Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2012

2013 Lexus GS 450h. Lexus’s 2013 GS 450h—the new generation hybrid version of the GS 350, introduced at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show ( earlier post )— offers EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 29 mpg US city, 34 mpg US highway and 31 mpg US combined (7.7, Click to enlarge.

GS 450h 265

GS 450h 2013 MPG EPA 265

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2012

2013 Altima. 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. The 2013 Altima equipped with the 4-cylinder, 2.5-liter The 2013 Altima equipped with the 4-cylinder, 2.5-liter

MPG 230

MPG 2013 Nissan Fuel Economy 230

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

liter V6 EcoDiesel-powered 2014 Ram 1500 pickup ( earlier post ) has earned a 28-mpg (8.4 The combined city/highway rating is 23 mpg (10.2 On the gasoline side, the 2013 Ram 1500 equipped with a 3.6-liter liter Pentastar V-6 gasoline engine earned 25 mpg (9.4 On the gasoline side, the 2013 Ram 1500 equipped with a 3.6-liter

2014 326

2014 MPG Chrysler Fuel Economy 326

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Field tests being conducted in Gothenburg show that Volvo Buses’ plug-in hybrid reduces fuel consumption by 81% and total energy consumption (diesel plus electricity) by 61% compared to a comparable Euro 5 diesel bus. The conventional hybrid offers up to 37% fuel savings compared to a diesel version and 40-50% lower exhaust emissions.

Plug-in 362

Plug-in Volvo Plug MPG 362

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2012

The Ford C-MAX Hybrid ( earlier post ) is now officially EPA-certified at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway and 47 mpg combined (5.0L/100km), 100km), bettering the fuel economy of the Toyota Prius v by 3 mpg on the city cycle and 7 mpg on the highway (5 mpg combined).

MPG 312

MPG Plug-in MPH Plug 312

Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2014

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in February hit 25.2 mpg from the revised value for January, and up 5.1 This value indicates that the average new-vehicle buyer produced 22% lower emissions in December 2013 than in October 2007. l/100 km)—up 0.1 Click to enlarge.

Fuel Economy 239

Fuel Economy MPG Economy Fuel 239

Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2019

In 2018, 27% of new light-duty vehicles sold in the US had fuel economies of more than 30 miles per gallon (783 l/100 km), according to the US Department of Energy (DOE). By contrast, none of the light-duty vehicles produced in 1975 had fuel economy greater than 30 miles per gallon (mpg). In 1995, 4.4% In 2018, 2.4% Source: U.S.

Fuel Economy 236

Fuel Economy 2018 MPG Economy 236

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2014

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in December was 24.8 mpg from the revised value in November, according to the latest monthly figures from Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). mpg from 2012 and up 3.9

Fuel Economy 230

Fuel Economy MPG Economy Fuel 230

Green Car Congress

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 mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004.

Fuel Economy 230

Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA 230

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) released the 2013 Fuel Economy Guide. The 2013 models include efficient and low-emission vehicles in a variety of classes and sizes, but notable this year is the growing availability of hybrids and the increasing number of electric vehicles.

Fuel Economy 218

Fuel Economy 2013 EPA Economy 218

Green Car Congress

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 mpg from the revised December value and is up 4.4 mpg (or 22%) from the value in October 2007 (the first month of monitoring). mpg from the revised December value and is up 4.4 driver—stood at 0.82

Fuel Economy 225

Fuel Economy MPG Economy Fuel 225

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

2013 Honda CR-Z. The 2013 Honda CR-Z goes on sale 21 November with a number of powertrain, styling and feature upgrades, including a new Li-ion battery pack that replaces the NiMH pack in the MY 2012 CR-Z hybrid and delivers more power and improved fuel economy. l/100 km), a gain of 1 mpg highway. Click to enlarge.

Li-ion 244

Li-ion Fuel Economy 2013 Honda 244

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Ford’s changing share of the hybrid-electric, plug-in hybrid electric, battery-electric vehicle segments and total ED market in the US in 2012 and YTD 2013. for the first nine months of 2013. Monthly 2013 sales of Ford electric drive vehicles. so far in 2013: 7,635 units out of an industry total of 32,718 plug-in hybrids.

