Economy, Fuel Economy, MPH and Range

ORNL study quantifies fuel economy costs of common driver practices and vehicle alterations

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APRIL 10, 2014

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have quantified the fuel economy effects of some common driver practices and vehicle accessories or alterations—including underinflated tires, open windows, and rooftop and hitch-mounted cargo. liter four-cylinder engine, also suffered as its fuel economy dipped 22% from 42.5

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ORNL researchers quantify the effect of increasing highway speed on fuel economy

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JANUARY 18, 2013

This website, jointly maintained by the US Department of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), provides information such as official EPA “window label” fuel economy estimates for city, highway, and combined driving for all U.S.-legal Analysis has focused on speeds of 50, 60, 70 and 80 mph. [ Data range.

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Bentley’s new 616hp 12-cylinder GT Speed convertible with 8-speed and energy recuperation improves fuel economy by 15%

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JANUARY 2, 2013

liter W12 combined with a close-ratio eight-speed ZF transmission to deliver a 15% improvement in fuel economy. Provisional EPA fuel economy ratings for the convertible are 12 mpg city, 20 mpg highway, and 15 mpg combined. Provisional EU cycle fuel consumption figures are 22.7 Zero to 100 mph (160 km/h) takes 9.7

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Study finds 6.3% spread in fuel economy obtained with maximum and minimum rolling resistance tires

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JANUARY 8, 2016

spread between the fuel economy obtained with maximum and minimum rolling resistance tires. At the average 2015 price of regular gasoline, the obtained fuel-consumption extremes result in a $78 difference in the annual cost of gasoline per light-duty vehicle, Sivak said. with a median of 10.28 mpg (RRf at 8.1 mpg (RRf of 12.1

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Volvo Trucks North America introduces I-Torque; up to 31% increase in fuel-efficient speed range

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MARCH 16, 2022

Now available as an option with the latest D13 Turbo Compound engine, the Volvo I-Torque is a unique powertrain solution enabling the truck to operate optimally with up to a 31% increase in fuel efficient speed range, achieving up to 8.5 miles per gallon at 85 mph.

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Tesla Model S matches gas cars by going 320 miles at average speeds of 75 mph

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MAY 23, 2021

The Tesla Model S reached a range on par with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles after logging 320 miles of range at 75mph during a highway fuel-economy test run. The Model S Long Range Plus has a 103.9 But when we recently got our hands on a Tesla Model S Long Range Plus, the scene was different.

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Consumer Reports finds Honda Accord hybrid fuel economy “impressive”, but short of EPA 47 mpg rating

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MAY 29, 2014

Consumer Reports fuel economy tests found the Honda Accord Hybrid delivered impressive overall fuel-economy of 40 mpg (5.88 We’ve found that the EPA tests often exaggerate the fuel-economy of hybrids. —Jake Fisher, director of automotive testing at Consumer Reports. Earlier post.). liter gasoline V6.

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Volkswagen Millerized 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion gasoline engine offers diesel-like fuel economy; derivatives may be applied in hybrid systems

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MARCH 19, 2018

Volkswagen has developed and deployed a gasoline engine that offers diesel-like fuel economy but is significantly cheaper to buy. TSI ACT BlueMotion delivers 96 kW / 130 PS with combined fuel consumption of 4.8 Meanwhile, the mixture also benefits from increased expansion in the knock-limited range. l/100 km (49 mpg US).

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Consumer Reports tests show EV range can fall far short of claims due to outside temperature

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JULY 29, 2023

Over the past year, Consumer Reports (CR) sought to answer the question of the effect of temperature on electric vehicle range by conducting seasonal testing on popular new all-wheel-drive EVs: the Ford Mustang Mach-E extended range, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Tesla Model Y Long Range, and Volkswagen ID.4

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ORNL study finds multi-mode RCCI can offer 15%+ fuel economy improvements across multiple light-duty driving cycles

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JANUARY 5, 2015

Drive cycle fuel economy for PFI, CDC, and multi-mode RCCI operation. Among their findings were that multi-mode RCCI has the potential to offer greater than 15% fuel economy improvement over a 2009 gasoline PFI baseline over many light-duty driving cycles, despite the lack of complete drive cycle coverage for RCCI mode.

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Infiniti Q80 Inspiration concept hybrid delivers 550 hp with 42.8 mpg fuel economy

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OCTOBER 2, 2014

Infiniti plans to double its powertrain range over the next five years.) Acceleration from 0-60 mph takes less than 4 seconds, and the top speed is limited to 155 mph (250 km/h). The powertrain incorporates a new aluminum-based downsized twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter Q80 Inspiration. Click to enlarge.

