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Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2019

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Specifically, this study examines actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks (pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans) from 1966 through 2019. (My Department of Transportation were the sources of the information for 1986 through 2019. The graph below shows the changes in actual vehicle fuel economy from 1966 through 2019.

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EPA: preliminary data show average fuel economy of new light-duty vehicles reached a record high of 25.7 MPG in 2020

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miles per gallon (MPG). All data in this report for model years 1975 through 2019 are final and based on official data submitted to EPA and NHTSA as part of the regulatory process. The MY 2019 new vehicle emission rate increased 3 g/mi to 356 g/mi. mpg, or slightly below the record high achieved in model year 2018.

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2019 Prius offered with new electric all-wheel drive system

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Toyota is offering a new electric all-wheel drive system (AWD-e) on the facelifted 2019 Prius. Toyota projects fuel economy of 52 mpg city / 48 mpg highway / 50 mpg combined for the AWD-e model, and estimates that the AWD-e model—which is debuting at the LA Auto Show—could account for as much as 25% of annual US Prius sales.

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Tesla sales; Audi e-tron, Ford SUV range; pickup mpg; sporty Nio: Today's Car News

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Tesla announced its production and delivery numbers so far for 2019—and they aren't very promising. Audi released long-awaited final range ratings for its upcoming e-tron quattro electric SUV.

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Audi’s mighty diesel: SQ8 TDI SUV coupé; 48V MHEV

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Audi’s sporty top model of the Q family, the SQ8 TDI SUV coupé, features a biturbo V8 TDI diesel that delivers 435 metric hp, 900 NN·mm (663.8 The biturbo V8 in the Audi SQ8 TDI is the most powerful passenger car diesel engine on the European market. In the WLTP cycle, the large SUV coupe consumes an average of 7.8

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Škoda showcases MQB-based plug-in hybrid VisionS concept at Geneva; production PHEV in 2019, followed by BEV

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Volkswagen Group company Škoda is showcasing its VisionS plug-in hybrid concept SUV at the Geneva Motor Show. The Škoda VisionS incorporates the brand’s new design language, carrying it over into the SUV segment. By 2019, we will offer the first Škoda with this technology. l/100 km (124 mpg US), with 45 g CO 2 /km).

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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It fits in below the Tiguan in the VW SUV hierarchy. Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3 In 371 miles we averaged 28.6 On another 87-mile run we hit an impressive 39.2