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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 127

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DECEMBER 21, 2011

Bob Lutz, former Vice Chairman of General Motors, will introduce an extended range electric (eREV) Pickup Truck, SUV and Van from VIA Motors, in a press conference at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit on 10 January. VIA Motors has begun taking orders for 2012 for its extended range electric pickup truck.

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JANUARY 14, 2013

Among the many features of the new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee—introduced at the Detroit Auto Show—two in particular contribute to significantly improved fuel economy and driving performance: an optional new 3.0-liter That powertrain delivers 30 mpg (7.8 liter V-8, now achieving up to 21 mpg highway. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 14, 2013

Volkswagen unveiled the CrossBlue SUV concept at the North American International Auto Show. Built off of the MQB Modular Transverse Matrix components set ( earlier post ), the CrossBlue offers a manufacturer-estimated 35 mpg (6.72 l/100km) combined (37 mpg highway and 33 mpg city), 89 mpge (2.64 Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 8, 2018

The all-new 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, unveiled in January at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit ( earlier post ) will offer improved EPA-estimated fuel economy for the model: 30 mpg city (7.8 L/100km) and 40 mpg (5.88 L/100km) highway, for a combined 34 mpg (6.91

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JANUARY 9, 2012

Anticipated EPA fuel economy ratings are 20 mpg in the city (11.8 L/100km) and 28 mpg on the highway (8.4 ILX concept. Click to enlarge. For higher performance and improved fuel economy, the RDX makes use of a 6-speed automatic transmission with a new lock-up torque converter. The RDX also gets a new, lighter all-wheel-drive system.

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JANUARY 4, 2012

At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. L/100 km, 102 mpg US). The gasoline versions come with direct injection, minimized internal losses and balance shafts for comfort. XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept.

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Gasoline-Electric Plug-in Volvo Gasoline 268

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APRIL 5, 2012

mpg fuel economy and 163 grams of CO 2 per mile by 2025 (equivalent to 54.5 The Detroit 3—Ford, Chrysler, and GM—would also likely see an improvement over baseline vehicle sales by about 4% or 300,000 vehicles. The final rule is expected in mid-2012. Earlier post.). Role of alternative fuel vehicles.

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Detroit Standards Fuel Economy Economy 225

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JANUARY 15, 2013

Lexus IS F SPORT onstage at the Detroit Auto Show. Lexus unveiled the all-new 2014 IS sport sedan at the North American International Auto Show. The IS 300h, which will be available in Europe, Japan,and select international markets, will employ the Lexus Hybrid Drive powertrain, based on a newly developed 2.5L Click to enlarge.

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Lexus MPG Hybrid Japan 225

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JANUARY 11, 2011

Hyundai introduced its Veloster three-door coupe in a world debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. liter direct-injected four-cylinder engine mated to Hyundai’s first dual-clutch transmission and is estimated to deliver up to 40 mpg highway. The 2012 Veloster features a new 1.6-liter

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Hyundai MPG Fuel Economy Tucson 210

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JANUARY 2, 2013

Bentley will introduce the new Continental GT Speed Convertible at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this month. Provisional EPA fuel economy ratings for the convertible are 12 mpg city, 20 mpg highway, and 15 mpg combined. The Continental GT Speed Convertible. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Convert Economy Bentley 300

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JUNE 23, 2009

According to the study, higher fuel economy standards would benefit the Detroit 3 automakers the most. According to the report, “Fixing Detroit: How Far, How Fast, How Fuel Efficient?” mpg) would increase Detroit automakers’ gross profits by roughly $3 billion per year and increase sales by the equivalent of two large assembly plans.

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Fuel Economy Detroit Economy Michigan 150

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JANUARY 11, 2015

The Range Rover Td6 and Range Rover Sport Td6 SUVs will deliver 25 mpg (9.4 l/100 km) combined, a 32% improvement over the supercharged V6, and reach a high of 28 mpg (8.4 The two new luxury diesel SUVs are making their debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and go on sale Fall 2015.

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Land Rover Fuel Economy MPG Diesel 150

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MAY 5, 2009

Internal GM testing of the new 2010 Equinox indicates that the front-wheel drive models with the direct-injected 2.4-liter liter I-4 engine will offer an EPA estimated 32 mpg on the highway and 22 mpg city. The 2010 Equinox will likely carry a 32 mpg highway rating. GM expects final official EPA estimates shortly.

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Fuel Economy 2010 MPG Chevrolet 150

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MARCH 3, 2015

Volkswagen is unveiling the Sport Coupé Concept GTE plug-in hybrid at the 2015 Geneva International Motor Show, ushering in a new and progressive Volkswagen brand design language. l/100 km (118 mpg US), or 46 g CO 2 /km. Internally, the Sport Coupé Concept GTE is a car that we position above today’s Volkswagen CC.

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Concept MPG PHEV Plug-in 150

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JANUARY 13, 2015

Hyundai introduced the Hybrid version of the seventh-generation Sonata at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Sonata Hybrid is expected to achieve up to 39 mpg in the city, 44 mpg on the highway and have a combined EPA rating of 42 mpg (6.03, 5.35

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FEBRUARY 5, 2009

The 2010 Honda Insight hybrid car made its world debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January. In Japan, the Insight hybrid is rated as delivering 26 km/L (61 mpg US, 3.8 mpg US, 3.3 In the US, the Insight offers an estimated EPA combined fuel-economy rating of 41 mpg US (17.4

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Honda Insight Insight Japan Honda 170

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JULY 14, 2014

The CrossBlue made its global debut at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Built off of the MQB Modular Transverse Matrix components set ( earlier post ), the plug-in CrossBlue concept offered a manufacturer-estimated 35 mpg (6.72 l/100km) combined (37 mpg highway and 33 mpg city), 89 mpge (2.64

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SUV Tennessee MPG America 218

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DECEMBER 9, 2011

liter four-cylinder engine is the smallest Hyundai engine to use Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) in the US, which helps deliver an estimated highway fuel economy of up to 40 mpg, lower emissions and higher reliability. The awards will be presented on 11 Jan 2012 at a ceremony in Detroit during the North American International Auto Show.

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Engine Hyundai Infinity Buick 210

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JANUARY 9, 2012

Ford unveiled the new 2013 Ford Fusion midsize sedan, with conventional gasoline engine; hybrid featuring a next-generation of Ford’s hybrid system; and plug-in hybrid versions at the Detroit Auto Show—the first production sedan to offer that trio of options. 100km) in city driving and 44 mpg (5.335 L/100km) on the highway.

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Fusion Plug-in Hybrid Ford 236

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JANUARY 6, 2011

GM will reveal the new 2012 Buick Verano compact luxury sedan, the brand’s third new model in the past two years and first in the compact luxury segment, at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) next week in Detroit. seconds and an estimated 31 mpg (7.6 L/100km) on the highway, 22 mpg city (10.7 An Ecotec 2.4L

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Buick 2012 Fuel Economy MPG 199

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JANUARY 12, 2015

Hyundai lanched the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle—Hyundai’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle—along with the hybrid version of the seventh-generation Sonata, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Sonata PHEV is expected to deliver 93 MPGe combined in EV mode based on internal estimates.

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PHEV Hyundai Miles Range 150

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APRIL 5, 2011

These three leading international energy markets illustrate how progress is being made in other major energy-intensive nations, but they are not alone. mpg by 2016. In Germany, renewable electricity generation will be 35 percent by 2020, and 50 percent by 2050. EIA projections of renewables penetration. Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.

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Renewable West Virginia Energy USA 220

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DECEMBER 17, 2014

km/l (43 mpg US or 5.5 The all-new Sonata Hybrid will make its North American debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit next month; detailed information of the Plug-in Hybrid version will be also released at the show. 42 mpg US / 5.7 l/100 km). Upgraded Hybrid Power System.

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JANUARY 11, 2010

Volkswagen introduced its New Compact Coupe (NCC) hybrid concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. L/100 km (NEDC), or 45 mpg US with an EPA rating. Click to enlarge. The car, positioned between the Scirocco and the CC, offers combined fuel consumption of 4.2 CO 2 emissions (NEDC) are 98 g/km.

