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DECEMBER 13, 2013

MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. l/100 km) fuel economy, which, if achieved, will again represent all-time records. Change in Adjusted fuel economy, weight, and horsepower for MY 1975-2013. mpg, or 22%.

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

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MARCH 11, 2012

Fuel economy improvements for the hybrid vehicles vary considerably from 5-10% for the larger, luxury hybrid vehicles to more than 40%. Fuel economy improvements for diesels range from 15% to 30% relative to gasoline counterparts. From MY 2004 to MY 2010, CO 2 emissions decreased by 67 g/mi (15%), and fuel economy increased by 3.3

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Fuel Economy 2011 Economy EPA 236

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

For 2009, the last year EPA has final data from automakers, the average CO 2 emissions from new vehicles were 397 grams per mile and the average fuel economy value was 22.4 The report confirms that average CO 2 emissions have decreased and fuel economy has increased each year beginning in 2005. mpg (10.45 mpg, or 16%, since 2004.

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Fuel Economy 2009 2010 Economy 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

No similar issues have occurred with 23 plug-in hybrid minivans deployed as part of a parallel project (also with Electrovaya batteries, ( earlier post ). This action is being taken to build upon the lessons from the initial deployment and to concentrate resources and technical development on a superior battery.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2011

The technology has shown substantial increases in fuel economy when compared with traditional powertrains in the same type of vehicles. The research project will focus on adapting the hydraulic hybrid system to a Chrysler Town & Country minivan equipped with a 2.4-liter, The prototype showed an 85% improvement in fuel economy.

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JUNE 4, 2010

Various combinations of commercially available technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars, sport-utility vehicles, minivans, and other light-duty vehicles over the next 15 years without compromising vehicle performance or safety, according to a new report by the National Research Council. Engines and Technologies.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

0:00 / 2:36 To hell with gas, drive this Meeting fuel efficiency standards Besides the obvious public relations value - and there will be a ton of that - electric cars like the Circuit could help Chrysler meet stricter fuel economy standards. Possibilities include a minivan and an Jeep Wrangler-like off-roader. More Credit card relief?

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JUNE 16, 2011

To address this request, the NRC formed the Committee on the Assessment of Technologies for Improving Light-Duty Vehicle Fuel Economy. Further, the benefits of some technologies are not completely represented in the tests used to estimate corporate average fuel economy (CAFE). —“Assessment of Technologies” Resources.

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Fuel Downsizing Fuel Economy Diesel 210

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JANUARY 13, 2017

liter compression-ignition OPE will will be 30-50% more fuel efficient than comparable diesel and gasoline direct injection engines, reduce emissions and cost less than alternative technologies under development for meeting 2025 CAFE fuel economy and Tier 3 emission targets. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). The Achates 2.7-liter

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JANUARY 8, 2010

The primary goal is leveraging combined powertrain and vehicle knowledge to achieve best-in-class fuel economy for both companies. liter WGE features Fiat’s Multiair technology that will improve fuel economy and specific-power output. New Four-cylinder Engines. Earlier post.). Chrysler Powertrain’s 2.4-liter

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

liter opposed-piston, gasoline compression ignition engine applicable to large passenger vehicles, pick-up trucks, SUVs and minivans. At SAE World Congress 2015 earlier this year, Delphi’s Mark Sellnau and his colleagues presented the latest results from their work for a 1.8L displacements, said Redon. Delphi GDCI. earlier post ).

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet."

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