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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 l/100 km) in city driving and 36 mpg (6.5 The 2015 Impala is available for sale now.

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JUNE 24, 2014

Chrysler Group is offering fuel-saving Engine Stop-Start (ESS) technology as standard equipment on certain models of the award-winning 2015 Jeep Cherokee mid-size SUV and 2015 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan. liter Tigershark I-4, and Jeep Cherokee customers who choose the available 3.2-liter The Cherokee’s available 271-hp 3.2-liter

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JANUARY 14, 2015

According to the latest annual life-cycle study from the Automotive Science Group ( ASG ), the all-new lightweight aluminum 2015 Ford F-150 leads the full-size light-duty truck competition in all environmental and economic performance areas; accordingly, ASG selected the F-150 as its Best Full-size Truck of 2015. —Colby Self.

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MARCH 26, 2015

The Cummins team not only surpassed all fuel-economy targets, but also achieved criteria emissions lower than the stringent Tier 2/Bin 2 levels. Specifically, we knew that weight reduction, advanced emissions control technologies, advanced thermal management and powertrain integration would be critical to meeting all of the requirements.

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JUNE 27, 2015

KS) awarded the 2015 Energy and Environment Prize to the Volkswagen Group for the plug-in hybrids Golf GTE ( earlier post ) and Audi A3 e-tron ( earlier post). A precondition for the award is that these technologies must be used in practice and be available at reasonable prices. This equates to CO 2 emissions of just 35 g/km.

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JANUARY 8, 2018

The F-150 Power Stroke diesel features a targeted EPA-estimated 30 mpg (7.83 A common-rail fuel injection system precisely optimizes performance and fuel efficiency, while a high-pressure 29,000 pounds per square inch (2000 bar) injection calibration enables smoother, quieter operation with reduced emissions. The all-new 3.0-liter

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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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JANUARY 19, 2019

At the same time we are introducing an all-new diesel powertrain with SCR (selective catalytic reduction) technology to meet and exceed the latest Euro 6d Temp emissions standards, with an all-new 8-speed automatic transmission available. mpg US) for the wagon. mpg US) fuel efficiency. mpg US) fuel efficiency.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2014

million greenhouse gas emission credits that the companies previously claimed, which are estimated to be worth more than $200 million. The value for GHG emission credits is not set or controlled by EPA; it is determined by the market of automakers that buy and sell these credits.). million greenhouse gas (GHG) emission credits.

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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. TFSI engines will be available closer to launch. In Germany and many European countries, the four-door car will be available at dealers late this summer. mpg US) for a CO 2 equivalent of 108 grams per km (172 g/mile).

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DECEMBER 12, 2014

liters, the newly developed power unit delivers a maximum output of 100 kW/136 hp and a maximum torque of 220 N·m (162 lb-ft) available at 1,250 rpm. liters per 100 km (42 to 46 mpg US), with CO 2 emission levels of 130 to 118 grams per km. With a displacement of 1.5 Average fuel consumption is between 4.7

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BMW Gasoline Engine MPG 220

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

US mpg), which equates to CO 2 emissions of 114 grams of CO 2 emissions per kilometer (183.5 Fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions ratings vary due to the choice of wheels and tires. The quattro permanent all-wheel drive has been fully redeveloped; it is optionally available in combination with the 2.0 TT Roadster 2.0

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

mpg US (5.8 By only delivering torque where and when it is needed, Intelligent AWD has minimal impact on fuel-efficiency and CO 2 emissions compared with permanent four-wheel drive systems. Both six-speed manual and automatic transmissions are available, and customers can select four-wheel drive and two-wheel drive variants.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Ford will upgrade its entire powertrain portfolio in China by bringing 20 advanced engines and transmissions to support its planned introduction of 15 new vehicles to China—the world’s largest auto market—by 2015. Also, by 2013, nearly 80% of Ford’s global nameplates will be available with EcoBoost. EcoBoost in China.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013

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). liters of fuel per 100 km (157 mpg US), which corresponds to CO 2 emissions of 35 grams per km (56 g/mile).

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OCTOBER 7, 2015

In 2016 the BMW eDrive technology initially developed for BMW i cars will be available for BMW models spanning these four different vehicle segments—from the compact to the luxury class. kWh; CO 2 emissions combined: 0 g/km) and the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car (fuel consumption combined: 2.1

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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.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Due to the SCR catalytic converter, the Touareg 4MOTION V6 TDI BlueMotion Technology meets the EU6 emissions standard. mpg US to 35.6 mpg US); this equates to a reduction in CO 2 from 184 g/km to 173 g/km. mpg US) to 6.6 l/100 km (34 mpg US). With SCR, the amount of NO x in the exhaust is significantly reduced.

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Diesel Design Google MPG 236

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FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Available with the new EAT6 6-speed automatic gearbox, the THP 165 S&S engine delivers fuel consumption of 5.5 l/100 km—a 29% improvement on the THP 160—with CO 2 emissions of under 130 g/km, and 240 N·m of torque. The second new diesel unit for DS 4 to appear in 2015 is the Blue HDi 180 S&S EAT6. Citroën DS4.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2015

The review found that in the US, average tractor-trailer fuel consumption rates for the entire fleet are approximately 39 L/100 km (6 mpg). mpg), while tests of individual vehicles done by trucking magazines suggest somewhat higher average rates of consumption at approximately 36 to 38 L/100 km (6.5 —Sharpe and Muncrief.

