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MARCH 24, 2016

Acura unveiled the restyled and refreshed 2017 MDX luxury SUV at the New York International Auto Show, adding available Sport Hybrid Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) powertrain technology as a model option. Acura expects the MDX Sport Hybrid will receive EPA fuel economy ratings of 25/26/26 mpg (city/highway/combined) (9.4/9.04/9.04

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DECEMBER 6, 2016

Chevrolet’s first nine-speed automatic transmission makes its debut in the 2017 Malibu and will be available in the 2017 Cruze Diesel and 2018 Equinox, with another Chevrolet model to follow by the end of 2017. The new, General Motors-developed Hydra-Matic 9T50 nine-speed is paired with the available 2.0L

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AUGUST 17, 2016

Audi’s 2017 A4 ultra leverages the Millerized 2.0-liter 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 l/100 km) combined EPA-estimated fuel economy. The efficiency of the 2.0

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009

mpg and projected to rise modestly to 6.8 mpg by 2025 (EIA, 2009). The NESCCAF-ICCT study shows that by 2017 with the introduction of technologies in development or currently in production as much as 40% of fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from heavy trucks hauling freight can be reduced. million barrels per day.

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JANUARY 26, 2016

Hyundai’s all-new 2017 Hyundai Elantra arrives in dealerships this month, featuring two new, more efficient powertrains; lower weight; improved stiffness, and a number of safety and connectivity technologies. The standard engine available on the base SE and Limited trim is a 2.0-liter All of this results in up to a 2.2%

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2016

The newly announced 2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid, the latest addition to the popular Rogue crossover lineup, offers a second powertrain choice for Rogue buyers for the 2017 model year in both FWD and AWD applications. Non-hybrid 2017 Rogue models are equipped with a 2.5-liter 2017 Rogue Hybrid. 2017 Rogue. Powertrain.

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JANUARY 24, 2011

The US Department of Transportation (DOT), the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the state of California have announced a single timeframe for proposing fuel economy and greenhouse gas standards for model year 2017-2025 cars and light-duty trucks. mpg US (6.9 mpg US (6.6 Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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APRIL 21, 2016

Honda announced that the upcoming Clarity Fuel Cell ( earlier post ) will be joined by two additional electrified variants, the Clarity Electric and Clarity Plug-in Hybrid, launching in the US in 2017. In addition to the Clarity series, a reengineered 2017 Accord Hybrid will go on-sale this spring. Earlier post.). Accord Hybrid.

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years. Earlier post.).

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MAY 2, 2013

MPG: A Progress Report on Achievability ”—of the response of consumers and automakers as both begin to experience the effects of the newly adopted federal fuel economy standard. Those who say fuel economy is very important expect to get twelve miles more per gallon (mpg) from their next vehicle than those who say it is not important.

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MARCH 15, 2017

Acura’s first hybrid SUV, the 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid ( earlier post ), will arrive at showrooms in early April with more than 30 additional horsepower and a 45 percent higher EPA city fuel economy rating as compared to the conventionally-powered MDX SH-AWD. The 2017 MDX was designed by the Acura Design Studio in Torrance, Calif.

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JUNE 15, 2016

Honda has launched the 2017 Accord Hybrid ( earlier post ) at its dealers in the US. Featuring an advanced second-generation two-motor hybrid powertrain, the 2017 Accord Hybrid midsize sedan delivers peak total system output of 212 hp, best-in-class EPA fuel economy ratings of 49/47/48 mpg US (4.8/5.0/4.9 POWERTRAIN.

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OCTOBER 25, 2016

The 2017 Audi A3 Sedan and Cabriolet models in the US are now available with Audi’s more efficient Millerized 2.0-liter liter engine offers an increase of 16 hp and 21 lb-ft of torque compared to the previous generation A3 1.8T, along with EPA-estimated combined cycle fuel economy of 29 mpg (8.1 The A3 sedan with 2.0-liter

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AUGUST 15, 2017

The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox offers an EPA-certified 39 mpg (6.03 l/100 km) on the highway (FWD model) with the available 1.6L GM expects that number to top the segment in highway fuel economy, with greater highway mileage than the 2017 Toyota RAV4 hybrid (30 mpg) and Nissan Rogue hybrid (35 mpg FWD). Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 3, 2013

In August 2012, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the final standard governing new-vehicle fuel economy for model years 2017 through 2025. mpg US (5.84 mpg, respectively, in average fleet-wide achieved CAFE performance. mpg, respectively.

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This is the only engine/transmission combination available in the Tiguan in the US. However, it is also more fuel efficient, picking up 2 mpg on the EPA combined cycle rating—an increase of 9% over the 2017 model. (As 2017 Toyota RAV4. 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. 2017 Honda CR-V. 2017 Ford Escape.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2018

mpg (according to the Federal Highway Administration and American Public Transit Association’s Public Transport Fact Book) means that Ecology’s Greenhouse Gas emission reductions are equivalent to taking 9,600 cars off the road and providing the same environmental benefit as 53,000 acres of forest. million tonnes of CO 2 in 2017.

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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. mpg US, 10.4 The gearbox is from a family of transmissions available in more than a dozen FCA vehicles. The 2016 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk was first. jump, year-over-year.

