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NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed leaving the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for light-duty vehicle model years 2022-2025 in place, based on its technical analysis that shows automakers are well positioned to meet the targets. l/100 km), if achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements.

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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, liter, 4-cylinder base engine (LKW) equipped with standard stop/start technology, according to GM. Stop/start is featured along other technologies in the Malibu’s new 2.5L

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MARCH 25, 2015

Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 The engine also features Chevrolet’s first application of Exhaust Gas Heat Recovery, or EGHR, technology, which uses exhaust heat to warm the engine and cabin.

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JUNE 19, 2015

liter i-VTEC engine with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) cylinder deactivation technology paired with either a Pilot-first 6-speed automatic transmission or a Honda-first 9-speed automatic transmission. l/100 km) for the 2WD with nine-speed automatic transmission, up 2 mpg from the 2015 Pilot (+9.5%). Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 7, 2014

2015 Jetta TDI. For 2015, Volkswagen has refined the entire sixth-generation Jetta lineup, endowing the compact with a crisper exterior design which also improves aerodynamics; an updated interior; a number of newly available driver assistance systems; and, significantly for the diesel model, the new 2.0T Highway mpg (l/100 km).

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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). Also new on the V6 TDI is a coasting function. l/100 km).

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AUGUST 1, 2012

With AS&G (Auto Stop & Go, i.e., a stop-start system) and other technologies applied, the M and G trim levels achieve fuel economy of 27.2 km/liter (64 mpg US, 3.7 This figure is more than 20% better than Japan’s 2015 Fuel Efficiency Standards. mpg US, 4.3 L/100km)—10% better than the 2015 standard.

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JANUARY 16, 2018

EPA recently released the latest edition of its annual report Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends. The report is the authoritative reference for real-world fuel economy, technology trends and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions, for new personal vehicles sold in the US every year since 1975.

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MARCH 10, 2015

2015 Golf SportWagen. With the entry of the new 2015 Golf SportWagen, Volkswagen of America is bringing some dynamic and reasonably priced fuel-efficient verve to the non-luxury wagon segment in the US. TDI diesel, the SportWagen can offer up to 43 mpg (5.47 Click to enlarge. Equipped with the new EA288 2.0L Earlier post.)

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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. In addition to a number of styling and technological advances, the new Focus will offer 1.0-liter Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Robust demand for the 1.0-liter

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APRIL 2, 2010

The footprint-based standard CO 2 curves for cars (left) and trucks (right). mpg if all improvements came from fuel economy) and 34.1 mpg US (6.9 Each manufacturer will have its own fleet-wide standard which reflects the vehicles it chooses it produce. 2012; 2013 3014 2015 2016. mpg US (EPA). mpg US (EPA).

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JULY 6, 2009

The South Korean Presidential Committee on Green Growth announced that by 2015, automakers will need to increase average new vehicle fuel economy to 17 km/L (40 mpg US, 5.9 Korea’s fuel efficiency standards are already slated to increase 16.5% km/L (34 mpg US, 6.9 km/L (26 mpg US, 8.9 km/L (34 mpg US, 6.9

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JUNE 16, 2015

l/100 km (47 mpg US). The entire engine range (115 to 220 PS) meets the Euro-6 standard. The first generation Sharan made its debut in Geneva in 1995; between 1995 and 2015 more than 800,000 Sharans were sold worldwide. Also included as standard is a Stop-Start system plus battery regeneration mode (BlueMotion Technology / BMT).

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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 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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APRIL 2, 2015

GM estimates that Spark with the CVT will deliver 40 mpg (5.88 The 2016 Chevrolet Spark builds on the current model’s reputation for delivering excellent passenger safety in the minicar segment, where the 2015 Spark is a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. l/100 km) highway. Enhanced safety.

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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. All engines are mated to the standard 6-speed S tronic transmission. liters fuel per 100 km (50 mpg US); its CO 2 emissions are 109 grams per km (175g/mile). Click to enlarge. Audi of America, Inc. Earlier post.). It takes 8.4

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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. China has made big progress in electric car technologies but still lags behind other countries in certain areas, said the report.

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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) for the wagon. mpg US) fuel efficiency.

