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DECEMBER 17, 2020

The new, longer-range Lightning Electric Transit Van is the fourth generation of its battery-electric and fuel cell electric platform, based on the Ford Transit 350HD chassis. The Gen 4 model achieves 61 MPGe on certified dyno testing, compared to 13 MPG for the gasoline version. Last week, Lightning eMotors and GigCapital3, Inc.,

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NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Nissan introduced a new Rogue SUV for the 2021 model year; for 2022, Nissan is making its best-selling model more powerful, more fuel-efficient and more fun to drive with an all-new, 1.5-liter Even with the increased power, the 2022 Rogue’s estimated fuel economy is 33 mpg combined—an increase of 3 mpg over the 2021 model.

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Engine Fuel Economy Nissan Oil 417

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MARCH 7, 2019

As the company first revealed in February, XL’s newest product expands its successful plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) product family, which also includes the XLP Ford F-150 that the company began shipping in 2018 to municipal, utility and commercial fleets throughout the United States.

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PHEV Fuel Economy F-150 Ford 255

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APRIL 11, 2023

Aggressive CO 2 and Miles Per Gallon (MPG) regulatory targets helping drive EV adoption and aluminum growth. Recent federal regulation ushering in more stringent CO 2 and MPG targets expected for 2027 to 2030 incentivizes EV adoption and helps further drive aluminum growth.

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Market SUV 2020 MPG 449

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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. Such camera systems do exist—including one produced by GRIDSMART , a company located just a few miles from the ORNL campus in East Tennessee.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 12, 2018

The EPA has now released the fuel-efficiency ratings for the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid, and they came in 1 mpg below the combined number the company had hoped to reach.

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MPG 2018 Honda EPA 93

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AUGUST 15, 2013

The GLA 200 CDI develops 100 kW (136 hp) and maximum torque of 300 N·m (221 lb-ft), with fuel consumption of 4.3 mpg US ) and 114 g CO 2 per kilometer (provisional figure). seconds, with a top speed of 235 km/h and a combined fuel consumption figure of 7.1 Diesel Driver Assistance Systems Fuel Efficiency'

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Fuel Economy Mercedes MPG SUV 259

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JULY 6, 2022

Featuring a new 48V Mazda M Hybrid Boost system, the all-new diesel engine combines high output with excellent fuel economy. The new DCPCI combustion system improves engine efficiency, emissions and fuel economy. seconds and returns a WLTP average fuel consumption of 44.4 mpg US with CO 2 emissions of 137g/km.

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Mazda Diesel Fuel Economy PHEV 259

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AUGUST 4, 2010

Hyundai Motor America, currently the leading fuel economy auto manufacturer in the US according to EPA ratings, plans to achieve a corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) rating of at least 50 (mpg) by 2025 for its lineup of passenger cars and light duty trucks. mpg by 2016.

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MPG Hyundai America Fuel Economy 223

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JANUARY 19, 2016

Chevrolet offers the 2015 Impala full-size sedan as an all-new bi-fuel model—the only manufacturer-produced full-size sedan in North America that can run on both compressed natural gas (CNG) and gasoline. V–6, with specific valves and hardened valve seats for improved wear resistance and durability with the CNG fuel system.

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2015 Fuel MPG Gasoline 150

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MARCH 14, 2013

The new SuperTruck achieved a 54% increase in fuel economy. 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 Click to enlarge. Cummins Inc. Earlier post.)