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APRIL 2, 2010

Yesterday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National High Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly established increasingly stringent greenhouse gas emission standards under the Clean Air Act for 2012 through 2016 model-year vehicles and fuel economy standards under the Corporate Average Fuel Economy program, respectively.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

The BMW X5 xDrive40e, introduced in 2015, was the first plug-in hybrid production car from the BMW core brand. liters per 100 kilometers (112 mpg), while the relevant CO 2 emissions figure is now 49 grams per kilometer. ft 3 ) is available. Earlier post.) It comprises a 3.0-liter

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MAY 15, 2014

2050 well-to-wheels (WTW) transportation sector CO 2 emissions in 11 world regions for a number of vehicle types. The researchers used a four-step process in their study: Determining the relative change in global, all-sector CO 2 emissions required for CO 2 stabilization at 450 ppm. Because of the high LDV emissions in 2000?2010,

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MARCH 3, 2015

Volkswagen is unveiling the Sport Coupé Concept GTE plug-in hybrid at the 2015 Geneva International Motor Show, ushering in a new and progressive Volkswagen brand design language. l/100 km (118 mpg US), or 46 g CO 2 /km. The total available system power is 374 hp (279 kW). Exterior design.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Fitted with the latest-generation hybrid power plant, the C-HR generates CO 2 emissions as low as 82 g/km, with combined-cycle fuel consumption of only 3.5 The C-HR is also available with a new 1.2 Delivering 85 kW/116 DIN hp and 185 N·m of torque, this unit generates CO 2 emissions as low as 125. l/100 km (67.2

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MAY 19, 2009

US President Barack Obama today announced a new harmonized national policy intended to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for all new cars and trucks sold in the US. mpg in 2016 (39 mpg for cars, 30 mpg for trucks), or approximately 250 grams CO 2 /mile. Notice of Upcoming Joint Rulemaking.

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2016 Obama Standards MPG 150

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JULY 11, 2012

The European Commission today proposed targets for the further reduction of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions from new cars and light commercial vehicles (vans) by 2020. The proposals will cut average emissions from new cars to 95 grams of CO 2 per km (g CO 2 /km) in 2020 from 135.7 Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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MARCH 4, 2015

Reflecting both changes in the highly-competitive C-segment market and Toyota customer feedback, the 2015 Auris range features significant improvements in five key areas: Design; Sensory Quality; the Hybrid model; Safety; and, improving the model’s segment coverage by some 40%, Powertrains. Lower full hybrid system emissions.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2013

mpg US , 4.6 l/100 km) and CO 2 emissions of 106 g/km under the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s JC08 test cycle. mpg US , 6.25 l/100 km) and CO 2 emissions of 145 g/km under the JC08. Both hybrid and gasoline engine (2WD) models exceed MLIT’s 2015 fuel economy standards by at least 20%.

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Lexus Japan Toyota Hybrid 210

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JUNE 16, 2015

l/100 km (47 mpg US). The first generation Sharan made its debut in Geneva in 1995; between 1995 and 2015 more than 800,000 Sharans were sold worldwide. The TDI engines are available at three power levels: 85 kW / 115 PS, 110 kW / 150 PS (gain of 10 PS) and 135 kW / 184 PS (gain of 7 PS). mpg US, 154 g/km CO 2 ).

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APRIL 24, 2013

The 48V LC Super Hybrid aims to demonstrate CO 2 emissions of 120 g/km, combined with 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in less than nine seconds, in a family-sized sedan. Employing cost-effective low-voltage micro-mild hybrid technology, the LC Super Hybrid, which is based on a 1.4-liter Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2013

mpg US , 5.4 The new Skyline achieves 20% improvement in fuel economy over 2015 standards and SU-LEV certification, emitting 75% fewer exhaust emissions than 2005 standards, thereby fully exempting it from the automobile acquisition tax and automobile weight tax in every grade. l/100km) on JC08 mode. Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 1, 2016

l/100 km (94 mpg US) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) for plug-in hybrid models, with up to 50 km (31 miles) all-electric range. That corresponds to CO 2 emissions of 56 g/km. Like with the 918 Spyder, the electric motor is available to deliver additional power at all times. l/100km / 94 mpg US. kWh/100 km.

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JUNE 30, 2014

mpg US), and 114 g/km CO 2. This new version of Ford’s diesel has less friction, reduced parasitic losses and an electronically controlled variable flow oil pump to further aid the reduction of emissions and improvement in fuel economy. mpg US), and 158 g/km CO 2. liter TDCi achieves 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.1 l/100 km (53.5

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Unlike most other fuel economy measurements, these tests are performed on the road using a Portable Emissions Monitoring System (PEMS). The development of the test protocol began in late 2015. mpg US), and confirm an average gap with official type approval figures of 1.74 Earlier post.). liters/100km (40.5

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APRIL 4, 2014

Making its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show 2014 will be the updated 2015 BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle, which will include the X3 xDrive28d, the first BMW Advanced Diesel X3 model for the US. Earlier post.). The X3 xDrive28d will accelerate from 0 – 60 mph in just under eight seconds.

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MAY 13, 2011

The Prius α is available in two interior configurations: a five-seat, two-row model and a seven-seat, three-row model, the latter’s third row enabled by a space-saving lithium-ion drive battery—a first for a Toyota-brand mass-produced hybrid vehicle—in the center console. km/L (73 mpg US, 3.2 Earlier post.).

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