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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. l/100 km) fuel economy, which, if achieved, will again represent all-time records. Click to enlarge. MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 mpg, or 22%.

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EPA annual report on CO2, fuel economy and technology trends finds 2012 heading for all-time best; rapid adoption of new technologies

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l/100 km), which, if realized, would be all-time records and amongst the largest annual improvements since 1975. The number of SUV, pickup, minivan, and van models that have combined EPA label values of 20 mpg (11.8 Light trucks accounted for 42% of all light-duty vehicle production in MY 2011—a 5% increase over MY 2010.