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MAY 4, 2011

Fuel efficiency was not used as a specific criterion for evaluation; estimated 2014 MY EPA combined label fuel economy is 25 mpg US (9.4 However, Nissan will be able to manufacture the NV200 to run on electric-only power starting in 2017. Taxi of Tomorrow.

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AUGUST 17, 2016

For the 2017 Model Year, Range Rover Sport will debut the new 2.0-liter Already available on both Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque models, Ingenium is Jaguar Land Rover’s new breed of engine designed for performance, refinement and efficiency. 2017 semi-autonomous technology. The all-aluminium 2.0-liter

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OCTOBER 24, 2014

This luxury coupe initially launched with a V-12 engine was built for comfort and speed, not efficiency, at a time when the technology available to lower fuel consumption was much more limited compared to today. DON''T MISS: 2017 Jaguar XE Diesel To Face Off.'

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DECEMBER 15, 2016

XLP ship-thru deliveries to fleet customers will begin in the fourth quarter of 2017, said Clay Siegert, XL Hybrids’ co-founder and chief operating officer. SDG&E, as one example, signed a memorandum of understanding to purchase up to 110 of the plug-in electric hybrid truck systems between 2017 and 2020 to upgrade SDG&E’s fleet vehicles.

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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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JUNE 4, 2018

In 2017, AYGO was amongst the top sellers of the A-segment with more than 85,000 units sold, and a segment share of 6.6%. mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 93 g/km. mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of only 86 g/km1. The x-shift is available as an option on new AYGO. l/100 km (56 mpg US) and generates CO 2 emissions of 95 g/km.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2019

As with the PHEV F-150, which has been shown to provide up to a 50% MPG improvement and 33% CO 2 emissions reduction, the PHEV F-250 will include a driveshaft-mounted electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery pack that can be charged using standard level 2 and 1 chargers.

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AUGUST 18, 2017

Audi’s two latest natural-gas alternatives in the midsize category—the new A4 Avant g-tron ( earlier post ) and the new A5 Sportback g-tron—are now available for order in Europe. mpg US) and 126 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (202.8 mpg US) and 126 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (202.8 mi) (Germany, as of: August 2017).

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OCTOBER 13, 2016

BMW has unveiled the seventh generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan, which will go on-sale in markets around the world in February 2017. Two diesel engines and two gasoline variants will be available from launch, working in tandem with either rear-wheel drive or BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive. System output is 185 kW/252 hp.

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AUGUST 4, 2016

mpg, Volt drivers have saved nearly 58 million gallons of fuel. The second-generation Volt improves on the pioneering work of the original, adding additional electric-only range, improved fuel economy of 106 mpg-e and 42 mpg, and a chassis that is lighter than the original. billion miles in EV mode of a total 2.5

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JUNE 23, 2017

The ICCT analysts applied the technology cost results from the March 2017 ICCT report Efficiency technology and cost assessment for US 2025–2030 light-duty vehicles to a consumer-impact analysis. The analysis found that consumer benefits are available across vehicle types, from cars to light trucks. Fuel savings are 2.4

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FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Kia unveiled three major hybrid offerings at the Chicago Auto Show: the 2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle; the new Optima Hybrid; and the new Optima Plug-in Hybrid. Niro is targeting a combined fuel efficiency rating of 50 mpg (4.7 The 2017 Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) is Kia’s first PHEV. Optima Hybrid. Optima Plug-in Hybrid.

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JUNE 14, 2011

Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). NHTSA, provided estimated incremental retail cost and performance estimates for more than 40 technologies expected to be commercially available over the next fifteen years. The 47 mpg target is equivalent to a 70.9% Source: CAR.

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DECEMBER 2, 2018

liters/100 km (33 mpg US). A set of intelligent vision assistance systems are also available, including a second-generation HD streaming rearview mirror, an intelligent infrared night vision system, 360-degree parking monitoring safety protection and an ingenious security recorder. Smart Technology.

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JANUARY 18, 2017

General Motors is expanding its portfolio of B20-capable vehicles to include cars and crossovers, and will field the industry’s most expansive lineup of diesel-powered vehicles in 2017, John Schwegman, director of commercial product and medium duty for GM Fleet, announced at the National Biodiesel Conference. Coupled with a 1.6L

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MARCH 26, 2015

Keeping pace with its announced intention to roll out 10 plug-in hybrids by 2017 ( earlier post ), Mercedes-Benz introduced the new GLE550 e 4MATIC plug-in hybrid (PHEV) along with the other members of the new GLE family of full-size SUVs. l/100 km, 71 mpg US). EPA fuel economy (mpg US). With a power consumption of 16.7

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JULY 2, 2013

In addition to the “E30 capable” concept, Advanced Biofuels USA also suggests that, to provide a smooth path to making this “higher octane, higher ethanol content gasoline” available nationwide, EPA Tier 3 regulations should not require individual vehicle manufacturers to certify the availability of this fuel.

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JUNE 13, 2016

The next major technology jump will be made in 2017, starting with the facelift of the S 500 e—a fully electric operating range exceeding 50 km (31 miles) will be made possible by a further development of the lithium-ion battery together with a further optimized, intelligent operating strategy. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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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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