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MARCH 15, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual report summarizing key trends in carbon dioxide emissions, fuel economy, and CO 2 - and fuel economy-related technology for gasoline- and diesel-fueled personal vehicles sold in the United States, from model years (MY) 1975 through 2012. l/100km) or more.

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Fuel Economy 2012 EPA Economy 284

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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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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 22, 2014

In the three years since the new CAFE standard for fuel economy has been in effect, automakers have surpassed it each year, improving new-vehicle fuel economy by about a mile per gallon annually, according to an analysis by Brandon Schoettle and Dr. Michael Sivak of the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).

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Fuel Economy MPG 2008 2014 225

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MARCH 15, 2017

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced that EPA intends to reconsider its final determination issued on 12 January 2017 which recommended no change to the greenhouse gas standards for light duty vehicles for model years 2022- 2025. Earlier post.)

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EPA Standards Light Gas 150

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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Powertrain of the 2012 LaCrosse with eAssist. GM is unveiling the 2012 Buick LaCrosse with eAssist—incorporating its second-generation belt-alternator-starter (BAS) hybrid technology—which increases fuel economy by 25% compared to the four-cylinder/six-speed powertrain in the 2011 LaCrosse. L/100km) and 25 mpg (9.41

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Light 2012 Standards GM 236

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JULY 26, 2017

In March, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced that EPA intends to reconsider its final determination issued on 12 January 2017 which recommended no change to the greenhouse gas standards for light duty vehicles for model years 2022- 2025. mpg in MY 2021. mpg in MY 2021.

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Standards Fuel Economy Economy Climate Change 150

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OCTOBER 24, 2011

Five months ago, we drove the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid--which gave us slightly more than 45 mpg using "Econ" mode. So we were eager to test the new-for-2012 Civic HF model, which forgoes the electric motor and lithium-ion battery pack of the Civic Hybrid. Its standard 1.8-liter.

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MPG Honda Civic Hybrid 2012 84

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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 The Regal with eAssist achieves an EPA-estimated 36 highway mpg (6.5 base model.

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Congress Buick 2013 GM 247

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JULY 19, 2011

With discussions of raising gas-mileage standards beyond the 34 mpg they'll reach in 2015, there's a lot of shrieking about how we'll all be driving subcompacts if the rules get any tougher. Consider the 2012 Chevrolet Impala, Chevy's rapidly aging full-sized four-door sedan.

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MPG 2012 Gas Chevrolet 90

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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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DECEMBER 1, 2016

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has decided to maintain existing Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards through 2025. Enacted by the Obama Administration in 2012, the standards call for automakers to achieve a fleet average of 54.5 mpg (equivalent to about 38 mpg in the real world) by that year.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Standards 60

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NOVEMBER 15, 2011

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 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Click to enlarge. L/100km) in the city.

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Prius Detroit 2012 Toyota 225

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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, liter V6 remains rated at 270 hp (2012 kW) and 258 lb-ft (350 N·m) of torque. Fuel economy for the V6-equipped model is expected to be 22 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, 25 mpg combined (10.7,

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MPG 2013 Nissan Fuel Economy 230

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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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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

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Chevrolet MPG 2012 Sale 225

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APRIL 2, 2010

The footprint-based standard CO 2 curves for cars (left) and trucks (right). mpg if all improvements came from fuel economy) and 34.1 mpg US (6.9 Each manufacturer will have its own fleet-wide standard which reflects the vehicles it chooses it produce. 2012; 2013 3014 2015 2016. mpg US (EPA). mpg US (EPA).

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EPA Standards Light PHEV 236

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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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Standards Fuel Economy Vehicles Economy 240

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JUNE 4, 2018

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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MPG Engine Toyota 2018 186

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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 137

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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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Buick 2012 Fuel Economy MPG 199

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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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AUGUST 28, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the final rule for greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards for MYs 2017-2025 for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles. mpg US (5.84 mpg US (5.84 Earlier post.)

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MPG 2017 EPA Miles 210

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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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DECEMBER 8, 2016

On 30 November, EPA proposed leaving the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for those model years in place, based on its technical analysis that shows automakers are well positioned to meet the targets, and proposed a 30-day comment period. Earlier post.). l/100 km), if achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements.

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EPA Standards Global Fuel Economy 150

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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

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JUNE 4, 2009

Korea’s fuel efficiency standards are already slated to increase 16.5% in 2012 from the current levels. kilometers per liter of fuel (27 mpg US, 8.7 km/L (26 mpg US, 9.1 South Korea enacted fuel economy standards in 2006 for domestic cars and in 2009 for imported cars with sales of less than 10,000 vehicles.

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South Korea Fuel Economy Economy Standards 150

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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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2012 GM MPG Gasoline-Electric 186

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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 82

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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 TDI with 66 kW (90 hp); it comes standard with the top TFSI model with 136 kW (185 hp). Audi A1 Sportback. Click to enlarge. All versions except the 1.6

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MPG Audi Diesel Fuel 218

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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. Click to enlarge. Veloster is the sixth vehicle in Hyundai’s 24/7 version 2.0

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Hyundai MPG Fuel Economy Tucson 210

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MAY 17, 2011

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 The list of compact cars offered with all-wheel-drive as an option is short.

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2012 MPG Cars Standards 103

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

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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Ford MPG Diesel Fuel 150

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JUNE 14, 2011

Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). Each of these nine pathways produced a specific fuel economy standard and cost estimate measured at retail price equivalence. the EPA/NHTSA Technical Assessment Report for the upcoming CAFE regulations: 47, 51, 56 and 62 mpg.

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Fuel Economy Economy Auto Industry Standards 199

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

The 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid is a stealth green car; packing a version of Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive system, from the Prius, the Camry Hybrid looks much like a standard four-cylinder or V-6 Camry, yet its 43 mpg EPA city rating (LE) makes it one of the most fuel-efficient cars of any size.

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Camry Hybrid 2012 Toyota Hybrid 82

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

The 2012 Toyota Prius C may be the most surprising entry in the expanding Prius range. It's smaller, less unusually styled, and about $5,000 less expensive than the standard Prius liftback. It also gets real-world gas mileage of 50 mpg or more; we saw 51.4 And it's more fun to drive (relatively) than its larger siblings.

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Prius 2012 Toyota MPG 100

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APRIL 7, 2011

litres of diesel per 100 kilometers (67 mpg US) and to deliver CO 2 emissions of less than 95g/km when certification is completed later this year. The Focus ECOnetic also features a number of other low-CO 2 technologies which are standard items on most models in the new Focus line-up. Focus ECOnetic is expected to use less than 3.5

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Diesel MPG Ford Motor 278