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SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Honda has begun US production of the 2014 Accord Hybrid ( earlier post ), which will carry an EPA fuel economy rating of 50 mpg (4.7 The EPA rating is 1 mpg higher than Honda had originally anticipated for the hybrid (49 mpg). The new Accord Hybrid also carries an EPA-rated highway fuel economy of 45 mpg (5.2

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JULY 16, 2013

Ford is boosting the on-road fuel economy performance of its 2013 model year hybrid vehicles in the US and Canada. Starting in August, the company will make calibration updates for owners at dealerships designed to improve on-road fuel economy of the 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid, 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid and 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.

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Fuel Economy Economy Ford Hybrid 277

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JUNE 13, 2012

For the 2013 model year, the Buick Verano (introduced in 2011), is offering buyers an Ecotec 2.0L Its closest competitor, the 2013 Acura ILX 2.4L, offers a peak of 170 lb-ft of torque, according to GM. The standard 2013 Regal four-cylinder engine also is equipped with eAssist. Acceleration from 0-60 mph is an estimated 6.2

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Buick 2013 Fuel Economy Acura 231

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OCTOBER 29, 2013

EcoBoost-powered Fiesta sub-compact, arriving at dealers later this year, at 45 mpg (5.2 The fuel economy rating outperforms some competitors’ diesels and hybrids on the highway driving cycle. This also makes the Fiesta the only car in its class that produces more than 120 horsepower (89 kW) and achieves 45 mpg on the highway.

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MPG EPA Fuel Economy Honda Insight 199

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MARCH 26, 2015

The Cummins team not only surpassed all fuel-economy targets, but also achieved criteria emissions lower than the stringent Tier 2/Bin 2 levels. Test cycle fuel economy (mpg). The Highway Fuel Economy Test (HFET) and FTP-75 Test (city) cycles demonstrated fuel economy above 35 mpg (6.72 mpg (12.45

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Fuel Economy Economy Diesel Light 150

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MARCH 1, 2014

Honda announced that while the US model Insight will be available at dealerships in the US through the end of the year, production of the hybrid will end in summer 2014. The Insight, introduced in 2009, had posted steadily decreasing sales, from a high of 20,962 units in 2010 down to 4,802 units in 2013. of total sales. Earlier post.)

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Insight Honda Hybrid Honda Insight 273

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JANUARY 11, 2015

The Range Rover Td6 and Range Rover Sport Td6 SUVs will deliver 25 mpg (9.4 l/100 km) combined, a 32% improvement over the supercharged V6, and reach a high of 28 mpg (8.4 Preliminary fuel economy figures for the Range Rover Sport and Range Rover are 22 mpg (city), 28 mpg (highway) and 25 mpg (combined) (10.7,

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Land Rover Fuel Economy MPG Diesel 150

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MAY 6, 2011

Dr. Martin Winterkorn, announced that the Volkswagen Group will be going into production with a range of models with plug-in hybrid technology starting in 2013/14. The car’s diesel fuel economy is 35 mpg, which is equivalent to about 6.7 At the Vienna Motor Symposium, the Chairman of the Volkswagen Group, Prof.

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Plug-in 2013 Plug Hybrid 218

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MARCH 11, 2014

Series production of the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) begins in April, with delivery of the first customer cars to start in June 2014, beginning with the main European markets. liter/100 km (112 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 49 g/km. liter/100 km (112 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 49 g/km. l/100km (94 mpg US).

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BMW Fuel Production MPG 257

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AUGUST 17, 2011

GM engineers have removed more than 60 counts—a count is 0.001 coefficient of drag—of wind drag from the 2013 Malibu as a result of the new Malibu’s shape and fine-tuning of the car’s exterior design. Malibu production in the United States is scheduled to begin in early 2012 with the ECO model.

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2013 GM MPG Wind 170

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MARCH 28, 2013

unveiled its first production hybrid vehicle, the Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid, at the 2013 New York International Auto Show. Based on the XV Crosstrek crossover introduced for 2013, the 2014 XV Crosstrek Hybrid model arrives in Subaru dealerships in the fourth quarter of 2013. Click to enlarge. Subaru of America, Inc.

