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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

2014 Accord plug-in hybrid. Set to go on sale in early 2013, Honda’s 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) Sedan ( earlier post ) will offer the ability to run in an all-electric mode for 10 to 15 miles and a calculated total driving range of more than 500 miles. Click to enlarge. Electric driving is supported by a 6.7

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2014 Plug-in Honda Plug 345

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JANUARY 28, 2014

Volkswagen is introducing its next generation of the supermini (B segment) Polo, featuring a range of new EU6 engines that are up to 21% more fuel-efficient and new driver assistance technologies. mpg US ), or 82 g/km CO 2. mpg US ) and 94 g/km CO 2. Gasoline engines. mpg US ) and 128 g/km CO 2 to 4.6 l/100 km (73.5

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MPG Engine Fuel Gasoline-Electric 333

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AUGUST 27, 2013

Toyota in introducing a new LE Eco grade with the updated MY 2014 Corolla compact sedan. The all new Corolla LE Eco trim level offers enhanced fuel economy due to a 140 hp (104 kW) Valvematic-equipped engine, improved aerodynamics, and unique CVTi-S (continuously variable transmission) tuning.

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MPG 2014 Toyota Fuel Economy 230

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

The Mercedes-Benz 2014 E250 BlueTEC sedan, the first diesel E-Class to be available with 4MATIC, achieves an estimated EPA rating of 45 mpg US (5.2 l/100 km) on the highway and 28 mpg (8.4 When equipped with optional 4MATIC all-wheel drive, its fuel mileage numbers are 42 mpg (5.6 l/100 km) highway and 27 mpg (8.7

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MPG 2014 Mercedes EPA 230

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

four-cylinder engine used in the 2014 Impala, due next year. Chevrolet’s redesigned flagship sedan will use new Intake Valve Lift Control (IVLC) technology that enables variable intake valve lift, duration and timing over a wide range of engine operation. It is GM-estimated at 182 horsepower (134 kW) and 35 mpg (6.7

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GM MPG 2014 Fuel Economy 278

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AUGUST 15, 2013

After re-labeling the 2013 C-MAX Hybrid with lower fuel economy, Ford is upgrading the 2014 C-MAX to increase fuel economy. 2014 mpg is not yet announced. EPA had received consumer complaints that the vehicle did not achieve its label values of 47 mpg US for city, highway, and combined driving (5.0 Change in mpg (%).

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Fuel Economy MPG 2013 EPA 259

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JANUARY 14, 2013

Among the many features of the new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee—introduced at the Detroit Auto Show—two in particular contribute to significantly improved fuel economy and driving performance: an optional new 3.0-liter liter EcoDiesel V-6 engine and a new eight-speed automatic transmission. That powertrain delivers 30 mpg (7.8

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Jeep MPG 2014 Fuel Economy 231

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JULY 5, 2013

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) announced fuel economy figures for and updated pricing of its new 2014 Mazda6 midsize sedan, featuring the i-ELOOP regenerative engine braking system. The i-ELOOP equipped Mazda6 is EPA-rated at 28 city/40 highway/32 combined mpg US (8.4, Earlier post.) l/100km, respectively).

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MPG 2014 Mazda Fuel Economy 225

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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. lbs) lighter.

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2014 Engine Toyota Hybrid 273

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JULY 23, 2014

2014 ECOTEC 2.5L Ninety-seven percent of customers in the US who purchased a 2014 or 2015 Malibu—accounting for about 83,000 vehicles—opted for the 2.5-liter, liter, 4-cylinder base engine (LKW) equipped with standard stop/start technology, according to GM. l/100 km) in city driving and 36 mpg (6.5

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2014 2015 Engine Fuel Economy 225

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OCTOBER 22, 2013

Turbo TwinAir 105 HP engine for the 2014 Alfa Romeo MiTo sport mini. The gasoline engine delivers 105 hp (72 kW) at 5500 rpm and maximum torque of 145 N·m (107 lb-ft) at 2000 rpm/min, with combined cycle fuel consumption of 4.2 l/100 km (56 mpg US ), equivalent to 99 g CO 2 /km. MiTo gasoline engines.

