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DECEMBER 27, 2012

The California Air Resources Board has approved the 2014 Honda Plug-in Hybrid Accord as the first car for sale in California that meets ARB’s LEV3/SULEV20 standard—the most stringent smog-emission standard to date. The 2014 Honda Plug-In Hybrid Accord produces only 20 milligrams of NMOG+NO x emissions per mile.

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MAY 21, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: The 2014 BMW i3 REx extended-range electric car gets an EPA-rated 39 mpg on gasoline, Nissan unveils New Orleans'' first public electric-car charging station, and Google and General Motors collaborate on a ride-sharing test. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Google MPG 2014 BMW 67

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JANUARY 9, 2014

Volkswagen of America will introduce the Passat BlueMotion Concept at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit next week. In this case, the Passat BlueMotion Concept has a manufacturer-estimated highway fuel economy of 42 mpg (5.6 l/100 km), best-in-class among non-hybrid, gasoline-engined mid-size sedans.

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MPG Detroit Concept Fuel Economy 285

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JUNE 12, 2013

Ford''s updated Fiesta SFE is offering even better fuel efficiency for the 2014 model year. liter gasoline engine, developing around 120 horsepower. It''s a fun little car to drive, but the main focus here is economy. With EPA-rated mileage figures of 30 mpg city, 41 highway and 34 combined, it uses less fuel than any other.'

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MPG 2014 Ford EPA 64

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JANUARY 28, 2014

mpg US ), or 82 g/km CO 2. The Polo TSI BlueMotion, available starting this autumn, also marks the first time that a Volkswagen with a gasoline engine is being marketed as an independent BlueMotion model. The Polo TSI BlueMotion, equipped with a 1-liter, three-cylinder turbocharged direct-injection gasoline engine, delivers 4.1

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MPG Engine Fuel Gasoline-Electric 333

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FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: Half of its dealers turn down the 2014 Cadillac ELR range-extended electric luxury coupe, New Fiskers will offer optional gasoline V-8s, and a rating of 30 mpg highway is the next gas-mileage hurdle for full-size pickup trucks. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Fisker Cadillac Dealers MPG 115

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The BMW i8 goes on sale in the US in 2014. BMW unveiled the BMW i8 2+2 plug-in hybrid sports car ( earlier post ) today at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. liters per 100 km / 94 mpg (US) along with an AWD driving experience with torque distribution geared towards optimized dynamics. Click to enlarge. The three-cylinder, 1.5-liter

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

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JULY 16, 2014

2014 Yaris Hybrid. Toyota’s refreshed 2014 Yaris for Europe offers a choice of four powertrains, including a thoroughly reworked 3-cylinder 1.0 gasoline unit that is the first member of a new family of 14 highly efficient engines to be launched by 2015. liter gasoline engine and 1.4-liter Click to enlarge.

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2014 Engine Toyota Hybrid 273

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OCTOBER 2, 2014

Infiniti unveiled the Q80 Inspiration concept car at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, it what it called a signal of its intent to break into the top tier of the premium sedan category; the concept will lead to a future model. mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of about 129 g/km. L/100 km (42.8

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Infinity Fuel Economy MPG Concept 281

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JULY 9, 2015

Sales of light-duty vehicles with alternative powertrains in 2014 was a mix of increases and decreases over 2013 sales. The report— Total Cost of Ownership: A Diesel Versus Gasoline Comparison (2012-2013) —was underwritten by Robert Bosch LLC. Alternative powertrain sales. Belzowski 2015. Click to enlarge. Model year.

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Cost Of Gasoline Diesel Fuel Economy 150

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JANUARY 25, 2016

Global energy demand will increase 25% between 2014 and 2040, driven by population growth and economic expansion, ExxonMobil forecasts in the 2016 edition of its annual The Outlook for Energy. The company forecasts modest gains for plug-in electric cars, with cost and functionality remaining barriers. Source: ExxonMobil.