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APRIL 24, 2015

The 2016 Mazda MX-5 achieves an EPA-estimated 27 mpg city/34 mpg highway/30 mpg combined (8.7/6.9/7.8 l/100 km) when equipped with the standard SKYACTIV-MT six-speed manual transmission and an EPA-estimated 27 mpg city/36 mpg highway/30 mpg combined (8.7/6.5/7.8

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JANUARY 8, 2018

The F-150 Power Stroke diesel features a targeted EPA-estimated 30 mpg (7.83 The F-150 Power Stroke diesel shares proven commercial-grade technology with F-Series Super Duty’s larger 6.7-liter To help reduce fuel consumption and vehicle emissions during city driving, Auto Start-Stop also comes standard. Final EPA F-150 3.0-liter

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APRIL 17, 2014

2015 Outback. introduced the 5th-generation 2015 Outback. The 2015 all-wheel drive Outback offers the roomiest interior, most capable chassis and highest fuel-efficiency in the model’s 20-year history. Manufacturer-estimated ratings of 25 mpg city / 33 mpg highway / 28 mpg combined (9.4, Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 9, 2014

2015 Focus four-door sedan. The redesigned Ford Focus offers a bolder exterior design, an improved interior, a range of advanced driver assistance technologies and the additional powertrain option of Ford’s 1.0-liter 2015 Ford Focus Electric. Advanced technologies. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) l/100 km (54.7

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MARCH 6, 2014

Comparison of global passenger vehicle fuel consumption standards normalized to NEDC L/100km. 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. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

mpg US (5.8 l/100 km) fuel efficiency and 149g/km CO 2 supported by Auto-Start-Stop technology. All Edge models (except Zetec in UK) are also equipped with Ford’s Active Noise Control technology that detects unwanted engine noise in the cabin and cancels it out with opposing sound waves that are fed through the car’s sound system.

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JUNE 4, 2009

Korea’s fuel efficiency standards are already slated to increase 16.5% kilometers per liter of fuel (27 mpg US, 8.7 km/L (26 mpg US, 9.1 South Korea enacted fuel economy standards in 2006 for domestic cars and in 2009 for imported cars with sales of less than 10,000 vehicles. in 2012 from the current levels.

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MAY 19, 2009

The resulting new standards will cover model years 2012-2016, and will require an average fuel economy standard of 35.5 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.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Mounting plates seal the openings in the rear wall, which features through-loading as standard. stop system is included as standard. In combination with the optional driving dynamics system Audi drive select (fitted as standard on the TTS Roadster), the adjustable engine sound makes the sound even more sonorous. TT Roadster 2.0

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JUNE 18, 2015

The 3,100 lb (1,406 kg) Malibu has the mid-size segment’s lightest base curb weight, and also offers an estimated 37 mpg (6.35 The hybrid model offers an estimated 48 mpg (4.9 37 mpg (GM est.). 2015 Ford Fusion SE (2.5L). 2015 Toyota Camry LE (2.5L). 2015 Hyundai Sonata SE (2.4L). 34 mpg (MT).

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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). According to the ECE standard for plug-in hybrid automobiles, the five-door model consumes on average just 1.5

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DECEMBER 12, 2014

The car’s BMW TwinPower Turbo technology comprises a supercharger that is integrated into the exhaust manifold; a further developed gasoline direct injection system; the latest version of the variable valve control system VALVETRONIC; and Double VANOS variable camshaft control. With a displacement of 1.5 Average fuel consumption is between 4.7

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AUGUST 19, 2011

Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced a draft of new fuel economy standards for cars that will require improvements of 24.1% mpg US; 4.93 mpg US; 9.43 mpg US; 9.43 over 2009 levels by 2020. The proposal is now open for public comment.

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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 VVT engine and 1.4-liter liter turbocharged engine.

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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. inches longer, 0.6

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MARCH 26, 2015

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. Test cycle fuel economy (mpg). mpg (12.45 mpg (12.45 mpg city and 34.3 mpg highway. Cummins Inc. ATLAS target.

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AUGUST 9, 2013

mpg US), with CO 2 emission of 147 g/km. In both cases the vehicle already meets the EU6 standard valid from 2015. Class (which already meets the future Euro 6 emissions standard) has been assigned to the best efficiency class (A+). liters of unleaded gasoline (NEDC combined) for every 100 kilometers (37.3 l/100 km (53.5

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APRIL 1, 2015

The completely restyled midsize sedan is engineered to offer more efficiency, connectivity and advanced safety features, and features the option of a new full-hybrid powertrain, which leverages technology from the Chevrolet Volt. The Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 Earlier post.)

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