Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
Specifically, this study examines actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks (pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans) from 1966 through 2017. Department of Transportation were the sources of the information for 1986 through 2017. The graph below shows the changes in actual vehicle fuel economy from 1966 through 2017. per year.
Green Car Congress
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
Green Car Congress
APRIL 2, 2019
Compared with cars, SUVs consume more energy per vehicle mile. Consequently, SUVs emit more carbon dioxide per vehicle mile than do cars. However, in the United States, the typical occupancy is higher for SUVs than for cars. Given that the difference in the average occupancy between SUVs and cars is 0.29
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 20, 2016
liter TFSI four-cylinder engine on 2017 Audi Q7 models. TFSI, Audi is creating a value proposition that makes entry into the luxury full-size SUV more accessible. The Q7, with standard seating for up to seven passengers and quattro all-wheel drive, is also 22% more fuel efficient, with an EPA-estimated 22 mpg city/highway combined.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 7, 2021
Specifically, this study examines actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks (pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans) from 1966 through 2019. (My My previous update included data through 2017.). mpg for both years). This is the latest of my occasional updates on long-term trends in U.S. vehicle fuel economy. gallons per 100 miles to 5.10
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 16, 2018
mpg, or 28%, with an average annual improvement of about 0.5 mpg per year. mpg, or 28%, with an average annual improvement of about 0.5 mpg per year. Preliminary MY 2017 values suggest that average weight will be up 9 pounds and horsepower up 2 hp. EPA will not have final MY 2017 data until next year’s report.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
Ford is increasing production of two popular full-size SUVs to meet increasing retail demand for both models. The company is increasing line speed at its Kentucky Truck Plant to build more Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition SUVs, boosting production targets approximately 25% since last fall when the SUVs hit the market.
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