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JULY 11, 2017

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), one of the organizations at the root of uncovering the Volkswagen diesel emission scandal ( earlier post ), has published a new analysis of developments and trends in advanced diesel engine technology. mpg in model year 2025—equating to 54.5

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Diesel Light Fuel Economy 2017 186

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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.

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Prius MPG 2016 Toyota 150

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MARCH 25, 2015

Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 engine with start/stop. 4-cylinder engine mated to a two-motor drive unit slightly modified from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt drive unit powers the Malibu Hybrid.

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Fuel Economy Malibu Hybrid MPG Volt 150

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APRIL 4, 2012

liter engine option has a targeted fuel economy of 27 mpg city / 38 mpg highway / 31 mpg combined (8.7, liter DOHC inline 4-cylinder engine or 3.5-liter liter QR25 engine has been redesigned to be lighter and more efficient. The 2013 Altima equipped with the 4-cylinder, 2.5-liter L/100 km, respectively).

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MPG 2013 Nissan Fuel Economy 230

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AUGUST 17, 2017

liter i-DTEC diesel engine will join the Honda Civic range in Europe from March 2018, offering a combination of performance and efficiency. The Worldwise Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) has been designed to provide more realistic testing conditions to calculate vehicle fuel consumption and emissions. l/100 km (63.6

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Honda Diesel Europe Engine 170

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed leaving the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for light-duty vehicle model years 2022-2025 in place, based on its technical analysis that shows automakers are well positioned to meet the targets. l/100 km), if achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements.

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EPA Standards Light Vehicles 150

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JULY 23, 2014

liter, 4-cylinder base engine (LKW) equipped with standard stop/start technology, according to GM. The 2014 Malibu was the first in its segment with a standard engine featuring fuel-saving stop/start technology. All contribute to EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 25 mpg (9.4 l/100 km) in city driving and 36 mpg (6.5

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2014 2015 Engine Fuel Economy 225

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

EOLAB delivers NEDC combined cycle fuel consumption of 1 liter/100 km (235 mpg US), equivalent to 22g of CO 2 /km. EOLAB features materials such as magnesium and aluminium, which are extremely light and also much cheaper than titanium. kWh battery, the motor is sufficient to power the light weight car under electrical power.

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Plug-in MPG Hybrid Plug 370

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NOVEMBER 3, 2009

After a successful New Zealand North-South drive at an average of 64 mpg Imp. mpg US) last month, a Suzuki Alto has taken part in a further MPG marathon, this time down through Australia, managing to complete the journey at an average consumption of 72 mpg Imp. L/100km, 60 mpg US) overall, an 18.5%

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Suzuki MPG Australia New Zealand 218

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The BMW XM is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system comprising a V8 gasoline engine and electric motor that delivers combined fuel consumption of 1.6 – 1.5 l/100 km [147 – 157 mpg US] in the WLTP cycle; combined electric power consumption of 30.1 – 28.9 kWh/100 km in the WLTP cycle; and CO 2 emissions of 36 – 33 g/km in the WLTP cycle.

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BMW PHEV Oil-Sands Cars 259

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FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Used Priuses, especially the Generation 2 that were made from 2004 to 2009 are becoming a bargain to buy, especially for the MPG and features you get in return. We only drove ’normal’ ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) cars before but those gave me a feeling of always being in a hurry. l/100 km (51 mpg US) in the summer, and 5.3

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2004 Prius Cheap 2009 409

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JANUARY 7, 2014

The vehicles will be manufactured using more than 90% North American content and as many existing and proven parts as possible. million vehicles, mostly light-duty pickup trucks, at the facility, which was among the properties the former General Motors Corp. relinquished as part of its 2009 bankruptcy proceedings.

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GM MPG Motor Motors 199

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

A new economic analysis in an issue brief from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) is recommending that the Obama Administration set a fleet-wide car and light truck fuel economy standard of 60 mpg (3.92 The Obama Administration will release a Notice of Intent for 2017-2025 light duty fuel economy standards on 30 September.

