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NHTSA finalizes CAFE standards for Model Year 2024-2026; fleet average of 49 mpg by 2026

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The new standards require an industry-wide fleet average of approximately 49 mpg for passenger cars and light trucks in model year 2026. Estimated Average of CAFE Levels (mpg) Required Under Final Rule. Passenger Cars. Light Trucks.

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Toyota extends battery warranty for Model Year 2020 hybrid, plug-in, and fuel cell electric vehicles

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This extension is valid for all new model year 2020 Toyota hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fuel cell electric vehicles. Toyota’s 2020 lineup includes seven hybrid models and one fuel cell model: Fourth-generation Prius with available AWD-e features a combined EPA-estimated 50 MPG.

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Ford EVs and dealerships, 50 mpg under $30,000, Volvo XC40 refresh, police EVs: Today’s Car News

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Ford might attempt to keep its dealerships to a set price on its electric vehicles. And which gasoline-fueled models get 50 mpg for less than $30,000? Police departments aren’t excluding EVs, but they’re not seeing the right package in an EV. This and more, here at Green Car.

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

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mpg for both years). million} plug-in electric cars and light trucks that were sold in the United States through December 2019 were still on the road, they would represent only about 0.6% Noteworthy fuel-economy trends, taking into account the length of time represented: A minor decrease between 1966 and 1973 (from 13.5

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VIA launches electric vehicle assembly plant in Mexico

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VIA Motors inaugurated its first high volume electric vehicle assembly line this week at its new facility in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. VIA’s unique assembly system will be able to output two electric vehicles per hour and 10,000 vehicles per year. —Pablo Acedo, president of VIA Motors Latin America (VMLM).

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Volt receives EPA ratings and label: 93 mpg-e all-electric, 37 mpg gas-only, 60 mpg-e combined

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued its fuel economy ratings and accompanying fuel economy label for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle. The two modes are combined into an illustrative 60 mpg-e combined rating for the vehicle. gallons per 100 miles).

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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. This mode is useful for operating the vehicle in parking lots or indoor parking garages, for example.

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