Green Car Reports

MAY 10, 2016

The average fuel economy of new cars sold in April fell again as SUV sales remained strong. The sales-weighted average window sticker fuel economy of new cars sold in the U.S. in April 2016 was 25.2 mpg, according to researchers Michael.

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Fuel Economy Economy SUV Fuel 60

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in January 2016 was 25.1 mpg from the value for December 2015, and the first increase in eight months, according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

TDI clean diesel represents almost 25% of Audi and Volkswagen US sales. Are these sales incentivized? The results so far suggest that: The penetration of spark-ignited engines in passenger cars is projected to drop to 51% in 2025 from 74% in 2016. Advanced diesel will increase to 23% in 2025 from 17% in 2016.

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2017

The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee mid-size SUV has become the second gasoline-driven, US-made, US-brand vehicle to qualify for Japan’s Eco-Car tax break. 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

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Jeep Tax 2017 2016 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2014

l/100 km, or 118 mpg US. BYD introduced its first 5-4-2 vehicle at the show, the Tang plug-in hybrid SUV. The Tang, the Han for 2015 and the Ming for 2016 will all meet the 5-4-2 standard. 5” represents the maximum time in seconds to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h (0-60 mph in less than 5 seconds) in future car models. “4”

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Standards BYD Energy Vehicles 262

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Ltd, China’s leading vehicle exporter, will launch a new model line of passenger cars and SUVs globally—with plans to begin sales in Europe within the next few years—under a new nameplate: EXEED. The first configuration to go on sale will be an ultra-low emission PHEV variant. mpg US) (NEDC). 100km (130.6

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Chery Plug-in Hybrid Plug 150

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. We were surprised to cross the 30 mpg mark for this 3,915-pound, five-passenger midsize SUV.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

mpg higher (+5.4%) than MY 2011. mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. mpg, or 22%. Light trucks (pickups, minivans/vans, and truck SUVs), accounted for 36% of all light-duty vehicle production in MY 2012, the second lowest level since 1993.

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

turbo at 28 mpg city/37 highway/31 combined. mpg combined. non-turbo 4-cylinder and CVT, fuel economy estimates are 31 mpg city/40 highway/35 combined. The engine hums like a sewing machine, and even with all those miles, still gets 30+ mpg and doesn’t burn or leak a drop of oil. Your numbers may differ.

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Honda Civic Hybrid MPG Clean 72

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

at 24 mpg city/32 highway/27 combined while running on 87 octane. So it is important to discuss with a Kia sales representative what comes standard on the K5. Auto manufacturers are slowly getting out of the midsize sedan business aiming their sights at crossovers, SUVs and trucks. Road Test: 2016 Honda Accord.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 76

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Justice announced the historic settlement which will resolve alleged Clean Air Act violations based on the sale of close to 1.2 million vehicles that will emit approximately 4.75 million metric tons of greenhouse gases in excess of what the automakers certified to EPA.

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Kia Hyundai Emissions Fuel Economy 199

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

The BRZ is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined mpg. mpg, which we thought was great considering how much fun we had whipping through the gears while seeking out every twisty road we could find. Road Test: 2016 Dodge Challenger. In our week driving through Southern California we averaged 24.7

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MPG Clean Cleaning Miles 85

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

Gets more than 50 mpg. With the coupe-like design, the sleek lines will cause you to pause about buying a crossover SUV. 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. Great style.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 71

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

It’s a robust list of a variety of models–the majority of which are focused on the hot crossover segment–with total sales of more than 150,000 from six major automaker groups. This list is subjective and weighted toward functionality with an emphasis on fun, but also factors in sales numbers. had Tesla badges on them.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2016

Mazda North American Operations released EPA-estimated fuel economy figures for its all-new 2016 Mazda CX-9. Like Mazda’s entire lineup of 2016 cars and crossovers, the 2016 CX-9 has adopted efficient, lightweight SKYACTIV Technology. At the heart of the 2016 CX-9 is its new SKYACTIV-G 2.5T SKYACTIV-G 2.5T

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Fuel Economy Mazda 2016 Economy 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2014

For the first time, more than 50% of the current year’s light-duty (LD) vehicles in the US get more than 23 mpg (10.2 CFA selected 23 mpg as a benchmark for this analysis because it is the EPA fuel economy label equivalent to the 30.6 Five years ago, only 19% of models got 23 mpg. of the models deliver more than 30 mpg (7.8

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MPG Fuel Economy 2014 Economy 220

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 28, 2021

With sedan sales in the US declining over the past few years as crossover SUVs have become the vehicles of choice, Cadillac is looking to grab the attention of luxury sports sedan enthusiasts with the competitively priced CT4. mpg, but in a 180-mile all-freeway run with the cruise control set at 65 mph we averaged 32.9

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Cadillac MPG Clean Cleaning 93

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2018

liters/100 km (33 mpg US). Cadillac has been growing its presence across China in recent years, with retail sales exceeding 100,000 units in 2016 and 170,000 units in 2017. Combined fuel consumption of the new-generation CT6 has improved by more than 10% from the previous generation to 7.1 Smart Technology.

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Cadillac China Connect Connected 295

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The undetectable and seamless transitions have the more powerful Hybrid Max Platinum at 29 mpg city/32 highway/30 combined, while the Crown THS Limited and XLE fuel economy are rated at 42 city/41 highway/41 combined. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Toyota Hybrid Fuel Economy Nickel Metal Hydride 80

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2016

of all hybrid and electric vehicle trade-ins in the US in 2016 have been applied to the purchase of another hybrid or EV, according to a new analysis from car shopping destination Edmunds.com. Edmunds’ analysis found that a hybrid or electric trade-in is more likely to go toward the purchase of a SUV (33.8%) than another hybrid or EV.

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Hybrid SUV 2016 Purchase 150