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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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MARCH 6, 2014

A team from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has provided an update on China’s proposed Phase 4 fuel consumption standard for passenger cars. 100km (34 mpg US) in 2015. annually—between 2015 and 2020. 100km (84 mpg US) will be counted as 3 vehicles in 2016–2017, 2.5 Source: ICCT.

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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. mpg US) is one of the best in the segment. 100km fuel consumption (29.8 Ford will offer the 1.0L

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

On the internal-combustion front, we''ve also got the first fuel-economy ratings for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon mid-size pickup trucks, and a drive report of the 2014 MINI Cooper three-cylinder. We start today with a report that Nevada will be the site for Tesla Motors'' first gigafactory.

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JANUARY 13, 2015

Hyundai introduced the Hybrid version of the seventh-generation Sonata at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Hyundai expects the 2016 Sonata Hybrid to improve fuel economy more than 10%. l/100 km, respectively)—more than a 10% improvement from the 2015 model.

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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. Test cycle fuel economy (mpg). The Highway Fuel Economy Test (HFET) and FTP-75 Test (city) cycles demonstrated fuel economy above 35 mpg (6.72 mpg (12.45

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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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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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APRIL 14, 2014

2015 Jetta. Volkswagen is presenting the world premiere of the redesigned 2015 Jetta sedan at the 2014 New York International Auto Show. liter 150-horsepower (112 kW) EA288 TDI Clean Diesel engine offered in the 2015 Jetta already conforms to the upcoming LEV3/Tier 3 emissions standard ( earlier post ) in the USA.

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JULY 9, 2012

The central government’s plan, posted on its website, is targeting the production of 500,000 plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles by 2015, with output to grow to 2 million units of those types by 2020. Energy-saving and new energy vehicles have become the development direction of the international automobile industry. mpg US) or less.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

seconds, but the real highlight of the mild hybrid system is its improved fuel economy. According to Geely Auto Group CTO Feng Qingfeng, the Bo Rui GE MHEV delivers fuel economy of 5.8L/100 By 2020, we aim to bring that level up to 25% improving the fuel economy of B-segment vehicles to under 5L/100km. 100 km (145 mpg US).

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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. Askin, Garrett E.

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MARCH 6, 2009

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has estimated that fuel consumption and emissions of CO 2 from the world’s cars will roughly double between 2000 and 2050. Worldwide, cars currently account for close to half of the transport sector’s fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. litres per 100 km).

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APRIL 9, 2014

2015 Focus four-door sedan. Ford unveiled the new Ford Focus four-door sedan prior to its debut at the 2014 New York International Auto Show next week. US EPA fuel economy ratings are not yet available. 2015 Ford Focus Electric. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) For Europe, as announced last year, the Focus 1.0-liter

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MARCH 17, 2015

liter three-cylinder EcoBoost is a multiple award-winning engine, earning Engine Technology International’s International Engine of the Year honors three years in a row. In its most efficient configuration, the 2015 Focus SFE with 1.0-liter liter EcoBoost engine returns EPA-estimated fuel economy of 42 mpg (5.6

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

mpg US (5.8 Total sales of 21,600 vehicles in 2014 in Ford’s 20 traditional European markets were more than double those achieved in 2012, while 16,700 Rangers were sold in the first eight months of 2015—a further 36% increase year-over-year. mpg US) and 171 g/km CO 2 emissions for reduced running costs—down from 7.8

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FEBRUARY 14, 2011

The Japan office will operate as the Asian headquarters for the Scuderi Group, which is accelerating its efforts to meet the growing demand in the region for more advanced internal combustion engines. These fuel economy regulations challenge Japanese automakers to achieve a gain of roughly 10% by 2015. Earlier post.).

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JULY 28, 2014

Annual road transportation sector energy consumption by fuel type, world markets: 2015-2035. The most impactful fuel savings strategy is likely to come from fuel efficiency improvements in the conventional vehicle platform and the internal combustion engine (ICE). Source: Navigant Research. Click to enlarge. Conventional fuels (e.g.,

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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. all have class-leading fuel economy. Advanced Powertrains.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

The vehicle features smaller, lighter hybrid system components; higher energy density in the batteries; and an internal combustion engine with a thermal efficiency of more than 40%. As of 31 July 2015, cumulative Prius sales exceeded 3.5 It’s not just about MPG anymore,” said Toyota. Click to enlarge.

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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. Internally, the Sport Coupé Concept GTE is a car that we position above today’s Volkswagen CC.