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2017 Audi A3 replaces 1.8L with Millerized 2.0L TFSI; better fuel economy, power and torque

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OCTOBER 25, 2016

liter engine offers an increase of 16 hp and 21 lb-ft of torque compared to the previous generation A3 1.8T, along with EPA-estimated combined cycle fuel economy of 29 mpg (8.1 System output is 186 hp and 221 lb-ft (300 N·m) of torque; the 2017 A3 sedan sprints from 0-60 mph in 6.6 The A3 sedan with 2.0-liter This new 2.0-liter

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NREL analysis of Proterra electric bus demo finds average fuel economy nearly 4x that of CNG baseline buses

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FEBRUARY 12, 2016

The baseline CNG buses had an average fuel economy of 4.04 These results indicated that the BEBs have an average fuel economy that is nearly 4 times higher than that of the CNG buses. The first two will be fast-charge buses, followed by 13 of the Catalyst XR extended range model BEBs. miles per DGE.

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Mazda unveils CX-60 crossover in Europe; e-Skyactiv PHEV, 48V MHEVs

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MARCH 9, 2022

With intake tuning to improve torque at the most frequently used mid- to low-speed ranges – 1,500 to 3,000 rpm, this combination of engine and motor delivers a total system output of 327 PS/241 kW and abundant torque of 500 N·m—making it the most powerful road car Mazda has ever produced.

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Battery powered trailer boost range, efficiency — now for $120,000 less

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The RA electric trailer from Range Energy promises to turn your diesel truck into a hybrid or extend the range of your electric semi – and now it qualifies for a $120,000 voucher in California. Last July, Range became the first trailer electrification platform to be accepted into CORE with an $80,000 rebate.

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Toyota announces expected fuel economy and pricing for RAV4 Hybrid: 33 mpg combined, entry at $28,370

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NOVEMBER 6, 2015

MSRP for the 2016 RAV4 gasoline models will range from $24,350 for the LE 2WD to $32,910 for the AWD Limited. The RAV4 Hybrid will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 8.1 The RAV4 Hybrid offers a choice of several driving modes: ECO mode optimizes throttle response and air conditioning output to help prioritize fuel economy.

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Land Rover bringing two diesel SUVs to N. America; 32% better combined fuel economy, up to 28 mpg on highway; LEV 3

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JANUARY 11, 2015

Land Rover will offer the option of diesel powertrains in two 2016 model year luxury SUVs: the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport. The Range Rover Td6 and Range Rover Sport Td6 SUVs will deliver 25 mpg (9.4 The Range Rover Sport Td6 and Range Rover Td6 accelerate from 0-60 mph in 7.1

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Volkswagen boosts Beetle Turbo and Jetta GLI with EA888 Gen 3 engine; more power, improved fuel economy

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MAY 3, 2013

Peak power is generated 200 revs higher in the engine range, at 5300 rpm, and torque remains unchanged at 207 lb-ft (280 N·m). seconds to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph, 0.2 The new engine produces 210 horsepower (157 kW), an increase of 10 hp over the previous Gen 2 TSI engine. Thus equipped, the Beetle Turbo coupe takes 6.6

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Ford Crew Chief telematics system can improve fuel economy by up to 20% through better fleet management

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JUNE 7, 2011

Driver behavior has so much influence on not only fuel efficiency but on the overall maintenance and life of a vehicle. The US Department of Energy reports that aggressive driving decreases fuel economy by up to 33 percent. With Crew Chief, Ford is deploying smart technology to deliver green driving results.

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Ford C-MAX Hybrid EPA-rated at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway; plug-in Energi version offers 85 mph top electric speed

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AUGUST 7, 2012

100km), bettering the fuel economy of the Toyota Prius v by 3 mpg on the city cycle and 7 mpg on the highway (5 mpg combined). We’ve done this with innovation—represented by nearly 500 hybrid patents—while driving costs down 30 percent so we can bring these fuel-saving vehicles to more customers.

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2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid on sale in US in spring 2017; ~30-mile electric range

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NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Cadillac will put the 2017 CT6 Plug-In Hybrid ( earlier post ) sedan on sale in the US in the spring of 2017, with a total driving range of more than 400 miles. All-electric range for the CT6 Plug-In Hybrid is an estimated 30 miles. seconds, and is expected to deliver a fuel economy rating of 65 MPGe. kW) of power.

