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MARCH 27, 2013

The new hybrid—which uses Nissan’s new FF hybrid system ( earlier post )—will be available in three fully equipped trim levels when it joins the lineup in late summer 2013. Fuel economy is estimated at 26 mpg (9.0 Estimated city fuel economy is 25 mpg (9.4 Estimated city fuel economy is 25 mpg (9.4

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

gas engine is combined with two motor-generators through a planetary-type continuously variable transmission. The engine, working in concert with the electric motor (MG2), assures responsive performance, while exemplary energy efficiency is achieved by using both electric motors (MG1 and MG2) to charge a lithium-ion battery.

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Prius Toyota MPG Fuel Economy 195

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) released the 2013 Fuel Economy Guide. The 2013 models include efficient and low-emission vehicles in a variety of classes and sizes, but notable this year is the growing availability of hybrids and the increasing number of electric vehicles.

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Fuel Economy 2013 EPA Economy 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2017

Starting from a baseline 26 mpg (9.04 l/100 km) in 2016, the The ICCT team assessed increased consumer label fuel economy (as opposed to the regulatory test fuel economy) to 35 mpg (6.71 l/100 km) in 2025 and to 42–46 mpg (5.6-5.11 Starting from a baseline 26 mpg (9.04 l/100 km) in 2025 and to 42–46 mpg (5.6-5.11

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Price 210

Green Car Congress

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. A sample of the second proposed label for an extended range electric vehicle. Color is integral to the new schemes.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Fuel 297

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 mpg higher (+5.4%) than MY 2011. mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. l/100 km) fuel economy, which, if achieved, will again represent all-time records. mpg, or 22%. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Toyota anticipates that the 2016 Prius ( earlier post ) will deliver fuel economy ratings of 54 MPG city / 50 MPG highway / 52 MPG combined. A new Eco grade model is expecting ratings of 58 MPG city / 53 MPG highway / 56 MPG combined thanks to lighter weight and further optimized aerodynamics.

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Prius MPG 2016 Toyota 150

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

mpg US) (European cycle) and CO 2 emissions to 109 g/km; this marks a reduction in consumption and CO 2 emissions in the EU test cycle by as much as 0.4 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions of 114–124 g/km. mpg US) with CO 2 emissions of 109–119 g/km, depending on the tire format fitted. l/100 km (57.4 l/100 km (52.3 – 57.4

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BMW MPG Diesel Exhaust 255

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2017

In an expected ruling, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy finalized her decision to maintain the current greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for model years 2022-2025 cars and light trucks. mpg-e (if all reductions were achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements). Earlier post.)

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AUGUST 4, 2016

Based on an average new car fuel economy of 25.3 mpg, Volt drivers have saved nearly 58 million gallons of fuel. The second-generation Volt improves on the pioneering work of the original, adding additional electric-only range, improved fuel economy of 106 mpg-e and 42 mpg, and a chassis that is lighter than the original.

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Volt Miles All-Electric Chevrolet 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the final rule for greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards for MYs 2017-2025 for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles. mpg US (5.84 Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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MPG 2017 EPA Miles 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2019

The fourth-generation Highlander offers the choice between a powerful V6 or new-generation hybrid powertrain, with the gas version offering a manufacturer-estimated 22 MPG combined fuel economy and the Hybrid offering an manufacturer-estimated 34 MPG combined fuel economy.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

liter V6, while also improving fuel economy. The 2011 Highlander Hybrid receives EPA estimated fuel economy ratings of 28 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (8.4 The 2010 Highlander Hybrid carries an EPA fuel economy rating of 27 mpg city, 25 mpg highway. The available 3.5-liter A 270 hp (201 kW) 3.5-liter

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Teslarati

MAY 23, 2021

The Tesla Model S reached a range on par with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles after logging 320 miles of range at 75mph during a highway fuel-economy test run. Often, a highway fuel economy test of an EV involves a shortened loop and a lot of nail-biting on the part of whichever test driver has been assigned to the task.

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MPH Miles Gas Fuel Economy 145

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2009

When asked about the mpg performance of PHVs—either lithium or nickel battery powered—we have consistently answered that we believe that PHV mileage will vary dramatically, depending on driving style and driving conditions.even more dramatically than with a conventional gas-electric hybrid.

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Nickel Metal Hydride Prius Fuel Economy Toyota 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2013

The relative shift away from motor gasoline to diesel is driven by improving light-duty vehicle fuel economy and the growth in commercial transportation activity. Sources for fuel economy gains in light-duty vehicles. By 2040, new cars globally will average around 47 mpg US (5.0 Click to enlarge. l/100km) today.

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Gasoline Transportation 2020 Diesel 383

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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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Fuel Economy Economy Auto Industry Standards 199

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2013

IS will be available in rear- and all-weather drive versions of the IS 250 and IS 350; in a hybrid version, the 300h, for Europe, Japan, and select international markets; and with a further evolution of F SPORT available across the entire model range, including the hybrid. liter V6 gas engine. liter V6 gas engine.

