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JANUARY 8, 2014

During 2014, the global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry is poised to grow by 86% and will surpass more than 346,000 new vehicles sold, according to a new white paper—“ Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014 ”—published by Navigant Research. Nonetheless, 2014 may be a breakout year for e-motorcycles.

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2014 Global Sale Motorcycles 346

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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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FEBRUARY 23, 2015

l/100 km (56 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. l/100km (49 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions from 125g/km. l/100km (49 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions from 125g/km. l/100km (30 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 181g/km. The 9-speed is standard with the 240 PS gasoline unit. Auto: 129 (Coupe). Auto: 134 (5-Door).

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2016 MPG Land Rover Diesel 150

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APRIL 1, 2015

The Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 When equipped with the standard 1.5L turbo engine option, Malibu is projected to offer 37 mpg (6.35 turbo is the standard engine in the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The torque is comparable to the current model’s standard 2.5L

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2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Hybrid 150

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

mpg US (5.8 l/100 km) fuel efficiency and 149g/km CO 2 supported by Auto-Start-Stop technology. Total sales of 21,600 vehicles in 2014 in Ford’s 20 traditional European markets were more than double those achieved in 2012, while 16,700 Rangers were sold in the first eight months of 2015—a further 36% increase year-over-year.

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Ford MPG Diesel Fuel 150

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Mounting plates seal the openings in the rear wall, which features through-loading as standard. stop system is included as standard. In combination with the optional driving dynamics system Audi drive select (fitted as standard on the TTS Roadster), the adjustable engine sound makes the sound even more sonorous. TT Roadster 2.0

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Audi MPG Diesel Engine 231

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MARCH 11, 2013

As part of its approach to e-mobility, the Volkswagen Group intends to launch at least 6 new plug-in hybrid models starting in 2014 and beyond, said Oliver Schmidt, General Manager Engineering and Environmental Office, Volkswagen Group of America, at the recent SAE 2013 Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technologies Symposium. 100 km (59 mpg US).

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid 2014 252

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NOVEMBER 21, 2017

TFS introduced the auto industry’s first Asset-Backed Green Bond in 2014; this latest issuance is the fourth Green Bond the company has issued. The TFS Green Bond program is unique in the auto industry and enhances Toyota’s reputation for leadership in green innovation across industries.

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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 The two new luxury diesel SUVs are making their debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and go on sale Fall 2015.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Toyota pulled the sheet off the Grand Highlander at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show , showing not only a stretched version of their popular SUV, but also some premium touches that make it “grand” in more ways than length. The Hybrid Max gets bespoke front and rear lower bumpers; 18-inch wheels are standard, 20-inchers are an option.

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Highlander Toyota Hybrid SUV 92

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013

This new A3 lineup begins with the A3 sedan, which goes on sale in the spring of 2014. It will be joined later in the fall of 2014 by the Audi A3 Cabriolet; A3 TDI clean diesel sedan; the high-performance S3 sedan; and in early 2015, the A3 Sportback e-tron gasoline electric plug-in hybrid (PHEV). Earlier post.).

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MARCH 27, 2013

announced that the all-new 2015 Audi A3 sedan will arrive in US showrooms in the first quarter of 2014. Audi of America also confirmed that it will offer the A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in gasoline electric hybrid (PHEV) model in the US market later in 2014. All engines are mated to the standard 6-speed S tronic transmission.

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Audi 2015 PHEV MPG 218

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MAY 16, 2013

Lexus unveiled the new 2014 IS sport sedan at the North American International Auto Show in January. mpg US, 4.3 This performance exceeds the 2015 fuel efficiency standards by 20% and the 2005 standards of the MLIT approval system for low-emission vehicles by 75%. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 21, 2016

The Clarity series will also feature advanced technologies, including Display Audio with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as well as standard Honda Sensing™ safety and driver-assistive technology. EPA fuel economy ratings of 49/47/48 mpg (4.8/5.0/4.9

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2017 Honda Plug-in Hybrid 150

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

As early as in the autumn of 2012, further model variants of the BMW 1 Series and the BMW 3 Series as well as the BMW X1 will comply with this classification due to come into effect as from 2014. Like all other model variants of the new BMW 1 Series, the new BMW 114d is also equipped as standard with BMW EfficientDynamics technology.

