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SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

A team at Carnegie Mellon University has found that engineering design modifications that compromise other performance attributes—specifically acceleration—offer a pathway to reduce the cost to automakers of compliance with fuel economy standards. —Whitefoot et al.

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MARCH 14, 2013

The new SuperTruck achieved a 54% increase in fuel economy. and Peterbilt Motors Company, a division of PACCAR, released test results showing their demonstration SuperTruck tractor-trailer achieved a 54% increase in fuel economy, averaging nearly 10 mpg US (23.5 Click to enlarge. Cummins Inc. Earlier post.)

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MAY 2, 2017

This is a software upgrade to the previous FuelSense offering, which allows fleets to optimize fuel economy and performance to their specific needs. There were fuel economy gains of up to 6%. —Randy Kirk, senior vice president of product engineering and product teams at Allison. FuelSense 2.0 FuelSense 2.0

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JUNE 10, 2013

Audi has now announced pricing and fuel economy figures for the 2014 A6, A7 and Q5 TDI models, expected to begin arriving at US dealers in late Summer 2013. EPA estimated fuel economy figures for the clean diesel introductions are as follows: Audi MY 2014 US diesel lineup. Diesel Engines Fuel Efficiency'

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AUGUST 6, 2022

Argonne National Laboratory has published a new cradle-to-grave (C2G) lifecycle analysis (LCA) of US LDV vehicle-fuel pathways. The study provides a comprehensive analysis of the cost and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of a variety of vehicle-fuel pathways; the levelized cost of driving (LCD); and the cost of avoided GHG emissions.

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AUGUST 23, 2021

Volkswagen launching refreshed MY 2022 Jetta in US; engine upgrade, IQ.DRIVE. liter turbocharged and direct-injection EA211 engine found in the recently-launched Taos compact SUV. The result is a combination of low-speed torque and competitive fuel economy. The refreshed Jetta adopts the 1.5-liter

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JULY 23, 2019

Dual Port Injection (DPI) engine and a Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT). These changes increase Accent’s EPA estimated fuel economy to 33 mpg city, 41 highway, 36 combined, up considerably from the 28 city, 38 highway, 32 combined mpg rating with last year’s 1.6-liter Features of the G1.6 The Smartstream G1.6

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AUGUST 28, 2013

The 2014 Chevrolet Malibu arriving in dealerships this fall will offer fuel-saving stop/start technology as standard on its 2.5L l/100 km, respectively)—a 14% improvement in city fuel economy—at a starting price of $22,965, including an $825 destination charge but excluding tax, title, and license and dealer fees.

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JANUARY 24, 2024

Photo credit: Hyundai Hyundai announces the price range for the 2024 Santa Fe lineup, beginning at an entry-level price of $33,950. Turbo engine in most variants, combined with an 8-speed DCT transmission. Freight charges and actual dealer prices may vary. Turbo engine for improved fuel economy.

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JULY 9, 2011

TrueCar.com provided actual fuel economy numbers from June US light vehicle auto sales that indicate “TrueMPG” will increase to 21.6 TrueMPG computes monthly average fuel economy by brand, manufacturer, origin and vehicle segments by using actual sales data or forecasted sales data for the current month.

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MAY 29, 2010

According to Harris Interactive’s 2010 AutoTECHCAST study, conducted between 6-26 April 2010, there is currently greater demand among US vehicle owners for technologies that deliver improved fuel economy of existing gasoline-driven engines at a lower initial cost, rather than for higher-priced alternative-fueled engines.

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MAY 22, 2014

liter ECOTEC engine, an addition that improves the vehicle’s city fuel economy by nearly 5%, or one mile per gallon. The Impala comes standard with a four-cylinder engine, which currently accounts for more than 30% of Impala retail sales. engine with stop/start, and a premium 3.6L six-cylinder engine.

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OCTOBER 25, 2016

liter TFSI engine ( earlier post ) and seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission. liter engine replaces the 1.8-liter liter engine previously offered on A3 front-wheel drive models. liter engine (a 7.4% liter engine (a 7.4% liter engine, the 2.0 The A3 sedan with 2.0-liter This new 2.0-liter This new 2.0-liter

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MARCH 27, 2013

It is expected to be priced at around $3,000 more than Pathfinder 3.5-liter Fuel economy is estimated at 26 mpg (9.0 Estimated city fuel economy is 25 mpg (9.4 gallon fuel tank, the same as non-hybrid models, driving range is estimated at more than 526 miles (847 km). liter V6 models.

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APRIL 5, 2012

Chrysler unveiled the 2013 Ram pickup, featuring an array of fuel-saving systems including a more fuel efficient and more powerful 3.6-liter Specific fuel economy figures are note available yet.) The new V-6 features 42% more horsepower, 13% more torque and at least 20% better fuel economy when compared to the previous 3.7-liter

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NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Increasingly efficient conventional combustion-engine vehicles will be key in moving towards a low carbon future, according to the GFEI. Far better fuel economy from cost-effective conventional technologies can keep fuel demand steady and save close to half the CO 2 emissions from cars by this date.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

V-6 EcoBoost engine delivering 380 hp (283 kW) @ 5250 rpm, and 460 lb·ft (624 N·m) @ 2750 rpm. EPA-estimated fuel economy for the 2015 Lincoln Navigator (standard wheelbase, 4x2) is 16 mpg city, 22 mpg highway and 18 mpg combined (14.7, and fuel economy (combined) is up 12.5% /. and 13 L/100 km, respectively).