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2017 Cadillac Plug-in Plug

Mercedes-Benz previews new GLA compact SUV; fuel economy as high as 54.7 mpg in diesel version

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AUGUST 15, 2013

Initially the power range of the 1.6 seconds, with a top speed of 235 km/h and a combined fuel consumption figure of 7.1 The new GLA brings the SUV portfolio of Mercedes-Benz to 5 model series (GLA, GLK, ML, GL and G)—the widest range of any European premium manufacturer. Earlier post.) ECO stop/start is standard.

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BMW upgrading 1 and 3 Series models with focus on fuel economy and emissions; BMW 114d to debut with 1.6L diesel

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

Too, the BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Sedan will be available as the first gasoline-driven model with additionally enhanced technology for reducing fuel consumption and exhaust emissions. Latest additions to the vehicle range are the models BMW 320i Touring, BMW 318d Touring and the BMW 316d Touring. The BMW 316i Sedan takes 8.9

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EPA rates Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid with 620-mile range, 21 in EV mode

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JANUARY 17, 2013

Ford’s new Fusion Energi—its second plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and its third plug-in electric vehicle on the market—has an EPA-rated total range of up to 620 miles and an all-electric range of 21 miles. The Fusion Energi has a electric-only speed of 85 mph (137 km/h)—23 mph more than Toyota Prius plug-in.

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New Volkswagen Polo BlueGT with cylinder deactivation offers gasoline engine fuel economy of up to 52 mpg US

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MARCH 6, 2012

If the Polo BlueGT is ordered with the optional 7-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG), fuel consumption drops further to 4.5 With a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph), the car accelerates to 100 km/h in 7.9 In constant speed driving at 50 km/h (31 mph) in third or fourth gear, fuel savings are as much as one liter per 100 km.

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New 2023 Toyota Sequoia full-size SUV comes standard with Hybrid i-FORCE MAX Powertrain

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JANUARY 26, 2022

Fuel economy estimates are not available at this time, but Toyota expects it to be extremely competitive at the top of the segment—and a huge improvement over the previous generation (14 or 15 mpg US combined, for 4WD or 2WD models, respectively).

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New Ford Focus in Europe delivers fuel economy improvements up to 19% with new 1.5L TDCi; 1.5L EcoBoost, Enhanced Transitional Stability

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Further Ford fuel-saving technologies including Auto-Start-Stop, Active Grille Shutter, and Smart Regenerative Charging help to achieve significant reductions in CO 2 emissions across the full range of gasoline and diesel engines. When the new 1.5-liter Park-Out Assist helps drivers as they exit a parallel parking space.

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2019 Prius offered with new electric all-wheel drive system

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Toyota projects fuel economy of 52 mpg city / 48 mpg highway / 50 mpg combined for the AWD-e model, and estimates that the AWD-e model—which is debuting at the LA Auto Show—could account for as much as 25% of annual US Prius sales.

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GM and partners to begin work in January at National Tire Research Center; seeking improvements in fuel economy

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NOVEMBER 21, 2012

million tire performance test equipment, known as Flat-Trac LTRe, is unique in its use of electric motor technology and can run a tire up to 200 mph. SoVa Motion offers shock and suspension testing, virtual prototyping of vehicle components, and a range of on-vehicle sensing such as wheel force transducers. Click to enlarge.

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Toyota’s new RAV4 plug-in hybrid SUV offers 39 miles AER, 90 MPGe

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NOVEMBER 20, 2019

In addition to an ability to do 0-60 mph in a projected 5.8 seconds—the second quickest acceleration time in the Toyota lineup—the 2021 RAV4 Prime has an estimated 39 miles of all-electric range—the highest AER of any PHEV SUV on the market. liter gas V6 engine that reached 0-60 mph in 6.3-seconds—a

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Chevy Volt hits 100,000 mark in US sales; almost 1.5B all-electric miles

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AUGUST 4, 2016

Based on an average new car fuel economy of 25.3 mpg, Volt drivers have saved nearly 58 million gallons of fuel. The second-generation Volt improves on the pioneering work of the original, adding additional electric-only range, improved fuel economy of 106 mpg-e and 42 mpg, and a chassis that is lighter than the original.

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Mercedes-Benz introducing diesel E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID with fuel economy of 56 mpg US; gasoline-engined E 400 HYBRID model to follow

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MARCH 28, 2012

Electric range. The internal combustion engine can be switched off when coasting on the overrun at speeds up to 160 km/h (99 mph), since ancillaries such as the steering, brakes and refrigerant compressor operate electrically. Rated output. 150 kW/204 hp. 500 N·m. Transmission. 7G-tronic PLUS. Battery output/capacity.