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MPG Standards America Fuel Economy 225

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JANUARY 11, 2012

Tata Technologies, a global provider of engineering services and product development IT, was selected by Michelin to display its electric MObility (eMO) engineering study EV as part of the Michelin Challenge Design display at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. kWh air-cooled battery pack.

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Detroit Low Cost Engine Personal 268

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

four-cylinder engine that will be the standard engine in the 2013 Malibu. predecessor—will be available next summer, marking the debut of the all-new Ecotec engine family. engine carries an EPA rating of 33 mpg (7.13 Like the current generation of Ecotec engines, the new 2.5L GM expects the 2.5L

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Engine Power Powered Oil 328

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JULY 17, 2023

Part of the presentation that Volkswagen reps gave to assembled media in upstate New York last week centered on how Volkswagen has spent the last decade changing its product mix from one dominated by cars to one dominated by utility vehicles. The sole available engine is a 2.0-liter The rest of the changes are cosmetic.

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MPG Light Standards Available 93

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APRIL 2, 2010

mpg if all improvements came from fuel economy) and 34.1 mpg US (6.9 As part of its program, EPA is establishing a system of averaging, banking, and trading (ABT) of credits, based on a manufacturer’s fleet average CO 2 performance. mpg US (EPA). Final CAFE mpg US (NHTSA). Light trucks. mpg US (EPA).

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EPA Standards Light PHEV 236

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

liter BMW TwinPower Turbo engine and BMW eDrive technology plus intelligent energy management produces system output of 266 kW/362 hp (max. liters per 100 km / 94 mpg (US) along with an AWD driving experience with torque distribution geared towards optimized dynamics. Rear-mounted 3-cylinder engine. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

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JUNE 29, 2015

Further, although compared with the previous model the car’s dimensions have grown, its weight has been reduced by up to 120 kilograms (265 lbs), depending on the engine. All engines comply with the Euro 6 emission limits, so that the TDI has been labeled a clean diesel. The entry-level gasoline engine is the 1.4 TFSI quattro.

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Audi Gas Engine MPH 150

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APRIL 4, 2012

The new Impala will offer a range of three direct-injected gasoline engines, including a 3.6L four-cylinder with eAssist, GM’s light electrification system that is also featured in the Chevrolet Malibu ( earlier post ), as well as in the Buick line-up ( earlier post , earlier post ). V-6, new 2.5L four-cylinder and a 2.4L

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2014 Chevrolet MPG Buick 225

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MAY 17, 2015

Each engine is available with a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission. As an historical footnote, the entry-level engine in the original model year 1967 Camaro was a 3.8-liter As an historical footnote, the entry-level engine in the original model year 1967 Camaro was a 3.8-liter g/mi to 0.07 g/mi to 0.07

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Engine EPA GM MPG 150

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OCTOBER 7, 2014

TDI Clean Diesel EA288 engine ( earlier post ) with an EPA-rated highway fuel economy rating of 46 mpg with the manual transmission (45 mpg automatic). The EA288 is based on the Volkswagen MDB, its modular diesel engine toolkit (Modularen Diesel Baukasten) ( earlier post ). 2015 Jetta TDI. % Δ City mpg (l/100km).

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2015 Diesel Power Powered 262

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

The C4 Cactus AIRFLOW 2L project was conducted as part of the “2l/100 km vehicle” program set up by the Plateforme de la Filière Automobile, an industry group. l/100 km (76 mpg US). Hybrid power, drawing upon both the combustion engine and the compressed air. With the C4 Cactus AIRFLOW 2L concept, Citroën went further.

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Concept Hybrid Parts Carbon 290

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Jeep’s Grand Wagoneer got the Hurricane treatment for the 2023 model year – those engines have now found their way into the 2025 Ram 1500 , as well. liter, twin-turbocharged, inline-six-cylinder engines. For the most part, they did. As with the Ram, buyers can pick between two 3.0-liter, inch rear entertainment screen.

