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Skip to content Menu Home About Contributors Open Menu Overlay Energy Institute Blog Research that Informs Business and Public Policy Posted 2 hours ago by Maximilian Auffhammer Uncategorized Taxing the Distance What if we taxed miles not gallons? If you come to this blog, you will get a lecture about taxes. This is the pickle.

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JUNE 22, 2025

Polestar’s First Dedicated EV Platform Delivers Polestar has released three models in America, with variants, beginning with the company’s last gasoline engine propelled car, the limited production sublime 2021 Polestar 1 plug-in hybrid. Without an engine up front there is a 1.1 There are three screens to occupy and inform the driver.

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MAY 10, 2025

As of this story being written (May 2025) there is a US government 30% tax credit for homeowners who install an EV charger, with both the charger and installation covered by the rebate. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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AUGUST 1, 2012

liter 3-cylinder MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovate Valve timing Electronic Control) engine to a new version of the INVECS-III (Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control System) CVT transmission. km/liter (64 mpg US, 3.7 mpg US, 4.3 This figure is more than 20% better than Japan’s 2015 Fuel Efficiency Standards. km/liter (54.6

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

turbo delivers an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 L/100km) on the highway with a six-speed manual transmission and city fuel economy of 29 mpg (8.1 L/100km), resulting in 33 mpg US (7.1 The Accent is EPA rated at 30 mpg city and 40 on the highway). Along with achieving 40 mpg, the 1.4L L/100km) and 35 mpg highway.

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MPG 2012 Fuel Economy Economy 262

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AUGUST 14, 2014

Chevrolet’s 2015 City Express cargo van, the company’s first entry into the small van segment, will offer an EPA-estimated 24 mpg city and 26 mpg highway, resulting in 25 mpg combined (9.8, As point of comparison, Ford offers two engine options in its Transit Connect small van: a 1.6L L/100 km, respectively).

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MPG 2015 Transit Connect Volt 210

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OCTOBER 1, 2012

The car can change between a rear engine-pack (red) and a larger battery-pack (green) to enable hybrid or full EV operation. A Romanian team—Dan Scarlat (automotive journalist), Marian Cilibeanu (designer) and Cristian Ionescu (engineer)—are proposing the SCI hyMod modular concept car. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 17, 2012

Legislations for taxing weight size and engine power will help produce and sell such a car. Such light vehicles consuming 2L per 100 km (118 mpg US) already exist. 2-cylinder diesel engine developing 4 kW (5.4 l/100km (66 mpg US). 2-cylinder diesel engine that develops 4 kW (5.4 l/100 km (79 mpg US).

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MAY 14, 2012

mpg US) under the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) JC08 test cycle. All models are equipped with the eco-IDLE system—an idling-stop function that shuts off the engine as the vehicle comes to a stop (approximately 7 km/h or less)—and other fuel-saving features. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 24, 2011

The new Kia Picanto, to make its global premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March, will offer four all-new powertrains—three versions of the 1-liter, three-cylinder Kappa engine (gasoline, flex-fuel and bi-fuel) and a single 1.2-liter The bi-fuel 1-liter engine will generate 82 ps (81 hp; 60 kW) and 94 N·m (69 lb-ft) of torque.

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Kia Engine MPG Fuel Economy 199

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JUNE 27, 2017

The all-new 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan—the second-generation of the vehicle—is powered by the latest version of the EA888 four-cylinder engine, the 2.0L This is the only engine/transmission combination available in the Tiguan in the US. TSI EA888 Gen3 B-Cycle (Budack-cycle, earlier post ), coupled with an 8-speed automatic.

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2018 Engine SUV MPG 314

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MAY 17, 2015

With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine. Earlier post.)

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Volvo Plug-in PHEV Engine 312

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OCTOBER 27, 2011

liter engine. The monthly combined sales target for the Insight and Insight Exclusive is 1,500 units, with prices (before consumption tax) starting at ¥1,838,096 (US$24,221) for the Insight and ