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JANUARY 14, 2013

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 l/100km equivalent) in electric mode, and an all-electric range of up to 14 miles (22.5 The CrossBlue concept.

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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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APRIL 8, 2009

will unveil at the upcoming SAE World Congress in Detroit a full-size SUV Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV) designed to achieve more than 100 mpg US in typical local daily driving with near zero emissions by driving up to 40 miles per day in all-electric mode. Raser Technologies, Inc. Earlier post.).

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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. The operational range is up to 35 miles (charge depleting range, US certification driving cycle) with zero tailpipe emissions in urban traffic. L/100 km, 102 mpg US).

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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. In charge sustaining mode, the Sonata PHEV is expected to return 38 mpg (6.19

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APRIL 4, 2018

Results demonstrated that the Ford Transit 350HD equipped with the LightningElectric drivetrain achieved 61 MPGe on EPA City routes and 66 MPGe on EPA Highway routes, compared to 13 and 15 MPG respectively for the identically configured gasoline Ford Transit 350HD.

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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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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.).

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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. The Pacifica Hybrid will deliver an estimated all-electric range of 30 miles from a 16-kWh lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery. The PHEV is the minivan segment’s first.

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MARCH 20, 2014

Ford estimates that its customers now have logged 65 million all-electric miles, increasing at a rate of 290,000 electric miles per day. Fusion Energi and C-Max Energi have EPA-estimated MPG ratings of 44 mpg US city, 41 highway and 43 combined and have an EPA-estimated range of 21 miles (34 km) electric.

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Installation Ford Charging Fusion 290

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AUGUST 23, 2012

In the on-highway segment, the average reported engine service interval has increased to 22,703 miles in 2012, up from 20,303 in 2011. miles per gallon (mpg) in 2012, compared with 6.0 mpg in 2011. Overall Scores. Based on scale of 1,000). Caterpillar. Industry Average. —Brent Gruber.

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MAY 5, 2009

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. At 32 mpg, the 2010 Equinox will offer best-in-segment highway fuel economy and have a highway driving range of up to 600 miles. Click to enlarge. The 2010 Ecotec 2.4L

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Fuel Economy 2010 MPG Chevrolet 150

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JANUARY 11, 2015

The 2016 Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric car, which will be unveiled this morning at the Detroit Auto Show, is sleeker, has more electric range, and is projected to get higher gas mileage when its engine is operating.

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Chevrolet Volt 2016 Range 60

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MARCH 3, 2015

l/100 km (118 mpg US), or 46 g CO 2 /km. Volkswagen’s regular GTE models can be driven approximately 32 miles (52 km) in all-electric mode. GTE versions are conceivable in all vehicle classes, as demonstrated with the Cross Coupe GTE SUV concept vehicle that was shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

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AUGUST 17, 2011

miles per gallon more on the highway, the company says. and Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plants in the United States. GM engineers have removed more than 60 counts—a count is 0.001 coefficient of drag—of wind drag from the 2013 Malibu as a result of the new Malibu’s shape and fine-tuning of the car’s exterior design.

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2013 GM MPG Wind 170

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JULY 12, 2022

Squeezing-out That Extra Mile. The Environmental Protection Agency rates the Corsair’s fuel economy at 33 mpg highway and combined when running in hybrid mode only. That number jumps to 78 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when looking at the car’s electric power. The way to Lincoln. kilowatt-hours/kWh). kilowatt-hours/kWh).

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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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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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OCTOBER 26, 2009

V8: from 14 mpg to up to 43 mpg, depending on vehicle use. Gen1 System installed in a Crown Vic. Click to enlarge. Gen 2 system in a rolling chassis. ALTe already has Gen 1 proof-of-concept systems running in a Crown Vic taxi equipped with a 20 kWh Li-ion battery pack. 20 kWh pack in the proof-of-concept Crown Vic conversion.

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JUNE 20, 2013

The CrossBlue Coupé is a sportier, gasoline-engined version of the diesel-engined CrossBlue SUV concept introduced at this year’s Detroit auto show. seconds, and a top speed of 147 mph (237 km/h), the CrossBlue Coupé has a combined fuel consumption of 79 mpg (3.0 l/100 km (34 mpg US) of fuel. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.

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JANUARY 5, 2012

Fiat has boosted its interest in the Chrysler Group by another 5% following Chrysler’s achievement of the “Ecological Event”—receiving regulatory approval for an automobile based on a Fiat platform or vehicle technology having a fuel efficiency rating of at least 40 combined miles per gallon (5.88 Earlier post.). The remaining 41.5%

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MARCH 27, 2015

Daimler Trucks North America’s (DTNA) SuperTruck program has achieved 115% freight efficiency improvement (gallons of fuel consumed per ton of goods moved per mile traveled)—surpassing the Department of Energy (DOE) program’s goal of 50% improvement and exhibiting the best results of all reporting OEMs. mpg (19.26 mpg (19.26

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APRIL 13, 2009

will unveil the Hummer H3 Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (ReEV) demonstrator at the upcoming 2009 SAE World Congress (Detroit, Michigan, 20-24 April). The Raser scalable plug-in series hybrid design provides 40+ mile all-electric range and 100+ mpg fuel economy. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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MAY 24, 2022

Built at Factory ZERO at the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center. Driving Range: 400 miles. Chevrolet has confirmed 100 miles can be added in about 10 minutes when charging with 350 kW DC fast charging. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. All-wheel drive.

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APRIL 19, 2015

miles) of all-electric range, and pairs with Cadillac’s 2.0-liter per 100 km (141 mpg US) based on China testing standards. The CT6 PHEV may come subsequently to the US, according to Cadillac spokesman Dave Caldwell as quoted in the Detroit News. The new PHEV version of the CT6 will be capable of greater than 60 km (32.4

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JANUARY 10, 2011

On the heels officially introducing the Focus Electric last week ( earlier post ), Ford revealed two next-generation hybrids—including its first production plug-in hybrid (PHEV)—at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. This allows it to run in electric mode before using the gasoline engine.

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Plug-in Hybrid Ford Plug 231

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FEBRUARY 3, 2009

The PHEV uses a blended operating strategy, and delivers an equivalent 30-mile all-electric range, according to Ford. 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 Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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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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FEBRUARY 9, 2009

The Transit Connect is expected to deliver at least 20 city and 24 highway mpg, pending EPA fuel economy certification. The electric Transit Connect will have a range of about 100 miles. 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

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AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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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. Overall weight for the Ram 1500 has been reduced by 225 pounds (102 kg). The expanded range of operation yields an additional 0.5

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JANUARY 12, 2015

With a sportier design and an entirely new drive system ( earlier post ), the 2016 Volt electric car features a higher capacity battery pack and 50 miles of all-electric range (MY 2015 = 38 miles); greater efficiency; and stronger acceleration. The 2016 Volt goes on sale in the second half of 2015. Manufacturing. engine plant.

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Volt Miles Range Chevrolet 150

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JANUARY 9, 2012

On the eve of the Detroit Auto Show, Cadillac introduced the 2013 ATS, a new rear-drive compact luxury sports sedan developed on an all-new, lightweight vehicle architecture. GM says the ATS will be able to deliver peak highway fuel economy of more than 30 mpg. 2013 Cadillac ATS. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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AUGUST 11, 2009

It’s designed to go about 40 miles in all-electric mode after which a small gas powered engine kicks in and powers a generator which then re-charges the batteries. The H3E can go about 400 miles before needing to refuel. The Raser plug-in Hummer SUV was introduced at the SAE World Congress in Detroit, Michigan in April.

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JANUARY 19, 2013

GAC) brought three to the 2013 North American International Auto Show (2013 NAIAS) in Detroit this month: a 4x4 Hybrid Version of the Trumpchi Sedan; a battery-electric version of the Trumpchi GS5 SUV; and the Compact NEV E-JET range-extended electric vehicle. E-JET can have a pure electric drive range of more than 100 km (62 miles).

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JULY 2, 2015

Finally, BMW showcased a hydrogen fuel cell drive system as a future-focused variant of BMW eDrive (teased in a technical session during April’s SAE World Congress in Detroit) enabling all-electric driving with a high operating range and short refueling times. mpg US; combined CO 2 emissions: 204–194 g/km) in the standard BMW M4.

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JANUARY 12, 2014

Audi will unveil an all-road shooting brake plug-in hybrid concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. mpg US ), equivalent to 45 g CO 2 per km (72.42 g/mile) based on the relevant ECE standard. Its total driving range is up to 820 km (510 miles). Shooting brake concept. Click to enlarge.

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