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Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2019

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mpg for both years). The measures used in the present analysis (miles per gallon of fuel, and gallons of fuel per 100 miles) do not allow us to make direct inferences regarding changes over time in total energy consumed (e.g., A modest increase between 1973 and 1991 (from 12.9 No change between 1991 and 2004 (19.6 total Btu).

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Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2017

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mpg for both years). The measures used in the present analysis (miles per gallon of fuel, and gallons of fuel per 100 miles) do not allow us to make direct inferences regarding changes over time in total energy consumed (e.g., A modest increase between 1973 and 1991 (from 12.9 No change between 1991 and 2004 (19.6 total Btu).

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Toyota introducing Corolla Hybrid to US at LA Auto Show; at least 50 mpg

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The new hybrid version of Toyota’s all-time best-selling car series achieves at least 50 mpg (4.7 The model adapts the latest Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive from the new-generation Prius, already proven as an MPG winner. The battery location also contributes to the vehicle’s lower center of gravity, a boon to agility.

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EPA trends report finds MY 2021 fuel economy remained flat at a record high while CO2 levels hit new low

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Highlights of the report: For MY 2021, vehicle fuel economy remained at an all-time high of 25.4 miles per gallon (mpg), and new vehicle real-world CO 2 emissions fell by 2 g/mi to a record low of 347 grams per mile (g/mi). The average estimated real-world CO 2 emission rate for all new vehicles fell by 2 g/mi to 347 g/mi.

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Electric Car Quotes: List of the Best Electric Vehicle Quotes

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What do people say about electric cars ? We have collected a few best quotes about electric vehicles. A collection of electric car quotes is presented here in this post. Read the following electric vehicle one-liners and share with your friends if you find them interesting! Fort and Tesla.”

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Tips: 3 Ways to Boost Your Vehicle’s MPG

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So you’re the proud new owner of a Honda Civic EX Sedan (42 mpg highway; 32 mpg city). Or even more impressive, maybe you own a BMW X5 xDrive40e PHEV (56 mpge or miles per gallon equivalent, for electric vehicles). You can still be fuel inefficient in a fuel-efficient vehicle. Not a way to help your MPG. #1

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Subaru launches Impreza Sport Hybrid in Japan; 48 mpg US on JC08

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km/liter (JC08 mode) (48 mpg US, 4.9 liter horizontally-opposed 4-cylinder DOHC engine and electric motor. The energy management controls for the hybrid system batteries have been re-engineered to utilize regenerated energy at high speeds. Fuel economy is 20.4 The hybrid is powered by a 2.0-liter

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