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AUGUST 28, 2012

mpg US (5.84 EPA is establishing standards that are projected to require, on an average industry fleet-wide basis, 163 grams/mile of carbon dioxide in model year 2025, which would be equivalent to 54.5 grams/mile CO 2 -equivalent and 24.4 grams/mile for trucks CO 2 -equivalent. L/100km) in MY 2021.

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MPG 2017 EPA Miles 210

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JUNE 6, 2013

A Honda Civic hybrid retrofitted with lead-carbon UltraBattery modules ( earlier post ) (provided by East Penn Manufacturing) has recorded more than 100,000 miles (161,000 km) of courier duty in the local area of Phoenix, AZ. Ah (at a C1 rate) after 51,000 miles driven, which is a very minimal capacity loss when comparing an average 7.55

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Lead Acid Civic Hybrid Fleet Miles 223

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will present the global debut of the new Outlander SUV plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at the 2012 Paris Motor Show later this month. mpg US, 1.6 l/100km) and a cruising range in excess of 880 km (547 miles). mpg US, 1.6 Battery pack.

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PHEV Mitsubishi 2012 Motor 281

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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 Economy 231

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AUGUST 24, 2011

Audi will start series production of the A8 hybrid in 2012. mpg US); CO 2 emissions are below 148 grams per km (238 g/mile). miles) with zero local emissions at a constant speed of 60 km/h (37 mph). Earlier post.) Average fuel consumption in the EU cycle is below 6.4 liters per 100 km (36.75 All figures are provisional.).

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Audi 2012 Hybrid Production 257

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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

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NOVEMBER 18, 2011

The new Audi A1 Sportback, which will go on-sale in 2012, is a five-door version of the compact 3-door A1. US mpg) on average, which corresponds to 99 grams of CO 2 /km (159.3 Audi A1 Sportback. Click to enlarge. Audi pairs some engines with the seven-speed S tronic transmission. All versions except the 1.6 The base engine, the 1.2

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MPG Audi Diesel Fuel 218

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MAY 10, 2011

The 2012 Honda Civic range, launched at last month's New York Auto Show, includes two models devoted to wringing out as many miles as possible from every last drop of gasoline. The one with the highest gas mileage is the 2012 Civic Hybrid, rated by the EPA at 44 mpg on all three test cycles: city, highway, and combined.

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Civic Hybrid 2012 Honda Hybrid 100

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FEBRUARY 22, 2011

But you may not have realized it applies to miles-per-gallon just as much as age. While cars with EPA ratings of 30 mpg or more used to be considered in the highest ranks of fuel efficiency, now 40 mpg seems to be the new benchmark for non-hybrid compact car lines. You may have seen it on a t-shirt: "40 is the new 30."

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MPG Honda Hybrid 2012 88

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

The 2012 Toyota Prius C may be the most surprising entry in the expanding Prius range. It also gets real-world gas mileage of 50 mpg or more; we saw 51.4 miles per gallon over a. It's smaller, less unusually styled, and about $5,000 less expensive than the standard Prius liftback.

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Prius 2012 Toyota MPG 102

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JANUARY 13, 2017

The standards are projected to result in average fleet-wide consumer fuel economy sticker values of 36 miles per gallon (mpg) by model year 2025, 10 mpg higher than the current fleet average. mpg-e (if all reductions were achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements).

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EPA Light Standards Fuel Economy 150

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MAY 19, 2009

The resulting new standards will cover model years 2012-2016, and will require an average fuel economy standard of 35.5 mpg in 2016 (39 mpg for cars, 30 mpg for trucks), or approximately 250 grams CO 2 /mile. The CAFE program established by the EISA 2007 legislation specified a minimum 35 mpg in 2020.

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2016 Obama Standards MPG 150

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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. The plug-in will support up to a 50 km (31 mile) all-electric range—sufficient to cover the daily transport needs of 75% of European drivers.

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Plug-in Corporation Volvo 2012 240

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JANUARY 9, 2014

Currently, the energy intensity (BTU per person mile) of driving is 57% greater than that of flying, according to a new analysis by Dr. Michael Sivak, Director, Sustainable Worldwide Transportation at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Transit buses came in fourth (3,347 BTU/person mile).

