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FEBRUARY 7, 2012

GM is continuing the deployment of the eAssist light electrification system ( earlier post ) as a standard across its platforms. Starting with the arrival of 2013 models, eAssist will be standard on the Regal with the discontinuation of the 2.4L kW) @ 1,000-2,200 rpm maximum electric motor power (electric assist). base model.

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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 Trunk space is slightly reduced from 2011 models, but still offers 14.3

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APRIL 4, 2012

liter engine option has a targeted fuel economy of 27 mpg city / 38 mpg highway / 31 mpg combined (8.7, Featuring technology such as a new thermoplastic resin intake manifold, this engine simultaneously produced more power despite being lighter. Power and torque levels are estimates.). L/100 km, respectively).

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

liter DOHC V6 engine mated to a next-generation Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) to help provide up to a 30% increase in combined city/highway fuel economy over the previous V6-equipped model while maintaining comparable power. Fuel economy is rated at 26 mpg highway / 20 mpg city and 22 mpg combined for the 2WD model (9.0,

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FEBRUARY 9, 2011

direct injection Tau V8 for the 2012 Genesis 5.0 liter GDI fuel economy increases over 7% percent from 27 mpg to 29 mpg on the highway. The new Tau V8—the most powerful Hyundai automotive engine yet—produces 429 hp (320 kW) at 6,400 rpm and 376 lb-ft (510 N·m) of torque at 5,000 rpm. Lambda 3.8L

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JANUARY 6, 2011

GM will reveal the new 2012 Buick Verano compact luxury sedan, the brand’s third new model in the past two years and first in the compact luxury segment, at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) next week in Detroit. The 2012 Verano. seconds and an estimated 31 mpg (7.6 L/100km) on the highway, 22 mpg city (10.7

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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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So when we started development of the second generation AYGO in 2012, I already had in mind the visual changes and innovations I wanted to pursue for this mid-lifecycle model change. New AYGO comes in both standard and Eco versions. The standard version achieves a fuel consumption of 4.1 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 93 g/km.

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DECEMBER 7, 2011

The current vehicle footprint-based Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards create a financial incentive for automakers to increase vehicle size, except under certain limited conditions of consumer preference for vehicle size, according to a study by University of Michigan researchers Kate Whitefoot and Steven Skerlos. 10 11 –5.17×10

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AUGUST 11, 2011

Model Year 2012 brings two new ecoFLEX models into the Astra line-up. liters diesel per 100 km (64 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 99 g/km, thus making it the cleanest, most economical Astra. liters diesel per 100 km (55 mpg US) and lowers CO 2 emissions in the five-door Astra to 114 g/km (Astra Sports Tourer: 4.4 liters to 5.1

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JANUARY 11, 2011

2012 Veloster. The 2012 Veloster features a new 1.6-liter liter direct-injected four-cylinder engine mated to Hyundai’s first dual-clutch transmission and is estimated to deliver up to 40 mpg highway. Automatic transmissions lose power and fuel economy in the torque converter. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 7, 2011

The new diesel ECOnetic, which will go on sale early next year, leverages a number of advanced technologies that Ford expects will make it more fuel efficient than any other compact vehicle on the road today in Europe, including conventional diesel-, gasoline- and hybrid-powered vehicles. Focus ECOnetic is expected to use less than 3.5

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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. TDI with S tronic and the most powerful gasoline engine are equipped with a start-stop system. US mpg) on average, which corresponds to 99 grams of CO 2 /km (159.3 Audi A1 Sportback. Click to enlarge. liters per 100 km (46.1

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MARCH 31, 2010

Lincoln’s premium hybrid is expected to deliver at least 41 mpg US (5.7 Ford notes that the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid’s projected fuel economy tops its nearest competitor—the 2010 Lexus HS 250h—by 6 mpg, while providing room for one more passenger and more standard luxury and segment-exclusive safety features. Earlier post.)

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mpg US (5.8 Edge also will feature Ford’s Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) technology as standard, delivering a seamless transition between front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive performance to provide a more secure footing on the road especially in slippery conditions. Wildtrak models feature four-wheel drive as standard.

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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. Electrical power alone is used for moving off and driving under low load. In most cases the car uses electric power alone for maneuvering and parking.

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APRIL 5, 2012

The report, “Fuel Economy Focus: Perspectives on 2020 Industry Implications,” evaluates the impact that meeting the proposed fuel economy/GHG standards would have on the car industry in the year 2020. billion dollars in 2020 under the standards, with the industry as a whole likely to see a 5.3% The final rule is expected in mid-2012.

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JUNE 14, 2011

Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). Power and Associates to project the technology segmentation necessary to achieve anticipated fuel economy mandates in 2025. the EPA/NHTSA Technical Assessment Report for the upcoming CAFE regulations: 47, 51, 56 and 62 mpg.

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DECEMBER 16, 2013

quadrillion Btu in 2012 to 12.1 from 2012 to 2040, compared to 1.2% The rising fuel economy of LDVs more than offsets the modest growth in VMT, resulting in a 25% decline in LDV energy consumption decline between 2012 and 2040 in the AEO2014 Reference case. l/100 km) in 2012 to 37.2 l/100 km) in 2012 to 37.2

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APRIL 1, 2013

EcoTec3 V-8 engine ( earlier post ) equipped with direct injection, cylinder deactivation (AFM) and variable valve timing to achieve EPA estimates of 16 mpg city (14.7 l/100 km) with two-wheel drive or 16/22 mpg (14.7/10.7 Power (hp). EcoTec3 V-6 is standard. l/100 km) and 23 highway (10.2 l/100 km) with four-wheel drive.

