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DECEMBER 13, 2013

EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 7, 2017

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in June was 25.1 The University of Michigan Eco-Driving Index (EDI)—an index that estimates the average monthly emissions of greenhouse gases generated by an individual US driver—improved to 0.84 l/100 km)—down 0.2

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JUNE 6, 2012

The 2013 Honda Fit EV ( earlier post ) received a combined adjusted Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mile-per-gallon-equivalency (MPGe) rating of 118 MPGe—the highest yet awarded by the EPA. City and highway cycle fuel-economy ratings are 132 and 105 MPGe, respectively.

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JUNE 23, 2014

At the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Annual Merit Review meeting in Washington, DC last week, Michael Ruth from Cummins noted that the DOE program target for the project is a fuel economy (CAFE) target of 26 mpg (9.05 liter) and its emission control system (ECS) without a weight penalty. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 6, 2017

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in February was 25.1 The University of Michigan Eco-Driving Index (EDI)—an index that estimates the average monthly emissions of greenhouse gases generated by an individual U.S. The value for February is up 5.0 mpg from the peak of 25.5

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 170

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OCTOBER 6, 2017

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in September was 25.3 The average fuel economy for model year 2017 vehicles (sold October 2016 through September 2017) was 25.2 The value for September is up 5.2 mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring), but still down 0.2

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AUGUST 8, 2017

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in July was 25.4 The University of Michigan Eco-Driving Index (EDI)—an index that estimates the average monthly emissions of greenhouse gases generated by an individual US driver—improved to 0.82 l/100 km)—up 0.3

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. Among the top-level findings was that Model year 2013 vehicles achieved an average of 24.1 Adjusted fuel economy distribution by model year.

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JULY 5, 2017

The defect leads to lower fuel economy, non EPA-compliant emissions levels, and costly and frequent vehicle repairs, the complaint charges. When the SCR system breaks down, the filter gets clogged, requiring more fuel to be injected to burn it off, according to the complaint.

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MAY 4, 2017

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in April was 25.3 The University of Michigan Eco-Driving Index (EDI)—an index that estimates the average monthly emissions of greenhouse gases generated by an individual US driver—was 0.85 l/100 km)—up 0.1 The value for April is up 5.2

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JANUARY 5, 2018

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in December was 25.0 The average fuel economy of new vehicles sold in the US 2017 was 25.2 The EDI takes into account both vehicle fuel economy and distance driven (the latter relying on data that are published with a two-month lag).

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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. liter engine with an aluminum block, head and oil pan, a magnesium valve cover and an engine-mounted emissions control system. Test cycle fuel economy (mpg).

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FEBRUARY 4, 2014

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in January was 24.9 The January 2014 fuel economy figure is up 4.8 in November 2013 (the lower the value the better). l/100 km)—up 0.1 mpg from the value in October 2007, the first month of their monitoring.

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OCTOBER 3, 2013

The average fuel-economy (window-sticker) value of new vehicles sold in the US in September was 24.6 Despite this drop, vehicle fuel economy is up 4.5 The average fuel economy of model year 2013 vehicles (vehicles sold October 2012 through September 2013) was 24.7 This value is down 0.3

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OCTOBER 3, 2014

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in September was at 25.3 Light-duty trucks represented 53% of total light vehicle sales in September 2014, compared to 50% in September 2013. Despite this drop, vehicle fuel economy is up 5.2 l/100 km), down 0.5 Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 5, 2014

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in February hit 25.2 The University of Michigan Eco-Driving Index (EDI)—an index that estimates the average monthly emissions of greenhouse gases generated by an individual US driver—stood at 0.78 l/100 km)—up 0.1

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JUNE 6, 2017

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in May was 25.3 The University of Michigan Eco-Driving Index (EDI)—an index that estimates the average monthly emissions of greenhouse gases generated by an individual US driver—was 0.85 The value for May is up 5.2 mpg from the peak of 25.5

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MAY 5, 2014

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in April was 25.2 Vehicle fuel economy is up 5.1 Sales-weighted fuel economy. This value indicates that the average new-vehicle buyer produced 23% lower emissions in December 2013 than in October 2007.

