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MAY 20, 2025

Eco is best for maximizing fuel economy when on the open road, but Sport gave the Ioniq 9 more spirit by changing the transmission shift points, the throttle response, and steering sensitivity. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. Normal is the happy medium mode.

Hyundai

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MARCH 3, 2014

liters per 100 km (56 mpg US), which translates into CO 2 emissions of 110 g/km (177 g/mile). liters per 100 km (35 mpg US ) and CO2 emissions of 159 g per km (256 g/mile). In this way, the new TT can be steered agilely and precisely with little movement of the steering wheel in downtown traffic and on winding country roads.

Audi

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NOVEMBER 11, 2010

The non-hybrid 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco delivers an EPA-estimated 42 mpg on the highway (manual transmission models), with city fuel economy of 28 mpg. Our engineers were comprehensive and thorough when it came to evaluating and modifying the aspects of the car’s performance that contribute to fuel economy. Aerodynamics.

MPG

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DECEMBER 9, 2010

The new 2011 Ford Explorer V6 fuel economy ratings are now EPA-approved at 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway, a 25% improvement over the previous V6 model. liter EcoBoost I-4, expected to deliver 30% better fuel economy than the 2010 model. Each of these measures contributes to Explorer V6 fuel economy. 2011 Explorer.

Fuel Economy

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NOVEMBER 15, 2011

mpg US (62.9 mpg Imperial, 4.5 The car maintained an average speed of 53 mph, while encountering a multitude of real-life scenarios including the busy roads exiting New York and, towards the end of the trip, entering Los Angeles, road works, high winds and a climb to 7,275 feet above sea level. mpg US, 5.0 mpg US, 5.0

MPG

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AUGUST 15, 2013

mpg US ) and 114 g CO 2 per kilometer (provisional figure). liters of gasoline per 100 km (33 mpg US ) and 151 g CO 2 /km—all provisional figures. Numerous measures have also been taken to reduce wind noise in the GLA. l/100 km (54.7 The GLA 220 CDI develops 125 kW (170 hp) and 350 N·m (258 lb-ft).

Fuel Economy

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JUNE 13, 2014

Ford Motor Company is lowering the fuel economy ratings for its 2013- and 2014-model year hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles, as well as most 2014-model year Fiestas. Ford said it had identified an error with fuel economy ratings on the vehicles and notified the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Click to enlarge.

Fuel Economy

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DECEMBER 11, 2011

Growth is led by developing regions such as China, India, Africa and other emerging economies. Additionally, to achieve proposed fuel-economy targets, personal vehicles will need to be smaller and lighter than they are today. The fastest-growing of these will be wind, which will increase by about 8% per year from 2010 to 2040.

Personal

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JUNE 7, 2013

The Corolla Eco-badged models will achieve an estimated highway fuel economy rating of more than 40 mpg (5.88 Valvematic offers more than a five-percent improvement in fuel economy and engine output (140 hp / 104 kW). The 2014 Corolla also offers improved fuel economy due to its advanced Continuously Variable Transmission.

North America

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APRIL 17, 2014

New for 2015, all Outback models come standard with the Lineartronic CVT (continuously variable transmission), which features paddle-shift control switches and is instrumental in the Outback’s significantly improved fuel economy. Manufacturer-estimated ratings of 25 mpg city / 33 mpg highway / 28 mpg combined (9.4,

Fuel Economy

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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

Fuel Economy

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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. Due to ultra-low internal friction and efficient combustion, the 2ZR-FXE 1.8-liter

Prius

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DECEMBER 12, 2011

Along with specific aerodynamic enhancements, it achieves 12% greater highway fuel economy than current models equipped with the 2.4L engine; GM estimates highway fuel economy of 37 mpg US (6.4 This power capability enables the battery to capture energy during regenerative braking for improved fuel economy.

Chevrolet

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AUGUST 23, 2011

The 2012 Camry again offers three powertrain choices, all of which have been enhanced for 2012 to provide better fuel economy and more responsive performance: a revised 2.5L, 4-cylinder gasoline engine; an enhanced 3.5-liter The outgoing model carries a 31/35/33 mpg US EPA rating.). Under the hood of the 2012 Camry Hybrid.

Fuel Economy

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JUNE 4, 2018

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. mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 93 g/km. mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of only 86 g/km1.

MPG

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MAY 24, 2013

mpg US) averaged over all drives. l/100 km (84 mpg US). mpg US) for the PHEV, with accompanying CO 2 emissions (combined) of 71 g/km. This performance increase of the three-phase synchronous motor is attributable to a modified number of windings on the coils and an increased voltage level. l/100 km (53.4 l/100 km (75.9

Porsche

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

mpg US (5.8 Underbody panels and wheel well liners further minimize road and wind noise. mpg US) and 171 g/km CO 2 emissions for reduced running costs—down from 7.8 mpg US) and 206 g/km CO 2 in the outgoing model. The large SUV will be offered in Europe with a choice of 180PS 2.0-liter l/100 km (36.2 l/100 km (30.2

Ford

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

The CR-Z offers fuel economy of 25.0 km/L (59 mpg US, 4.0 km/L (53 mpg US, 4.4 km/L (54 mpg US, 4.4 km/L (48 mpg US, 4.9 CR-Z combines a 1.5-liter liter i-VTEC engine and Honda’s proprietary Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system with a 6-speed manual transmission—the first such on a hybrid. L/100km) (CVT) and 22.5

Japan

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JULY 24, 2011

The company anticipates that it will be the only gasoline-powered vehicle delivering fuel economy of 30 kilometers per liter (equivalent to 71 mpg US or 3.3 A CAE simulation and a wind tunnel test were conducted in the design phase to improve the forms of the front corners and slow the underfloor flow. L/100km) in JC08 mode.