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Elio Motors unveils prototype 3-wheeler

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MAY 9, 2013

The car is powered by an inline, 3-cylinder, 1-liter, 70 hp (52 kW) gasoline fuel-injected, SOHC engine and has projected fuel economy of 84 mpg (2.8 Top speed is in excess of 100 mph (161 km/h), and the 0-60 speed is under 9.6 l/100km) on the highway and 49 mpg (4.8 l/100 km) in the city.

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Jeep Cherokee in Europe gains new 2.2L MultiJet II diesel

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AUGUST 12, 2015

liter MultiJet II diesel engine, available with 185 hp (138 kW) and 200 hp (149 kW) outputs, and offering a significantly wider spread of torque from low rpm, greater power, improved performance and better fuel economy than the out-going two-liter 170 hp automatic engine. MultiJet II 200 hp reaches a top speed of 127 mph (204 km/h).

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2012 Chevy Sonic with 1.4L Turbo delivers 40 mpg on highway

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

L/100km) on the highway with a six-speed manual transmission and city fuel economy of 29 mpg (8.1 The Sonic’s highway fuel economy makes it one of the most fuel-efficient small cars in the market, with fuel economy equivalent to the 2012 Ford Fiesta SFE and on a par with the 2012 Hyundai Accent.

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2018 Toyota AYGO mid-lifecycle update features enhanced 1.0L engine; Euro 6d-TEMP-compliant; up to 61.8 mpg

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JUNE 4, 2018

regulations and reduce CO 2 emissions by 5 g/km across the entire model range. As a result, combustion efficiency is further enhanced, improving both fuel economy and exhaust gas performance. This not only contributes to enhanced torque delivery throughout the engine speed range, but also improves fuel economy.

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Consumer Reports road testing finds Ford Fusion and C-MAX hybrids falling far short of EPA ratings

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DECEMBER 6, 2012

Road testing by Consumer Reports has found the fuel economy on the 2013 Fusion Hybrid sedan and new C-Max Hybrid falling far short below Ford (and EPA) triple 47 mpg (5.0 Yes, the disclaimer on EPA fuel-economy labels notes that “your results may differ.” Consumer Reports has reported its fuel-economy results to the EPA.

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Range-Extended Electric Hummer H3E by Raser Drives 50+ All-Electric Miles in Test Drive

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AUGUST 26, 2009

A recent preliminary road test of the Raser Hummer H3E, an H3 converted with a range-extended electric powertrain ( earlier post ), demonstrated more than 50 miles of all-electric range. Battery range of this innovative vehicle was more than sufficient to exceed our performance target of 40 miles in all-electric mode.

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Volkswagen putting range of plug-in hybrids into production starting in 2013/14

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MAY 6, 2011

Martin Winterkorn, announced that the Volkswagen Group will be going into production with a range of models with plug-in hybrid technology starting in 2013/14. It accelerates the Passat from 0 to 60 mph in 9.3 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 113 mph. liters per 100 km.

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News: Range Milestones Hit by Lucid and Rivian

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

Lucid Air Tops Out with 520-mile range; Rivian Bests 300 with Pickup & SUV. The numbers tell the story—we’ve entered a new stage of long-range electric vehicles. EPA with a 520-mile range. While the average range of an EV has been moving higher during the past few years, Lucid’s announcement has set a new high bar.

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New 2016 Range Rover Evoque with new Ingenium diesel will deliver up to 56 mpg; Geneva debut

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FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Land Rover will stage the world debut of the MY 2016 Range Rover Evoque. Equipped with the EU6-compliant, four-cylinder Ingenium diesel ( earlier post) , the new Evoque will be the most efficient production Land Rover yet, with fuel consumption as low as 4.2 2016 Range Rover Evoque. Top speed mph (km/h). Click to enlarge.

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Nissan launches new Skyline in Japan; one-motor two-clutch hybrid system in every grade

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NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Skyline delivers maximum power output of 268 kW (360 hp) and fuel economy of 18.4 With run-flat tires included as standard in every grade, the vehicle can travel around 150 km (93 miles) at 80 km/h (50 mph) even with completely flat tires. mpg US , 5.4 l/100km) on JC08 mode. Earlier post.).

