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JUNE 27, 2014

2015 Ram ProMaster City. Chrysler’s Ram brand introduced the 2015 Ram ProMaster City commercial van. The new, smaller van joins the ProMaster and Ram Cargo vans, and is intended to provide incremental growth for Ram’s brand sales volumes. As a comparison, the 2015 Ford Transit Connect small van, when equipped with the 1.6-liter

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FEBRUARY 24, 2014

2015 Ford Focus. Ford revealed the redesigned 2015 Ford Focus at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the world’s largest exhibition for the mobile industry. The smallest engine in the company’s growing EcoBoost family will increase the choice for Ford customers in the United States, as Fiesta is already available with the 1.0-liter

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JANUARY 13, 2014

Honda unveiled the all-new 2015 Fit at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Set to go on sale in the US this spring, the new subcompact Fit is completely redesigned, featuring a sportier style. The 2015 Fit marks the US debut of an all-new direct-injected 1.5-liter Click to enlarge. and wider (+0.3

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OCTOBER 7, 2014

2015 Jetta TDI. 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% of Volkswagen USA total sales. 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).

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NOVEMBER 18, 2009

Cumulative sales of hybrid vehicles in the fleet sector will total nearly 4 million worldwide between 2009 and 2015, according to a recent report from Pike Research. For example, in North America nearly 10% of buses sold in 2015 will be hybrids. By 2015, it is expected to comprise 38% of global PHEV sales.

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OCTOBER 14, 2016

The completely redesigned and reengineered 2017 CR-V, going on sale this winter, features the model’s first turbocharged engine and new features and technologies. Combined with the CR-V’s more aerodynamic body, the new turbocharged engine will garner the highest EPA fuel economy ratings in the compact SUV class, Honda claimed.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2014

Honda continued the expansion of its manufacturing operations in North America with the production start of the redesigned 2015 Honda Fit at a new, automobile plant of Honda de Mexico, S.A. In addition to the 2015 Honda Fit, the plant will begin production late this year of an all-new compact SUV. million units.

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JULY 23, 2014

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, All contribute to EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 25 mpg (9.4 The 2015 Impala is available for sale now. 2014 ECOTEC 2.5L I-4 iVLC DI (LKW) with stop/start.

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OCTOBER 20, 2016

engine reaches 60 mph a half-second faster than the previous generation 2015 Q7 3.0T 2015 Premium 3.0T. Fuel economy (comb.). Available adaptive cruise control with stop & go automatically maintains distance from the vehicle in front, including braking and accelerating. The Model year 2017 Q7 with available 2.0-liter

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JUNE 19, 2015

The 280 hp engine adds 30 hp (+12%) and 9 lb-ft of torque (+3.6%) over the 2015 Pilot model while receiving an EPA combined fuel-economy rating of 23 mpg (10.2 l/100 km) for the 2WD with nine-speed automatic transmission, up 2 mpg from the 2015 Pilot (+9.5%). The three-row Honda SUV features a direct injected 3.5-liter

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DECEMBER 21, 2015

In a new report, Electric Vehicle Market Forecasts , Navigant research projects that under its base scenario, global sales of light duty electrified vehicles (i.e., million vehicle sales in 2015 to more than 6.0 million in 2024. Under a conservative scenario, Navigant forecasts more than 5.8 Electric Vehicle Market Forecasts”.

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MARCH 22, 2014

Chrysler’s new 2015 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan features a segment-first nine-speed automatic transmission and the choice of two engines: the 3.6-liter liter MultiAir2 four-cylinder engine which produces 184 horsepower (137 kW), 173 lb-ft (235 N·m) of torque, with estimated fuel economy of 35 mpg highway. 2015 Chrysler 200.

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APRIL 8, 2015

In a new report, Navigant Research forecasts that total annual global light-duty start-stop vehicle (SSVs) sales will reach 59 million, accounting for 55% of all light duty vehicle sales. This also offers opportunities for other engine efficiencies such as electric boost. —“ Start-Stop Vehicles ”.

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JANUARY 13, 2015

Hyundai expects the 2016 Sonata Hybrid to improve fuel economy more than 10%. Sonata Hybrid will be built at Hyundai’s Asan, South Korea assembly plant and will go on sale early this summer. l/100 km, respectively)—more than a 10% improvement from the 2015 model. The 2016 Sonata Hybrid features a downsized 2.0-liter

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MAY 18, 2016

Suzuki reviewed the measuring process of driving resistance of all 16 models currently available for sale in Japan. Alto Lapin（Launched on 3 June 2015). Every（Launched on 18 February 2015）. Solio（Launched on 26 August 2015）. SX4 S-CROSS（Launched on 19 February 2015）. Escudo（Launched on 15 October 2015）.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

At a “Go Further with Ford” event in Amsterdam, Ford Motor Company detailed plans for an aggressive product acceleration in Europe, targeting opportunities for growth in the large car, SUV and commercial vehicle segments while emphasizing fuel economy and enabling technologies such as the EcoBoost engines. By 2015, there will be more than 3.5

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APRIL 9, 2014

2015 Focus four-door sedan. US EPA fuel economy ratings are not yet available. 2015 Ford Focus Electric. In the US market, Sterling Gray is the most popular at 21% of sales, with Tuxedo Black second at 15%. In China, Crystal Solid White is overwhelmingly the most popular with just more than 50% of sales.