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DECEMBER 22, 2011

liter, 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC inline four-cylinder engine in the Crosstour 192 hp (143 kW) at 7,000 rpm and 162 lb-ft (220 N·m) of torque at 4,400 RPM, while achieving an EPA-estimated city/highway/combined fuel economy of 21/29/24 mpg US (11.2/8.1/9.8 V6 model is EPA rated at 18/27/21 mpg US. 2012 Crosstour (4-cylinder).

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Specifically, to minimize GHG emissions and total energy use, is it better to use natural gas in a stationary power application to generate electricity to charge EVs, to compress natural gas for onboard combustion in vehicles, or to reform natural gas into a denser transportation fuel? The baseline for comparison is based on a 2012 2.4

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OCTOBER 14, 2011

l/100 km (57 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. BMW will add further engines to the line-up in 2012, when the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 (using a powertrain similar to that of the ActiveHybrid 5, earlier post ) will also make its premiere. mpg US), an 11% improvement on its 160 kW/218 hp predecessor. liters per 100 km (36.8

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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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DECEMBER 27, 2012

The California Air Resources Board has approved the 2014 Honda Plug-in Hybrid Accord as the first car for sale in California that meets ARB’s LEV3/SULEV20 standard—the most stringent smog-emission standard to date. Once again, Honda is the first to comply with ARB’s most stringent standard. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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JUNE 13, 2012

GM says that the choice to use a small-displacement turbocharged engine for a more powerful Verano model is consistent with Buick’s effort to downsize its powertrains without sacrificing performance. The standard 2013 Regal four-cylinder engine also is equipped with eAssist. Verano’s standard Ecotec 2.4L

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OCTOBER 25, 2013

All the engines can be combined with an eight-speed automatic gearbox (standard in the BMW 225d Coupe) for fuel consumption and emissions figures that are lower than those achieved with the standard six-speed manual gearbox. The engine powering the BMW 220i Coupe sources significantly higher output from its 2.0-liter 220i Coupe.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

BMW is making a number of enhancements to its 1 and 3 Series in fall 2012. As early as in the autumn of 2012, further model variants of the BMW 1 Series and the BMW 3 Series as well as the BMW X1 will comply with this classification due to come into effect as from 2014. The new 114d model is powered by a 1.6-liter

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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 During the reported test, the Class 8 Peterbilt 587 powered by a Cummins ISX15 engine averaged 9.9 Cummins Inc. Source: Cummins.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2012

During dynamometer testing, three standard drive cycles were chosen to represent the range of delivery routes. mpg, 13% greater than the 9.2 mpg of the conventional group on those routes a year earlier. mpg, 20% greater than the 7.9 mpg of the conventional group on those routes a year later. Earlier post.)

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OCTOBER 3, 2019

Audi Sport GmbH has fine-tuned many details of the RS 4 Avant which was newly introduced in September 2017, including the addition of a new high-torque twin-turbo V6 with a power output of 331 kW (450 metric hp) and 600 N·m (442.5 Back then, the twin-turbo V6 had a power output of 279 kW (380 metric hp). The power of the 2.9

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MARCH 16, 2012

liter V6 in the Police Interceptor sedan delivers 288 hp (215 kW) and EPA-certified fuel economy of 18 mpg city, 26 mpg highway (13 and 9 L/100km). liter V6 in the all-wheel-drive Police Interceptor sedan is rated at 365 hp (272 kW) and is EPA-certified at 16 mpg city, 23 mpg highway (14.7 The base 3.5-liter

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The SQ5 TDI was first introduced in the fall of 2012 as the first Audi S model powered by a diesel engine. TDI develops its power earlier and more forcefully than before. When the car decelerates, the MHEV system recovers up to 8 kW of power. lb-ft) of torque. Combined fuel consumption is 7.0 l/100km (33.6 liters (0.2

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MARCH 16, 2012

liter V6 in the Police Interceptor sedan delivers 288 hp (215 kW) and EPA-certified fuel economy of 18 mpg city, 26 mpg highway (13 and 9 L/100km). liter V6 in the all-wheel-drive Police Interceptor sedan is rated at 365 hp (272 kW) and is EPA-certified at 16 mpg city, 23 mpg highway (14.7 The base 3.5-liter

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NOVEMBER 20, 2019

As a technology comparison, the 2006-2012 RAV4 offered an optional 269-hp, 3.5-liter seconds—a half-second slower than the RAV4 Prime—and a 21 combined MPG fuel economy rating. The Toyota RAV4 Prime will come to market in summer 2020. liter gas V6 engine that reached 0-60 mph in 6.3-seconds—a

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011

The two most powerful Alltrack versions, the 170 PS TDI and the 210 PS TSI, have standard 4MOTION all-wheel drive and a dual clutch transmission (DSG). mpg US), equivalent to 150 g/km CO 2 , while fuel consumption for the 170 PS version is 5.8 mpg US), equivalent to 152 g/km CO 2. mpg US), equivalent to 152 g/km CO 2.

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Regal will initially be offered in premium CXL trim only, with additional trim levels to be offered in the 2012 model year. The Regal CXL includes the following as standard or available equipment: Standard 2.4L Both engines have a six-speed automatic transmission standard with driver-shifting control. and 29 mpg US (8.1

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