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Energy Fuel Economy Personal Economy 344

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JULY 14, 2015

As the fleet of modern electric cars ages, closer attention is being paid to how well these cars hold up after long-term use. The first Chevrolet Volt plug-in cars went on sale in December 2010, meaning that by now a few examples have accumulated significant mileage.

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Volt Chevrolet MPG 2012 60

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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. The 2012 U.S.

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Engine EPA Emissions Power 268

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2012

The hybrid group accumulated 33% fewer miles than the conventional group during the complete 18-month study. The hybrids showed a 13 to 36 percent improvement in fuel economy and up to a 45 percent improvement in ton-miles-per-gallon. mpg, 13% greater than the 9.2 mpg of the conventional group on those routes a year earlier.

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Fuel Economy Economy Hybrid Diesel 350

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FEBRUARY 11, 2013

mpg US) with LPG and 7.2 mpg US) with gasoline. Running on LPG, Duster has a range of almost 1,000 km (621 miles) on a full tank. LPG/gasoline versions of Duster come with Dacia’s usual three-year or 100,000 km (62,137 miles) warranty. In 2012, Dacia vehicles represented more than half of total LPG sales in France.

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France MPG Gasoline Kits 186

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Proterra’s E2 series 35-foot electric buses feature a 440 kWh battery pack to deliver an estimated range of 251 miles. 19/mile, is substantially lower than diesel, at $.84/mile. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC). Proterra was bidding against BYD for the airport contract.

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BYD 2018 International San Francisco 150

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AUGUST 18, 2017

19/mile, is substantially lower than diesel, at $.84/mile. Combining this with greatly improved vehicle efficiency, at 21 MPG equivalent, and reduced vehicle maintenance costs will result in a savings of about $1.8 In addition to traveler benefits, the operational cost of electricity, at $.19/mile, manufacturing facility.

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Raleigh Buy Charging Grant 150

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AUGUST 29, 2011

The 508 RXH diesel-electric hybrid goes on sale in Spring 2012. The model is due to go on sale in Spring 2012. l/100 km (59 mpg US) in the Combined Drive Cycle, and CO 2 of 109 g/km). l/100 km (59 mpg US) in the Combined Drive Cycle, and CO 2 of 109 g/km). l/100 km (74 mpg US) with CO 2. Click to enlarge.

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Diesel Plug-in Hybrid Plug 322

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MARCH 14, 2013

and Peterbilt Motors Company, a division of PACCAR, released test results showing their demonstration SuperTruck tractor-trailer achieved a 54% increase in fuel economy, averaging nearly 10 mpg US (23.5 Freight efficiency is based on payload weight and fuel efficiency expressed in ton-miles per gallon. Cummins Inc. Earlier post.)

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Peterbilt Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 342

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JUNE 6, 2012

What do you do if you want to promote your latest high-MPG offering to consumers? Or, if you're Kia, you send two professional drivers on an 8,000-mile, 48-state journey around the U.S. mpg, which sets a. You could report the model's official EPA figures, if you think they look good enough. The number?

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Kia Gas 2012 MPG 97

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DECEMBER 21, 2011

Like VIA’s eREV truck, all three vehicles can drive 30 to 40 miles on lithium-ion batteries, then up to 400 miles using the onboard generator, averaging up to 100 mpg. VIA Motors has begun taking orders for 2012 for its extended range electric pickup truck.

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Detroit SUV Motor Motors 210

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MARCH 28, 2012

L of diesel/100 km (56 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. This diesel hybrid will be available in the European market as a Saloon and Estate from the third quarter 2012. Mercedes-Benz is introducing the new E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID; the luxury-class diesel hybrid offers fuel consumption of 4.2 Earlier post.)

