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Latest EPA automotive trend report shows MY 2017 fleet fuel economy of 24.9 mpg; new record

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The latest edition of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) annual Automotive Trends Report finds that Model Year (MY) 2017 vehicle fuel economy was 24.9 Since MY 2004, fuel economy and CO 2 emissions have improved in eleven out of thirteen years. Estimated Real-World CO 2 and Fuel Economy. Source: EPA. Source: EPA.

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Road Test: 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring

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Completely redesigned in 2022, the 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback continues with handsome styling that forgoes sharp edges and a busy design for a more mature and finished look that hints Euro. The quick take is the 2024 Honda Civic Hatch 1.5T Standard on the LX and Sport, the 2.0-liter turbo at 28 mpg city/37 highway/31 combined.

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EPA fuel economy report finds weight and power leveling off, footprint stable

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EPA recently released the latest edition of its annual report Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends. The report is the authoritative reference for real-world fuel economy, technology trends and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions, for new personal vehicles sold in the US every year since 1975.

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EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. Adjusted fuel economy distribution by model year. Fuel economy. Source: EPA.

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Report: new Honda minicar to have idle-stop as standard

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Honda Motor Co. will include an idling-stop mechanism as a standard feature in a new wagon-type mini-vehicle due for release this December. Idling-stop systems help improve fuel economy by stopping the engine when the car slows to a crawl. But Honda has not done so for any of its own gasoline-powered vehicles, even as an option.

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Honda introducing 4-cylinder versions of Crosstour crossover; improved fuel economy over V6 models

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Honda is introducing new four-cylinder, two-wheel-drive versions of the Honda Crosstour crossover in the US next month, in an attempt to broaden the vehicle’s appeal through a lower price point and improved fuel economy. V6 model is EPA rated at 18/27/21 mpg US. By comparison, the. 271 hp (202 kW) 2WD 3.5L

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2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid gets price hike, ahead of Civic Hybrid arrival

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2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid As noted by CarsDirect , the price increases make the gap between the Elantra Hybrid and the standard Elantra wider. But fuel economy hasn’t changed much. EPA city and highway fuel economy numbers changed quite a bit for the Blue model.