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Lexus MPG Hybrid Japan 225

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2012

With a focus beyond fuel, Propel stations enable drivers to offset carbon from their fuel purchases, improve their vehicle’s fuel economy, find rideshare opportunities, tune bicycles, and recycle on the go. California boasts the largest fleet of alternative fuel vehicles in the US, making the state an ideal partner for Propel on this project.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 30, 2023

What was the most fuel-efficient (mass-produced, internal combustion-powered, highway-legal, non-gray-market, four-wheeled, et freakin' cetera) new car available in the United States during the 1980s? If you want to be picky, the 198 6 Sprint ER was the gas-mileage king of 1980s America, rated at 44 city and 53 highway miles per gallon.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Honda’s 2015 Civic Hybrid and Civic Natural Gas vehicles are joining the already released 2015 Civic Sedan, Civic Coupe and Civic Si in showrooms in the US. 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. The Civic Natural Gas is powered by a 1.8-liter

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AUGUST 12, 2015

liter MultiJet II diesel engine, available with 185 hp (138 kW) and 200 hp (149 kW) outputs, and offering a significantly wider spread of torque from low rpm, greater power, improved performance and better fuel economy than the out-going two-liter 170 hp automatic engine. mpg US and CO 2 emissions of 150 g/km. The Cherokee 2.2

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Jeep Diesel Europe MPG 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

seconds—the second quickest acceleration time in the Toyota lineup—the 2021 RAV4 Prime has an estimated 39 miles of all-electric range—the highest AER of any PHEV SUV on the market. liter gas V6 engine that reached 0-60 mph in 6.3-seconds—a liter gas V6 engine that reached 0-60 mph in 6.3-seconds—a

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Plug-in Miles Hybrid SUV 220

Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2010

Strengthening the fuel economy of medium- and heavy-duty trucks could create as many as 124,000 jobs in the US by 2030, with all 50 states experiencing net job growth, according to a new report by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) and CALSTART. Improving the average fuel economy of these trucks by 3.7 per gallon fuel price.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. You had me at 46 MPG. Adding electric miles. Wonderfully Efficient.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid How Does 53+ MPG Sound? The second generation 2023 Kia Niro is offered in three models–the all-electric Niro EV, the Niro plug-in hybrid, and the one reviewed here, the Niro hybrid. The front wheels (all-wheel drive is not available) are driven through a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 88

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city/32 highway/28 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined. Liter Inline 4-cylinder Turbo+44 kilowatt (kW) motor, Gasoline-Electric. EPA Fuel Economy: Up to 42 mpg city/44 hwy/43 combined (FWD). kW motor, Gasoline-Electric. Front-Wheel Drive (FWD).

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 84

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 The electric motor, generator and power split device are all housed in one lightweight, highly compact transmission casing directly comparable in size to that of a conventional gearbox. The CT 200h’s hybrid system features a 1.8-liter, liter Atkinson Cycle Engine.

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Exhaust 225

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2014

The variety of diesel engines available in the new Vito is also unique in the model’s segment. This engine is available in two performance classes: 65 kW (88 hp) and 84 kW (114 hp). Emission control comes via exhaust gas recirculation, a diesel particulate filter and an oxidation catalytic converter. t GVW) segment. t and 3.05

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Mercedes MPG Diesel Standards 246

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2013

Anticipated population growth will reach nearly 9 billion in 2040 from about 7 billion today, and the global economy is projected to double—at an annual growth rate of nearly 3%—largely in the developing world. The growth reflects an expected 90% increase in electricity use, led by developing countries where 1.3

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2010

The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years. Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy EPA 2017 Economy 199

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Mitsubishi’s i-MIEV battery electric vehicle took the top spot from the Honda Civic Natural Gas on the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) 14 th annual environmental ranking. The natural gas Civic had held first place for 8 years running. Honda Civic Natural Gas. Make and Model. Green score.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3 mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3 In 371 miles we averaged 28.6 In 371 miles we averaged 28.6

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 81

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2010

100km (43 mpg US), equivalent to 143 g/km CO 2. Each of these Euro-5 engines is also available with a 6-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG); it is standard equipment on the 200 PS TSI. The constantly fully charged battery supplies the vehicle’s electrical system during the stopped phase of the engine (e.g. at traffic lights).

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MPG Fuel Batteries Battery 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

Yesterday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National High Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly established increasingly stringent greenhouse gas emission standards under the Clean Air Act for 2012 through 2016 model-year vehicles and fuel economy standards under the Corporate Average Fuel Economy program, respectively.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Despite the new spaciousness, the Prius v will deliver estimated EPA fuel economy ratings of 44 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 42 mpg combined (5.35, 5.88 In Eco driving mode, the engine management system prioritizes fuel economy, managing throttle response and limiting power consumption from the air conditioning.

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Prius MPG Sale Toyota 255

Green Car Congress

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 The engine also features Chevrolet’s first application of Exhaust Gas Heat Recovery, or EGHR, technology, which uses exhaust heat to warm the engine and cabin.

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