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MAY 15, 2014

They developed the LDV CO 2 glide paths using a modified version of the Sustainable Mobility Project (SMP) model developed by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). They assumed that all sectors of the economy follow the same proportional reduction. to 5% YOY to 3.5%

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DECEMBER 17, 2014

The new Sonata Hybrid features an upgraded powertrain incorporating a new hybrid system with a new gasoline direct injection engine that delivers fuel economy of 18.2 km/l (43 mpg US or 5.5 42 mpg US / 5.7 Hyundai Motor Company unveiled the all-new Sonata Hybrid in Seoul, Korea. l/100 km). New Sonata Hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 24, 2013

The Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC) and Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) will introduce a low-carbon 48 volt LC Super Hybrid technology demonstrator at the International Vienna Motor Symposium this week. The vehicle also includes production-ready electric boosting technology sold by technology developer CPT to Valeo.

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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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MAY 16, 2013

Lexus unveiled the new 2014 IS sport sedan at the North American International Auto Show in January. The IS 300h achieves fuel economy of 23.2 mpg US, 4.3 This performance exceeds the 2015 fuel efficiency standards by 20% and the 2005 standards of the MLIT approval system for low-emission vehicles by 75%. Earlier post.).

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JULY 1, 2023

Genesis began as a stand-alone company in 2015 and is just now hitting its stride with a line-up of sedans and SUVs that get rave reviews. After 2025 they will come out with no new internal combustion engine models and, by 2030, will only sell cars and SUVs powered by a battery. But things are changing for them.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2023

With a new design and built on a new platform, the 2023 Honda HR-V continues to be a good value with a roomy interior and 30+ mpg. Running on 87 octane, the EPA rates the HR-V AWD at 25 mpg city/30 highway/27 combined. If opting for the front-wheel drive HR-V, the fuel economy numbers are 26/32/28. The engine comes from the U.S.,

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AUGUST 9, 2009

Cischke cited the recent agreement on one national standard for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions regulations as an example of how the government, the auto industry and the environmental community can work together toward common goals. The agreement provides a framework to reach an average fuel economy standard of 35.5

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DECEMBER 10, 2014

Significant growth in the global middle class, expansion of emerging economies and an additional 2 billion people in the world will contribute to a 35% increase in energy demand by 2040, according to ExxonMobil’s latest Outlook for Energy report. The OECD represents the developed economies. Outlook for Energy.

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OCTOBER 4, 2014

2015 Honda CR-V. Honda has given its 2015 CR-V compact SUV, which launched in US dealerships on 1 October, the most significant mid-model cycle refresh in the 17-year history of the model. The 2015 CR-V features increased EPA fuel economy ratings of 27/34/29 mpg (8.7/6.9/8.1 Click to enlarge. Under the hood.

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

The Mazda Demio SKYACTIV-G will achieve fuel economy of 30 kilometers per liter (70.6 mpg US, 3.3 To achieve this goal, Mazda has implemented an internal Building Block Strategy to be completed by 2015. Earlier post.) L/100km) on the 10-15 cycle without any assistance from an electric motor. SKYACTIV-MT.

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JANUARY 14, 2014

2015 Chrysler 200. Chrysler introduced the revamped new 2015 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan at the Detroit Auto Show. The 200 is the industry’s first mid-size sedan with a standard nine-speed automatic transmission, which enables expected highway fuel economy ratings of 35 mpg US (6.7 Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

new appliance standards and CAFE) and changes in the way energy is used in the US economy. quadrillion Btu in 2035, as a result of fuel economy improvements achieved through stock turnover as older, less efficient vehicles are replaced by newer, more fuel-efficient vehicles. mpg in 2025. million, or less than one-half the 2.9

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

The intent is to enable aggressive yet near term downsizing and downspeeding of existing engine families, delivering proven CO reduction and fuel economy improvement, without the usual dynamic compromises that typically limit market acceptance. 22 nd International AVL Conference “Engine & Environment”).

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JUNE 11, 2014

The front-wheel drive Tucson Fuel Cell offers a driving range of 265 miles (426 km), with combined city/highway fuel economy of 50 mpge (4.7 The 50 mpge combined fuel economy is twice that of the mpg rating of the conventional Tucson. million km). Acceleration is a stately 12.5 seconds for 0-60.

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MARCH 18, 2013

Broadly, the committee found that four general pathways could contribute to attaining both goals of petroleum and GHG reduction: Highly efficient internal combustion vehicles. Many of the vehicles on the road in 2030 will have been built by 2015, and these will lower the fuel economy of the on-road fleet. l/100 km) by 2050.

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