MPG

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Toyota anticipates that the 2016 Prius ( earlier post ) will deliver fuel economy ratings of 54 MPG city / 50 MPG highway / 52 MPG combined. A new Eco grade model is expecting ratings of 58 MPG city / 53 MPG highway / 56 MPG combined thanks to lighter weight and further optimized aerodynamics.

Prius

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JULY 19, 2010

V6 is EPA-rated at 14 mpg US city, 20 mpg US highway and 16 mpg US (14.7 Reduced wind noise at speed is an incremental benefit. The EcoBoost I-4 pairs a turbocharger with direct gasoline injection to provide SUV buyers with projected class-leading fuel economy, pending EPA certification, Ford said. Earlier post.)

2011

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AUGUST 17, 2011

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. These aerodynamic improvements give customers up to 2.5 miles per gallon more on the highway, the company says.

2013

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DECEMBER 18, 2009

LaCrosse sales are up 238% compared with a year ago when sales of the previous model were winding down. Backed by a six-speed automatic transmission, the new powertrain combination is expected to deliver fuel economy of 30 mpg highway and 20 mpg city. four-cylinder engine as standard and priced at $26,995. Earlier post.).

2010

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Estimated EPA fuel economy ratings are 53/46/50 mpg US city/highway/combined (4.4/5.1/4.7 This improves torque in all engine speed ranges as well as increasing fuel economy, and reducing exhaust emissions. While distributed windings often deliver excellent performance, they can be bulky as well as costly to build.

Prius

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DECEMBER 15, 2013

Anticipated population growth will reach nearly 9 billion in 2040 from about 7 billion today, and the global economy is projected to double—at an annual growth rate of nearly 3%—largely in the developing world. billion, as the world’s population grows and more people in developing economies are able to afford cars.

Oil-Sands

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JULY 29, 2014

The optional 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission with torque converter is likewise designed for maximum fuel economy. Crosswind Assist is able to compensate nearly fully for strong wind gusts. Mercedes-Benz introduced its new Vito model series for the mid-size van (2.5–3.2 t GVW) segment. l of diesel per 100 km (41.3

Mercedes

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NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Each finalist is then driven on a real-world road loop that provides a range of surfaces and traffic conditions to evaluate ride and handling, engine and transmission smoothness and responsiveness, wind and road noise, and ergonomics. liter turbocharged I-4 gas engines. The Golf TDI and its 2.0-liter

2015

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AUGUST 23, 2013

Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? This helps us to make better fuel economy and good emissions. The course was primarily in the Virginia countryside—not a challenging terrain, but with rolling hills, some winding curves, and a few small towns. Are these sales incentivized?

Diesel

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JANUARY 25, 2016

At the same time, energy efficiency gains and increased use of renewable energy sources and lower carbon fuels, such as natural gas, are expected to help reduce by half the carbon intensity of the global economy. On-road fuel economy varies significantly by region. Average fuel economy will rise from 25 to about 45 miles per gallon.

2014

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AUGUST 28, 2021

Saving Money on Your Way to Maximum MPG. But how can you increase your fuel economy? Surprisingly, the number of items you carry in your vehicle can have a meaningful impact on your fuel economy. These help reduce wind drag that can be caused by an open truck bed. This article may contain affiliate links.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

to deliver an estimated 190 horsepower (140 kW) and 180 lb-ft of torque (250 N·m)—about 12% more horsepower and 16% more torque than the current Ecotec 2.4L, while offering estimated highway fuel economy of more than 30 mpg (7.84 L/100km) (final fuel economy numbers are pending). GM expects the 2.5L

Engine

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MARCH 23, 2017

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) researchers, as part of a Navistar SuperTruck I team, helped design a new type of tractor trailer truck that improves fuel economy by 124%, compared to heavy vehicles on the road today. On a track test, the new SuperTruck I vehicle achieved 13 mpg (18.1 l/100 km). per gallon annually.

Fuel

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DECEMBER 2, 2018

The application of low-viscosity fluid, fluid preheater technology and an optimized gear assembly design reduces friction and mechanical loss, significantly improving fuel economy. liters/100 km (33 mpg US). Combined fuel consumption of the new-generation CT6 has improved by more than 10% from the previous generation to 7.1

Cadillac

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FEBRUARY 4, 2016

The newly-added Odyssey Hybrid and Odyssey Hybrid Absolute are the first Honda premium minivan models equipped with the Honda-developed Sport Hybrid i-MMD powertrain and realize class-topping fuel economy of 26.0 In pursuit of system efficiency, Honda developed a new motor that features an innovative winding method and structure.

Minivan

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DECEMBER 16, 2013

The rising fuel economy of LDVs more than offsets the modest growth in VMT, resulting in a 25% decline in LDV energy consumption decline between 2012 and 2040 in the AEO2014 Reference case. As a result, annual increases in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in LDVs average 0.9% from 2012 to 2040, compared to 1.2% per year, from 21.5

Oil

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

By proactively using the electric motors to recover as much electrical energy as possible from the regenerative braking system, this efficient cooperative control helps to maximize fuel economy. Drive modes include: NORMAL: Allows the hybrid system to achieve an ideal combination of fuel economy and vehicle acceleration.

Prius

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JANUARY 5, 2010

Newly developed for the next-generation global mini, the S-TEC II engine—a 4-cylinder, 16-valve 1199cc DOHC engine—delivers fuel economy of 18.6 mpg US, 5.4 Wind noise is minimized through the Beat’s aerodynamic body line and detailed door sealing structure. L/100km), with peak power of 80.5 PS (79 hp, 59 kW). 1.2LS and 1.2LT.

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