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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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FEBRUARY 25, 2016

As a result, Chevrolet can deliver a low-volume, affordably priced hybrid pickup that delivers uncompromised capability and up to 13% better fuel economy in city driving. Silverado already leads the full-size truck segment in V8 fuel economy. V-8 and 8-speed automatic. l/100 km).

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

The 2023 Corolla Hybrid LE grade gets a $1,250 price reduction (starting from $22,800, down from $24,050). liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder gas engine with two motor-generators through a planetary-type continuously variable transmission. The EPA combined fuel economy rating is 44 mpg. As before, the system pairs a 1.8-liter

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FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Tata 5L engine with GEMdi. unveiled its newest proprietary dual-fuel technology: Westport gas enhanced methane diesel (Westport GEMDi), applied to Tata Motors’ new 5-liter dual-fuel methane-diesel engine. Under dual fuel operation, natural gas is introduced at low pressure and mixed with the intake air.

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MARCH 16, 2011

The new dual dry-clutch Ford PowerShift six-speed automatic available in the Focus and Fiesta enables a 10% fuel economy gain compared to a four-speed automatic transmission, contributing to both cars delivering as much as 40 mpg on the highway. PowerShift’s computer controls the brake pressure and engine to hold the car in place.

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JUNE 15, 2021

The study considers five different powertrains (internal combustion engine, hybrid-electric, plug-in hybrid-electric, fuel-cell-electric, and battery-electric) and 12 cost components (purchase cost, depreciation, financing, fuel, insurance, maintenance, repair, taxes, registration fees, tolls and parking, payload capacity and labor).

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DECEMBER 22, 2011

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. L/100 km).

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NOVEMBER 6, 2015

The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) for the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid will be $28,370 for the AWD XLE and $33,610 for the AWD Limited. liter Atkinson cycle four-cylinder engine and a small high-torque electric motor through its unique transaxle, delivering a combined 194 system horsepower and 206 lb-ft (279 N·m) of torque.

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MAY 3, 2013

liter flat 6-cylinder engine with direct gasoline injection produces 520 hp (383 kW) in the 911 Turbo and 560 hp (412 kW) in the S model. Porsche continues to be the only carmaker to offer two turbochargers with variable turbine geometry for a gasoline engine. Engines Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Systems' l/100 km (24.3

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APRIL 26, 2019

liter engine. (At engine for the Altima, including the mirror bore coating.). The team in Decherd assembles an engine every 19 seconds and is capable of building about 1.4 million engines a year. The team in Decherd assembles an engine every 19 seconds and is capable of building about 1.4 million engines a year.

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JUNE 1, 2023

Combined fuel economy is 29 MPG. liter MultiAir turbocharged four-cylinder engine (180-horsepower) to provide torque to the front wheels. liter MultiAir turbocharged four-cylinder engine (180-horsepower) to provide torque to the front wheels. Total range of the Alfa Romeo Tonale with a full battery charge is 360 miles.

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JUNE 16, 2011

liter i-VTEC engine and offers fuel economy of 18.6 liter i-VTEC engine plus IMA (Integrated Motor Assist), and offers fuel economy of 25.0 Despite the greater weight, the Fit Shuttle Hybrid matches the fuel economy of the Fit. The Fit Shuttle features a 1.5-liter km/liter (44 mpg US, 5.4

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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. per gallon fuel price. per gallon fuel price.

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JULY 22, 2009

From October 2007 to April 2009, the average fuel economy of purchased new light-duty vehicles improved from 20.2 Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle also found that while there was a significant negative relationship between the unemployment rate and the number of vehicles purchased, the price of gasoline did not have a major impact.

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JUNE 11, 2011

liter gasoline direct injection SKYACTIV engine ( earlier post ). will achieve fuel economy of 30 km/L (71 mpg US, 3.33 Starting price (including taxes) for the SKYACTIV-G 1.3 is ¥1,400,000 (US$17,430); starting price for the Prius S is ¥2,200,000 (US$27,400). Fuel economy (10-15) km/L [mpg US].

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

A research vehicle fitted with a flywheel hybrid system including stop-start has demonstrated improvements in fuel economy of up to 22.4% The FHSPV engineering development vehicle recovers energy via the rear differential through a continuously variable transmission (CVT) into a high-speed flywheel. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Just before the end of the year, Volkswagen will introduce three new gasoline engines (77 kW/103 hp, 110 kW/148 hp and 162 kW/217 hp) and two diesel engines (81 kW/109 hp and 110 kW/148 hp) for the Beetle. All engines comply with the Euro 6 emissions standard and are all more efficient than their predecessors. 162 kW TSI.

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DECEMBER 12, 2017

The trend toward recommending or requiring higher-octane fuel continues to rise as manufacturers work toward meeting stringent CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) standards. In recent years, the price gap between premium and regular-grade gasoline has risen from an historically steady 10% to 25% or more per gallon.

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OCTOBER 8, 2019

Ram Truck announced EPA fuel economy ratings for the 2020 Ram 1500 powered by the new 3.0-liter liter V-6 EcoDiesel engine. Ram 1500’s unsurpassed 29 mpg highway fuel economy rating for 4x4 models is significant in that 4x4 models represent more than 80% of the U.S. All-new EcoDiesel engine. liter EcoDiesel.

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APRIL 23, 2024

liter engine with a 48-hp hybrid electric motor integrated into the 8-speed transmission may not offer that much more utility. liter gas-powered engine is supposed to be capable of 6,500 pounds when equipped with the proper towing package.& However, with a maximum towing capacity of 6,000 pounds, the& 2.4-liter

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