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MARCH 15, 2013

Adjusted CO 2 emissions and adjusted fuel economy, MY 1975-2011. The report finds that CO 2 emissions rates and fuel economy values reflect a very favorable multi-year trend beginning in MY 2005. The fleet-wide average real world MY 2011 personal vehicle CO 2 emissions value is 398 g/mi and average fuel economy is 22.4

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Fuel Economy 2012 EPA Economy 284

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OCTOBER 11, 2014

With alternative fuel vehicles now approaching 1% of new vehicle production, however, they are in fact beginning to have a “ measurable and meaningful impact ” on overall new vehicle fuel economy and CO 2 emissions. In the analysis, EPA uses overall fuel economy in mpg equivalent (mpge) and tailpipe CO 2 emission values.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy PHEV 312

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AUGUST 9, 2019

A team of researchers in China suggest that, in the context of promoting the use of clean fuel vehicles and increasing vehicle fuel efficiency, CO 2 emissions of China’s urban passenger transport sector could reach a peak of 225 MtCO 2 in 2030. A paper on their study appears in the journal Energy Policy. —Li and Yu.

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Transportation Emissions China Taxi 316

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AUGUST 14, 2012

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that after an increase in 2010 of 3.3%, energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in the US in 2011 decreased by 2.4% (136 million metric tons), while GDP grew by 1.8%. Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions have declined in the United States in four out of the last six years.

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. The final model year (MY) 2012 adjusted, real world CO 2 emissions rate is 376 g/mi—a 22 g/mi decrease (-5.5%) relative to MY 2011. mpg higher (+5.4%) than MY 2011. mpg, or 22%.

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

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FEBRUARY 27, 2011

Net emissions resulting from the use of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) depend on the efficiency of the conventional vehicle fleet; PHEV CD (all-electric, charge-depleting mode) efficiency; charging strategy; battery pack capacity; driving patterns; and generator mix used for charging. Scott Peterson, J. L/100 km) efficiencies.

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OCTOBER 30, 2012

The new Sanata improves fuel economy and CO 2 emissions by up to 28% compared to the previous model. l/100 km (40 mpg US), while the 1.6-liter l/100 km (40 mpg US), while the 1.6-liter The Santana is powered exclusively by naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engines of the newly developed EA 211 gasoline engine series.

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Fuel Economy Economy Emissions Fuel 218

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MARCH 18, 2015

Compared to the gasoline-engined C 250, the Mercedes-Benz C 350 e plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) can reduce full life-cycle (manufacture, use over 200,000 km and recycling) CO 2 emissions by some 26% (9.6 liters per 100 kilometres (98 - 112 mpg US), or 55 – 48 g CO 2 /km) and up to 31 kilometres (19 miles) of all-electric driving.

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AUGUST 29, 2012

Over its entire life cycle, from production and use over 250,000 kilometers (155,000 miles) through to recovery, the Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID gives rise to 23% less CO 2 emissions than a comparable E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY. mpg US) to between 4.3 to 56 mpg US), equivalent to about 109 g CO 2 /km, depending upon the tires fitted.

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Diesel Hybrid Emissions CO2 231

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MARCH 3, 2014

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). The new sports car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 235 km/h (146 mph).

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Audi Fuel Economy MPG Diesel 310

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AUGUST 12, 2009

mpg US), a CO 2 value of 194 g/km. The ecoFLEX variant of the Vivaro reduces CO 2 emissions by 19 grams and reduces fuel consumption by 0.6 With the 114 hp (85 kW) 2.0 CDTI engine and automated Easytronic six-speed manual transmission, the nine-seater consumes 7.4 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers (31.8 The van, with 2.7

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Emissions CO2 MPG Low Cost 186

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MAY 16, 2013

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). All the engines already meet the requirements of the Euro-6 emissions standard. mpg US) (CO 2 : 115 g/km). mpg US)—a reduction of 20% compared to the preceding model.

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MPG Mercedes Gasoline Diesel 294

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. Since 1975, half of car production has consistently been within several mpg of each other.

