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FEBRUARY 14, 2020

People might be bored reading about the Prius but a review on four Priuses (2004, 2005, two 2006s) that my family owns that ran a total of 913k km (570k miles) should be interesting, right? I found a a 2004 with 247k km (154k miles) on the clock. l/100 km (51 mpg US) in the summer, and 5.3 l/100 km (44 mpg US) in winter.

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MARCH 27, 2009

mpg, save 887 million gallons of fuel over the lifetime of the MY 2011 cars and light trucks, and reduce CO 2 emissions by 8.3 gCO 2 /mile. mpg US, a 2.0 mpg increase above MY 2010, corresponding to 326 gCO 2 /mi. mpg US (294 gCO 2 /mi); MY 2011 light trucks will reach 24.1 mpg (369 g/mi). Earlier post.).

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2011 MPG Standards Industry 210

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013

liters per 100 km (214 mpg US ) (NEDC), with corresponding CO 2 emissions of 27 g/km. can cover a range of 50 km (31 miles). and user control, status display and climate control functions on the concept car were implemented entirely in digital form. city car achieves combined fuel consumption of 1.1 gallon) fuel tank.

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Plug-in MPG Plug Concept 297

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MARCH 14, 2013

and Peterbilt Motors Company, a division of PACCAR, released test results showing their demonstration SuperTruck tractor-trailer achieved a 54% increase in fuel economy, averaging nearly 10 mpg US (23.5 Freight efficiency is based on payload weight and fuel efficiency expressed in ton-miles per gallon. Cummins Inc. Earlier post.)

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Peterbilt Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 342

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MAY 24, 2013

During an international press event in Germany, in which more than 42 test drives were conducted with journalists in the Panamera S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) covering a total distance of more than 1,200 kilometers (746 miles), the new plug-in hybrid model consumed 4.4 mpg US) averaged over all drives. l/100 km (84 mpg US).

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 27, 2020

Those who live in sunny climates—especially warm ones—see the shady spots in a parking lot as the hot commodity.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Switching 600 trucks, which drive on average 25,000 miles per year at approximately 2.5 Neste MY Renewable Diesel reduced climate emissions by 8.3 Neste MY Renewable Diesel is a drop-in fuel that requires no blending, no engine modification and is compatible with all current infrastructure. million tonnes of CO 2 in 2017.

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AUGUST 22, 2019

kWh battery provides an electric-only range of up to 36 miles, with CO 2 emissions from just 39g/km. Fuel economy (on the WLTP combined cycle) is up to 147 mpg US. The 0-62mph sprint takes just 4.6 The T8 Twin Engine's 11.8 Like the T5, the T8 Twin Engine uses a Volvo Drive-E gasoline engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission.

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Volvo Plug-in Plug Hybrid 285

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AUGUST 4, 2015

The Chevrolet Volt’s all-new second-generation Voltec extended-range electric propulsion system ( earlier post ) delivers 53 miles (85 km) of all-electric range, based on EPA testing. These Gen 1 Volt drivers were able to travel 74% of their total miles in EV without requiring the ICE’s support. Earlier post.).

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Volt Chevrolet EPA All-Electric 150

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

Assuming 12,000 as the average miles driven per year and using the average mpg of the retired vehicles (15.8 mpg) and the newly purchased vehicles (25.0), they calculated that the program cut gasoline consumption by some 280 gallons per year per vehicle. Abrams, Burton A. and Parsons, George R. 2009) Is CARS a Clunker?

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Cash For Clunkers Delaware MPG 2009 236

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DECEMBER 30, 2010

Included among these is a pilot program for Pay As You Drive auto insurance, intended to incent reduction in vehicle miles travelled (VMT). Secretary Bowles set the limit today at the statutory maximum of 25 percent and released the Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2020, which contains a portfolio of policies designed to meet the limit.

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Massachusetts 2020 Emissions Auto 244

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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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APRIL 2, 2010

These are expected to result in a combined MY 2016 average vehicle emission level of 250 g CO 2 /mile (equivalent to 35.5 mpg if all improvements came from fuel economy) and 34.1 mpg US (6.9 mpg US (EPA). Final CAFE mpg US (NHTSA). mpg US (EPA). Final CAFE mpg US (NHTSA). mpg US (EPA).

