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Chevrolet Cruze Eco achieves EPA-rated 42 mpg on highway

Green Car Congress

The non-hybrid 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco delivers an EPA-estimated 42 mpg on the highway (manual transmission models), with city fuel economy of 28 mpg. Cruze’s engineers focused on aerodynamic performance (with some improvements derivative of GM’s work with the Volt), mass optimization and powertrain enhancements.

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Reported US Hybrid Sales Up 42% in December, Down 7.5% for CY 2009; New Vehicle Market Share of 2.8% for CY 2009

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EcoBoost provides customers up to 20% improvement in fuel economy and a 15% reduction in emissions versus larger-displacement engines. For the full calendar year, Ford hybrid sales totaled 33,502, a new record and up 72% versus a year ago. For the year, GM hybrid sales increased 30% from the year before to 16,142 units.

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Who is winning the green car race? The Green Piece

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When sales of the Civic Hybrid started to flag, Honda introduced the Insight Hybrid earlier this year. It developed turbocharged direct injection technology for diesel engines and has a wide range of TDI powertrains. It has also launched flexible fuel vehicles in Brazil. The green car race – the chasing pack.