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AUGUST 21, 2015

The Hertz Corporation, which includes the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty brands, has expanded of its Green Traveler Collection car rental fleet to include the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid ( earlier post ) in select cities across the US. All of the Green Traveler cars have fuel efficiency ratings starting at 33+ highway mpg.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2015

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado two-wheel drive with the Duramax turbo-diesel ( earlier post ) will be the most fuel efficient pickup in the US, offering an Environmental Protection Agency-estimated 31 mpg (7.58 The EPA-estimated highway fuel economy for 2016 Colorado four-wheel drive diesel is 29 mpg. Duramax for the Canyon.

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DECEMBER 10, 2015

The first 2016 Ford F-150 with the ability to run on compressed natural gas has rolled off the assembly line in Kansas City. The 2016 Ford F-150 with 5.0-liter liter V8 has an EPA-estimated rating of 22 mpg on the highway and 18 mpg combined. The Ford F-150 with 5.0-liter In addition to F-150 with 5.0-liter liter V8 or 6.8-liter

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APRIL 1, 2015

Chevrolet introduced the all-new 2016 Malibu—the ninth generation of the midsize sedan which made its debut in 1964. The Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 turbo engine option, Malibu is projected to offer 37 mpg (6.35 models are GM-estimated at 22 mpg (10.7

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NOVEMBER 10, 2015

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon mid-size pickup twins, fitted with the newly-available Duramax four-cylinder diesel engine, are now the most fuel-efficient pickup trucks sold in the U.S.

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JUNE 19, 2015

Honda has introduced the new third-generation 2016 Honda Pilot. The 280 hp engine adds 30 hp (+12%) and 9 lb-ft of torque (+3.6%) over the 2015 Pilot model while receiving an EPA combined fuel-economy rating of 23 mpg (10.2 l/100 km) for the 2WD with nine-speed automatic transmission, up 2 mpg from the 2015 Pilot (+9.5%).

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AUGUST 17, 2016

liter TFSI engine ( earlier post ) to achieve 27 mpg (8.7 l/100 km) city, 37 mpg (6.35 l/100 km) highway, and 31 mpg (7.58 Standard driver assistance features including Audi pre sense city and benchmark technologies such as the available Audi virtual cockpit are other highlights of the A4 ultra, on sale Fall 2016.

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AUGUST 2, 2021

The new vehicles are capable of achieving 61 MPGe, compared to 13 MPG for gasoline-powered vans. Lightning eMotors cargo vans are available in other specialty configurations, including passenger vans, cargo vans, ambulances, school buses and RVs. Assembly of the vehicles is performed at Lightning eMotors’ Loveland, Colorado facility.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Toyota anticipates that the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid—unveiled earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show ( earlier post ) and the eighth hybrid in Toyota’s line-up—will receive EPA ratings of 34 mpg city / 31 mpg highway / 33 mpg combined (6.9, l/100 km, respectively) for both 2016 RAV4 Hybrid models.

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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). It’s not just about MPG anymore,” said Toyota. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 18, 2016

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ( earlier post ) is EPA-rated at 46 mpg (5.11 The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ( earlier post ) is EPA-rated at 46 mpg (5.11 At the 2016 SAE World Congress, GM engineers presented a paper describing the development of the new hybrid powertrain for the popular mid-size sedan.

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JANUARY 18, 2017

In November 2016, Volkswagen presented a major update of the Golf, featuring new engines (including a Millerized 1.5L l/100 km (53 mpg US) and 4.7 l/100 km (50 mpg US), respectively. EA211), new assistance systems and a new generation of infotainment systems ( earlier post ). seconds (7.9 for the Golf Variant GTD).

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Today, we have efficiency ratings for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, the EPA finalizes rules that will limit carbon emissions from power plants, and we drive the 2016 Mazda CX-3 crossover. We've updated our July plug-in electric car sales report, and will continue to do so as more information becomes available.

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MAY 26, 2015

Hyundai began the US rollout of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) and its conventional hybrid sibling (HEV) with a series of media drives in California—one of the main markets for the PHEV, which offers some 24 miles (38.6 Combined fuel economy (mpg). Engine power (kW). 40 93 MPGe.

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V-6 with direct fuel injection and continuously variable valve timing and a six-speed automatic, the trucks offer 2WD fuel economy of 18 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 21 mpg combined. EPA fuel economy (mpg US) for 2015 6-cylinder pickups with automatic transmission. Equipped with a 305 hp (227 kW) 3.6L

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NOVEMBER 13, 2015

The 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is arriving in select dealerships in 10 states this week with an EPA-estimated 27-mile (43.5-kilometer) The 2016 Sonata Plug-in is EPA-rated at 99 MPGe combined, with 34 kWh/100 miles, and 40 mpg combined for charge sustaining (conventional hybrid) operation.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

Honda unveiled the new 10th-generation 2016 Civic Sedan, slated for sale in the US this fall. The 2016 Civic will feature two all-new engines, including the first application of Honda turbo engine technology in the US. Both engines are targeted to receive EPA highway fuel economy ratings in excess of 40 mpg.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Nissan’s e-POWER electrified powertrain ( earlier post ), available in the Serena minivan ( earlier post ), has been named Technology of the Year for 2019 by the Automotive Researchers’ and Journalists’ Conference of Japan (RJC). km/L (62 mpg US, 3.8 liter engine. l/100 km), Nº 1 in its class.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

The 2016 Toyota Prius was unveiled earlier this month, but Toyota was short on details regarding the new hybrid. But some additional information is now available, albeit unofficially. DON'T MISS: 2016 Toyota Prius: Few Details At Global Launch Of 55-MPG Hybrid.

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JANUARY 13, 2017

The EPA says that a wide variety of effective technologies are available to reduce GHG emissions from cars and light trucks, and that automakers are well positioned to meet the standards through model year 2025 at lower costs than the agency earlier predicted. Top: Footprint-based CO 2 (g/mile) light truck standards curves. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 28, 2012

mpg US (5.84 Thus, the second phase standards are augural, meaning that they represent NHTSA’s current best estimate, based on the information available to the agency today, of what levels of stringency might be maximum feasible in those model years. L/100km) in MY 2021. L/100km) in model year 2025. grams/mile CO 2 -equivalent and 24.4

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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 14, 2015

mpg US (5.8 Ford expects to sell 200,000 SUVs in Europe in 2016—a 200% increase compared to 2013. Ranger won the prestigious “International Pickup Award 2013” title, and the new model will be challenging for the 2016 award at the competition next month. mpg US) and 206 g/km CO 2 in the outgoing model. l/100 km (36.2

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JANUARY 8, 2016

The tires represented a cross-section of the currently available T-, H- and V-speed-rated tires for light-duty vehicles on the U.S. mpg (RRf at 8.1 mpg (RRf of 12.1 mpg (RRf at 9.9 Michael Sivak (2016) “Benefits of Using Tires with Low Rolling Resistance” UMTRI-2016-1. with a median of 10.28

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JANUARY 11, 2015

Land Rover will offer the option of diesel powertrains in two 2016 model year luxury SUVs: the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport. 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 l/100 km) on the highway.

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MARCH 7, 2015

Elio Motors, the start-up developing a $6,800, 84-mpg- (2.8l/100 100 km) three-wheeled vehicle with a target date of 2016, unveiled its engine prototype: a 0.9-liter, There really was nothing available that combined the speed and power that we want and our customers deserve. liter, 3-cylinder unit developed by IAV.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2016

liter inline 4-cylinder gasoline engine-equipped standard Rogue models, the Rogue Hybrid offers freshened exterior and interior styling, additional safety, security and driving aid technology and a wide range of standard and available comfort, convenience and utility features. Rogue Hybrid will join the lineup by the end of 2016.

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OCTOBER 6, 2016

liter EcoBoost engine paired exclusively with the first volume-production 10-speed automatic transmission available from any automaker, 2017 Ford F-150 sees improvement in all three EPA fuel economy label estimates—city, highway and combined ratings—by 1 mpg over 2016 F-150; the 4x4 model improves by 2 mpg combined.

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JANUARY 13, 2015

Hyundai expects the 2016 Sonata Hybrid to improve fuel economy more than 10%. The 2016 Sonata Hybrid features a downsized 2.0-liter Sonata Hybrid is expected to achieve up to 39 mpg in the city, 44 mpg on the highway and have a combined EPA rating of 42 mpg (6.03, 5.35

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APRIL 25, 2016

Volkswagen unveiled the T-Prime Concept GTE all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid in a world premiere at Auto China 2016 in Beijing. In boosted GTE mode (kickdown), the full system power and an 516 lb-ft (700 N·m) of system torque are available. The concept fulls-size SUV previews the future Volkswagen SUV. l/100 km).

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APRIL 18, 2019

After adding a third row, the Highlander not only grew in size, but is also now the best-selling retail model in the segment since 2016. The system delivers a combined 240 horsepower and an EPA-estimated 34 combined MPG. The latter is a 17% improvement over the previous-generation Highlander Hybrid’s 28 combined MPG.

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MARCH 2, 2015

US mpg) and has a CO 2 emission level of less than 50 grams per kilometer (80.5 This makes it possible for the waste heat from the electrical drive components to be made available to the interior of the Q7 e-tron quattro. The Audi Q7 e-tron quattro will arrive at dealers in Germany in the spring of 2016. Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0

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OCTOBER 3, 2013

Average monthly and model year fleet-wide achieved CAFE performance levels (light purple) versus NHTSA projected achieved CAFE levels (blue) for model years 2008 through 2016. mpg US (5.84 Sivak and Schoettle did not factor in the various credits and adjustments available to manufacturers when determining final CAFE performance values.

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MAY 10, 2017

The 2016 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk was first. Jeep is Japan’s top-selling US vehicle brand; sales hit a record high of 9,388 in 2016—a 31.7% mpg US, 10.4 The gearbox is from a family of transmissions available in more than a dozen FCA vehicles. million sales in 2016—a year-over-year increase of 9%.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2019

IONIQ Hybrid with an EPA estimated 58 combined MPG remains the fuel economy leader for a non-plug-in vehicle. The new IONIQ Hybrid, Plug-in and Electric are available to customers now. Introduced in 2016, IONIQ was planned from the start to offer three electrified powertrains: hybrid, plug-in hybrid and full electric. -ft.

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AUGUST 21, 2015

The redesigned 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is now available to rent, in certain areas at least. DON'T MISS: 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid & Plug-In Hybrid Debut At 2015. Hertz is adding the mid-size sedan to its fleet as part of its "Green Traveler Collection" green rental-car program.

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OCTOBER 7, 2015

In 2016 the BMW eDrive technology initially developed for BMW i cars will be available for BMW models spanning these four different vehicle segments—from the compact to the luxury class. BMW i is giving the spread of electric motoring fresh impetus by making its technology available to current BMW brand models.

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