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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 L/100km) and 40 mpg (5.88

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OCTOBER 29, 2013

EcoBoost-powered Fiesta sub-compact, arriving at dealers later this year, at 45 mpg (5.2 The fuel economy rating outperforms some competitors’ diesels and hybrids on the highway driving cycle. This also makes the Fiesta the only car in its class that produces more than 120 horsepower (89 kW) and achieves 45 mpg on the highway.

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MPG EPA Fuel Economy Honda Insight 199

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MARCH 5, 2014

Still one of the lightest engines in its class, the unit incorporates numerous revisions that enhance performance and help deliver class-leading fuel efficiency and CO 2 emissions. In the A-segment, running costs are paramount—customers don’t want to spend a fortune on fuel bills. l/100 km (fuel economy of 53.5

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MPG Engine Fuel Economy Toyota 287

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OCTOBER 19, 2021

Known internally and to Volkswagen enthusiasts as the “Evo4,” its two most difficult roles might be under the hood of the 2022 Golf GTI and R. The 2022 Golf GTI makes 241 horsepower and delivers an EPA-estimated 34 mpg on the highway. Elsewhere in the world, even in Germany, the Golf R isn’t available with a manual transmission.

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Engine Exhaust Hungary MPG 397

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NOVEMBER 12, 2015

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado two-wheel drive with the Duramax turbo-diesel ( earlier post ) will be the most fuel efficient pickup in the US, offering an Environmental Protection Agency-estimated 31 mpg (7.58 l/100 km) highway fuel economy. The 2016 Colorado diesel 2WD offers an EPA estimated 22 mpg city (10.68

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Colorado MPG EPA Diesel 150

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JUNE 11, 2013

engine brings CO 2 emissions down to 109 g/km from 124 g/km, with fuel consumption on the combined cycle of 4.2 l/100 km (56 mpg US)—an 11% reduction in consumption from the 4.72 mpg US) of the outgoing 1.5L In Normal and Sport, the full 260 N·m is available. Diesel Engines Europe Fuel Efficiency'

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MPG Nissan Diesel Europe 236

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FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Ultra” is Audi’s designation for more efficient mobility that is fully available for everyday use. With a combined fuel consumption rate of 3.9 TDI, newly developed in many areas, delivers high torque (320 or 400 N·m [236 or 295 lb-ft]) at low engine speeds, along with low fuel consumption. mpg) with 4.6

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MPG Audi Diesel Miles 225

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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 seconds while getting fuel economy that could exceed 40 mpg (5.9

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New York BMW Concept International 231

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

Debuting a more powerful hybrid system and available Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive, the 2023 Corolla Hybrid also gains new safety and multimedia systems, updated styling and new paint colors. The XLE grade is now only available as a hybrid for 2023. The EPA combined fuel economy rating is 44 mpg.

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Hybrid Toyota Fuel Economy Economy 459

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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. Due to ultra-low internal friction and efficient combustion, the 2ZR-FXE 1.8-liter

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AUGUST 15, 2013

Mercedes-Benz previewed the new 2015 GLA-Class compact SUV prior to its global debut at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt next month. It is also the first Mercedes-Benz SUV to be optionally available with the new-generation permanent all-wheel drive system 4MATIC, with fully variable torque distribution. Earlier post.)

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Fuel Economy Mercedes MPG SUV 259

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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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JUNE 6, 2014

2015 Ford Transit offers up to 46% better fuel economy than the old E-Series. The all-new 2015 Ford Transit delivers as much as 46% better fuel economy than Ford E-Series. liter V6 engine, and customers also can choose from an available 3.5-liter liter Power Stroke diesel available on Transit is not EPA-rated.

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Fuel Economy 2015 Ford Economy 218

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Average fuel consumption drops to as little as 4.1 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 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (50 - 54.7 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions of 114–124 g/km. l/100 km (57.4

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BMW MPG Diesel Exhaust 255

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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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FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Approximately 6 billion gallons of fuel are wasted in the US each year as vehicles wait at stop lights or sit in dense traffic with engines idling, according to US Department of Energy estimates. Examples from the ORNL Overhead Vehicle Dataset, generated with images captured by GRIDSMART cameras. Image: Thomas Karnowski/ORNL.

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MAY 20, 2011

Fiat’s 875cc TwinAir engine ( earlier post ) was named the International Engine of the Year 2011. liter 16v engine, but fuel consumption is 30% lower. TwinAir weighs 85kg; emits 95g/km of CO 2 and delivers fuel consumption of around 4.34 litres/100km (54 mpg US) in the Fiat 500. Cutaway of the 875cc TwinAir.

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International 2011 Engine Ferrari 268

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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 The two new luxury diesel SUVs are making their debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and go on sale Fall 2015.