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA 230

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MARCH 31, 2014

CO 2 emissions of the C 180 in comparison to its predecessor [t/car]. For CO 2 emissions—and likewise for primary energy consumption—the use phase dominates with a share of 78 and 74% respectively. Production of the new C-Class results in a higher CO 2 emissions than in the case of the predecessor (7.3 l/100 km (36.8

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Mercedes CO2 2007 MPG 252

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Aerodynamic improvements, weight savings and engine enhancements have reduced fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions across the range. Average emissions for Auris—which is designed for the European market—have fallen steadily over the last years. mpg US) with CO 2 emissions from 125 g/km, a reduction of 0.4

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Gasoline Diesel Toyota Emissions 252

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FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Volvo has introduced new DRIVe diesel versions of the S80 sedan and V70 wagon with CO 2 emissions of 119 g/km, corresponding to fuel consumption of 4.5 L/100km (52 mpg US). With the arrival of these two, Volvo now has five models available with emissions below 120 g/km. Click to enlarge. liter diesel engine and manual gearbox.

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APRIL 7, 2011

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. Updated emissions system combining a diesel NO x -reducing catalyst with a coated Diesel Particulate Filter system. Focus ECOnetic is expected to use less than 3.5 liter TDCi engine.

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Diesel MPG Ford Motor 278

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DECEMBER 13, 2022

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual Automotive Trends Report , which shows that model year (MY) 2021 vehicle fuel economy remained at a record high—but flat with MY 2020 fuel economy—while CO 2 emission levels reached a new record low. Estimated real-world fuel economy and CO 2 emissions.

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Fuel Economy Economy EPA Fuel 243

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

liters of fuel per 100 km (40 mpg US), which corresponds to CO2 emissions of 139 g/km (223 g/mile) (provisional figures). Audi will present the new top engine version for the Audi A1 at the Paris Motor Show, a dual-charged 1.4 TFSI engine with 136 kW (185 hp) and 250 N·m (185 lb-ft). TFSI consumes on average 5.9

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MAY 15, 2014

2050 well-to-wheels (WTW) transportation sector CO 2 emissions in 11 world regions for a number of vehicle types. The researchers used a four-step process in their study: Determining the relative change in global, all-sector CO 2 emissions required for CO 2 stabilization at 450 ppm. Because of the high LDV emissions in 2000?2010,

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Light Global CO2 Ford 261

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NOVEMBER 23, 2012

e-HDi 92ch with a 5-speed manual gearbox; equivalent to 67 mpg US.>. Average CO2 emissions for the entire Peugeot range has dropped from 128.6 As a result, 79% of Peugeot vehicles have CO 2 emissions of less than 140 g/km. Peugeot is targeting average CO 2 emissions of 116 g/km in 2015. g/km in 2011 to 125.2

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Engine Fuel Oil Kits 287

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NOVEMBER 29, 2011

emissions of 114 g/km. mpg US) and 119 g/km. The low consumption and emission levels are the result of a number of technological improvements: Friction between gearbox components has been reduced. Volvo has also reduced CO 2 emissions from the turbocharged, 1.6-liter mpg US) in the S60. CO2 emissions at 135 g/km.

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Volvo Corporation Diesel Fuel 261

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JANUARY 13, 2010

mpg US) and a theoretical range of 1,486 km (923 miles). A series of changes to the engine and the rest of the vehicle resulted in a significant reduction in CO 2 emissions of 17 g/km (an improvement of 15%) without any impact on the punch of the vehicle. Dedicated engine mapping focused on reducing fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions.

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CO2 Production Cars Diesel 199

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JANUARY 25, 2012

Over its entire life cycle—from production and service over 160,000 kilometers (99,400 miles) to recycling—the new Mercedes-Benz B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY with 7G-DCT dual clutch transmission produces 16% less CO 2 emissions than its predecessor when the latter was discontinued in 2011. l/100 km (38 to 40 mpg US) in comparison to 7.3

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Mercedes Emissions CO2 MPG 199

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FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Volvo Cars is introducing DRIVe low-emission version of the S60 or V60, with CO 2 emissions of 114 g/km and 119 g/km respectively, corresponding to fuel consumption of 4.4 liter diesel engine that meets the Euro 5 emission standard introduced in January 2011, combined with a six-speed manual gearbox and stop/start function.

