a rating of 7 here at GreenCarReports.

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2012 Ford MPG Green Cars 83