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Testing Finds Proterra Electric Transit Bus Achieves More Than 20 mpg Diesel Equivalent

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MAY 5, 2009

Calculated diesel equivalent fuel economy for each phase was: 21.35 Simulated test phases ranged from 7 stops per mile and a top speed of 20 mph during the central business district phase to 1 stop and a top speed of 40 mph during the commuter phase. mpg on the central business district phase, 17.55

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BMW Concept Active Tourer PHEV and diesel 328d to make US debut at New York International Auto Show

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MARCH 14, 2013

With a fully charged battery, the front-wheel drive BMW Concept Active Tourer has a maximum range of more than 30 kilometers (18.6 BMW 328d will be powered by a TwinPower Turbo 4 cylinder engine, delivering 180 hp (134 kW) and 280 lb-ft (380 N·m ) of torque, propelling the vehicle from 0 to 60 mph in about 7.2

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ORNL study quantifies fuel economy costs of common driver practices and vehicle alterations

ORNL researchers quantify the effect of increasing highway speed on fuel economy

Bentley’s new 616hp 12-cylinder GT Speed convertible with 8-speed and energy recuperation improves fuel economy by 15%

Study finds 6.3% spread in fuel economy obtained with maximum and minimum rolling resistance tires

Volvo Trucks North America introduces I-Torque; up to 31% increase in fuel-efficient speed range

Tesla Model S matches gas cars by going 320 miles at average speeds of 75 mph

Consumer Reports finds Honda Accord hybrid fuel economy “impressive”, but short of EPA 47 mpg rating

Volkswagen Millerized 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion gasoline engine offers diesel-like fuel economy; derivatives may be applied in hybrid systems

Consumer Reports tests show EV range can fall far short of claims due to outside temperature

ORNL study finds multi-mode RCCI can offer 15%+ fuel economy improvements across multiple light-duty driving cycles

Infiniti Q80 Inspiration concept hybrid delivers 550 hp with 42.8 mpg fuel economy

2017 Audi A3 replaces 1.8L with Millerized 2.0L TFSI; better fuel economy, power and torque

NREL analysis of Proterra electric bus demo finds average fuel economy nearly 4x that of CNG baseline buses

Mazda unveils CX-60 crossover in Europe; e-Skyactiv PHEV, 48V MHEVs

Battery powered trailer boost range, efficiency — now for $120,000 less

Toyota announces expected fuel economy and pricing for RAV4 Hybrid: 33 mpg combined, entry at $28,370

Land Rover bringing two diesel SUVs to N. America; 32% better combined fuel economy, up to 28 mpg on highway; LEV 3

Volkswagen boosts Beetle Turbo and Jetta GLI with EA888 Gen 3 engine; more power, improved fuel economy

Ford Crew Chief telematics system can improve fuel economy by up to 20% through better fleet management

Ford C-MAX Hybrid EPA-rated at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway; plug-in Energi version offers 85 mph top electric speed

2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid on sale in US in spring 2017; ~30-mile electric range

Mercedes-Benz previews new GLA compact SUV; fuel economy as high as 54.7 mpg in diesel version

BMW upgrading 1 and 3 Series models with focus on fuel economy and emissions; BMW 114d to debut with 1.6L diesel

EPA rates Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid with 620-mile range, 21 in EV mode

New Volkswagen Polo BlueGT with cylinder deactivation offers gasoline engine fuel economy of up to 52 mpg US

New 2023 Toyota Sequoia full-size SUV comes standard with Hybrid i-FORCE MAX Powertrain

New Ford Focus in Europe delivers fuel economy improvements up to 19% with new 1.5L TDCi; 1.5L EcoBoost, Enhanced Transitional Stability

2019 Prius offered with new electric all-wheel drive system

GM and partners to begin work in January at National Tire Research Center; seeking improvements in fuel economy

Toyota’s new RAV4 plug-in hybrid SUV offers 39 miles AER, 90 MPGe

Chevy Volt hits 100,000 mark in US sales; almost 1.5B all-electric miles

Mercedes-Benz introducing diesel E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID with fuel economy of 56 mpg US; gasoline-engined E 400 HYBRID model to follow

Elio Motors unveils prototype 3-wheeler

Jeep Cherokee in Europe gains new 2.2L MultiJet II diesel

2012 Chevy Sonic with 1.4L Turbo delivers 40 mpg on highway

2018 Toyota AYGO mid-lifecycle update features enhanced 1.0L engine; Euro 6d-TEMP-compliant; up to 61.8 mpg

Consumer Reports road testing finds Ford Fusion and C-MAX hybrids falling far short of EPA ratings

Range-Extended Electric Hummer H3E by Raser Drives 50+ All-Electric Miles in Test Drive

Volkswagen putting range of plug-in hybrids into production starting in 2013/14

News: Range Milestones Hit by Lucid and Rivian

New 2016 Range Rover Evoque with new Ingenium diesel will deliver up to 56 mpg; Geneva debut

Nissan launches new Skyline in Japan; one-motor two-clutch hybrid system in every grade

Testing Finds Proterra Electric Transit Bus Achieves More Than 20 mpg Diesel Equivalent

BMW Concept Active Tourer PHEV and diesel 328d to make US debut at New York International Auto Show

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