Plug-in 381

Plug-in 2013 2012 Plug 381

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2012

Toyota will introduce both gasoline and hybrid powertrain versions of the North American designed and engineered 2013 Avalon. Toyota anticipates the hybrid model will achieve an EPA-rating of 40 mpg US (5.88 The conventional 2013 Avalon will feature a proven 3.5-liter, L/100km) combined. L/100km, respectively).

MPG 225

MPG 2013 EPA Hybrid 225

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

The new Range Rover offers a choice of three engines (one gasoline and two diesel); a high-efficiency diesel hybrid model will be coming in 2013, with target CO 2 emissions of 169 g/km. Fuel consumption, however, is cut by 9%. mpg US) and 196 g/km. mpg US) and 196 g/km. liter 258PS (254 hp, 190 kW) TDV6 and 4.4-liter

Land Rover 378

Land Rover Diesel 2013 Range 378

Green Car Congress

MAY 31, 2012

2013 Lexus ES 300h. Lexus has introduced the 2013 ES 350—the sixth generation of Lexus’ luxury sedan since its introduction more than 20 years ago—and the first hybrid version of the ES, the ES 300h. The fuel system uses electronically controlled sequential fuel injection (SFI) with regular 87 octane unleaded gasoline.

Lexus 252

Lexus 2013 Hybrid Fuel Economy 252

Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2011

Chevrolet has introduced the 2013 Malibu ECO, its most fuel-efficient midsize sedan yet. The Malibu ECO features GM’s eAssist light electrification technology ( earlier post ), which is engineered to deliver an estimated 26 mpg in city driving and 38 mpg on the highway. Chevrolet Malibu ECO PowerFlow screen.

2013 286

2013 Chevrolet Lithium Ion Fuel Economy 286

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2013

Sivak found that while the vehicle fuel economy of the entire light-duty fleet improved by 40% (from 13 mpg US to 21.6 mpg US, or from 18.1 l/100km), because of the decrease in vehicle load, the occupant fuel economy only improved by 17% (from 24.8 mpg US to 29.8 mpg US, or 9.5 —Sivak 2013.

Fuel Economy 311

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel North America 311

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Chrysler’s Dodge brand will launch its newest, most fuel-efficient Dart model, the Dodge Dart Aero with a starting USManufacturers’ Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $19,295 (excluding $795 destination). l/100 km) on the highway with the six-speed manual and 40 mpg (5.88 The basic 2013 Dodge Dart starts at a US MSRP of $15,995.

Dodge 218

Dodge MPG 2013 Illinois 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2012

Ford of Europe has begun production of the new Fiesta ECOnetic Technology, which offers fuel economy of 3.3l/100 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 87 g/km, at Ford’s Cologne Assembly plant in Germany. Fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions figures in g/km are from officially approved tests in accordance with EC Directive 93/116/EC.

MPG 301

MPG Ford Fuel Economy Production 301

Green Car Congress

MARCH 14, 2013

The new SuperTruck achieved a 54% increase in fuel economy. 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 Click to enlarge. Cummins Inc. Earlier post.)

Peterbilt 342

Peterbilt Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 342

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2014

The agency’s reasoning was that since alternative fuel vehicle production has generally been less than 0.1% of total vehicle production until very recently, the impact of excluding alternative fuel vehicles was negligible. In the analysis, EPA uses overall fuel economy in mpg equivalent (mpge) and tailpipe CO 2 emission values.

Fuel Economy 312

Fuel Economy EPA Economy PHEV 312

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Consumer Reports’ own fuel economy tests of vehicles equipped with small turbocharged engines has found in many cases that the turbocharged cars tested by CR have slower acceleration and no better fuel economy than the models with larger conventional engines, the organization said. l/100 km) figures—i.e., Earlier post.).

Fuel Economy 299

Fuel Economy Economy Engine Fusion 299

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

Toyota’s new 2013 Avalon ( earlier post ) is 110 lbs. (50 When it arrives at dealerships later this year, the 2013 Avalon will be the lightest-weight vehicle in the premium mid-size segment, according to Toyota. The smaller width helps minimize drag losses to help enhance fuel economy, too. vs. 3,680 lbs.).

