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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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JATO: US demand for pickups remains strong despite price increases

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From the 2010 model year through to September 2019, 14.6% market share in 2010, pickups have grown to claim a 16.8% market share in 2019. In contrast, pickups globally have had a significantly smaller market share—approximately 3.7% —Donald Smith, Vice President Sales & Marketing at JATO.

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Toyota Gen5 RAV4 increases performance, decreases fuel consumption; hybrid models to come in March 2019

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Toyota has introduced the fifth-generation 2019 Toyota RAV4. Gasoline models arrive next month, and RAV4 Hybrid models follow in late March 2019. 2019 RAV4 Hybrid. Much has changed in the 22 years since the US market introduction of the first RAV4 compact crossover SUV. The 2019 RAV4 105.9-inch inches (181.5

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EPA’s annual automotive trends report shows slight increase in fuel economy from MY2017 to MY2018

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Preliminary data suggest further improvements in model year 2019. The report also highlights the large consumer shift towards sport utility vehicles (SUV). SUVs continue to gain market share—reaching a record high 46% market share in MY 2019.

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2022 Rogue to feature Nissan’s all-new 1.5-liter VC-Turbo variable compression engine

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Nissan introduced a new Rogue SUV for the 2021 model year; for 2022, Nissan is making its best-selling model more powerful, more fuel-efficient and more fun to drive with an all-new, 1.5-liter Even with the increased power, the 2022 Rogue’s estimated fuel economy is 33 mpg combined—an increase of 3 mpg over the 2021 model.

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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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