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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 US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are jointly proposing changes to the fuel economy labels consumers see on the window of new vehicles in dealer showrooms. Fuel Consumption: Combined city/highway gallons per 100 miles. Click to enlarge.

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Hyundai/Kia to correct overstated fuel economy claims of MY 2012 and 2013 models as result of EPA investigation

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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. Hyundai - Kia MY 2013 Fuel Economy Label Changes. City FE (mpg). Hwy FE (mpg).

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2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback to debut at New York show; 40 mpg highway

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The vehicle gets its high appetite for fun and low appetite for fuel from a 1.5-liter Estimated highway fuel economy is 40 mpg US (5.88 1) and direct fuel injection give the engine ultra-quick responsiveness that’s matched to the standard 6-speed automatic transmission. High-compression (12.0:1)

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Alfa Officially States Mileage for Tonale PHEV

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Combined fuel economy is an official 29 miles per gallon, which isn’t exactly Prius territory but neither is the power output of the Tonale. It is expected the Tonale PHEV will begin arriving in dealers next month. With that minor rant out of the way, we’ll remind you that the Tonale is powered by a 1.3L ft of torque.

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Deloitte Survey finds only 4% of global consumers likely to be satisfied with current EVs despite increasing consideration and willingness to buy; higher ICE fuel economy reduces interest in EVs

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Consumers in the United States exhibit a good understanding of what electric vehicles will likely cost at the dealer with only 34% looking to purchase an electric vehicle for $20,000 or less. Nonetheless, 78% of American respondents expect to pay no more than $30,000 for an electric vehicle.

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Former Chrysler Execs Join Board of Extended Range Electric Vehicle Conversion Company ALTe

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ALTe’a electric drive system, designed to replace a base V-8 internal combustion engine powertrain, improves fuel economy from 80% to 200%. The system’s “plug-and-play” modularity enables the powertrain to expand or contract depending on the vehicle type, and can be applied to vehicles using any type of fuel. Earlier post.).

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A stack of lies you could drive a Toyota HiLux through | Opinion

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And, as a result, new passenger cars in Australia use 40 per cent more fuel than those in the European Union. That’s a disturbing, upsetting number, and one the flies in the particularly bald face of Peter Dutton, but it doesn’t surprise me, personally, at all. The home of big, dumb, ugly trucks, Winnebagos and idiots.

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