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Honda begins 2015 Fit production at new plant in Mexico; plant designed exclusively for subcompacts

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Honda continued the expansion of its manufacturing operations in North America with the production start of the redesigned 2015 Honda Fit at a new, automobile plant of Honda de Mexico, S.A. LED lighting was installed throughout the plant and vehicle yard to reduce energy usage. liter DOHC i-VTEC engine. million units.

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Honda introduces all-new 2015 Fit at Detroit; more fuel efficient, with new 1.5L VTEC

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liter DOHC i-VTEC engine. Generating 130 horsepower (97 kW) at 6500 rpm and 114 lb-ft (155 N·m) of torque at 4600 rpm, engine output is increased by 13 horsepower and 8 lb-ft compared to the outgoing engine, while reducing weight and improving efficiency. Engines Fuel Efficiency'

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EIA: light duty vehicle energy consumption to drop 25% by 2040; increased oil production, vehicle efficiency reduce US oil and liquid imports

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Energy consumption by light-duty vehicles in the United States, AEO2013 and AEO2014, 1995-2040 (quadrillion Btu). annual increase in fuel economy from 2012 to 2040 as a result of GHG emission and fuel efficiency standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and engines. LDV energy consumption declines in AEO2014 Reference case from 16.0

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Road Test: 2023 Honda HR-V EX-L AWD

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With a new design and built on a new platform, the 2023 Honda HR-V continues to be a good value with a roomy interior and 30+ mpg. Ready to play with the bigger boys One Engine. Honda makes it simple as the HR-V is available with one engine and one transmission. One Transmission. AWD Optional.

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Chrysler’s Ram Truck increases EcoDiesel mix to 20% of Ram 1500 production; double expectations

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The EcoDiesel delivers 240 hp (179 kW), 420 lb-ft (569 N·m) of torque with up to 9,200 pounds (4,173 lbs) of towing capability and 28 mpg highway (8.4 Innovation sometimes comes with risk, but being first to market with a diesel engine for the half-ton segment has shown to be a great decision for the Ram Brand. Earlier post.).

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GFEI report finds improvements in average new LDV fuel economy lagging pace required to cut 50% fuel use for new cars worldwide by 2030; policy focus should be on emerging markets

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Worldwide, light-duty vehicle (LDV) fuel economy is not improving fast enough to cut average fuel use by 50% for all new cars by 2030, according to a working paper issued by the Global Fuel Economy Initiative ( GFEI ). mpg US mpg) in 2011—an improvement of 1.8% mpg US) global average by 2030 for new cars.

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GM Korea introduces Alpheon eAssist; 25% improvement in fuel economy

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Like the light electrification powertrain of the Buick LaCrosse upon which it is based, the Alpheon eAssist features a 2.4-liter liter spark ignition direct injection (SIDI) engine (max. Like the light electrification powertrain of the Buick LaCrosse upon which it is based, the Alpheon eAssist features a 2.4-liter mpg US, 7.1