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JANUARY 18, 2013

Huff Fuels, Engines and Emissions Research Center, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This website, jointly maintained by the US Department of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), provides information such as official EPA “window label” fuel economy estimates for city, highway, and combined driving for all U.S.-legal

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APRIL 7, 2017

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in March was 25.2 The University of Michigan Eco-Driving Index (EDI)—an index that estimates the average monthly emissions of greenhouse gases generated by an individual US driver—was 0.84 l/100 km)—up 0.1 mpg from the peak of 25.5

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FEBRUARY 8, 2017

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in January was 25.1 The University of Michigan Eco-Driving Index (EDI)—an index that estimates the average monthly emissions of greenhouse gases generated by an individual U.S. l/100 km)—up 0.1 driver—was 0.83

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JANUARY 9, 2014

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in December was 24.8 The average fuel economy of all vehicles sold in calendar 2013 was 24.8 The EDI takes into account both vehicle fuel economy and distance driven (the latter relying on data that are published with a two-month lag).

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JULY 8, 2013

The average fuel-economy (window-sticker) value of new vehicles sold. Overall, however, the monthly average fuel economy for new vehicles is up 4.6 Sales-weighted adjusted average fuel economy. The average fuel economy of model year 2013 vehicles sold thus far. in the US in June was 24.7

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FEBRUARY 21, 2013

In a study published in the journal Energy Economics , MIT researchers have found that a fuel economy standard is at least six to fourteen times less cost effective than a fuel tax when targeting an identical reduction in cumulative gasoline use (20% by 2050). Babiker (2013) Energy Economics , 36: 322–333 doi: 10.1016/j.eneco.2012.09.001.

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JANUARY 6, 2015

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in December was 25.1 Despite these reductions, vehicle fuel economy is up 5.0 The fuel economy of vehicles sold during calendar 2014 averaged 25.4 l/100 km) during calendar year 2013. l/100 km)—down 0.2

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APRIL 3, 2015

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in March was 25.4 However, fuel economy is still down 0.4 Overall, vehicle fuel economy is up 5.3 However, the average vehicle fuel economy during the first six months of this model year (October 2014 through March 2015)—25.3

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The average fuel-economy (window-sticker) value of new vehicles sold. The average sales-weighted fuel economy was calculated from the monthly sales of individual models of light-duty vehicles (cars, SUVs, vans, and pickup trucks) and the combined city/highway fuel-economy ratings published in the EPA Fuel Economy Guide (i.e.,

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JUNE 4, 2015

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in May was 25.5 Fuel economy is down 0.3 Overall, vehicle fuel economy is up 5.4 However, the average vehicle fuel economy during the first eight months of this model year (October 2014 through May 2015—25.3

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013

The average fuel-economy (window-sticker) value of new vehicles sold in the US in January reached a record of 24.5 The recent improvements reflect the improved fuel economy of the 2013 model year vehicles. The figure represents an increase of 0.4 mpg from the revised December value and is up 4.4 in November.

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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. At its National Vehicle and Fuel Emission Laboratory (NVFEL) in Ann Arbor, Mich.,

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AUGUST 5, 2013

The average fuel-economy (window-sticker) value of new vehicles sold in the US in July was 24.8 The average fuel-economy (window-sticker) value of new vehicles sold in the US in July was 24.8 New vehicle fuel economy is up 4.7 l/100 km)—up 0.1 l/100 km)—up 0.1 This is up 1.2 Source: UMTRI.

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MAY 4, 2015

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in April was 25.2 Fuel economy is down 0.6 Overall, vehicle fuel economy is up 5.1 However, the average vehicle fuel economy during the first seven months of this model year (October 2014 through April 2015)—25.3

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APRIL 16, 2015

US GHG emissions by sector, 1990-2013. Total US greenhouse emissions were 6,673 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2013, an increase of 2% (127.9 over the prior year, according to the EPA’s newly published Inventory of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990–2013. from 1990 to 2013.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Source: Crane (2013).Click The first rapid prototype of their Thermoelectric Generator (TEG) for light vehicle applications is on display at Tenneco’s booth at the 2013 Frankfurt IAA Motor Show. For light duty passenger vehicles, the fuel economy improvement must be measured over the US06 cycle. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Fuel efficiency and cost savings are achievable if the engine’s ignition limits are sufficient to maintain stable combustion at a lean enough mixture ratio to meet NO x emissions without compromise to customer drive feel. —Willcox and Cleeves (2013).

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FEBRUARY 13, 2012

The Obama Administration’s proposed FY 2013 budget of $8.344 billion for the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is $105 million below the EPA’s enacted level for FY 2012. FY 2013 budget highlights include: $1.2 2 billion for Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving funds (SRFs).

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DECEMBER 8, 2015

Worldwide, the vehicle fleet is not making enough progress on fuel economy and is failing to reach global targets aimed at reducing CO 2 emissions, cutting oil consumption and improving energy efficiency according to a new report from the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI) ( earlier post ) released at the Paris COP21 Climate Summit.

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