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Hyundai introduces 2015 Sonata Eco with 1.6L Gamma turbo; 32 mpg combined

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The powertrain helps Sonata Eco deliver an estimated 28 mpg city (8.4 l/100 km) and 38 mpg (6.2 The estimated 32 mpg (7.4 As a comparison, the baseline 2015 Sonata with 2.4-liter liter engine is EPA-rated at 29 mpg (8.1 liter engine) is rated at 38 mpg (6.2 As a comparison, the baseline 2015 Sonata with 2.4-liter

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EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels; Addressing GHG Emissions, Fuel Consumption and Advanced Technology Vehicles

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The second proposed label retains the current label’s focus on miles per gallon (MPG) and annual fuel costs, while updating the overall design and adding the required new comparison information on fuel economy and emissions. Fuel Cost: Estimated annual costs of fueling the vehicle.

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Renault presents the 235 mpg EOLAB prototype; plug-in “Z.E. Hybrid”; targeting production

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EOLAB delivers NEDC combined cycle fuel consumption of 1 liter/100 km (235 mpg US), equivalent to 22g of CO 2 /km. liters/100 km in comparison with the benchmark vehicle. Renault has presented EOLAB, a new prototype which explores ways to deliver ultra-low fuel consumption. —Laurent Taupin, EOLAB Project Leader.

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Argonne Study Examines Impact of Real World Drive Cycles on Efficiency and Cost of Different PHEV Configurations

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Basic comparison of fuel consumption showed mean values of: Basic conventional: 6.6 Cost benefit analysis. Based on the results, Argonne also modeled out the cost-benefit of the different configurations. Some of those findings included: Assuming an electrical cost of $0.09/kWh L/100km (35.6 Hybrid (HEV): 4.69 L/100km (50.2

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UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

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Though there are some exceptions to these positive results for some of the diesel versions of vehicles from a total-cost-of-ownership perspective, the overall direction of the results supports the idea that diesel vehicles are competitive within the U.S. The percentages are even higher after five years of ownership. Belzowski 2015.

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Toyota Advanced Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle Achieves 431 Mile Estimated Range; Toyota Targeting Commercialization Within Six Years

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miles/kg (approximate mpg equivalent) during a day-long trip down the southern California coast. For comparison, the 2009 Toyota Highland Hybrid achieves an EPA-estimated rating of 26 mpg combined fuel economy and has a full-tank range of approximately 450 miles.

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ORNL study finds best current use of natural gas for cars is efficient production of electricity for EVs

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Cost considerations on the total infrastructure or cost of ownership were also outside the scope of this work but are nevertheless important, they team noted. The baseline for comparison is based on a 2012 2.4 L Chevrolet Malibu with a combined fuel economy of 26 mpg (9.0 mpgge (equivalent to 7.6 L/100 km).