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BMW Fuel Economy Diesel Emissions 225

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OCTOBER 6, 2014

The report, say the authors, comes in the context of the “ high-stakes contest ” between the world’s leading steel and aluminum companies instigated by the rise in the US Government’s CAFE standards. billion pounds in 2018 from 504 million pounds in 2014—for a growth rate of 51% per year compounded. Earlier post.).

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2018 F-150 Industrial Industry 218

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OCTOBER 25, 2013

All the engines can be combined with an eight-speed automatic gearbox (standard in the BMW 225d Coupe) for fuel consumption and emissions figures that are lower than those achieved with the standard six-speed manual gearbox. mpg US (automatic: 5.7 – 6.0 mpg US (automatic: 4.2 – 4.4 liters per 100 kilometers / 38.6 – 37.3

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BMW Fuel MPH Power 210

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JUNE 11, 2010

The 520d Touring is equipped with Auto Start Stop function—making its debut in the 5 Series—as a standard feature, and with an average fuel consumption of 5.1 mpg US) and a CO 2 emission level of 135 g/km in an EU test cycle, it achieves the best efficiency in its segment, according to BMW. liters/100km (46.1 L/100km (36.8

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BMW Diesel MPG Gasoline 170

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APRIL 14, 2014

Volkswagen is presenting the world premiere of the redesigned 2015 Jetta sedan at the 2014 New York International Auto Show. liter 150-horsepower (112 kW) EA288 TDI Clean Diesel engine offered in the 2015 Jetta already conforms to the upcoming LEV3/Tier 3 emissions standard ( earlier post ) in the USA. 2015 Jetta. l/100 km).

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New York 2015 Diesel Exhaust 220

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OCTOBER 7, 2014

The Jetta is Volkswagen’s current best selling car in the US; total 2014 Jetta sales through September were 115,055 units, or 42.5% TDI Clean Diesel EA288 engine ( earlier post ) with an EPA-rated highway fuel economy rating of 46 mpg with the manual transmission (45 mpg automatic). 2014 Jetta TDI. Highway mpg (l/100 km).

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JULY 24, 2014

l/100 km (69 mpg US), with 79 g/km CO 2. Porsche Car Connect is standard on this vehicle, and allows the driver to pull relevant vehicle data from a smart phone. All new Cayenne models feature an improved “auto stop-start function plus” and optimized thermal management. l/100 km (20 to 21 mpg US), for 267-261 g/km CO 2.

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Cayenne Porsche Plug-in Plug 218

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MARCH 27, 2013

2014 Jeep Cherokee. Chrysler introduced the new 2014 Jeep Cherokee mid-size SUV at the New York International Auto Show. Powered by the choice of two new engines mated to the nine-speed, the Cherokee features expected highway fuel economy ratings of up to 31 mpg US (7.6 Click to enlarge. Nine-speed. The 16-valve, 2.4-liter

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Jeep 2014 MPG Chrysler 294

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APRIL 9, 2014

Ford unveiled the new Ford Focus four-door sedan prior to its debut at the 2014 New York International Auto Show next week. liter EcoBoost engine with a new six-speed manual transmission and standard Auto Start-Stop feature in the US-spec Focus. 2015 Focus four-door sedan. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) l/100 km (54.7

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OCTOBER 5, 2022

The 40+ MPG Low-Cost Transportation King. The front wheels are turned by the optional Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) delivering an EPA mpg rating of 36 city/43 highway/39 combined. mpg, which is a nice bump over the EPA Combined estimate of 39 mpg. It’s small, but it has a place. Your numbers may differ.

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Mitsubishi MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

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JUNE 11, 2014

The Tucson Fuel Cell began mass production for the US market in April 2014 at the Ulsan, Korea assembly plant that also manufactures the Tucson gasoline-powered CUV. The 50 mpge combined fuel economy is twice that of the mpg rating of the conventional Tucson. She begins her new role effective 1 August 2014. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 30, 2013

BMW xDrive all-wheel-drive system is standard, with the exception of the sDrive rear-wheel drive models. All versions of the new BMW X5 are already compliant with the EU6 emissions standard, which will apply from September 2014. liters/100 km (35 mpg US), an 11% (0.8 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 169 grams per kilometer.