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Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Production Gasoline-Electric 218

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FEBRUARY 23, 2014

Honda continued the expansion of its manufacturing operations in North America with the production start of the redesigned 2015 Honda Fit at a new, automobile plant of Honda de Mexico, S.A. The start-up of the Celaya Plant increases Honda’s annual automobile production capacity in North America to approximately 1.92 million units.

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2015 Honda Mexico North America 255

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APRIL 14, 2015

The Annual Energy Outlook 2015 (AEO2015) released today by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that US energy imports and exports will come into balance—a first since the 1950s—because of continued oil and natural gas production growth and slow growth in energy demand. With greater U.S.

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2020 Energy Transportation Oil Prices 150

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MARCH 31, 2010

Ford has begun production of the new PowerShift dual-clutch six-speed automatic transmission ( earlier post ) for the 2011 Ford Fiesta. By 2013, these six-speed transmissions will be offered in 100% of Ford vehicles. Traditionally, manual transmissions have delivered higher fuel economy.

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2011 Ford Fuel Economy Production 199

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MARCH 17, 2015

Ford had celebrated the production of its 500,000 th EcoBoost-equipped vehicle les than three years ago. In 2010, the first full year of EcoBoost production, 62,704 vehicles with the technology were built. The 2-millionth EcoBoost engine rolled off the line at Louisville in October 2013. Production of Focus RS with 2.3-liter

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Ford Engine Louisville Fuel Economy 150

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Utilizing technologies such as turbocharging, direct injection, twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) and six-speed transmissions, the upgraded powertrain portfolio will deliver more than 20% in fuel economy improvement to Ford’s passenger vehicle fleet in China by 2015 while reducing tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions by 20%.

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Fuel Economy China Economy 2015 236

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DECEMBER 16, 2013

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. Domestic crude oil production increases sharply in the AEO2014 Reference case, with annual growth averaging 0.8 per year, from 21.5

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Oil Light Energy Vehicles 290

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MARCH 4, 2011

This development model features a plug-in hybrid diesel-electric powertrain that Land Rover expects to make available in future production models, following the scheduled launch of its diesel-electric hybrid in 2013. Land Rover presented its Range_e development model at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this week.

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Land Rover Plug-in Diesel Hybrid 218

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MAY 11, 2016

The investigation found that the improper manipulation of running resistance to present better fuel consumption rates began with the development of the fuel-economy grade for the model year 2014 eK Wagon and Dayz (Application for the certifications submitted February 2013). km/L (62 mpg) to 29.2 km/L (62 mpg) to 29.2

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Mitsubishi Fuel Motor Motors 150

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MARCH 31, 2014

Production of the new C-Class results in a higher CO 2 emissions than in the case of the predecessor (7.3 Selected result parameters for the C 180 compared with its predecessor from 2013 [unit / car]. Where energy resources are concerned, lignite, hard coal and uranium figure principally in car production. Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes CO2 2007 MPG 252

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JUNE 13, 2012

The eAssist system may have entered production less than a year ago, but General Motors is clearly making a big bet on the mild hybrid system to help its Buick brand meet rising fuel economy regulations. First offered on the base 2.4-liter Now, for.

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Buick Engine Hybrid 2013 94

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MARCH 22, 2012

ALTe road tests showed that this E350 cutaway chassis prototype can drive approximately 25 miles in an all-electric mode and then deliver nearly 15 mpg in a charge-sustained mode. These performance levels should continue to improve as ALTe incorporates production level components and refines various engineering algorithms.

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Range Fuel Economy MPG Fleet 210

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JANUARY 9, 2012

Shown as a prototype version of the 2013 RDX, the second generation of Acura’s five-passenger crossover SUV will feature a new engine, transmission and all-wheel drive system. The 2013 RDX, scheduled to launch in Spring 2012, will have as standard equipment a 3.5-liter Anticipated EPA fuel economy ratings are 20 mpg in the city (11.8

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Acura Hybrid Detroit Vehicles 246

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JANUARY 15, 2013

The 300h is the first hybrid for the IS line; the all-new Lexus IS will go on sale in mid-2013. One of the key benefits of having a global product portfolio strategy is that it gives us the flexibility to offer the right vehicles, at the right time, in the right markets, in direct response to customer needs. Atkinson-cycle engine.

