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APRIL 4, 2012

The Altima ranked as the second best-selling car in the US in 2011; the redesigned 2013 Altima Sedan goes on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in July at a starting MSRP of $21,500. liter engine option has a targeted fuel economy of 27 mpg city / 38 mpg highway / 31 mpg combined (8.7, L/100 km, respectively).

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MPG 2013 Nissan Fuel Economy 230

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AUGUST 27, 2009

The US Cash for Clunkers program (CARS) ended Tuesday night with 690,114 dealer transaction submitted worth $2,877.9 mpg and the average fuel economy of vehicles purchased is 24.9 mpg: a 58% improvement. Cars purchased under the program are, on average, 19% above the average fuel economy of all new cars currently available.

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Cash For Clunkers Fuel Economy Jeep Honda 247

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014

The 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid has an improved EPA rating of 44/47/45 mpg city/highway/combined (5.3/5.0/5.2 l/100 km), up from the 2013 model’s 44/44/44 mpg. The 2014 Civic Natural Gas will be available at Honda dealers in 37 states on February 15 with an MSRP starting at $26,6402 and a EPA ratings of 27/38/31 mpg (8.7/6.2/7.6

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Civic Hybrid 2014 Honda Gas 230

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MAY 24, 2013

mpg US) averaged over all drives. l/100 km (84 mpg US). mpg US) for the PHEV, with accompanying CO 2 emissions (combined) of 71 g/km. Essentially, the system “reserves” the battery’s available energy capacity for later electric driving phases by switching to Hybrid mode and engaging the six-cylinder engine earlier.

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Porsche MPG Hybrid PHEV 273

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

The Lightning Electric Transit Van is available for order now, with deliveries starting in the second quarter of 2021. Service is performed by Lightning eMotors’ network of Ford QVM-certified service centers, upfitters, and dealers, and spare parts are readily available worldwide. —Tim Reeser, CEO of Lightning eMotors.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2009

REV, a Vancouver, Canada company that converts Ford fleet vehicles into highway capable battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles ( earlier post ), has become the first Hymotion plug-in conversion kit dealer in Canada. It is now offering the Hymotion L5 plug-in conversion system for Toyota Prius owners in BC.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2012

The C-MAX Hybrid is EPA-rated at 47 mpg US city, highway and combined. The plug-in version of the C-MAX, the C-MAX Energi is now coming available at Ford EV-certified dealers in half the states across the country. C-MAX Hybrid sales also helped Ford deliver its best October for small car sales in 11 years.

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MAY 22, 2019

The full-electric system is available for the Ford Transit Passenger van, Cargo van, Cutaway and Chassis Cab models. The Gen 2 product achieves 61 MPGe on certified dyno testing, compared to 13 MPG for the gasoline version of the same vehicle.

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APRIL 8, 2020

The Lightning Electric models are being provided to the hospital system by Wondries Fleet Group, a leading fleet dealer in California. The vans ordered by California Department of State Hospitals have zero tailpipe emissions and achieve 61 MPGe on EPA city and highway routes, compared to 13 MPG for a gasoline version of the same vehicle.

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JUNE 10, 2013

Audi has now announced pricing and fuel economy figures for the 2014 A6, A7 and Q5 TDI models, expected to begin arriving at US dealers in late Summer 2013. 24 mpg 6.34 38 mpg 6.19 29 mpg 8.11 24 mpg 6.34 38 mpg 6.19 29 mpg 8.11 24 mpg 6.34 31 mpg 7.59 27 mpg 8.71 24 mpg 6.34

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AUGUST 15, 2017

The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox offers an EPA-certified 39 mpg (6.03 l/100 km) on the highway (FWD model) with the available 1.6L GM expects that number to top the segment in highway fuel economy, with greater highway mileage than the 2017 Toyota RAV4 hybrid (30 mpg) and Nissan Rogue hybrid (35 mpg FWD). turbo-diesel engine.

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AUGUST 30, 2010

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are jointly proposing changes to the fuel economy labels consumers see on the window of new vehicles in dealer showrooms. Mpg-e converts kilowatt-hours of electricity to gallons of gasoline based on energy equivalency.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Fuel 297

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MARCH 22, 2014

liter MultiAir2 four-cylinder engine which produces 184 horsepower (137 kW), 173 lb-ft (235 N·m) of torque, with estimated fuel economy of 35 mpg highway. The benefits of the advanced-technology transmission are numerous, including the estimated highway fuel economy of 35 mpg when coupled with the 2.4-liter 2015 Chrysler 200.

