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APRIL 21, 2014

Ford is experiencing both of these with its C-Max Hybrid--with lower sales since the company dropped its official EPA-rated mileage figures. The C-Max Hybrid was launched to great fanfare in 2012, touting EPA combined mileage of 47 mpg. It''s also said that the truth can hurt. That matched Ford''s larger.'

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MPG Ford Hybrid Sale 106

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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) highway. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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MPG EPA Fuel Economy Honda Insight 199

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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 L/100km).

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Chevrolet MPG 2012 Sale 225

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

The final model year (MY) 2012 adjusted, real world CO 2 emissions rate is 376 g/mi—a 22 g/mi decrease (-5.5%) relative to MY 2011. MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 mpg higher (+5.4%) than MY 2011. mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years.

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

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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.

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MPG 2012 Hyundai New York 99

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MAY 10, 2012

The Toyota Division’s strong April sales performance in the US (160,493 units for 13.1% The Prius Family vehicles (Prius, Prius v, Prius Plug-in and Prius c) accounted for a total combined sales volume of 25,168 units (15.7%). Toyota Division posted total sales of 30,126 hybrids for the month; the Prius Family thus represented 83.5%

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Prius Camry Hybrid Sale Toyota 199

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OCTOBER 4, 2012

liter MultiAir intercooled turbo engine combined with several aerodynamic enhancements, including lightweight aluminum chassis components, active grille shutters, underbody aero kit, a lowered profile and low-rolling resistance tires, the Dodge Dart Aero model achieves 41 mpg US (5.74 Powered by the 1.4-liter

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Dodge MPG 2013 Illinois 218

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

announced that its cumulative worldwide sales of hybrid vehicles surpassed 1 million units as of the end of September 2012. This milestone was reached 12 years and 11 months after the start of sales of the first generation Insight in Japan November 1999, which realized fuel economy of 35 km/liter (82.3 mpg US, 2.86

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Honda Hybrid Sale Acura 244

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AUGUST 3, 2012

The 2013 Pathfinder’s fuel economy has improved more than 30% over that of the 2012 Pathfinder. City, highway and combined average fuel economy numbers are 20 (city), 26 highway) and 22 (combined) mpg for the FWD version [11.8, L/100km, respectively] and 19 (city), 25 (highway) and 21 (combined) mpg for the 4WD version [12.4,

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Fuel Economy Economy Nissan SUV 231

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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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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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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 15, 2011

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., will debut the subcompact Prius c ( earlier post ) next January at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Positioned as an entry into the Prius Family, the Prius c will offer fuel economy better than 50 mpg US (4.7 Click to enlarge. L/100km) in the city.

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Prius Detroit 2012 Toyota 225

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MARCH 11, 2012

In California, the take-rate for the 36 mpg US highway sedan reached 31%. gas engine in the 2012 LaCrosse lineup, which averaged 11% of 2011 sales. gas engine in the 2012 LaCrosse lineup, which averaged 11% of 2011 sales. Fuel prices historically have helped drive sales of four-cylinder LaCrosse vehicles.

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Buick California Sale Lithium Ion 231

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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. is estimated at 16 mpg city and 25 mpg highway, nearly matching the 4.6-liter liter V8 (17 mpg city/26 mpg highway). Lambda 3.8L As a result, 3.8-liter This same 5.0-liter

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Hyundai 2012 MPG Fuel Economy 270

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

Fuel economy is rated at 26 mpg highway / 20 mpg city and 22 mpg combined for the 2WD model (9.0, l/100 km, respectively) and 25 mpg highway / 19 mpg city and 21 mpg combined for the 4WD model (9.4, By comparison, the 2WD MY 2012 Pathfinder, equipped with a 6-cylinder, 4.0L Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy 2013 Economy SUV 321

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DECEMBER 20, 2011

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., will debut NS4, an advanced plug-in hybrid concept vehicle, at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Positioned as an entry into the Prius Family, the Prius c is said to offer fuel economy better than 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100km) in the city.

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Prius Plug-in 2012 International 199

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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. Verano goes on sale in the fourth quarter of 2011. The 2012 Verano. Click to enlarge. An Ecotec 2.4L

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Buick 2012 Fuel Economy MPG 199

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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. debut this past week at the 2011 New York Auto Show and is set to go on sale this fall in both sedan and five-door hatchback bodystyles. The new 2012 Kia Rio will be the.

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Kia MPG 2012 Auto 73

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NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Elio Motors, which unveiled its fifth-generation three-wheeler prototype at the LA Auto Show ( earlier post ), launched a $25-million stock sale at 4 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday after receiving qualification from the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Regulation A+ ruling in the 2012 Jumpstart Our Business Startup (JOBS) Act.

