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SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Introduced in 2014, with a significant upgrade integrated for the 2020 model year, the EcoDiesel V-6 engine provided a number of powertrain milestones. The 2020 Ram 1500 was the US’ most powerful half-ton diesel pickup, with 480 lb-ft of torque (651 N·m), and most capable light-duty diesel, with towing capability up to 12,560 pounds.

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Production MPG Diesel 2020 195

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JANUARY 10, 2017

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new light-duty vehicles sold in the US in December was 24.9 mpg—down 0.1 mpg from the revised value for November— according to the latest report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013

That''s why the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is major news for pickup buyers. And while EPA fuel economy ratings aren''t available yet, this diesel light-duty truck returned 28 mpg highway in a recent Motor Trend test.'

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MPG 2014 Fuel Economy EPA 117

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JUNE 14, 2013

Jaguar’s 2014 XF features a new four-cylinder, 2.2-liter liter diesel ECO2 engine; the MY14 XF with the 161 hp (120 kW) ECO2 engine is capable of achieving 48 mpg US (4.9 l/100km) with a CO 2 figure of 129 g/km. The 400 N·m (295 lb-ft) engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

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MPG 2014 Diesel Exhaust 170

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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. It is estimated at 182 horsepower (134 kW) and is expected to achieve 35 mpg US (6.7 MY 2014 Impala powertrains. New Chevrolet Impala. Click to enlarge.

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Chevrolet 2014 MPG Buick 225

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AUGUST 16, 2013

The specification list and gas mileage for the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage read more like a car from the 1980s--but it''s coming to market with a distinctly 2013 price tag.

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Mitsubishi MPG 2014 2013 82

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OCTOBER 5, 2016

mpg from the value for August, according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) This decline likely reflects the increased proportion of light trucks among the vehicles sold, they suggested. l/100 km)—down 0.1 driver—was 0.82

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 231

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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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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, The 2014 Malibu was the first in its segment with a standard engine featuring fuel-saving stop/start technology. 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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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The BMW i8 goes on sale in the US in 2014. The i8—the first plug-in hybrid vehicle from the BMW Group—will have a manufacturer’s suggest retail price of $135,925 (including destination and handling) when it arrives in US showrooms in spring of 2014. Click to enlarge. The combination of a new 3-cylinder, 1.5-liter

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

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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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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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JULY 8, 2013

That''s why Nissan''s new 2014 Versa Note--replacing the old 2012 Versa hatchback--has improved by a full 5 mpg on the old car''s combined economy. The 2014 Nissan Versa Note achieves EPA gas mileage figures of 31 mpg.'

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2014 Nissan Gas Automobile Manufacturer 88

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JULY 31, 2013

Ford will offer the 2014 F-150 with the ability to run on compressed natural gas, making Ford the only manufacturer in the US with an available CNG/LPG-capable half-ton pickup. The 2014 Ford F-150 with 3.7-liter The Ford F-150 averages 23 mpg on the highway (10.2 2014 F-150 light-duty pickup. Click to enlarge.

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F-150 2014 Ford Gas 207

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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. Light-duty vehicle fleet by type - projections. Emissions in OECD nations are projected to fall by about 20% from 2014 to 2040.

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2014 Carbon Energy Fuel Economy 150

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MARCH 25, 2015

Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 In 2011, GM announced the 2013 Malibu ECO, which featured GM’s mild hybrid eAssist light electrification technology ( earlier post ). engine with start/stop.

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Fuel Economy Malibu Hybrid MPG Volt 150

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OCTOBER 22, 2014

Since then, CAFE performance has exceeded projected levels for 2012, 2013 and 2014—the three years the current standard has been in effect. mpg for model year 2012, 0.1 mpg for model year 2013 and 0.2 mpg for model year 2014. mpg for model year 2012, 0.1 mpg for model year 2013 and 0.2

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Fuel Economy MPG 2008 2014 225

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FEBRUARY 20, 2015

mpg between model years 2008 and 2014, University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) researchers Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle have documented sales-weighted distributions for the same model year vehicles (cars, pickup trucks, vans and SUVs). Another 19% drove new cars that averaged between 17 mpg and 20 mpg.

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Fuel Economy Economy MPG 2008 150

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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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JANUARY 7, 2014

Paul Elio, CEO and founder of Elio Motors, said he expects his company to begin commercial vehicle production in first quarter 2015, with significant hiring at the Caddo Parish facility to begin by the fourth quarter of 2014 and full employment to be reached in late 2015. The property also includes a 1.5 GM produced more than 4.8

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GM MPG Motor Motors 199

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JANUARY 9, 2014

Data: Sivak, UMTRI-2014-2. To make driving less energy intensive than flying, the fuel economy of the entire US fleet of light-duty vehicles would have to improve from the current 21.5 million light-duty vehicles sold in 2012, accounted for only about 6% of the entire fleet of light-duty vehicles. Click to enlarge.