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Chrysler Fuel Economy 2015 Economy 259

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NOVEMBER 7, 2014

The 2015 Civic Hybrid launches at Honda dealers nationwide on November 5 with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $24,735. The 2015 Civic Natural Gas goes on sale at Honda dealers in 37 states beginning on 19 November with an MSRP starting at $26,740. With an EPA rating of 44/47/45 mpg city/highway/combined (5.3/5/5.2

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JUNE 13, 2014

reduction in combined fuel economy (45 mpg down to 38 mpg), and the C-MAX and Fusion plug-in hybrids saw about a 12% decrease in charge sustaining and charge depleting fuel economy, and about a 10% decrease in all-electric range. Ford dropped the C-MAX combined rating to 43 mpg combined. Earlier post.)

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Fuel Economy Economy Ford Plug-in 218

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OCTOBER 15, 2010

liter V6 engine in the Ford 2011 F-150 full-size pickup (earlier post) is projected to deliver best-in-class 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway in 4x2 configuration, pending EPA certification. liter V8 is projected to deliver 15 mpg city and 21 mpg highway in 4x2 configuration, pending EPA certification. The all-new 3.7-liter

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F-150 Fuel Economy 2011 Economy 225

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JULY 21, 2017

Available in two variants, it is priced as low as RMB 35,800 (US$5,290) after national and local subsidies. Ten variants, including a hybrid electric, are available priced between RMB 175,800 and RMB 269,800 (US$26,000 and US$39,900). Another 500 vehicles will be available starting tomorrow, with sales initially limited to Guangxi.

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MAY 19, 2011

Already in tight supply, the number of Volts available for delivery to retail customers will be further restricted over the next three months before production resumes and the Volt and the Opel Ampera begin being exported to Europe and China. The Volt will be available nationwide and in Europe, China and Canada by the end of this year.

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Volt Chevrolet Canada Europe 199

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JUNE 21, 2017

An all-new, mass-efficient body structure is at the center of the Equinox’s trimmer curb weight and helps make the most of the available turbo engine options. turbo engine option is available in dealers now, while the 2.0L turbo engine option hits dealer lots later this month. For those looking for more power, the 2.0L

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2018 MPG Fuel Economy Dealers 170

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MARCH 27, 2013

The 2014 MDX has an EPA fuel economy rating of 18/27/21 mpg US (13.0, l/100 km, respectively) (city/highway/combined), while the new front-wheel-drive model is EPA rated at 20/28/23 mpg (11.8, The 2014 Acura MDX is scheduled to go on sale at US Acura dealers nationwide this summer and will be available in four grades.

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Acura 2014 Alabama MPG 218

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APRIL 4, 2018

Results demonstrated that the Ford Transit 350HD equipped with the LightningElectric drivetrain achieved 61 MPGe on EPA City routes and 66 MPGe on EPA Highway routes, compared to 13 and 15 MPG respectively for the identically configured gasoline Ford Transit 350HD. Ford QVM dealers and upfitters perform installations and service.

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AUGUST 31, 2020

The Yaris Cross will be available through Toyota dealers nationwide from 31 August. mpg US) that surpasses what is the typical performance of an SUV. Toyota Motor Corporation has released the Yaris Cross, a new-model compact SUV. As with the Yaris, the all-new Yaris Cross adopts the TNGA platform (GA-B). l/100km, 72.4

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014

This model can be ordered now, and will be in European dealer showrooms in March 2014. The S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID is available with either a short or long wheelbase, and is priced at €80,920 and €86,453.50 (US$109,000 and $117,000)—recommended retail price including 19% VAT for Germany.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2021

MMNA) announced pricing and availability of the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) crossover. The 2021 Outlander PHEV is available at Mitsubishi dealers now. Starting MSRP remains the same as the 2020 model, just $36,295 before available state and federal tax incentives.

