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JANUARY 9, 2014

The numbers are in, and it turns out that 2013 was another record year for the average fuel economy of new vehicles. Researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) say the sales-weighted average fuel economy of all new vehicles sold in the United States last year was 24.8

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy 2013 117

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AUGUST 19, 2013

Honda’s new 2-motor MY 2014 Accord Hybrid, built with the rest of the Accord lineup in a Honda plant in Marysville, Ohio, will go on sale in the US in October. Honda anticipates the new Accord Hybrid will obtain an EPA fuel economy rating of 49/45/47 mpg US (4.8, Earlier post.). l/100 km, respectively) (city/highway/combined).

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Honda MPG Hybrid Motor 220

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MAY 4, 2015

mpg—down 0.2 mpg from March, according to the monthly analysis by Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). This drop likely reflects the increased proportion of pickup trucks and SUVs in the sales mix, they suggested. Fuel economy is down 0.6

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy Fuel 150

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

mpg from July and up 4.8 mpg since October 2007 (the. 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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Fuel Economy MPG Economy Fuel 199

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MARCH 28, 2013

MMNA) unveiled the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage 5-door subcompact at the 2013 New York International Auto Show. Mitsubishi estimates that the new, non-hybrid Mirage, expected to go on sale in the fall, will achieve estimated fuel economy of 37 mpg city/44 mpg highway/40 mpg combined (6.4, Powering the Mirage is a 1.2-liter

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Mitsubishi MPG 2014 North America 225

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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 l/100 km).).

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MPG Honda 2014 EPA 230

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

First introduced in India in April 2013 with Honda Amaze, the 1.5L i-DTEC diesel engine, Honda City is the most fuel efficient car in the country with fuel efficiency of 26 km/l (61 mpg US, 3.8 i-DTEC diesel engine, Honda City is the most fuel efficient car in the country with fuel efficiency of 26 km/l (61 mpg US, 3.8

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Honda India Diesel 2013 210

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APRIL 23, 2013

At Auto Shanghai 2013, Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company (DFL-PV), the passenger vehicle business unit of Nissan’s joint venture in China, unveiled VIWA, a new electric vehicle concept, under the VENUCIA brand. liters per 100 kilometers (39 mpg US) through engine refinement and the addition of a rear spoiler. Click to enlarge.

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2013 Nissan Concept Auto 218

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JULY 5, 2012

2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid. Ford projects that its upcoming C-MAX Hybrid ( earlier post ) will achieve an EPA-rated 47 mpg city (5.0 L/100km) and 44 mpg highway (5.3 L/100km)—higher fuel economy than the Toyota Prius v (44 mpg / 5.3 L/100km city and 40 mpg / 5.9 Click to enlarge.

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MPG Hybrid Ford Prius 252

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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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JULY 3, 2013

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced that as of the end of June, worldwide cumulative sales of the Prius gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle (generations I, II and III) passed the 3-million mark. The figure is based on worldwide cumulative sales through the end of May 2013 plus June sales in the US.) mpg US to 89.4

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JULY 22, 2011

Chevrolet confirmed it will add a diesel variant to the Cruze lineup in North America in calendar year 2013. Cruze recorded a total of 24,896 sales in the United States in June, the fifth consecutive month sales have exceeded 20,000. Diesel versions of the Cruze are currently being sold in Europe. a year ago to 11.9%

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North America Chevrolet 2013 America 230

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APRIL 2, 2012

Ford is offering the Auto Start-Stop system on its new non-hybrid 2013 Fusion equipped with a 1.6-liter On sale this fall, the new Fusion offers a choice of two EcoBoost-powered gasoline engines, a normally aspirated four-cylinder engine, a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid. Fuel-economy includes: 2013 Fusion 1.6-liter

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Fusion 2013 Auto Ford 236

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DECEMBER 26, 2013

TDI Clean Diesel Volkswagen models accounted for 21% of sales in November and 24% of sales year-to-date, the best year-to-date results yet. In 2013, Audi enhanced its lineup with the new Audi Q5 TDI, A6 TDI, A7 TDI and A8 TDI models.

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Diesel Sale Audi United States 265

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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’s i-DTEC diesel technology first went on sale in a 2.2-liter liter diesel i-DTEC engine in Europe.

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MPG Europe Diesel Honda 317

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JANUARY 3, 2013

The 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid is a comfortable, quiet, well appointed five-door compact hybrid hatchback that appears to get 35 to 40 mpg in most real-world usage. But it is not a 47-mpg car, from the bulk of the evidence available.

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MPG 2013 Ford Hybrid 90

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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. This includes the all-new 2013 Cadillac ATS 2.5-liter liter and 2.0-liter

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MPG GM Buick Cadillac 199

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OCTOBER 4, 2012

is pricing the 2013 Jetta Hybrid starting at $24,995 and ranging up to $31,180 for the Hybrid SEL Premium. Manufacturer-estimated combined fuel economy is 45 mpg (5.2 The Jetta Hybrid will go on sale in the last quarter of 2012. The 2013 Jetta Hybrid model range includes: Hybrid (available by order only). Earlier post.)