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JUNE 21, 2011

A team from the University of California, Berkeley concludes that reducing demand for light-duty vehicle (LDV) travel will likely be essential to meeting the international greenhouse gas emission and climate targets for the year 2050. L/100 km); or gasoline-fueled vehicles achieving in excess of 1,000 mpg (0.24 Sager et al.

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Light Vehicles Climate Emissions 252

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JULY 16, 2009

In recent testimony before the US Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, US Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood said that substantive reductions in carbon emissions from transportation will require policies and programs that reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT).

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Transportation Miles CO2 Vehicles 150

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MARCH 3, 2020

miles per gallon, 0.8% miles per gallon MY 2017, according to the annual Automotive Trends Report released by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Tesla improved fuel economy (as measured in miles per gallon of gasoline equivalent, or mpge). In the US, Model Year (MY) 2018 vehicle fuel economy was 25.1 Source: EPA.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 2004 221

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AUGUST 19, 2019

mpg US), combined CO 2 emissions 34-33 g/km, combined electrical consumption 15.0-14.8 mpg US), combined CO 2 emissions 36-32 g/km, combined electrical consumption 15.4-14.7 miles)(NEDC). The pre-entry climate control can also be activated conveniently by smartphone. l/100 km (156.7-167.9 l/100 km (146.9-167.9

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Plug-in Mercedes Plug Hybrid 317

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JULY 11, 2012

Historical and projected achieved fuel economy (mpg US) for passenger cars and light trucks. mpg US (5.87 mpg in MY 2021 and 48.7 mpg in MY 2025. the target functions as expressed on a gallons per mile [gpm] basis) for MYs 2017–2021 average 3.6% Source: NHTSA Final EIS. Click to enlarge. based standards (i.e.

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2017 Standards Fuel Economy MPG 236

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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 l/100 km) (under three scenarios) by 2030. Source: The ICCT. Click to enlarge. Source: ICCT.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Price 210

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JANUARY 12, 2015

kWh lithium polymer battery pack—roughly five times larger than the Sonata Hybrid’s battery—and is expected to travel up to 22 miles (35 km) on electric power alone. In charge sustaining mode, the Sonata PHEV is expected to return 38 mpg (6.19 l/100 km) in the city, 43 mpg (5.47 The PHEV is fitted with a 9.8

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PHEV Hyundai Miles Range 150

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MAY 25, 2011

Ratings of how a model compares to all others for smog emissions and emissions of pollution that contribute to climate change. An estimate of how much fuel or electricity it takes to drive 100 miles. Miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent converts kilowatt-hours of electricity into gallons of gasoline (based on 33.7

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Fuel Economy Economy EPA Fuel 225

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

GM introduced the 2014 Cruze Diesel in early summer 2013 in the US with an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 27 mpg city, 46 mpg highway and 33 mpg combined (8.7, At that time, the MY2014 Cruze Diesel was going up against the MY2014 Jetta with fuel economy of 30 mpg city, 42 mpg highway, 34 mpg combined (7.8,

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Diesel Fuel Economy MPG Economy 311

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

With a combined city and highway fuel economy of 112 miles per gallon equivalent, the i-MIEV outpaces all other vehicles currently sold in United States. Making its model year 2012 debut on the US market, the i-MIEV earned a score of 58, the highest Green Score awarded since the rankings began in 1998. ACEEE 2012 “Greenest” Rankings.

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JUNE 12, 2019

mpg US) and cut CO 2 emissions to 52 – 42 grams per kilometer (provisional figures). kWh per 100 kilometers (62 miles), and the 330e Touring can drive for up to 63 kilometers (39 miles) on electric power alone (provisional figures). liters per 100 kilometers (102.2 – 130.6 Electric power consumption averages between 16.3

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JULY 11, 2012

By way of trans-Atlantic comparison, 95 g/km is equivalent to 152 g/mile; the current US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) greenhouse gas emissions standard (part of the joint national standard with NHSTA) calls for 250 g/mile in MY 2016. The proposed 2025 US standard would bring that down to 163 g/mile in MY 2025.