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Peterbilt Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 342

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JUNE 13, 2014

Ford Motor Company is lowering the fuel economy ratings for its 2013- and 2014-model year hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles, as well as most 2014-model year Fiestas. Ford said it had identified an error with fuel economy ratings on the vehicles and notified the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Economy Ford Plug-in 218

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APRIL 28, 2015

In a policy update, the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) reports that Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) and Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) have finalized new proposed fuel economy standards for light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles with gross vehicle weights less than 3.5

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Fuel Economy Japan Economy Light 150

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JULY 12, 2013

GM has made three product commitments for 2017 related to its sustainability strategy: to have 500,000 vehicles on the road in the US with some form of electrification ( earlier post ); to double the number of US models that can achieve an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 Earlier post.). Earlier post.). In 2012, GM invested more than $7.3

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GM MPG Manufacturer 2017 275

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APRIL 24, 2011

Iran-Khodro Company (IKCO) plans to reduce the fuel consumption of its products to 7.4 liters per 100km (32 mpg US) in 2011. By 2014, the company plans to reduce average fuel consumption to 6.5 L/100km (36 mpg US). In 2009, the average fuel consumption of IKCO cars was about 8.86 mpg US) in 2010.

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Iran Fuel Economy 2011 Economy 199

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MAY 12, 2020

These factors include: the environmental impact of fuel production and delivery; material use; and the vehicle’s own fuel consumption. Further improving its on-road performance, FCA’s TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission benefits fuel economy, whether mated to the 2.0-liter 2020 Jeep Wrangler Freedom Edition.

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Jeep MPG 2020 Fuel Economy 269

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 19, 2018

One year ago at the Detroit auto show, a company called Achates Power unveiled models of a new kind of internal-combustion engine. With opposed pistons in the middle and crankshafts at either end, it was sufficiently different to startle most visitors who paid attention.

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F-150 Engine Companies Detroit 129

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JANUARY 6, 2016

While battery-electric vehicles, super-light carbon fiber composites, and hydrogen fuel cells will all be available, a new report from Lux Research has concluded that micro-hybrids will provide the most economical route—$1,700 additional average vehicle cost—to meet aggressive fuel efficiency targets in 2025: 54.5

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Hybrid Fuel Alternative Fuels Energy Storage 150

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APRIL 2, 2012

GM expects to post 100,000 units of more of the 12 GM vehicles that are EPA-rated at 30 mpg US or better on the highway—the highest total in company history—when it reports March sales on Tuesday. Today, that number is about 40%. —Mark Reuss. This includes the all-new 2013 Cadillac ATS 2.5-liter liter and 2.0-liter

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MPG GM Buick Cadillac 199

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MARCH 6, 2020

The GMET4 direct-injection engine uses a twin-scroll, low-inertia turbocharger mounted directly to the cylinder head, along with a dedicated cooling circuit for the turbocharger, intake air and throttle body for responsiveness, performance and fuel efficiency. Currently, both Cherokee and Wrangler offer the 2.0L

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Indiana Engine Jeep Convert 269

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JUNE 14, 2009

UK-based Riversimple will unveil on Tuesday (16 June) its first production-intent car: a two seater hydrogen fuel cell urban car with composite bodyshell. from the fuel cell to the motors or to the ultracapacitors, from the motors to and from the ultracapacitors, and so on). The powertrain includes. Riversimple. Open source approach.

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Hydrogen Companies Fuel Cars 210

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Renault has presented EOLAB, a new prototype which explores ways to deliver ultra-low fuel consumption. EOLAB delivers NEDC combined cycle fuel consumption of 1 liter/100 km (235 mpg US), equivalent to 22g of CO 2 /km. Renault also worked closely with major partners such as the Korean company Posco (magnesium components).

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Plug-in MPG Hybrid Plug 370

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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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JANUARY 10, 2013

The new A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition features a fuel consumption figure of 3.6 l/100 km (65 mpg US) according to the MVEG cycle and CO 2 emissions of 92 g/km—making the new A 180 the most fuel-efficient combustion-engined Mercedes-Benz yet, according to the company. l/100 km (52 mpg US), 119 g CO 2 /km).

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Gasoline Mercedes Diesel Fuel 225

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NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The CLA Shooting Brake is built at the company''s plant in Kecskémet, Hungary. l/100 km (60 mpg US), with emissions of 101 g CO 2 /km. Combined fuel consumption from (l/100 km). Combined fuel consumption from (l/100 km). Diesel Engines Fuel Efficiency' CLA 200 CDI. CLA 220 CDI. Displacement (cc). 300 at 1400-3000.