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APRIL 8, 2009

At the New York International Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz showcased a concept E 250 BlueTEC designed for the North American market. The E 250 BlueTEC combines a four-cylinder CDI engine and SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) emissions technology to comply with US Tier 2 Bin 5 emissions standards. Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes Diesel Concept Exhaust 150

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JANUARY 14, 2014

Chrysler introduced the revamped new 2015 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan at the Detroit Auto Show. The 200 is the industry’s first mid-size sedan with a standard nine-speed automatic transmission, which enables expected highway fuel economy ratings of 35 mpg US (6.7 In addition to the standard 2.4-liter

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Chrysler Standards MPG Fuel Economy 291

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FEBRUARY 24, 2014

The new Focus will make its auto show debut at Geneva next week. liter EcoBoost also will feature Ford ECOnetic Technology including Auto-Start-Stop, Smart Regenerative Charging, Active Grille Shutter and Ford EcoMode that supports a more economical and environmentally friendly driving style. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Ford 2015 Engine Fuel Economy 231

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AUGUST 27, 2021

The EPA rates the fuel economy at 33 mpg city/30 highway/31 combined. It allows the engine sound to be enhanced and creates gear shifts so the CVT (which has no gears) sounds like a standard automatic transmission. This excellent fuel economy is a prime reason to consider buying a NX 300h. Interior Small Details.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid MPG 85

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

MMNA) gave the Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV ( earlier post ) plug-in hybrid its North American debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. Fuel economy would be more than 65 mpg US (3.6 The Mitsubishi Concept XR-PEV has been equipped with the following advanced safety systems: Pedestrian Collision Mitigating Auto-braking.

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MAY 4, 2011

Fuel efficiency was not used as a specific criterion for evaluation; estimated 2014 MY EPA combined label fuel economy is 25 mpg US (9.4 Standard driver’s navigation and telematics systems. Total manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) of the vehicle, with all planned standard features, will be around $29,000.

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AUGUST 29, 2013

liter TSI four-cylinder engine in the 2014 Jetta and Passat, followed by the 2014 Beetle. In a presentation at Volkswagen of America’s 2014 line drive in St. to conform to future emissions standards, particularly the stringent EU6 standard which will be mandatory in Europe in 2015. now can get up to 36 mpg (6.5

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2014 Engine Exhaust Fuel Economy 331

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NOVEMBER 30, 2012

2014 Accord PHEV. The revised 2013 Honda Crosstour and 2013 Honda CR-Z also made their auto-show debuts. The 2014 Accord Plug-in has been rated by the EPA with a maximum all-electric EV mode range of 13 miles (21 km) (Honda had earlier projected 10 to 15 miles), and a fuel-economy rating of 47/46/46 mpg city/hwy/combined (5.0/5.1/5.1

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JANUARY 26, 2012

The vehicles are also equipped with an eight-speed sports automatic gearbox and the intelligent all-wheel-drive system BMW xDrive tuned to suit each model, as well as BMW EfficientDynamics technologies, including Auto Start-Stop and ECO PRO mode. mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 165 g/km. The vehicle meets Euro 6 exhaust standards.

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BMW Diesel Exhaust Engine 325

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APRIL 3, 2014

The Volkswagen Group’s MQB modular toolkit is one of the four main modular toolkits (modularen Baukästen) of the Group: the MQB (transverse); the MLB (longitudinal); the MSB (standard drive); and the NSF (New Small Family). l/100 km (157 mpg US), or 35 g/km of CO 2. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 30, 2009

On 11 August, GM invited approximately 75 journalists and auto analysts to spend a day learning about the new GM. Fritz Henderson points out that “ Every vehicle that we are going to launch between here and 2014 is either going to be a car or a crossover. With CAFE’s renewed emphasis on fuel economy, from 26 mpg in 2010 to 35.5

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