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MARCH 8, 2018

The all-new 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, unveiled in January at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit ( earlier post ) will offer improved EPA-estimated fuel economy for the model: 30 mpg city (7.8 L/100km) and 40 mpg (5.88 L/100km) highway, for a combined 34 mpg (6.91

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JUNE 11, 2014

In an event combining a first-customer ceremony and a media drive, Tustin (California) Hyundai’s Dealer Principal, John Patterson, handed over the keys to Hyundai’s first mass-produced Tucson Fuel Cell crossover ( earlier post ) to Timothy Bush, the first Hyundai Fuel Cell customer, with Hyundai executives in attendance. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 15, 2024

The Joy of Driving , Malibu Style The Motor Press Guild (MPG), the Southern California non-profit association for automotive journalists, annually brings together writers with automotive manufacturer representatives and their cars. The rest of the cars and trucks at the 2024 MPG Drive Day is at the end of the story. Prices are MSRP.

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MAY 22, 2014

For the 2015 model year, the Impala will be available with two powertrains, a standard 2.5L Impala with stop/start yields an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 22 mpg city (10.7 l/100 km), 31 mpg (7.6 l/100 km) for the highway and 25 mpg (9.4 Stop/start technology will be standard on the 2015 Impala base 2.5-liter

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Fuel Economy 2015 Chevrolet Economy 210

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JANUARY 11, 2015

The Range Rover Td6 and Range Rover Sport Td6 SUVs will deliver 25 mpg (9.4 l/100 km) combined, a 32% improvement over the supercharged V6, and reach a high of 28 mpg (8.4 Preliminary fuel economy figures for the Range Rover Sport and Range Rover are 22 mpg (city), 28 mpg (highway) and 25 mpg (combined) (10.7,

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Land Rover Fuel Economy MPG Diesel 150

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OCTOBER 9, 2013

Toyota has reduced the MSRP on the 2014 Prius Plug-in Hybrid by more than $2,000, making the starting MSRP $29,990 (excluding dealer preparation and handling, DPH). The 2013 Prius Plug-in Hybrid is EPA rated at 95 mpge (combined), with a 50 mpg combined rating for conventional hybrid operation.

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Prius 2014 Plug-in Rhode Island 210

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MARCH 17, 2011

Some examples of the new 4-cylinder line-up include: The Cruze is available with turbocharged, Ecotec 1.4L The 1.4L, turbocharged engine will also be used in the all-new Chevrolet Sonic, which will arrive at US dealers this fall. of torque with 24 mpg highway. L/100km) on the highway for Cruze Eco models.

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JUNE 27, 2017

This is the only engine/transmission combination available in the Tiguan in the US. However, it is also more fuel efficient, picking up 2 mpg on the EPA combined cycle rating—an increase of 9% over the 2017 model. (As engine carries a 20 mpg city, 24 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined EPA rating—using premium gasoline.

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2018 Engine SUV MPG 314

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JANUARY 8, 2018

Ford dealers will begin taking orders for the 2018 F-150 with all-new 3.0-liter The F-150 Power Stroke diesel features a targeted EPA-estimated 30 mpg (7.83 liter Power Stroke is available for both 4x2 and 4x4 F-150 pickups. liter Power Stroke diesel engine will be available on all F-150 trim levels with SuperCrew 5.5-foot

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F-150 Diesel EPA MPG 150

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

US mpg) and combined CO 2 emissions of 162–160 g/km (260.7–257.5 quattro drive is available as an option for the mid-range engine variants and comes standard with the three most powerful ones. The models will be with dealers starting in early 2020. l/100km (37.9–38.6 Electric powered compressor with 3.0 TDI V6 engine.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Ford has tripled to more than 200 the number of dealers certified to sell its lineup of plug-in electrified vehicles, including the C-MAX Energi that is on sale now. Ford’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle on the market offers EPA-rated 108 mpg equivalent city, 92 mpge highway and 100 mpge combined;the all-electric range is up to 21 miles.

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Plug-in Plug Ford Hybrid 312

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JULY 25, 2020

The VELITE 7 is available in two variants with a price of RMB 179,800 (US$25,600) and RMB 199,800 (US$28,500) including government subsidies. Dealers will maintain their service contacts with vehicle handover and other personalized customer service. liters/100 kilometers (168 mpg US) under New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) conditions.

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AUGUST 4, 2015

Audi is launching an exceptionally efficient diesel version of the new 7-seat Audi Q7 SUV ( earlier post ), which is now available for customer order in Europe: the newest Audi Q7 ultra 3.0 Audi will be delivering cars to dealers in Europe starting in September. TDI quattro. This engine not only reduces fuel consumption to 5.5

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