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AUGUST 1, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will launch the all-new Mirage global compact car at dealerships throughout Japan on 31 August at an MSRP ranging from ¥998,000 to ¥1,288,000 (US$12,800 to $16,500). With AS&G (Auto Stop & Go, i.e., a stop-start system) and other technologies applied, the M and G trim levels achieve fuel economy of 27.2

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AUGUST 4, 2010

Hyundai Motor America, currently the leading fuel economy auto manufacturer in the US according to EPA ratings, plans to achieve a corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) rating of at least 50 (mpg) by 2025 for its lineup of passenger cars and light duty trucks. mpg by 2016. The Sonata Hybrid features a 2.4-liter

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MPG Hyundai America Fuel Economy 223

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AUGUST 7, 2012

The Ford C-MAX Hybrid ( earlier post ) is now officially EPA-certified at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway and 47 mpg combined (5.0L/100km), 100km), bettering the fuel economy of the Toyota Prius v by 3 mpg on the city cycle and 7 mpg on the highway (5 mpg combined). C-MAX Hybrid.

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MARCH 3, 2014

Audi is unveiling the third-generation of its TT compact sports car at the Geneva Motor Show. liters per 100 km (56 mpg US), which translates into CO 2 emissions of 110 g/km (177 g/mile). liters per 100 km (35 mpg US ) and CO2 emissions of 159 g per km (256 g/mile). 3 rd generation Audi TT. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 20, 2011

Hyundai Motor America introduced the all-new 2012 Accent at the New York International Auto Show; this marks the US debut of the latest version of the popular subcompact sedan and the new Accent five-door. MPG Contributions. Accent five-door. Click to enlarge. The 2012 Accent is slated to hit dealerships this summer. Gamma 1.6L

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DECEMBER 7, 2018

The all-wheel drive version of the Toyota Prius introduced last week at the LA Auto Show earns an astoundingly good EPA fuel economy rating of 50 mpg combined—nearly as good as the 52 mpg earned by much of the Prius lineup (LE, XLE and Limited).

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Prius MPG Toyota Light 81

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

Next-generation Toyota Audio Multimedia equips all 2023 Corolla Hybrid models with an 8-inch high-resolution touch screen and added capabilities, including standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. The EPA combined fuel economy rating is 44 mpg. As before, the system pairs a 1.8-liter

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MARCH 27, 2013

Nissan introduced the 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid at the New York International Auto Show. Fuel economy is estimated at 26 mpg (9.0 Fuel economy is estimated at 26 mpg (9.0 Estimated city fuel economy is 25 mpg (9.4 l/100 km), while highway mileage is estimated at 27 mpg (8.7 liter V6 models.

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APRIL 18, 2019

Toyota introduced the next-generation three-row 2020 Highlander SUV at the New York International Auto Show. liter DOHC four-cylinder engine with two electric motors in a system that’s more compact, and more efficient than before. The system delivers a combined 240 horsepower and an EPA-estimated 34 combined MPG.

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MARCH 28, 2013

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. MMNA) unveiled the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage 5-door subcompact at the 2013 New York International Auto Show. Mitsubishi estimates that the new, non-hybrid Mirage, expected to go on sale in the fall, will achieve estimated fuel economy of 37 mpg city/44 mpg highway/40 mpg combined (6.4,

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NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Toyota anticipates that the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid—unveiled earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show ( earlier post ) and the eighth hybrid in Toyota’s line-up—will receive EPA ratings of 34 mpg city / 31 mpg highway / 33 mpg combined (6.9, l/100 km, respectively) for both 2016 RAV4 Hybrid models.

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Fuel Economy MPG Toyota Hybrid 150

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MARCH 7, 2015

Elio Motors, the start-up developing a $6,800, 84-mpg- (2.8l/100 As the team began to dive into some of the details and changes to meet the desired Elio targets, it found that the Geo Metro engine would not meet the fuel efficiency targets to enable the vehicle fuel economy goal of 84 mpg highway. Click to enlarge.

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MPG Engine Motor Motors 150

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MARCH 5, 2014

Toyota’s new AYGO, introduced at the Geneva Motor Show, is equipped with an improved version of Toyota’s award-winning 3-cylinder, 1.0-liter We wanted to improve performance, as well as economy. Friction losses were reduced through the adoption of a low-friction timing chain with an auto-tensioner. l/100 km (fuel economy of 53.5

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MPG Engine Fuel Economy Toyota 287

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NOVEMBER 10, 2012

The i-DTEC Civic, which will arrive in dealerships early next year, delivers fuel economy of 65 mpg US (3.6 l/100 km) with CO 2 emissions of 94 g/km (down one gram from the 95 g/km level announced by Honda Motor Europe’s President, Manabu Nishimae, earlier this year at the Geneva Motor Show). Earlier post.).

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JUNE 14, 2011

Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). Power and Associates to project the technology segmentation necessary to achieve anticipated fuel economy mandates in 2025. CAR researchers used the four fuel economy scenarios developed by. the 2008 model year fuel economy ratings.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

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. FWD models will feature a Li-ion battery.

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JANUARY 13, 2015

Hyundai introduced the Hybrid version of the seventh-generation Sonata at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Hyundai expects the 2016 Sonata Hybrid to improve fuel economy more than 10%. The electric motor produces 38 kW (51 horsepower) and 151 lb-ft (205 N·m) of torque.