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2014 Gasoline 2000 Exhaust 299

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MAY 31, 2013

2014 Malibu. Chevrolet unveiled the 2014 Malibu, featuring updated styling (and more rear seat room) and a new 2.5L base engine with variable valve lift control (Intake Valve Lift Control, iVLC earlier post ) and start/stop technology as standard. The new 2014 Malibu goes on sale this fall. The 2014 Malibu’s available 2.0L

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2014 Chevrolet Engine Fuel Economy 199

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APRIL 4, 2012

Chevrolet is unveiling its all-new 2014 Impala at the New York Auto Show; the redesigned full-size flagship sedan goes on sale in early 2013 as the model’s 10 th generation. The new Impala will offer a range of three direct-injected gasoline engines, including a 3.6L MY 2014 Impala powertrains. V-6, new 2.5L The Ecotec 2.5L

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2014 Chevrolet MPG Buick 225

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NOVEMBER 30, 2012

2014 Accord PHEV. 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 Click to enlarge. l/100km respectively). Electric driving is supported by a 6.7

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2014 EPA Honda PHEV 339

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Audi’s new A3 Sportback features a lightweight design and an initial choice of one diesel (TDI) and two gasoline (TFSI) engines, with two additional diesel engines and one gasoline unit to follow. TDI is the most efficient engine in the model lineup. mpg US) when paired with the manual transmission. l/100 km (61.9

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Audi MPG Plug-in Diesel 281

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Its EPA estimated ratings of up to 28 mpg city, 37 mpg highway and 31 mpg combined (8.4, As a comparison, the 2014 Impreza with automatic is EPA-rated at 27 mpg city, 36 mpg highway and 30 mpg combined.). Liquid (hydraulic) engine mounts on models with the CVT help to dampen vibration.

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MPG 2014 2015 Fuel Economy 218

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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 9, 2012

The Freightliner Trucks 2014 Cascadia Evolution—powered only by the newly designed Detroit DD15 engine and featuring enhanced aerodynamic specs—delivered fuel economy of 10.67 mpg US (22 L.100km) —Al Pearson, chief engineer, Product Validation Engineering for Daimler Trucks North America.

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Fuel Economy 2014 2010 Economy 236

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MARCH 30, 2013

liter TwinPower diesel 4-cylinder engine, which produces 180 hp (134 kW) and 280 lb-ft (380 N·m) of torque, available from 1,750 rpm. Preliminary fuel economy estimates for the rear wheel drive 328d Sedan are 32 mpg city/45 mpg highway/37 mpg combined (7.4, The 328d will feature BMW’s 2.0-liter Click to enlarge.

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MPG BMW Diesel Fuel Economy 273

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JUNE 20, 2014

liter turbocharged Gamma four-cylinder engine ( earlier post )—already available in the Veloster—producing an estimated 177 horsepower (132 kW) and 195 lb-ft (264 N·m) of torque. The powertrain helps Sonata Eco deliver an estimated 28 mpg city (8.4 l/100 km) and 38 mpg (6.2 The estimated 32 mpg (7.4

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MPG 2015 Hyundai Alabama 239

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JUNE 10, 2013

Audi has now announced pricing and fuel economy figures for the 2014 A6, A7 and Q5 TDI models, expected to begin arriving at US dealers in late Summer 2013. The 2014 Audi A8 L was already recently introduced. EPA estimated fuel economy figures for the clean diesel introductions are as follows: Audi MY 2014 US diesel lineup.

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Fuel Economy Audi 2014 Diesel 199

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. Since 1975, half of car production has consistently been within several mpg of each other. mpg, which is 0.5 mpg higher than MY 2012. mpg higher than MY 2012), and for trucks is 19.8 mpg (annual increase of 0.5

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA 230

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AUGUST 28, 2013

The 2014 Chevrolet Malibu arriving in dealerships this fall will offer fuel-saving stop/start technology as standard on its 2.5L The Malibu delivers an EPA-estimated 25 city and 36 highway mpg (9.4 The Malibu delivers an EPA-estimated 25 city and 36 highway mpg (9.4 —Todd Pawlik, Malibu chief engineer. “”.

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Fuel Economy 2014 Chevrolet Economy 259

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MARCH 1, 2014

At the Geneva Motor Show, Fiat will introduce the MY 2014 Fiat 500, featuring a wide range of engines including the new two-cylinder 105 hp 0.9 TwinAir engine delivers 105 hp (78 kW) at 5,500 rpm with a maximum torque of 145 N·m (107 lb-ft) at 2,000 rpm. l/100 km (56 mpg US), or 99 g/km of CO 2. Earlier post.).

