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EVs dominate list of efficient cars in ORNL 2022 Fuel Economy Guide

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The 2022 Fuel Economy Guide, released by ORNL for the DOE/EPA fueleconomy.gov website, provides up-to-date information on fuel economy, environmental and safety data, so consumers can choose the most fuel-efficient vehicle that meets their needs. Credit: Andrew Sproles/ORNL, U.S.

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EPA fuel economy report finds weight and power leveling off, footprint stable

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EPA recently released the latest edition of its annual report Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends. The report found that fuel economy for the US fleet continues to improve. Model year (MY) 2016 vehicle fuel economy was 24.7 mpg per year. mpg per year.

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US new-vehicle fuel economy drops again in September

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The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in September was 25.2 Fuel economy is down 0.6 l/100 km)—the same as model years 2015 and 2014. l/100 km)—down 0.1 mpg from the peak reached in August 2014, but still up 5.1 The model year 2016 average was 25.3 driver—was 0.82

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UMTRI: average new vehicle fuel economy decreased in 2015 from 2014

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The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in calendar year 2015 was 25.3 The average fuel economy of new vehicles sold in the US in December was 24.9 The average fuel economy of new vehicles sold in the US in December was 24.9 Fuel economy is down 0.9

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Ceres: national fuel economy and emissions standards can increase viability of domestic automakers and suppliers

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New analysis commissioned by Ceres, a sustainability nonprofit organization working with investors and companies, suggests that national fuel economy and emissions standards can help increase the viability and international competitiveness of domestic automakers and suppliers. Innovation and market disruption. —Alan Baum.

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UMTRI: average US new vehicle fuel economy drops in October

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The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in October was 24.8 The University of Michigan Eco-Driving Index (EDI)—an index that estimates the average monthly emissions of greenhouse gases generated by an individual US driver—was 0.81 l/100 km)—down 0.4 in August 2016, down 0.01

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UMTRI: average fuel economy of new vehicles in US in October unchanged from September

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The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in October was 25.3 Vehicle fuel economy is up 5.2 This value indicates that the average new-vehicle driver produced 24% lower emissions in August than in October 2007. mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring).