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NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Toyota calls this concept model “ a highly practical fuel-cell vehicle ” that is planned for launch in about 2015. Toyota says that the Aqua represents the future of compact vehicles with a fuel efficiency of approximately 35 km/L (82 mpg US, 2.86 mpg US, 2.5 L/100km) under the JC08 test cycle; 40 km/L (94.1

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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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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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AUGUST 4, 2010

Hyundai Motor America, currently the leading fuel economy auto manufacturer in the US according to EPA ratings, plans to achieve a corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) rating of at least 50 (mpg) by 2025 for its lineup of passenger cars and light duty trucks. mpg by 2016. mpg by 2016.

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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. The scale of China’s automobile production and sales in the world, is expected to continue to grow. L/100km (40 mpg US) or less.

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Auto Industry Industrial Industry 2015 334

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JANUARY 16, 2018

L/100 km), slightly higher than MY 2015, and a record high overall. mpg, or 28%, with an average annual improvement of about 0.5 mpg per year. mpg, or 28%, with an average annual improvement of about 0.5 mpg per year. The average 0-to-60 mph acceleration time was the same in MY 2016 as MY 2015.

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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. liter in Europe has prompted Ford to double production capacity at its plant in Cologne, Germany, to more than 1,000 engines a day. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Ford 2015 Engine Fuel Economy 231

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MAY 8, 2015

Audi introduced its new series-production 2.0 mpg US) in the NEDC, clearly undercutting both its predecessor and comparable competitors. 2015) “Synergy between Boost and Valve Timings in a Highly Boosted Direct Injection Gasoline Engine Operating with Miller Cycle,” SAE Technical Paper 2015-01-1262 doi: 10.4271/2015-01-1262.

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JUNE 17, 2015

135 mpg imp) plus 11.9 The other winners from the International Engine of the Year Awards 2015 were: International Engine of the Year Awards 2015. The prize-winners were presented with their awards on Wednesday, 17 June 2015, against the backdrop of the Engine Expo trade fair in Stuttgart. Click to enlarge. liter to 1.4-liter.

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BMW 2015 International Engine 150

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MARCH 12, 2016

Elio Motors, the startup vehicle manufacturer planning to launch a three-wheeled vehicle that will get up to 84 mpg with a targeted base price of $6,800, will sell 100 pre-production vehicles built at its Shreveport, Louisiana, production facility fourth quarter of 2016. —Paul Elio.

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2017 Motor Motors Motoring 150

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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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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Worldwide light-duty vehicle production. Production of light-duty passenger vehicles (cars and light trucks) rose from 74.4 The major driver of increased production and sales are the emerging economies, especially China. Electric vehicle (EV) production remains at barely perceptible levels, according to the report.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

The passenger compartment and all outer skin and attachment parts are made of the classic semi-finished aluminum products cast node, extruded profile and sheet metal. US mpg), which equates to CO 2 emissions of 114 grams of CO 2 emissions per kilometer (183.5 With the 2.0 ft) of torque, the 2.0 TDI ultra is already a sporty engine.

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Audi MPG Diesel Engine 231

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APRIL 28, 2015

MLIT and METI will use the proposal as a basis for revisions to relevant laws and regulations, with a target for completion in spring of 2015. km/L (42 mpg US, 5.6 mpg US, 7.0 This represents a 26% increase in fuel economy from 2012 values, and a 23% increase from the 2015 standard of 14.5 mpg US, 6.9 mpg US, 6.9

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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. Advanced Powertrains. liter VVT engine and 1.4-liter

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GM 2015 Buick Engine 210

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

liter V-6 EcoDiesel powertrain mix to 20% of the total Ram 1500 production volume—double the initial expectation. The EcoDiesel delivers 240 hp (179 kW), 420 lb-ft (569 N·m) of torque with up to 9,200 pounds (4,173 lbs) of towing capability and 28 mpg highway (8.4 Chrysler’s Ram has decided to increase the 3.0-liter

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Production Chrysler Diesel Engine 246

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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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AUGUST 14, 2013

Mass production of the engine will start in 2015, according to Alireza Aslani, the project manager of the IKCO diesel engine. According to the report, IKCO’s strategy is to increase the production of diesel engines to 100,000 units by 2016, or 10% of the company’s total production. Fuel consumption is 5.5

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Iran Diesel Engine MPG 186

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

Toyota did not provide specifics of fuel consumption and electric range, but confirmed that it expected a 10% improvement in EPA-estimated MPG on core models (51 mpg city, 48 mpg highway, 50 mpg combined for MY 2015). As of 31 July 2015, cumulative Prius sales exceeded 3.5 Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Prius Toyota 2016 Las Vegas 150

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AUGUST 18, 2014

For example, more energy is consumed when producing light metals such as aluminum and magnesium than for steel; this has the effect of increasing greenhouse gas emissions during their production phase. MY 2015 (Gen 3). Bottom left: MY 2014. Steel and iron materials account for 46% of the second-gen vehicle’s total weight. l/100 km 23.8

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Audi MPG Light Emissions 225

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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. —Kumar Galhotra, vice president, Product Development, Ford Asia Pacific and Africa.

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Fuel Economy China Economy 2015 236

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Audi has set the goal of successively reducing vehicle-specific CO 2 emissions by 30% by 2025 compared with reference year 2015 and over the entire product lifecycle. mpg US); electric power consumption in kWh/100 km: 19.1 – 17.5; This clearly includes responsibility for our products throughout their lifecycles.

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MARCH 17, 2015

Ford had celebrated the production of its 500,000 th EcoBoost-equipped vehicle les than three years ago. In 2010, the first full year of EcoBoost production, 62,704 vehicles with the technology were built. In its most efficient configuration, the 2015 Focus SFE with 1.0-liter Production of Focus RS with 2.3-liter

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Ford Engine Louisville Fuel Economy 150

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AUGUST 29, 2012

Over its entire life cycle, from production and use over 250,000 kilometers (155,000 miles) through to recovery, the Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID gives rise to 23% less CO 2 emissions than a comparable E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY. mpg US) to between 4.3 to 56 mpg US), equivalent to about 109 g CO 2 /km, depending upon the tires fitted.

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AUGUST 27, 2013

Through this testing period, performed under a range of temperatures and under abusive electrical and environmental conditions, Tianjin Automotive Test Center found NiZn batteries met or exceeded all safety, product performance, mechanical integrity and storage standards. l/100 km) by 2015, and 47 mpg (5.0 l/100 km)by 2020.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Although EPA’s technical analysis indicates that the standards could be strengthened for model years 2022-2025, proposing to leave the current standards in place provides greater certainty to the auto industry for product planning and engineering, the agency said. At the end of 2015, all large automakers were in compliance with the standards.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Elio Motors is seeking to raise the $25 million to move closer to production, including building and testing an additional 25 vehicles that will be used for final engineering steps and validation. More than 47,000 people have reserved a spot in line to purchase a vehicle when they go to production.

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Motor Motors Motoring Sale 150

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JULY 30, 2016

Unveiled in November 2015, the GA3S PHEV is equipped with an efficient 1.5L L/100 km (157 mpg US); electricity consumption is 13.6 The phase II factory, constructed in 15 months, will reach a daily production capacity of 740 vehicles by the end of August and is estimated to produce 150,000 vehicles every year. kWh/100 km.

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JULY 10, 2015

The crowdfunding opportunity was made possible in March 2015, when the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enacted rules to implement Title IV of the JOBS Act, paving the way for private companies to raise up to $50 million from both accredited and non-accredited investors.

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MARCH 31, 2014

Production of the new C-Class results in a higher CO 2 emissions than in the case of the predecessor (7.3 The CO emissions of the new C-Class during operation are 76 % below the level stipulated by the Euro 6 standard that comes into effect in 2015. l/100 km (31 mpg US and 31.8 and 47 mpg)—depending on the tires fitted.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

100 km (145 mpg US). On March 20, 2015, the first batch of 20 Geely Bo Rui official diplomatic vehicles were delivered, marking a major milestone for the promotion of Chinese automotive brands. Its role as an official car has helped to change the perception of “Made in China” products. Acceleration to 100 km/h takes 8.9

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MARCH 26, 2015

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 l/100 km), as compared with the production gasoline V8 fuel economy of 18.9 mpg (12.45 l/100 km), as compared with the production gasoline V8 fuel economy of 18.9

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JANUARY 25, 2011

Over its entire life cycle—from production and operation over more than 250,000 kilometers up to recovery— the new Mercedes-Benz CLS emits 30% less CO 2 than its predecessor did when it was launched in 2004, according to TÜV Süd. mpg US) on its market entry in 2004 to 6.8 L/100 km (23.3 L/100 km (34.6

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Mercedes Emissions 2004 CO2 236

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APRIL 16, 2015

Audi is introducing two new models with plug-in hybrid drive systems to the market in China in 2016, both of which are having their world premier at Auto Shanghai 2015: the Audi Q7 e-tron 2.0 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (94 mpg US), according to the measuring method prescribed in China for plug‑in hybrid vehicles.

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OCTOBER 2, 2012

will incorporate Maxwell ultracapacitors to support a stop-start idle-elimination system in all Lamborghini’s Aventador cars which will go into production in late 2012. The idle-elimination system is an important element of Lamborghini’s announced program to reduce its new models’ CO 2 emissions by 35% by 2015. Lamborghini S.p.A.

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MPH Italy MPG Emissions 236

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APRIL 14, 2015

The Annual Energy Outlook 2015 (AEO2015) released today by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that US energy imports and exports will come into balance—a first since the 1950s—because of continued oil and natural gas production growth and slow growth in energy demand. With greater U.S.

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mpg in 2016 (39 mpg for cars, 30 mpg for trucks), or approximately 250 grams CO 2 /mile. The CAFE program established by the EISA 2007 legislation specified a minimum 35 mpg in 2020. For the GHG program, EPA contemplates proposing to allow FFV credits in line with EISA limits only during the period from MYs 2012 to 2015.

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