Camry Hybrid 278

Camry Hybrid 2013 Toyota Fuel Economy 278

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The average fuel-economy (window-sticker) value of new vehicles sold. mpg from July and up 4.8 mpg since October 2007 (the. The average fuel economy of model year 2013 vehicles sold thus far. The average fuel economy of model year 2013 vehicles sold thus far. October 2012 through August 2013) is 24.7

Fuel Economy 199

Fuel Economy MPG Economy Fuel 199

Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2013

Two separate reports highlight the ongoing improvement in vehicle technologies and the growing trend toward consumers purchasing more fuel efficient vehicles in the US and in Europe. Those who say fuel economy is very important expect to get twelve miles more per gallon (mpg) from their next vehicle than those who say it is not important.

Europe 281

Europe MPG Fuel Fuel Economy 281

Green Car Congress

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 2WD Pickup truck fuel economy comparisons. 2WD Pickup truck fuel economy comparisons. Fuel economy.

Sierra 262

Sierra Fuel Economy Economy F-150 262

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2012

The i-DTEC Civic, which will arrive in dealerships early next year, delivers fuel economy of 65 mpg US (3.6 The engine—developed exclusively for Europe—will also be applied in the new CR-V SUV later in 2013. Honda is launching a Civic model equipped with a new 1.6-liter liter diesel i-DTEC engine in Europe.

MPG 317

MPG Europe Diesel Honda 317

Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2021

Preliminary data in EPA’s 2020 Automotive Trends Report shows average fuel economy for model year 2020 light-duty vehicles increased to 25.7 miles per gallon (MPG). If this preliminary data holds, that will be a new record high for average new light-duty vehicle fuel economy. From 2005–2020 average fuel economy rose by 29%.

Fuel Economy 243

Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA 243

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2013

Preliminary fuel economy estimates for the rear wheel drive 328d Sedan are 32 mpg city/45 mpg highway/37 mpg combined (7.4, All Three variants will arrive in US showroom as 2014 models in fall of 2013. It will be mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Click to enlarge. l/100 km respectively).

MPG 273

MPG BMW Diesel Fuel Economy 273

Green Car Congress

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

Fuel Economy 326

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPH 326

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Fuel consumption has been reduced on average by around 10% compared with the previous models. mpg US) when paired with the manual transmission. Average fuel consumption is 4.2 liters per 100 km (56 mpg US), corresponding to CO 2 emissions of 108 grams per kilometer (174 g/mile). Average fuel consumption is 4.9

Audi 281

Audi MPG Plug-in Diesel 281

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

CDTI diesel delivers 100 kW/136 hp and 320 N·m of torque for fuel consumption in the Zafira Tourer of 4.1 At the Geneva Motorshow (7-17 March, 2013) Opel will introduce a new generation diesel engine, the 1.6 CDTI ECOTEC unit delivers 100 kW/136 hp and 320 N·m (236 lb-ft) of torque, with fuel consumption of 4.1

Diesel 309

Diesel MPG Portugal Belgium 309

Green Car Congress

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 l/100 km), and as such would not meet the GHG requirement of 28 mpg (8.4 Earlier post.).

Fuel Economy 357

Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline Downsizing 357

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2012

Ford is offering the Auto Start-Stop system on its new non-hybrid 2013 Fusion equipped with a 1.6-liter Auto Start-Stop saves fuel use when the car is standing and running at idle. On average, Auto Start-Stop improves fuel efficiency by about 3.5%. billion gallons of fuel in 2011, approximately 5% of all the gasoline used.

Fusion 236

Fusion 2013 Auto Ford 236

Green Car Congress

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

Buick 231

Buick 2013 Fuel Economy Acura 231

Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2014

In an event combining a first-customer ceremony and a media drive, Tustin (California) Hyundai’s Dealer Principal, John Patterson, handed over the keys to Hyundai’s first mass-produced Tucson Fuel Cell crossover ( earlier post ) to Timothy Bush, the first Hyundai Fuel Cell customer, with Hyundai executives in attendance.

Tucson 351

Tucson Hyundai Fuel Hydrogen 351