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Motor Motors Motoring Sale 150

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OCTOBER 3, 2013

mpg from August, likely reflecting the recent reduction in the price of gasoline, they suggested. mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring). mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring). mpg from model year 2012 vehicles. Average sales-weighted mpg. This is up 1.2

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 220

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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. liters diesel per 100 km (67 mpg US) and emissions of 94 g/km CO 2. The Opel Corsa accounts for more than 28% of Opel/Vauxhall’s total sales volume. Click to enlarge. l/100 km (71.3

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MPG Diesel CO2 Oil 255

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JULY 8, 2013

mpg—down 0.1 mpg from May, according to the latest monthly report from Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). mpg since October 2007 (the first. Sales-weighted adjusted average fuel economy. October 2012 through June 2013) is 24.6

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Fuel Economy Economy MPG Fuel 230

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JULY 26, 2016

Ford Fusion electrified vehicle retail sales spiked in the Los Angeles market during the month of June, the first month of availability for the new 2017 model. Based on Ford June sales figures, Fusion Energi (the plug-in hybrid variant) sales jumped nearly 40% in LA compared to June 2015. gallon tank.

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Fusion Los Angeles Ford Sale 150

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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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APRIL 4, 2012

The average sales-weighted fuel economy of new vehicles sold in the US in March 2012 was 24.1 mpg or 20% from the value in October 2007,, according to calculations by researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Average sales-weighted fuel economy. L/100 km)—up 4.0

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Fuel Economy 2007 Economy MPG 225

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MAY 25, 2011

In Germany, the 2012 Tiguan will arrive on the market in mid-June; other European countries will follow at the beginning of August, and overseas markets at the end of August. L/100km (27 mpg US) down to 5.3 l/100 km (44 mpg US) for the two front-wheel drive Tiguans 2.0 L/100 km (41 mpg US). The new Tiguan.

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MPG SUV Fuel Germany 199

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JULY 18, 2012

According to Automotive News (subscription required), the demand for small, high gas mileage cars has meant that sales of compact cars -- like the Toyota Yaris, Kia Rio and Chevrolet Sonic -- has grown 80 percent over the past year. With continued uncertainty about gas prices, more Americans than ever are buying smaller, more efficient cars.

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Plug-in Sale MPG 2012 95

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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

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MPG Audi Diesel Fuel 218

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FEBRUARY 25, 2011

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

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MPG Gas Cheap EPA 101

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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. l/100km) city / 105 MPGe (224 l/100km) highway in hybrid mode, and 47 MPG (5 l/100km) city / 46 MPG (5.1

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Honda 2014 Plug-in California 231

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AUGUST 5, 2013

mpg from June and tying the record high reached in March, April, and May, according to the monthly analysis from Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). mpg since October 2007 (the first month of monitoring). mpg since October 2007 (the first month of monitoring).

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Fuel Economy Economy 2007 MPG 186

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JUNE 10, 2013

At the 2012 Los Angeles Motor Show in December, Audi of America announced the significant expansion of its diesel model line-up with the addition of A8, A7, A6, and Q5 TDI diesel models to the Q7 and A3 TDI already on sale in the US. 24 mpg 6.34 38 mpg 6.19 29 mpg 8.11 24 mpg 6.34 38 mpg 6.19

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Fuel Economy Audi 2014 Diesel 199

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MARCH 29, 2012

The 2012 Toyota Prius C has been a success from Day One, with strong sales for Toyota's new 50-mpg hybrid hatchback.

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Prius 2012 Toyota MPG 89

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AUGUST 23, 2013

TDI clean diesel represents almost 25% of Audi and Volkswagen US sales. Are these sales incentivized? marketshare in 2012 to 1.25 LMC’s forecast suggests that pickup trucks will represent a shrinking percentage of total diesel sales in the US, dropping from 66% of diesel sales in 2012 to 35% in 2018.

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

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JANUARY 4, 2013

mpg (or 19%) from the value in October 2007 (the first month of monitoring); however, the fuel economy in December was down 0.2 mpg from November, likely reflecting the recent reduction in the price of gasoline, they suggested. mpg from November, likely reflecting the recent reduction in the price of gasoline, they suggested.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 2007 225

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OCTOBER 9, 2012

Sivak and Schoettle have issued monthly reports on the the average, sales- weighted fuel economy of all light-duty vehicles (cars, pickup trucks, vans, and SUVs) sold in the US (e.g., The results indicate that, from October 2007 to September 2012, the average fuel economy has improved by 18%, from 20.1 earlier post.)

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Fuel Economy 2007 Economy Fuel 244