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JULY 7, 2017

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in June was 25.1 mpg from May, according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). l/100 km)—down 0.2 The value for June is up 5.0

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NOVEMBER 11, 2014

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in October was 25.3 l/100 km)—unchanged from the value in September, according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).

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DECEMBER 4, 2014

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in November was 25.3 l/100 km)—unchanged from the value in October, according to the monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). in September, up from 0.76

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JUNE 4, 2014

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in May was 25.6 mpg from the value for April, according to the monthly report from Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Vehicle fuel economy is up 5.5 l/100 km), up 0.4

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APRIL 3, 2014

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in March was 25.4 mpg improvement from the revised value for February and the best mark yet, according to the monthly report from University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) researchers Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle.

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AUGUST 19, 2012

A study by a team led by Dr. Dennis Assanis at the University of Michigan suggests that accessing the “thermodynamic sweet spot” in high-efficiency, dilute, boosted gasoline engines has the potential for vehicle fuel economy gains between 23% and 58%. Their paper is published in the International Journal of Engine Research.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in August was 25.3 mpg from the value for July, according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Fuel economy is down 0.5 l/100km)—down 0.1

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OCTOBER 3, 2013

The average fuel-economy (window-sticker) value of new vehicles sold in the US in September was 24.6 l/100 km), according to the latest analysis from Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. Despite this drop, vehicle fuel economy is up 4.5 This value is down 0.3

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OCTOBER 5, 2015

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in September was 25.2 mpg from August, according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Fuel economy is down 0.6 l/100 km), down 0.1

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FEBRUARY 8, 2017

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in January was 25.1 mpg from the revised value for December, according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). l/100 km)—up 0.1

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the in August was 25.3 mpg from July, according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Fuel economy is down 0.5 l/100 km), down 0.1

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JANUARY 7, 2016

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in calendar year 2015 was 25.3 mpg from the value for the vehicles sold in 2014, according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Fuel economy is down 0.9

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AUGUST 29, 2022

A new University of Michigan study finds that making the switch to all-electric mail-delivery vehicles would lead to far greater reductions in greenhouse gas emissions than previously estimated by the US Postal Service (USPS). Earlier post.). The U-M team’s paper is published in Environmental Science & Technology.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2015

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in October was 25.0 mpg from September, according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Fuel economy is down 0.8 l/100km)—down 0.2

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DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.;

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JULY 8, 2013

The average fuel-economy (window-sticker) value of new vehicles sold. mpg from May, according to the latest monthly report from Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). reduction likely reflects the recent drop in the price of gasoline, they suggested.

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JUNE 3, 2016

Average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in May 2016 was 25.4 mpg from the value for April 2016, according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Fuel economy is down 0.4 l/100 km)—up 0.2

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JANUARY 6, 2015

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in December was 25.1 mpg from the peak reached in August, according to the monthly tally from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). l/100 km)—down 0.2 in October, up from 0.78

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in August was 23.8 mpg (or 18%) from October 2007, according to researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). The improvement from July to August most likely reflects the increased price of gasoline, they suggested.

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APRIL 3, 2015

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in March was 25.4 Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). They sugested that this change likely reflects the increased gasoline prices from February to March. l/100 km)—up 0.2

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MAY 2, 2013

The average fuel-economy (window-sticker) value of new vehicles sold in the US in April was 24.5 mpg, according to the most recent tracking data from Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Despite this small drop, the fuel economy is up 4.4 in February.

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JANUARY 4, 2013

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in December was 23.9 l/100km), according to the latest monthly report from Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). This is an increase of 3.8 This is an increase of 3.8 Source: UMTRI.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in January was 25.4 mpg from the peak reached in August of 2014, according to the monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Overall, vehicle fuel economy is up 5.3

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DECEMBER 4, 2015

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in November was 25.0 mpg from the revised value for October, according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Fuel economy is down 0.8

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JUNE 4, 2015

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in May was 25.5 mpg from April—according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Fuel economy is down 0.3 l/100 km)—up 0.3

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JANUARY 8, 2016

A new report by University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) researcher Dr. Michael Sivak has found a 6.3% spread between the fuel economy obtained with maximum and minimum rolling resistance tires. Rolling resistance (RRf) for the combined set of all tires examined ranged from 8.1 with a median of 10.28

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JULY 5, 2012

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in June was 23.6 L/100km), according to figures from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). However, the fuel economy in June was down 0.1 However, the fuel economy in June was down 0.1 mpg from May (and down 0.5

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JUNE 5, 2012

The average sales-weighted fuel economy (adjusted EPA window sticker value) of new vehicles purchased in the US dropped 0.2 L/100km), likely reflecting the slight reduction the price of gasoline, according to the monthly report from researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). mpg US (9.9

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MAY 2, 2012

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in April was 23.9 L/100 km), according to the latest figures from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Although this represents an increase of 3.8 mpg from March. Although this represents an increase of 3.8 mpg from March.

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JUNE 28, 2013

Diesel vehicles generally saved owners between $2,000 to $6,000 in total ownership costs during a three to five year period when compared to similar gasoline vehicles, according to data compiled by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). —“Total Cost of Ownership”. Fuel Efficiency. Fuel Costs.

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JULY 19, 2013

Drivers of diesel vehicles can save thousands of dollars in total ownership costs compared to similar gasoline vehicles, according to a University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) study.

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JANUARY 30, 2017

FCSM will operate within GM’s existing battery pack manufacturing facility site in Brownstown, Michigan, south of Detroit. In addition to advancing the performance of the fuel cell system, GM and Honda are working together to reduce the cost of development and manufacturing through economies of scale and common sourcing.

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JANUARY 25, 2016

The water crisis in Flint, Michigan, has brought the health effects of lead back into the public eye, and in a big way. In that context, it's worth noting that lead was still a part of everyday gasoline more recently than many drivers remember. Leaded gasoline was sold in the U.S. until January 1996.

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AUGUST 14, 2020

Recent US Supreme Court precedent has opened the door for states to enact laws requiring all new cars sold in the state to be electric as of a certain date, according to a paper by the nonprofit Coltura published in the University of Michigan Journal of Environmental and Administrative Law. Its vision is a gasoline-free US by 2040 or sooner.

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AUGUST 19, 2021

Now, researchers from the University of Michigan and Ford report in an open-access paper in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology that automating residential package transport doesn’t influence the greenhouse gas footprint as much as the delivery van’s size and type. Use of warehouse is not included. Luyao Li, Xiaoyi He, Gregory A.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010

A key strategy for achieving the project goals will be a pioneering low-temperature gasoline combustion system that could help significantly improve light-duty vehicle fuel economy. Delphi is an industry leader in advanced powertrain technology development, with new gasoline direct injection (GDi) systems soon entering production.

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MAY 21, 2010

Strengthening the fuel economy of medium- and heavy-duty trucks could create as many as 124,000 jobs in the US by 2030, with all 50 states experiencing net job growth, according to a new report by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) and CALSTART. Improving the average fuel economy of these trucks by 3.7 per gallon fuel price.

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