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EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013. l/100 km)—a 0.5

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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. l/100 km) fuel economy, which, if achieved, will again represent all-time records. Change in Adjusted fuel economy, weight, and horsepower for MY 1975-2013.

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Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

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It is focusing its efforts on five areas aimed at reducing fuel consumption and emissions: vehicle energy use (weight, aerodynamics, and rolling resistance); engines; transmissions; axles and drivelines; and hybrid propulsion and alternative fuel technologies. Vehicle energy use. Earlier post.). —Chrysler S-1.

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Road Test: 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited

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If you opt for the automatic, the fuel economy is rated a bit better at 21/30/25. But let’s get real here, who will be buying the BRZ to squeeze miles from every tank of fuel? Road Test: 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited. Raw Sports Car Fun. Sports car purity, says Subaru about the 2022 BRZ. A vanishing breed. A Diminishing Breed.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 45 mpg city/51 highway/47 combined: numbers that make Clean Fleet Report smile as we are happy to drive a car that is a serious fuel sipper. Drives as well as it looks. Gets more than 50 mpg. Now in its second year, the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid sets the bar high for five-passenger sedans.

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