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Hybrid Mercedes Diesel Fuel Economy 321

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NOVEMBER 15, 2011

The fuel cell system, along with a 70 MPa high-pressure hydrogen tank, has been improved to provide a cruising distance of approximately 700 km (435 miles) or more under the JC08 test cycle, according to TMC. 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

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Concept Toyota 2015 Hydrogen 300

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MARCH 13, 2012

In California, the cost to fully charge the Focus Electric at night is between $1 and $2, enabling 76 miles of average driving. In a gasoline vehicle that gets a fuel-efficient 38 mpg at $5 per gallon, the cost to drive that same 76 miles is $10. By the end of 2012, Focus Electric will be available in 19 markets across the US.

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Tax Credit Los Angeles Tax California 225

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

The SUV has a full-tank range of 650 kilometers (404 miles)—equal to that of a gasoline-powered car. The Tucson ix FCEV’s range is a 76% improvement over the second-generation Tucson FCEV, which was limited to 370 kilometers (230 miles) on one filling. 73 mpg US, 3.23 27 km/L (64 mpg US, 3.7 404 miles).

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Hyundai Tucson 2015 Fuel 231

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AUGUST 30, 2010

The second proposed label retains the current label’s focus on miles per gallon (MPG) and annual fuel costs, while updating the overall design and adding the required new comparison information on fuel economy and emissions. Fuel Consumption: Combined city/highway gallons per 100 miles.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Fuel 297

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DECEMBER 16, 2013

quadrillion Btu in 2012 to 12.1 As a result, annual increases in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in LDVs average 0.9% from 2012 to 2040, compared to 1.2% l/100 km) in 2012 to 37.2 l/100 km) in 2012 to 37.2 LDV energy consumption declines in AEO2014 Reference case from 16.0 quadrillion Btu in 2040, compared with 13.0

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Oil Light Energy Vehicles 290

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FEBRUARY 28, 2012

announced that the 2012 Prius Plug-in has been approved for the State of California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Program ( CVRP ). The 2012 Prius Plug-in also offers consumers eligibility for the State of California’s HOV lane sticker. While in EV Mode, the Prius Plug-in is rated by the EPA to drive up to 11 miles.

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Tax Credit Prius Plug-in Rhode Island 231

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FEBRUARY 21, 2011

This morning we brought you the first exclusive live images and official details on the production version of the 2012 Volvo V60, and now we have the official gallery and animation demonstrating how the car's hybrid system works. Promising 124 mpg in hybrid mode and all-electric range of 30 miles, the V60 PHEV rivals or beats the Chevrolet.

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Volvo 2012 Hybrid Plug-in 68

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The final standards are projected result in an average industry fleet-wide level of 163 grams/mile of CO 2 in model year 2025, which is equivalent to 54.5 Full implementation of the standards will cut about 6 billion metric tons of GHG emissions over the lifetimes of the vehicles sold in model years 2012-2025.

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EPA Standards Light Vehicles 150

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JULY 16, 2012

mpg US (5.87 The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed GHG standards, which are harmonized with NHTSA’s CAFE standards, are projected to require 163 grams/mile of CO 2 ) in model year 2025. The 163 g/mile limit would be equivalent to 54.5 A Scion iQ costs $55 more than a Mazda 2, but gets 5 more miles per gallon.

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Fuel Economy 2017 Price Economy 247

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AUGUST 17, 2011

miles per gallon more on the highway, the company says. Malibu production in the United States is scheduled to begin in early 2012 with the ECO model. These aerodynamic improvements give customers up to 2.5 The new Malibu will be sold in nearly 100 countries on six continents. and Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plants in the United States.

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2013 GM MPG Wind 170

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is demonstrating the ultra-low carbon XJ_e plug-in hybrid engineering research vehicle ( earlier post ) at the 2012 CENEX Low Carbon Vehicle Event in the UK. l/100km (74 mpg US) translates into a maximum range of 1,092 km (679 miles) on a full tank of fuel. Capable of 0-100km/h (62mph) in less than 6.5

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Land Rover PHEV Carbon Lithium Ion 225

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014

l/100km (50 mpg US), or around 110 g/km CO 2. gallons), this enables a range of around 1,000 kilometers (621 miles). Compared to the first conceptual design presented in São Paulo, Brazil in 2012, the new sport utility vehicle features a new rear section with outside-mounted spare wheel—a redesign driven by customer input.

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India SUV Engine Production 218