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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

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Acura New York 2017 MPG 150

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DECEMBER 19, 2017

Honda will unveil the Honda Insight Prototype at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January as the precursor to the new third-generation 2019 Honda Insight—an upscale, stylish five-passenger sedan positioned above the Civic in Honda’s passenger car lineup. First-generation Insight. —Henio Arcangeli, Jr.,

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Insight Honda Detroit Hybrid 150

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MARCH 14, 2013

BMW will introduce the Concept Active Tourer plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) for the first time in North America at the 2013 New York International Auto Show on 27 March. liter 3-cylinder gasoline engine coupled with an electric motor which allows for nearly 95 mpg (2.48 The Concept Active Tourer features a 1.5-liter

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New York BMW Concept International 231

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APRIL 7, 2011

Ford Motor Company will stage the debut of the new Focus ECOnetic next week at the Amsterdam Motor Show. litres of diesel per 100 kilometers (67 mpg US) and to deliver CO 2 emissions of less than 95g/km when certification is completed later this year. Focus ECOnetic is expected to use less than 3.5

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Diesel MPG Ford Motor 278

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APRIL 2, 2012

Ford is offering the Auto Start-Stop system on its new non-hybrid 2013 Fusion equipped with a 1.6-liter Auto Start-Stop saves fuel use when the car is standing and running at idle. On average, Auto Start-Stop improves fuel efficiency by about 3.5%. The Ford Auto Start-Stop system includes a 12V battery designed for long.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. liter Nu GDI four-cylinder engine coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission that houses a 38 kW electric motor and clutch where the torque converter would normally be found. l/100 km) in the city, 45 mpg (5.22

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APRIL 4, 2012

Nissan staged the world debut of the 5 th -generation Altima Sedan at the New York International Auto Show. liter engine option has a targeted fuel economy of 27 mpg city / 38 mpg highway / 31 mpg combined (8.7, The 2013 Altima equipped with the 4-cylinder, 2.5-liter L/100 km, respectively).

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MPG 2013 Nissan Fuel Economy 230

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NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America will reduce their fuel economy (mpg) ratings for a number of 2011-13 model year models in showrooms after EPA testing found discrepancies between agency results and data submitted by the company. The Sonata Hybrid will see a reduction of 1 mpg. City FE (mpg).

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DECEMBER 20, 2011

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., will debut NS4, an advanced plug-in hybrid concept vehicle, at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Positioned as an entry into the Prius Family, the Prius c is said to offer fuel economy better than 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100km) in the city.

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liter four-cylinder/electric motor pairing – 194 horsepower now for front-wheel drive models like my test car, and 139 lb-ft of torque for all models – erases the pokiness of the past and brings the car up to date. I get it – sound deadening equals fuel-economy killing weight. A road trip to Detroit and back wasn’t too punishing.

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MARCH 15, 2017

Acura’s first hybrid SUV, the 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid ( earlier post ), will arrive at showrooms in early April with more than 30 additional horsepower and a 45 percent higher EPA city fuel economy rating as compared to the conventionally-powered MDX SH-AWD.

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JANUARY 11, 2011

Hyundai introduced its Veloster three-door coupe in a world debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. liter direct-injected four-cylinder engine mated to Hyundai’s first dual-clutch transmission and is estimated to deliver up to 40 mpg highway. The 2012 Veloster features a new 1.6-liter liter engine.

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Hyundai MPG Fuel Economy Tucson 210

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NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., will debut the subcompact Prius c ( earlier post ) next January at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Positioned as an entry into the Prius Family, the Prius c will offer fuel economy better than 50 mpg US (4.7 Click to enlarge. L/100km) in the city.

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APRIL 24, 2013

The Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC) and Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) will introduce a low-carbon 48 volt LC Super Hybrid technology demonstrator at the International Vienna Motor Symposium this week. It combines advanced lead-carbon batteries with CPT’s production-ready SpeedStart motor-generator system.

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Hybrid Motor Motors Motoring 210

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MAY 2, 2019

liter in-line six-cylinder Ingenium gasoline engine in a Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) powertrain designed to bring enhanced efficiency to the range with fuel economy of 9.3l/100km mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 212g/km (NEDC equivalent combined). The 2020 Range Rover is now available in the UK with a 3.0-liter

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DECEMBER 12, 2011

Along with specific aerodynamic enhancements, it achieves 12% greater highway fuel economy than current models equipped with the 2.4L engine; GM estimates highway fuel economy of 37 mpg US (6.4 kW lithium-ion battery, an electric motor-generator and next-generation Hydra-Matic 6T40 six-speed transmission.

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JULY 20, 2021

Toyota Motor Corporation launched its all-new Aqua. km/L (84 mpg US) with the comfortable, high-quality ride of an electrified vehicle. The first-generation Aqua—sold as the Prius C in the US—came to life at the Iwate Plant of Toyota Motor East Japan, Inc. then, Kanto Auto Works, Ltd.) million tons.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Kia Motors Corporation premiered the hybrid version of its new Optima sedan ( earlier post ) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Created primarily with the US market in mind, the Kia-developed powertrain delivers an estimated combined cycle fuel economy is 38 mpg US (6.2 mpg, highway 40.0 Kia Optima Hybrid.

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APRIL 1, 2015

The Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 turbo engine option, Malibu is projected to offer 37 mpg (6.35 four-cylinder engine mated to a two-motor drive unit, slightly modified from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt drive unit, powers the Malibu Hybrid. Earlier post.)

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MARCH 31, 2010

Ford’s Lincoln brand revealed its first hybrid—the new mid-size 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid—during the press preview to the New York International Auto Show. Lincoln’s premium hybrid is expected to deliver at least 41 mpg US (5.7 The combined gasoline engine and electric motor provide 191 net horsepower (142 kW). Earlier post.)

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