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Mercedes MPG Diesel 2015 210

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MARCH 24, 2016

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 l/100 km), an estimated 7-mpg city fuel economy rating increase over the (non-hybrid) MDX with SH-AWD. The 2017 MDX was designed by the Acura Design Studio in Torrance, Calif.,

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Acura New York 2017 MPG 150

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NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America will reduce their fuel economy (mpg) ratings for a number of 2011-13 model year models in showrooms after EPA testing found discrepancies between agency results and data submitted by the company. The Sonata Hybrid will see a reduction of 1 mpg.

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Fuel Economy EPA Kia Economy 231

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 17, 2014

For some companies in the auto industry, building cars to hit a target of 54.5 mpg by 2025 may seem like a near-impossible task. But to others, the EPA''s Corporate Average Fuel Economy targets agreed in 2011 aren''t simply achievable by that date, but could be reached today--and with today''s technology.

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MPG Industrial Industry Fuel Economy 133

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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 Korea’s fuel efficiency standards are already slated to increase 16.5% km/L (34 mpg US, 6.9 km/L (26 mpg US, 8.9 km/L (34 mpg US, 6.9

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Fuel Economy MPG 2015 Economy 150

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NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Ecology, a transportation and logistics company in California, has switched its fleet of more than 600 trucks to run on Neste MY Renewable Diesel and is reporting cleaner fuel filters, fewer maintenance problems and reductions in tailpipe emissions. Switching 600 trucks, which drive on average 25,000 miles per year at approximately 2.5

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JULY 16, 2013

Ford is boosting the on-road fuel economy performance of its 2013 model year hybrid vehicles in the US and Canada. Starting in August, the company will make calibration updates for owners at dealerships designed to improve on-road fuel economy of the 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid, 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid and 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.

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Fuel Economy Economy Ford Hybrid 277

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MARCH 4, 2010

The use of a supercritical fuel charge enables very fast and complete combustion with minimized thermal losses. The TSCi injectors can work with a range of fuels (given appropriate software adjustment and control). The TSCi injectors can work with a range of fuels (given appropriate software adjustment and control).

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Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Engine 297

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

and managing director of Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company. The Nissan e-POWER Sylphy delivers 300 N·m of torque and a fuel economy rating of 3.9 L/100 km (60 mpg US). The model also offers five drive modes that allow for performance and fuel efficiency.

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China Nissan Power Powered 259

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AUGUST 12, 2013

Ford Motor Company has announced a new version of the Focus 1.0-liter liter EcoBoost will achieve fuel efficiency of 4.3 liter EcoBoost engine is a transverse-mounted, inline three-cylinder turbo gasoline direct fuel injection with Ti-VCT. Engines Fuel Efficiency' The 125 PS model returns 5.0l/100 Click to enlarge.

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JULY 4, 2022

As sales of electric vehicles begin to reach significant numbers across the US, states are exploring approaches to replace lost tax revenue since EV drivers don’t pay fuel taxes as drivers of gas-powered cars do at gas stations. Unfortunately there is currently no simple and agreed upon best replacement for the fuel tax. MPG from 28.7.

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Fuel Tax Tax Electric Vehicles Fuel 98

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JANUARY 7, 2014

Paul Elio, CEO and founder of Elio Motors, said he expects his company to begin commercial vehicle production in first quarter 2015, with significant hiring at the Caddo Parish facility to begin by the fourth quarter of 2014 and full employment to be reached in late 2015. IRG will seek a tenant or tenants for the 2.6 GM produced more than 4.8

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GM MPG Motor Motors 199

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

Tucson ix Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle. Hyundai Motor Company has completed development of its next-generation hydrogen fuel cell vehicle—the Tucson ix Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV)—and will begin testing next year with an eye toward 2015 mass production. Fuel cell stack output. 73 mpg US, 3.23

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