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Volvo Diesel Emissions CO2 186

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JULY 11, 2012

The European Commission today proposed targets for the further reduction of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions from new cars and light commercial vehicles (vans) by 2020. The proposals will cut average emissions from new cars to 95 grams of CO 2 per km (g CO 2 /km) in 2020 from 135.7 Europe and the US. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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2020 Light CO2 Cars 268

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NOVEMBER 19, 2009

All engines have been re-worked to offer more torque while featuring up to 13% lower fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. L/100 km (47 to 43 mpg US), with maximum CO 2 emissions of 129 g/km. A new management of the thermostat reduces the engine warm-up phase, further lowering fuel consumption and emissions. Both the 1.2-

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2010 Emissions Fuel CO2 170

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AUGUST 9, 2013

The E200 NGD can run on either gasoline or natural gas; benefits of running the car on natural gas include a 20% reduction in CO 2 emissions compared with comparable operation using gasoline, and much lower fuel costs. Mercedes-Benz also introduced the new diesel E 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition, with CO 2 emissions of 114 grams/km.

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Mercedes Gas Gasoline MPG 311

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

With all measures combined it was possible to reduce CO 2 emissions by up to 23%. The Golf BlueMotion sets the new efficiency benchmarks for the model series with CO 2 emissions of 85 g/km and a combined fuel consumption of 3.2 l/100km (48 mpg US), equivalent to 113 g/km of CO 2 —0.6 l/100km (49 mpg US), or 112 g/km CO 2.

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MPG Fuel CO2 Light 252

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MARCH 12, 2009

UK average new car CO 2 emissions. Average CO 2 emissions from new cars sold in the UK in 2008 fell to 158.0 mpg US for gasoline and 39.9 mpg US for diesel.). Although the UK new car fleet has made above-EU15 gains in six of past seven years to 2007, the UK average new car CO 2 emissions remains 3.7% Source: SMMT.

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2008 Emissions CO2 2007 150

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JULY 6, 2009

The South Korean Presidential Committee on Green Growth announced that by 2015, automakers will need to increase average new vehicle fuel economy to 17 km/L (40 mpg US, 5.9 L/100km) or reduce CO 2 emissions to an average 140 g/km. km/L (34 mpg US, 6.9 km/L (26 mpg US, 8.9 km/L (34 mpg US, 6.9 km/L (26 mpg US, 8.9

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Fuel Economy MPG 2015 Economy 150

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MARCH 6, 2013

Peugeot’s new 2008 B-Segment urban crossover, introduced at the Geneva Motor Show, leverages its light-weight design, aerodynamic silhouette and a wide range of gasoline and diesel engines equipped with Stop&Start—including a new generation of 3-cylinder gasoline engines—to offer fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions as low as 3.8

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2008 Gasoline Diesel CO2 218

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JANUARY 12, 2011

CDTI ecoFLEX 5-door hatchback reduces its CO 2 emissions from 109 to 104 g/km and its combined fuel consumption from 4.1 liters per 100 km (57 mpg US to 60 mpg US). It also receives a new E59 control unit, and its improved exhaust gas recirculation module (EGR) is now water-cooled to help reducing emissions. liters to 3.9

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CO2 MPG Fuel Economy Exhaust 186

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APRIL 9, 2010

The new entry-level 2011 Lotus Elise ( earlier post ) has just been certified with an emissions figure of 149g of CO 2 /km—a reduction of 16% over the previous Lotus Elise S. mpg US) on the extra urban cycle. Lotus had earlier suggested that the 1.6-liter liter 4 cylinder VVT-I engine would emit less than 155 g CO 2 /km.

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2011 CO2 Fuel Economy MPG 210

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accounting for the emissions generated during production of the vehicle and the fuel. To derive the emissions figure, T&E said that it made a number of assumptions for their calculations: The average gasoline lifetime driving distance of 175,000 km (108,740 miles) is taken as the starting point. mpg US) and 7.1 l/100 km (37.3

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Gasoline Diesel CO2 Cars 220

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MARCH 3, 2020

In model year 2018, the average estimated real-world CO2 emission rate for all new vehicles fell by 4 grams per mile (g/mi) to 353 g/mi, the lowest level measured since 1975, when EPA data collection began. Since MY 2004, CO 2 emissions have decreased 23%, or 108 g/mi, and fuel economy has increased 30%, or 5.8 Source: EPA.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 2004 221

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mpg US) under the Australian combined fuel test cycle, offers lower fuel consumption than the third-generation Prius, with 3.9 L/100km (60 mpg US) under the same test cycle. Australia’s GoAuto notes that the new Ford Fiesta Econetic diesel ( earlier post ), with fuel consumption of 3.7 L/100km (63.6 Elec/Gasol. Fiesta Econetic.

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