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JULY 14, 2016

is black carbon (BC)—a pollutant with large positive radiative forcing on the climate due to its ability to absorb incoming sunlight and reduce surface albedo on snow. A new study by a team at the University of Toronto has made a preliminary assessment of the climate trade-off (i.e., mpg (10.99 Click to enlarge.

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Climate Engine Carbon Fuel Economy 150

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JANUARY 12, 2015

With a sportier design and an entirely new drive system ( earlier post ), the 2016 Volt electric car features a higher capacity battery pack and 50 miles of all-electric range (MY 2015 = 38 miles); greater efficiency; and stronger acceleration. Automatic climate control. The 2016 Volt goes on sale in the second half of 2015.

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Volt Miles Range Chevrolet 150

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JULY 20, 2012

The Toyota Auto Body COMS, Japanese acronym for “Chotto Odekake Machimade Suisui” which means “smooth, short rides into town”, provide a driving range of between 35–45 km (22–28 miles) via the use of sealed lead-acid batteries. About 160 NUS staff and students are expected to be involved in the year-long study.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

When Congress passed the Clean Air Act, it never gave EPA the explicit authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions for the purpose of stopping global climate change. mpg in 2016 (39 mpg for cars, 30 mpg for trucks), or approximately 250 grams CO 2 /mile. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Policy.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2013

EVA is propelled by a 60 kW, 223 N·m (164 lb-ft) motor; top speed is 111 km/h (69 mpg), and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 10 seconds. EVA is designed to be recharged in just 15 minutes to cover a realistic range of 200 km (124 miles) based on Singapore driving patterns. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

These upgrades range from a fuel economy improvement of 5-9 miles per gallon (MPG) in the US CARS program to 120 g CO 2 e per km (roughly 46 MPG) minimum in Italy’s scrappage program. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Policy. The one exception is the US CARS program.

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Cash For Clunkers Fuel Economy Economy Scrappage 186

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MAY 17, 2012

This new Propel station is proof that our climate policies are working. Our Low Carbon Fuel Standard is designed to drive innovation and invite forward-looking companies into the new clean fuel marketplace.

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Cleaning Clean California Carbon 231

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

These standards would require these vehicles to meet an estimated combined average emissions level of 250 grams/mile of CO 2 in model year 2016. mpg in model year 2016. The 250 g/mile of CO 2 equivalent emissions limit by EPA is equivalent to 35.5 mpg by MY 2016. mpg by MY 2016.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Gas 210

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NOVEMBER 11, 2011

When the electric Altea XL is parked in the sun, rooftop photovoltaic cells recirculate fresh air inside the passenger compartment, reducing the energy needed afterwards by the climate control system. The new SEAT Leon TwinDrive Ecomotive offers a range of 52 kilometers (32 miles) in full electric mode, with a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph).

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All-Electric PHEV Electric Cars MPH 218

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JULY 23, 2014

All contribute to EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 25 mpg (9.4 l/100 km) in city driving and 36 mpg (6.5 An auxiliary battery powers electric accessories such as the climate system, power windows and radio during engine restarts. Stop/start is featured along other technologies in the Malibu’s new 2.5L Earlier post.)

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2014 2015 Engine Fuel Economy 225

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MARCH 3, 2015

l/100 km (118 mpg US), or 46 g CO 2 /km. Volkswagen’s regular GTE models can be driven approximately 32 miles (52 km) in all-electric mode. Despite this dynamic performance, the concept car has an EC combined fuel consumption of 118 mpg US. The total driving range on one tank of gasoline is more than 745 miles (1,199 km).

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 23, 2025

Running on 87 octane, the EPA rates the Civic Hybrid at 50 mpg city/47 highway and 49 combined. Clean Fleet Report had the opportunity to take the Civic Hybrid on a 970-mile, mostly freeway, road trip from Southern to Northern California and back. miles per gallon. Oh, the 50+ mpg almost slipped by!

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