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JULY 5, 2016

According to a new forecast report from Navigant Research, global commercial alternative powertrain medium- and heavy-duty vehicle (MHDV) sales will grow from about 347,000 vehicles in 2016 to more than 820,000 in 2026, representing a CAGR of about 9%. Medium- and heavy-trucks represent 4.3% of vehicles in the US, drive 9.3%

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MAY 6, 2014

Management of the brand intends for that expansion in coverage to support an aggressive sales target of 800,000 units in 2018, up from 350,000 units in 2013. For MY 2012 in the US, FCA was compliant with fuel economy requirements, but had negative credit generation due to model mix. —Bob Lee. MultiAir valvetrain.

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AUGUST 15, 2013

2015 GLA-Class. Mercedes-Benz previewed the new 2015 GLA-Class compact SUV prior to its global debut at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt next month. The GLA, which will go on sale in 2014, is Mercedes-Benz’ first entry into the fast-growing compact SUV segment. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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JUNE 13, 2010

Shanghai GM has outlined the next phase of its “Drive to Green” product strategy—launched in 2008 ( earlier post )—for 2011-2015. The joint venture between GM and SAIC intends to reduce fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions by 15% while improving performance 14% by 2015. liter SX versions currently available. Advanced Powertrains.

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JANUARY 14, 2015

The new 2015 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel HFE will deliver the highest highway fuel economy (29 mpg) among all current full-size truck competitors—12% higher than the next-closest, the aluminum-bodied 2015 Ford F-150 2WD with 2.7-liter Ram EcoDiesel HFE carries an EPA-certified 29 mpg highway fuel economy rating (8.11

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FEBRUARY 15, 2015

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has published a new paper reviewing and summarizing data on commercial vehicle sales and real-world fuel consumption for heavy-duty tractor-trailers in the three key markets of the US, China and Europe, which together account for more than 70% of HDV sales worldwide.

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AUGUST 22, 2017

Between 2006 and 2015, California’s GDP per capita grew by almost $5,000 per person, nearly double the growth experienced by the US as a whole. Job growth between 2006 and 2015 in California outpaced rates experienced prior to 2006, and outpaced total US employment gains by 27%. Noel Perry, businessman and founder of Next 10.

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JANUARY 6, 2017

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved a remedy proposed by Volkswagen that will reduce the excess NO x emissions from the Generation 3 (MY 2015) diesel 2.0 The first phase involves a software change that is available to customers now. liter vehicles.

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DECEMBER 8, 2017

million miles traveled since 2015. The EDI PowerDrive 6000 was certified by the government in 2015 after undergoing significant durability testing, and the current fleet of 120 buses continues to demonstrate strong reliability and performance overall.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

EcoBoost technology combines smaller overall size with turbocharging, direct injection and variable valve timing to deliver significantly improved performance and fuel economy. Ford says its EcoBoost engines deliver up to 20% better fuel economy than larger-displacement gasoline engines. Engines Sales' liter three-cylinder; 1.5-liter,

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OCTOBER 6, 2017

The innovative, fully automatic transmission, for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, will be available globally and is targeted for release in 2020. Allison Transmission also announced availability of its latest fuel economy technology for its 1000 Series and 2000 Series. Available in three packages, FuelSense 2.0

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MAY 31, 2020

But after the COVID-19 crisis brought large swathes of the world economy to a standstill in a matter of months, global investment is now expected to plummet by 20%, or almost $400 billion, compared with last year, according to the IEA’s World Energy Investment 2020 report. —Dr Fatih Birol, the IEA’s Executive Director.

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OCTOBER 24, 2013

Each state will report annually on the number of ZEVs registered in its jurisdiction; the number of electric/hydrogen fueling stations open to the public; and available information regarding workplace fueling for ZEVs. US electric car sales in 2012 more than tripled to about 52,000 from 17,000 in 2011.

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Despite fuel prices and an economy that seems poised to bolster the sale of value-focused cars, the United States is losing another one. sales of the Mirage four-door hatchback and sedan to make way more crossovers and EVs. But the days of a $13,000 economy car are over. The above hasn’t helped sales. Annual U.S.

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OCTOBER 4, 2009

In a news conference at the Japan National Press Club on Friday, Toyota Motor President Akio Toyoda said that the company plans to begin mass production of electric vehicles in the US in 2012, followed by US production of fuel cell vehicles in 2015. Toyoda positioned EVs for short-distance travel and fuel cell cars for longer ranges.

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JANUARY 11, 2015

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. Preliminary fuel economy figures for the Range Rover Sport and Range Rover are 22 mpg (city), 28 mpg (highway) and 25 mpg (combined) (10.7, l/100 km) on the highway.

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JUNE 25, 2013

Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. A proposal for existing plants is due in 2014, with targeted file rule in 2015.

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MARCH 9, 2013

The relative shift away from motor gasoline to diesel is driven by improving light-duty vehicle fuel economy and the growth in commercial transportation activity. Around 2025, ExxonMobil expects hybrid vehicles will be less expensive and their share of sales will expand quickly, adding more efficiency to the fleet. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 8, 2014

North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific will continue to drive PEV sales, as the technology will have only limited availability in the emerging markets of Latin America and Africa. The requirement has been extended through 2025; however, the mandated sales levels are not likely to be met, Navigant notes.

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APRIL 21, 2016

In addition to the Clarity series, a reengineered 2017 Accord Hybrid will go on-sale this spring. On a global basis, Honda is aiming to have electrified vehicles account for two-thirds of its vehicles sales around 2030. Following the US launch of the Clarity Fuel Cell in late 2016, the Clarity Electric will go on-sale in 2017.

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