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Land Rover Fuel Economy MPG Diesel 150

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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, liter engine option has a targeted fuel economy of 27 mpg city / 38 mpg highway / 31 mpg combined (8.7,

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MPG 2013 Nissan Fuel Economy 230

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

mpg US (5.8 l/100 km) fuel efficiency and 149g/km CO 2 supported by Auto-Start-Stop technology. By only delivering torque where and when it is needed, Intelligent AWD has minimal impact on fuel-efficiency and CO 2 emissions compared with permanent four-wheel drive systems. mpg US) and 206 g/km CO 2 in the outgoing model.

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Ford MPG Diesel Fuel 150

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MARCH 28, 2012

Mercedes-Benz is introducing the new E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID; the luxury-class diesel hybrid offers fuel consumption of 4.2 L of diesel/100 km (56 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. The E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID is based on the E 250 CDI, yet has a higher output and approximately 15% lower fuel consumption. Earlier post.)

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Hybrid Mercedes Diesel Fuel Economy 321

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JANUARY 16, 2018

At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the third-generation 2019 Forte compact sedan. With a number of improvements, Forte now offers drivers a higher level of comfort, fuel efficiency and advanced driver assistance technologies.

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Kia 2019 Fuel MPG 186

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MAY 13, 2020

The commercial version with sealed side and back windows has an all-electric range of 252 kilometers (157 miles) and is available for RMB 83,800 (US$11,800). The passenger version has a range of 300 kilometers (186 miles) and is available for RMB 89,800 (US$12,700). As a result, the Monza’s fuel consumption is as low as 4.7

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Minivan Chevrolet China Buick 259

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JUNE 7, 2013

The 2014 Corolla is available in four distinct grades: L, LE, S, and the new LE Eco grade. The Corolla Eco-badged models will achieve an estimated highway fuel economy rating of more than 40 mpg (5.88 The Corolla Eco-badged models will achieve an estimated highway fuel economy rating of more than 40 mpg (5.88

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North America 2014 Toyota MPG 313

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JANUARY 28, 2015

Fuel consumption is down to 3.1 mpg US) for the combined cycle, making the new Corsa the most economical Opel presently on the market and the most economical diesel available. weighs less and has lower internal friction than a conventional automatic transmission. Diesel Fuel Efficiency' New Corsa 1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX.

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MPG Diesel CO2 Fuel 150

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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

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MARCH 27, 2013

Nissan introduced the 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid at the New York International Auto Show. 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

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Fuel Economy 2014 Economy Hybrid 255

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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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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.

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Tucson Hyundai Fuel Hydrogen 351

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APRIL 18, 2019

Mazda Motor Corporation announced at the New York International Auto Show that it has begun accepting pre-orders for the diesel-powered 2019 Mazda CX-5 in the US market. Consequently, ignition takes longer even when fuel is injected near TDC, enabling better mixture of air and fuel. The 2019 CX-5 Signature AWD with Skyactiv-D 2.2

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Mazda 2019 Diesel MPG 207

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FEBRUARY 15, 2015

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has published a new paper reviewing and summarizing data on commercial vehicle sales and real-world fuel consumption for heavy-duty tractor-trailers in the three key markets of the US, China and Europe, which together account for more than 70% of HDV sales worldwide.

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Fuel Economy China Fuel Europe 150

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JUNE 23, 2017

A new report from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) estimates Consumer benefits of increased efficiency in 2025-2030 light-duty vehicles in the US. Fuel savings are 2.4 times the costs if fuel prices stay low for the next several decades.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Ways To Boost MPG & Save Money. One of the best ways to do that is by maximizing your fuel economy. Below, you will find some of the best ways to improve the fuel economy of your hybrid right now so you can save even more money with an already economical vehicle. Keep you eyes on the prize–mpg. Keep It Light.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 66

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JANUARY 15, 2013

Lexus unveiled the all-new 2014 IS sport sedan at the North American International Auto Show. The IS 300h, which will be available in Europe, Japan,and select international markets, will employ the Lexus Hybrid Drive powertrain, based on a newly developed 2.5L liter V6 gas engine. The IS 350 features a 3.5 liter V6 gas engine.

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Lexus MPG Hybrid Japan 225

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MAY 16, 2013

The models offer up to 20% lower fuel consumption than the outgoing model series. These soon will be followed by the S 500 Plug-In HYBRID—the first S-Class with a fuel consumption lower than 4l/100 km (59 mpg US). mpg US) (CO 2 : 115 g/km). mpg US) (CO 2 : 115 g/km). Its combined fuel consumption of 5.5

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MPG Mercedes Gasoline Diesel 294

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

Volkswagen is presenting a concept car of the newly developed Golf Sportsvan in a world premiere at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. All of the engines available at market launch conform to the Euro-6 emissions standard as well. TDI BlueMotion with 110 PS has an estimated fuel consumption of 3.7 Golf Sportsvan.

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Concept Minivan Fuel Production 225

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FEBRUARY 22, 2013

The 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid offers increased fuel efficiency and operation in all-electric mode more often and for longer periods of time, with an advanced version of the brand’s Hybrid Blue Drive architecture. The Hybrid has estimated EPA fuel economy ratings of 36 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 38 mpg combined (6.5,

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