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2014 Gasoline MPG MPH 262

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FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Fitting in a smaller diesel engine seems to be working for Ram. The 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel achieved an EPA fuel-economy rating of 23 mpg combined for rear-wheel drive models. MORE: 2014 Pickup Truck Gas Mileage: Ford Vs Chevy Vs Ram, Who''s Best? That represents a city rating of 20 mpg.'

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Fuel Economy MPG 2014 Economy 152

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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 engine, featuring the debut of a new advanced variable valvetrain technology—Intake Valve Lift Control (IVLC, earlier post )—and improved fuel economy. The EPA estimated fuel economy for the 2014 Impala with the new 2.5L

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2014 Engine Fuel Economy Chevrolet 191

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OCTOBER 29, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rated Ford’s 2014 1.0L 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.

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MPG EPA Fuel Economy 2014 199

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MARCH 27, 2013

2014 Pathfinder Hybrid. Nissan introduced the 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid at the New York International Auto Show. Fuel economy is estimated at 26 mpg (9.0 Estimated city fuel economy is 25 mpg (9.4 l/100 km), while highway mileage is estimated at 27 mpg (8.7 Click to enlarge. liter V6 models. liter V6 models.

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Fuel Economy 2014 Economy Hybrid 255

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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 It will also deliver the most fuel-efficient Corvette ever, exceeding an EPA-estimated 26 mpg US (9.0 2014 LT1 6.2L

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2014 Oil Exhaust Engine 362

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OCTOBER 25, 2013

The new Drive-E diesel engine. Volvo is introducing the first engines—two gasoline and 1 diesel—in its new 2.0-liter, l/100 km (62 mpg US ). l/100 km (62 mpg US ). mpg US ), the car accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 5.9 The new T6 engine features both a supercharger and a turbo charger.

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MPG Volvo Gasoline Diesel 186

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NOVEMBER 14, 2013

The 4-cylinder, 5-liter Volvo D5F diesel engine produces 215 bhp and is installed vertically. The plug-in hybrid consumes less than 11 litres of fuel for every 100 kilometres [21 mpg US ]. The diesel engine only kicks in when the bus needs some extra power. sbaar pantograph on the roof. sbaar for between six and ten minutes.

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Plug-in Volvo Plug MPG 362

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NOVEMBER 9, 2013

The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 have strategically replaced traditional steel with lightweight, high-strength steels for improved capability, safety and fuel efficiency. V-6 to tow up to 7,600 pounds, the highest for any standard V-6 in the segment, with EPA highway fuel economy of up to 24 mpg. Click to enlarge.

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Sierra Silverado 2014 Fuel Economy 257

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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. EcoBoost was also named Best Engine Under 1.0-Liter The Best Green Engine Award this year went to the Tesla Model S electric powertrain. liter EcoBoost engine. liter EcoBoost engine.

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Engine Ford Green Gasoline-Electric 268

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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. Combined engine and motor system torque is 750 N·m (553 lb-ft).

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Infinity Fuel Economy MPG Concept 281

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MARCH 27, 2013

Acura unveiled the 2014 MDX luxury SUV at the 2013 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). liter i-VTEC V-6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) (cylinder deactivation), producing 290 hp (216 kW) and 267 lb-ft (362 N·m) of torque. The 2014 MDX has an EPA fuel economy rating of 18/27/21 mpg US (13.0,

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Acura 2014 MPG Alabama 218

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AUGUST 14, 2014

Chevrolet’s 2015 City Express cargo van, the company’s first entry into the small van segment, will offer an EPA-estimated 24 mpg city and 26 mpg highway, resulting in 25 mpg combined (9.8, As point of comparison, Ford offers two engine options in its Transit Connect small van: a 1.6L In the 2014 Transit Connect, the 1.6L

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MPG 2015 Transit Connect Volt 210

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Fiat is updating its 500L range for 2014 with two new turbocharged 120 hp (88 kW) engine options—the 1.6 MultiJet II engine offers a range of features to save fuel and cut emissions. A Start&Stop system is included, while the engine and transmission use low viscosity lubricant oil to minimize friction. MultiJet II.

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Gasoline Diesel 2014 Engine 218