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Jeep MPG Los Angeles Fuel Economy 105

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MARCH 9, 2013

The relative shift away from motor gasoline to diesel is driven by improving light-duty vehicle fuel economy and the growth in commercial transportation activity. Sources for fuel economy gains in light-duty vehicles. By 2040, new cars globally will average around 47 mpg US (5.0 Source: ExxonMobil Outlook. Click to enlarge.

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Gasoline Transportation 2020 Diesel 383

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Basing the new Golf on the MQB had far-reaching consequences; this Golf was completely redesigned in practically every area—the vehicle body, the interior, the engines, all of the information and entertainment systems and the numerous new driver assistance systems. The gasoline engines. l/100km (49 mpg US), or 112 g/km CO 2.

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MPG Fuel CO2 Light 252

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NOVEMBER 29, 2009

I-4 turbo with variable valve timing that delivers up to an estimated 40 mpg (EPA ratings pending) on the highway with a high-efficiency model. The models will feature a new family of efficient four-cylinder engines, including a 1.4L Engines for the 2011 Cruze. Max engine speed (rpm). turbo and 1.8L With the Ecotec 1.4L

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Chevrolet GM MPG Auto 210

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JUNE 29, 2012

The eight-speed transmission is allied to Jaguar’s Intelligent Stop/Start system on all turbodiesel and V6 and V8 gasoline engines (market dependent). —Ron Lee, Group Chief Engineer, Powertrains, Jaguar Cars. A green ‘ECO’ symbol on the dashboard lights up when the engine is shut down by the system. liter i4 and 3.0-liter

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Gasoline Engine 2013 MPH 225

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AUGUST 27, 2014

The new XC90, with “Thor’s hammer” DRL lights. Three years in the making and part of an $11-billion investment program, the new XC90 leverages the new Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) technology, and will offer a range of two-liter, four-cylinder Drive-E powertrains. The engines are teamed with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

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Volvo Gasoline Diesel Sale 244

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JULY 16, 2023

All have a 1.5liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engines producing 158 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3 Otherwise, the engine was smooth.

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 79

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DECEMBER 30, 2022

Genesis says the 2022 G70 sport sedan is “designed to perform, tailored to be driven, engineered to care.” We spent a week in the smallest Genesis sedan that is designed to take-on the BMW 3-series and Mercedes-Benz C-class sports sedans and found it was a lot of well-engineered car for the money. The base 2.0-liter A robust V6.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 82

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

The sleek tractor-trailer combination boosted fuel efficiency by 70%—exceeding 12 mpg, with some test runs showing more than 13 mpg—in road tests, and powertrain brake thermal efficiency reached 50%. Volvo used computer-aided engineering to reimagine nearly every part of the tractor and trailer without costly prototyping.

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Volvo Fuel North America Waste 150

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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 per gallon annually.

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Fuel Fuel Economy Eaton MPG 170

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Despite the new spaciousness, the Prius v will deliver estimated EPA fuel economy ratings of 44 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 42 mpg combined (5.35, 5.88 liter four-cylinder engine that runs on the Atkinson cycle and contributes to a total system horsepower of 134 (100 kW). L/100km, respectively).

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Prius MPG Sale Toyota 255

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DECEMBER 17, 2012

Mercedes-Benz has introduced the updated 2014 E-Class Sedan and Wagon, featuring an array of new driver assistance systems in addition to new fuel efficient engines. Both the E-Class sedan and wagon offer a range of gasoline and diesel engines, all coming with the ECO start/stop system as standard equipment. Earlier post.).

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Mercedes Gasoline Engine 2014 231

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APRIL 27, 2013

The new 48V platform allows the battery life to be extended to the expected life of the car, and support the transition to all-LED lighting, Electronic Parking Systems, hybrid and regenerative braking, idle start-stop energy management, automatic engine starts, low rolling resistance and advanced aero-dynamic designs.

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BYD Li-ion Vehicles Lead Acid 218

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JANUARY 1, 2023

Smooth, Quiet and 50+ MPG. liter inline 4-cylinder engine producing 150 horsepower (hp) and 139 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) The system defaults to Normal when restarting the engine if you have been in Sport mode, otherwise it remains in the last mode setting. On shorter legs, if even for a brief time, we touched 60 mpg.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 81