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Energy Fuel Economy Personal Economy 344

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

mpg from the value for July, according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). This decline likely reflects the decreased price of gasoline in August and the consequent increased sales of light trucks, they said. in June 2016, up 0.01

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 150

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NOVEMBER 10, 2016

mpg from the value for September, according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). mpg since October 2007, the first month of their monitoring. l/100 km)—down 0.4 The value for October 2016 is up by 4.7 in August 2016, down 0.01

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 199

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AUGUST 18, 2014

In sections of the passenger cell that are subject to high structural stress, form-hardened steel panels are used that are ultra strong and at the same time light—these constitute 17% of the body’s weight. Bottom left: MY 2014. Light metals, primarily aluminum, make up the second largest proportion, at 26%. l/100 km 23.8

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Audi MPG Light Emissions 225

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

mpg from July, according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). This decline likely reflects the decreased price of gasoline in August, and the consequent increased sales of light trucks and SUVs, they suggested.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 150

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JULY 6, 2015

mpg—down 0.1 mpg from May, according to the monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). They suggested the decline likely reflects the increased sales of light trucks and SUVs in June. mpg from the peak reached in August 2014.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 150

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MAY 15, 2014

They then applied the relative scale to the global LDV fleet WTW (well-to-wheels) CO 2 emissions of approximately 3 GtCO 2 /yr in the year 2014 to get the absolute (Gt CO 2 /yr) emissions. 2015 ( 400 MPG by 2015) to overcome the inertia of the higher-emitting older vehicles in the fleet. —Winkler et al. Winkler, Timothy J.

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Light Global CO2 Ford 261

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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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FEBRUARY 7, 2013

2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel engine. Assembled in Lordstown, Ohio, the 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel has demonstrated an estimated 42 mpg (5.6 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel. It is mounted close to the exhaust outlet of the engine for quicker spool-up of the turbine and faster light-off of the exhaust catalyst.

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Chevrolet Diesel Clean Cleaning 239

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OCTOBER 11, 2014

Thus, for the first time, in the newly released 2014 edition of the Trends report, EPA presents a brief analysis of the impact of alternative fuel vehicles on overall new vehicle fuel economy and CCO 2 O2 emissions. In the analysis, EPA uses overall fuel economy in mpg equivalent (mpge) and tailpipe CO 2 emission values.

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Fuel Economy EPA PHEV Economy 312

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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. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Fuel Production MPG 257

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AUGUST 15, 2013

The GLA, which will go on sale in 2014, is Mercedes-Benz’ first entry into the fast-growing compact SUV segment. mpg US ) and 114 g CO 2 per kilometer (provisional figure). liters of gasoline per 100 km (33 mpg US ) and 151 g CO 2 /km—all provisional figures. Earlier post.) l/100 km (54.7 The rear end is also streamlined.

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Fuel Economy Mercedes MPG SUV 259

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JANUARY 8, 2016

At the average 2015 price of regular gasoline, the obtained fuel-consumption extremes result in a $78 difference in the annual cost of gasoline per light-duty vehicle, Sivak said. The tires represented a cross-section of the currently available T-, H- and V-speed-rated tires for light-duty vehicles on the U.S. mpg (RRf at 8.1

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 150

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APRIL 17, 2014

Manufacturer-estimated ratings of 25 mpg city / 33 mpg highway / 28 mpg combined (9.4, l/100 km, respectively) in the 2014 model—a 7.7% Limited also improves fuel economy, with manufacturer-estimated ratings of 20 mpg city/27 mpg highway/22 combined (11.8, l/100 lm, respectively) for the Outback 2.5i

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 2015 230

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Ford has begun production of the 2014 F-150 with the gaseous fuel prep option, making Ford the only manufacturer with an available CNG/LPG-capable half-ton pickup. The 2014 Ford F-150 with 3.7-liter liter V6 has an EPA-estimated rating of 23 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg combined. 2014 F-150 light-duty pickup.

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F-150 Ford Production Florida 220

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APRIL 1, 2013

The 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 full-size pickup truck features a new 5.3L 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 2014 GMC Sierra. Fuel economy.

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Sierra Fuel Economy Economy F-150 262

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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 L/100 km) on the highway. V-8 VVT DI (Gen5) for Chevrolet Corvette - David Kimble Illustration. Click to enlarge.

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2014 Oil Exhaust Engine 362