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2014 Carbon Energy Fuel Economy 150

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Honda Cars India Ltd. HCIL) has sold more than 100,000 (1 lakh) cars powered by its 1.5L i-DTEC diesel engine was sequentially introduced in 4 th generation Honda City in January 2014 and mid-size MPV Honda Mobilio in July 2014. mpg US, 3.9 mpg US, 4.1 mpg US, 3.9 mpg US, 4.1

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Honda India Diesel 2013 210

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MAY 24, 2013

The new 2014 Chevrolet Impala offers as one of its three engine options a four-cylinder Ecotec 2.5L The EPA estimated fuel economy for the 2014 Impala with the new 2.5L engine is 21 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (11.2 The EPA estimated fuel economy for the 2014 Impala with the new 2.5L l/100 km, respectively).

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2014 Engine Fuel Economy Chevrolet 191

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DECEMBER 4, 2014

The unchanged average fuel economy is likely a net consequence of two opposing trends: less demand for fuel efficient vehicles because of the decreasing price of gasoline, and improved fuel economy of 2015 model year vehicles compared to 2014 model year vehicles, they suggested. mpg since October 2007 (the first month of monitoring).

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 2007 207

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FEBRUARY 6, 2014

The 2014 Verso now features an expanded powertrain line-up of 4 diesel and 2 gasoline engines which introduces a new 1.6 2014 Verso. mpg US) in the combined homologation cycle. With a low displacement engine in a relatively big car, it’s essential that the engine delivers. Click to enlarge. l/100 km (52.3

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2014 Diesel Toyota BMW 220

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MARCH 19, 2014

The Peugeot 308, recently awarded European Car of the Year 2014, completes its range with the arrival of the new PureTech e-THP 1.2-liter liter turbo gasoline engine ( earlier post ), producing 130 bhp (97 kW). mpg US (2.85 mpg US (4.6 mpg US and lowest CO 2 sector emissions of just 82g/km.

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Engine Fuel Fuel Economy MPG 220

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NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The CLA Shooting Brake (length/width/height: 4630/1777/1435 mm) will initially be available with a choice of two diesel and three gasoline engines—all equipped as standard with the ECO start/stop function and Euro 6-compliant—as well as with 4MATIC all-wheel drive. l/100 km (60 mpg US), with emissions of 101 g CO 2 /km.

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Mercedes MPG Diesel 2015 210

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OCTOBER 11, 2014

The Trends report has been published annually since 1975 and covers all passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, minivans, and all but the largest pickup trucks and vans. In the analysis, EPA uses overall fuel economy in mpg equivalent (mpge) and tailpipe CO 2 emission values. —EPA 2014 Trends report. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy EPA PHEV Economy 312

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FEBRUARY 7, 2013

2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel engine. Chevrolet is entering the US and Canadian diesel car markets this summer with a 2.0L Assembled in Lordstown, Ohio, the 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel has demonstrated an estimated 42 mpg (5.6 This Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel represents a new era in diesel performance for American cars.

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Chevrolet Diesel Clean Cleaning 239

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APRIL 16, 2014

Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) will reveal the Volvo S60L PPHEV (Petrol Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) Concept Car at the 2014 Beijing International Auto Show. The S60L PPHEV Concept Car features the same electrification technology as the Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid, the first diesel plug-in hybrid, on sale in Europe.

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Plug-in Volvo Concept Plug 246

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MARCH 4, 2015

With the launch of the Auris Hybrid in 2010, Toyota became the first manufacturer to offer a choice of three powertrains (gasoline, gasoline-electric hybrid, and diesel) in the C-segment. 1.2T: an all-new direct injection turbo gasoline engine. seconds, and the top speed is set at 200 km/h (124 mpg). The car achieves 4.7

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Gasoline Engine Toyota Gasoline-Electric 150

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

At the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show, Citroën will showcase its Cactus C-segment concept car, featuring, among other technologies, the Hybrid Air powertrain co-developed by PSA Peugeot Citroën and Bosch. Gasoline power. Gasoline mode transmits energy to the wheels without input from the compressed air unit. Earlier post.).

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Concept Hybrid Energy Storage MPG 294

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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. l/100km (94 mpg US). mpg US) is achievable. kWh per 100 km. BMW eDrive.