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Lexus MPG Hybrid Japan 225

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JANUARY 9, 2012

2013 Ford Fusion. Ford unveiled the new 2013 Ford Fusion midsize sedan, with conventional gasoline engine; hybrid featuring a next-generation of Ford’s hybrid system; and plug-in hybrid versions at the Detroit Auto Show—the first production sedan to offer that trio of options. Click to enlarge.

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Fusion Plug-in Hybrid Ford 236

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MAY 24, 2013

mpg US) averaged over all drives. l/100 km (84 mpg US). mpg US) for the PHEV, with accompanying CO 2 emissions (combined) of 71 g/km. In this case, gear selection always assures the best possible balance of longitudinal dynamics, acoustics and fuel economy. l/100 km (53.4 l/100 km (75.9 Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Porsche MPG Hybrid PHEV 273

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JANUARY 10, 2011

On the heels officially introducing the Focus Electric last week ( earlier post ), Ford revealed two next-generation hybrids—including its first production plug-in hybrid (PHEV)—at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in Hybrid Ford Plug 231

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

The US Energy Information Administration released its Annual Energy Outlook 2013 (AEO2013) Reference case (the Early Release ), which highlights a growth in total US energy production that exceeds growth in total US energy consumption through 2040. Domestic oil production will rise to 7.5 Click to enlarge. Overall findings.

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Fuel Energy Sale 2013 225

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JULY 14, 2014

Volkswagen is endowing its the new version of its Scirocco sports coupé with a range of six new gasoline (TSI) and diesel (TDI) engines delivering more power and better fuel economy. mpg US) with the 92 kW 1.4 l/100 km (56 mpg US) with the 110 kW 2.0 With its entry-level engines, the Scirocco consumes 5.4 l/100 km (43.6

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Engine Power Powered Range 210

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

The 2013 Kia Soul hasn't really registered with those of us concerned about fuel economy and emissions. That's despite the Soul Eco achieving a respectable 36 mpg highway and 32 combined in EPA testing.

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Kia 2014 Electric Cars Fuel Economy 104

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AUGUST 15, 2013

After re-labeling the 2013 C-MAX Hybrid with lower fuel economy, Ford is upgrading the 2014 C-MAX to increase fuel economy. 2014 mpg is not yet announced. Ford has opted voluntarily to relabel the 2013 C-MAX Hybrid with revised fuel economy labels following EPA testing of the 2013 C-Max Hybrid.

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Fuel Economy MPG 2013 EPA 259

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MARCH 6, 2010

As an example, Bright said, applying the rear electric drive of the IDEA PHEV powertrain to the LLV positions Bright Automotive’s conversion with proven production-intent technology. The USPS currently operates 142,000 LLVs, which average less than 20 miles of driving per day and have an average fuel economy of only 10 mpg.

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Bright Automotive IDEA Vehicles Washington 210

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MARCH 21, 2013

Eight finalists were selected to move on to this second and final phase of the competition based on the business plans and product prototypes they submitted during the first phase. The round one finalists received a modest cash award and access to transportation industry leaders to help the teams develop the final versions of their products.

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Fuel Economy Vehicles MPG Personal 218

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JUNE 11, 2014

Hyundai cites a study from the University of California, Irvine Advanced Power and Energy Program’s 2013 study showing fuel cell vehicle comparable—or lower—total well-to-wheel emissions to a battery electric vehicle, given US and California grid averages and different hydrogen production pathways. Source: UC Irvine APEP.

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Tucson Hyundai Fuel Hydrogen 351

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APRIL 4, 2012

2013 Acura RLX Concept. The concept provides a first look at the design and engineering direction for its all-new Acura RLX flagship sedan, slated for launch at the beginning of 2013. Click to enlarge. Acura held the world debut of the Acura RLX Concept at the New York International Auto Show. The RLX Concept’s all-new 3.5L

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Acura New York Concept Hybrid 225

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MAY 29, 2013

In addition to having a different test cycle and test procedure than in Europe, the US has an in-use compliance program to ensure that prototype/early-production vehicles chosen for type approval are representative of the mass-production vehicles that are delivered to customers later. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge. Moving forward.

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Europe Fuel MPG United Kingdom 199

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JULY 6, 2013

The research team calculated life-cycle energy use and GHG emissions including vehicle operation, vehicle production and end-of-life management, electric drive battery, and electric vehicle supply equipment; they also evaluated the total cost of ownership parameters with all monetary values in 2011 constant dollars. 54% and 48?61%

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