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Concept Hybrid Li-ion Lithium Ion 246

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JUNE 15, 2010

VW had earlier previewed the new Jetta’s styling with the NCC coupe concept car shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The new 115 PS engine has a combined fuel economy of 28 mpg (8.4 L/100km) (manual transmission); the version with automatic transmission attains a value of 26 mpg (9.1

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JANUARY 5, 2012

combined rating of 40 mpg with a pre-production version of the Dodge Dart, based upon Fiat architecture technology. The Dodge Dart is scheduled to be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on 9 January. The increase is effective immediately, and brings Fiat’s interest in Chrysler to 58.5%.

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Chrysler Fuel Economy Economy Dodge 218

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FEBRUARY 21, 2010

In addition to introducing the next-generation Focus to the European market after its introduction at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit ( earlier post ), Ford will show the production versions of the new C-MAX and Grand C-MAX, previewed at the Frankfurt Show last year, at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show.

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Ford Fuel Economy MPG Production 199

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APRIL 4, 2012

Acura held the world debut of the Acura RLX Concept at the New York International Auto Show. The Sport-Hybrid SH-AWD system was introduced at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in January on the NSX Concept. 2013 Acura RLX Concept. Click to enlarge. The RLX Concept’s all-new 3.5L The RLX Concept’s all-new 3.5L

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APRIL 9, 2014

mpg) and a 9.2% Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) announced preliminary test results of its Dedicated-Exhaust Gas Recirculation (D-EGR) demonstration vehicle ( earlier post ) at the SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit. Overall, the engine offered a 13.1% improvement in city fuel economy (24.5 improvement on the highway (43.6

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JANUARY 11, 2016

Chrysler unveiled the all-new 2017 Pacifica minivan in both conventional and plug-in hybrid versions at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. liter Pentastar V-6 engine produces best-in-class horsepower (287) and torque (262 lb-ft), along with leading fuel economy of an estimated 28 mpg highway.

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Minivan Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid 150

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FEBRUARY 3, 2009

DTE Energy of Detroit. When driven on surface streets for the first 30 miles following a full charge, the Ford Escape PHEV can achieve up to 120 mpg—roughly 4.5 times its traditional gas internal combustion engine-powered counterpart. American Electric Power of Columbus, Ohio. Alabama Power of Birmingham, Ala.; Earlier post.).

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PHEV 2012 Ford EPRI 150

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JANUARY 14, 2011

Ford made a splash at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit with the introduction of 10 C-segment cars, including a new hybrid and plug-in hybrid based on the C-MAX ( earlier post )—this following on the roll-out the prior week of the Ford Focus Electric ( earlier post ). Hydrogen is farther out.

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Ford Fuel Emissions Vehicles 252

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DECEMBER 12, 2014

Audi will present the new second-generation Audi Q7 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January. mpg US), corresponding to less than 50 grams CO 2 per kilometer (80.5 mpg US), which equates to CO 2 emissions of 149 grams per kilometer (239.8 The new Q7. Click to enlarge. mi) in all-electric mode.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2009

The Transit Connect is expected to deliver at least 20 city and 24 highway mpg, pending EPA fuel economy certification. The Transit Connect offers 135 cubic feet (3.8 m 3 ) of cargo volume, and a cargo payload of 1,600 pounds (726 kg). The Duratec 2.0L features four valves per cylinder and an aluminum block and head.

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DECEMBER 22, 2006

The Europeans have placed their bet on the more efficient diesel engine, achieving mpg ratings in excess of the Prius without the complication and expense of hybridization. As it stands now, Toyota can incrementally improve their gasoline-only hybrids, staying out front in the mpg wars. Let's hope Detroit is taking another look.

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JANUARY 15, 2018

FCA pulled the wraps off the new 2019 Ram 1500 at the Detroit Auto Show. miles per gallon (mpg) on the highway. Internally, both transmissions have four gear sets and five shift elements (multi-disc clutches and brakes). Overall weight for the Ram 1500 has been reduced by 225 pounds (102 kg).

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