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BMW Fuel Production MPG 257

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AUGUST 28, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the final rule for greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards for MYs 2017-2025 for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles. mpg US (5.84 Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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MPG 2017 EPA Miles 210

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MARCH 28, 2013

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. EPA fuel economy ratings are 28 mpg/34 mpg/31 mpg (8.4, An Auto Start/Stop system shuts down the gasoline engine when the vehicle is stopped. For example, the 8.7

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Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Production Gasoline-Electric 218

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

When the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette arrives late next year, it will be powered by a new 6.2L It will also deliver the most fuel-efficient Corvette ever, exceeding an EPA-estimated 26 mpg US (9.0 2014 LT1 6.2L The engine requirements for a production car and a race car are remarkably similar. Click to enlarge.

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2014 Oil Exhaust Engine 362

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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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JANUARY 19, 2016

Chevrolet offers the 2015 Impala full-size sedan as an all-new bi-fuel model—the only manufacturer-produced full-size sedan in North America that can run on both compressed natural gas (CNG) and gasoline. The engine, mated to a six-speed automatic, is rated at an estimated 260 hp (195 kW) on gasoline and 230 horsepower (172 kW) on CNG.

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2015 Fuel MPG Gasoline 150

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JUNE 26, 2014

liter EcoBoost engine ( earlier post ) was named 2014 International Engine of the Year for the third consecutive year. The engine’s compact, low-inertia turbocharger spins at up to 248,000 rpm—more than 4,000 times per second and almost twice the maximum rpm of the turbochargers powering 2014 Formula 1 race car engines.

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Engine Ford Green Gasoline-Electric 268

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APRIL 2, 2015

The BMW i8 plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) was named the World Green Car at the World Car Awards in New York. Its battery-electric sibling, the BMW i3, took the same award in 2014. The BMW i8 was also one of the finalists in the category World Luxury Car at the World Car Awards. Combined cycle fuel consumption is.

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New York Green Cars BMW Green 150

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

The A3 Sportback g-tron has been on the market since 2014. To ensure smooth running in high summertime temperatures, the developers made modifications especially to components for the gasoline mode. For example, they came up with a stainless steel valve to protect the high-pressure injection valve for gasoline. mi) on CNG alone.

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Audi Gas Gasoline MPH 150

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014

At the Auto Expo 2014 in New Delhi, Volkswagen is presenting an advanced version of the near-production concept of the Taigun SUV. liter TSI engine (turbocharged, direct injection gasoline engine) with 81 kW / 109 hp from 5,000 rpm. l/100km (50 mpg US), or around 110 g/km CO 2. Earlier post.) Average fuel consumption is 4.7

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India SUV Engine Production 218

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APRIL 21, 2014

Among Volkswagen’s premieres at Auto China 2014 in Beijing was the MQB-based New Midsize Coupé concept car. The 2-liter turbo gasoline injection engine accelerates the coupé to 100 km/h in 6.5 The concept car has a top speed of 244 km/h (152 mph). l/100 km (36.8 l/100 km (36.8 New Midsize Coupé, four-door design concept.

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Concept Fusion MPG MPH 170

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MARCH 6, 2014

A team from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has provided an update on China’s proposed Phase 4 fuel consumption standard for passenger cars. The proposal was published on 21 January 2014 by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). 100km (34 mpg US) in 2015. Source: ICCT.

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Fuel Economy China Economy Fuel 239

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JUNE 17, 2015

Both engines are members of the small gasoline engine family—a group of high-tech engines with three or four cylinders and a displacement below 1.6 They are key players in the biggest engine offensive in Opel’s history which will see 17 new engines brought to market from 2014 to 2018. Earlier post.) The aluminum 1.4 liter turbo.

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GM Oil Gasoline Engine 150

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

L Chevrolet Malibu with a combined fuel economy of 26 mpg (9.0 EV fuel economy is based on a 2012 Nissan LEAF—99 mpg gasoline equivalent (mpgge) (equivalent to 2.4 2014) “Well-to-wheel analysis of direct and indirect use of natural gas in passenger vehicles,” Energy , Volume 75, Pages 194-203 doi: 10.1016/j.energy.2014.07.035.

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Gas-Electric Gas Fuel Economy PHEV 345

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Detailed design changes to the gasoline engine have resulted in a thermal efficiency of 40%. Other hybrid system components have been made lighter and smaller, and have been repositioned for optimum packaging, further contributing to the car’s low center of gravity. l/100 km (67.2 g/km and returns combined fuel consumption from 5.4

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Toyota Hybrid MPG Ukraine 150