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JUNE 11, 2013

Volkswagen''s 2013 Passat TDI is the most efficient diesel vehicle currently on sale. Its EPA-rated figures of 31 mpg city, 43 highway and 35 combined put it above a throng of other Volkswagen-Audi diesels, and make it a prime choice for frugal highway driving. But is 68 mpg within reach?

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MPG Audi EPA 2013 145

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JANUARY 8, 2011

liter EcoBoost truck engine ( earlier post ) is EPA-certified at 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (14.7 By 2013, Ford plans to offer an EcoBoost engine in up to 90% of its North American nameplates, supporting global sales of 1.5 The 2011 Ford F-150 equipped with all-new 3.5-liter L/100km, respectively).

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F-150 MPG EPA Ford 218

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2013

At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Lexus introduced the fourth model—and the second hybrid—in the GS range, the GS 300h hybrid, which will be launched at the end of 2013. l/100 km (50 mpg US ). The new GS 300h is equipped with a second-generation Lexus Hybrid Drive system similar to that installed in the IS 300h.

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GS 450h Lexus 2013 Hybrid 240

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FEBRUARY 4, 2014

liters per 100 kilometers (60 to 51 mpg) and CO 2 emissions of 104 to 119 grams per kilometer (167 to 192 g/mile), the new ultra models from Audi are among the most efficient cars of their segment. mpg) with 4.6 Fuel consumption (combined) l/100 km (US mpg). TDI ultra, that had its debut as the first ultra model in fall 2013.

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MPG Audi Diesel Miles 225

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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.

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Chevrolet 2013 Lithium Ion Fuel Economy 286

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JUNE 21, 2015

The new Impreza Sport Hybrid is the second hybrid from Subaru, following on from the Subaru XV Hybrid launched in 2013. km/liter (JC08 mode) (48 mpg US, 4.9 Subaru is targeting sales of 500 units per month in Japan. Fuel economy is 20.4 The hybrid is powered by a 2.0-liter

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Japan MPG Hybrid Fuel Economy 150

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JUNE 27, 2013

Wayne Gerdes and co-driver Bob Winger returned an amazing 78 mpg around the 48 contiguous states in a 2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI, the highest-mpg diesel on sale in the U.S. Two drivers have set a new Guinness World Record for achieving the lowest fuel consumption in the lower 48 states in a non-hybrid car.

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MPG 2013 Diesel Miles 134

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JULY 7, 2017

mpg from May, according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). This drop likely reflects the decreased price of gasoline in June, and the consequent increased proportion of pickup trucks, SUVs, and crossovers in the sales mix, they said.

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Fuel Economy Economy MPG Fuel 186

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OCTOBER 3, 2014

mpg from the value in August, according to the monthly report from University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) researchers Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle. This large drop likely reflects the increased sales of light trucks and SUVs, they said. Average sales-weighted mpg. l/100 km), down 0.5

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 230

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

It will be joined at the show by the Panamera S E-Hybrid plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ), already on sale in Germany from €110,409 (US$145,000). l/100 km (76 mpg US ) and electricity consumption (combined cycle) of 16.2 The vehicle is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.8 liters/100 km (78.4 kWh/100 km.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid 2013 199

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JANUARY 5, 2018

mpg from the revised value for November, according to the monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). This drop likely reflects the increased proportion of light trucks versus passenger cars in the sales mix, they suggested. mpg from the peak of 25.5

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Fuel Economy 2017 Economy 2016 150

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OCTOBER 3, 2013

Schoettle and Sivak 2013. Additionally, they found, achieved CAFE performance has consistently increased annually from model year 2008 through model year 2013. mpg US (5.84 Schoettle and Sivak 2013, EPA/NHTSA 2010, 2012). Click to enlarge. NHTSA developed two phases of standards in this rulemaking. L/100km) in MY 2021.

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Fuel Economy MPG 2013 2012 220

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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 Malibu Eco with eAssist. Click to enlarge. Aerodynamic improvements.

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Chevrolet MPG 2012 Sale 225

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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 29 mpg 8.11

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Fuel Economy Audi 2014 Diesel 199

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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 value is down 0.3

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 220

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012

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 Pricing and an on-sale date for the 2013 Regal with eAssist will be announced later this year. base model.

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Congress Buick 2013 GM 247

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MARCH 1, 2014

Annual sales of the second-generation Honda Insight. Honda said the move reflects its reinforced commitment to a clear product strategy focused on further advancing fuel-efficient and alternative-fuel vehicle technologies that are better aligned with customer needs and that strengthen the company’s US sales momentum. of total sales.

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Insight Honda Hybrid Honda Insight 273

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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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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. Earlier post.)

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Buick California Sale Lithium Ion 231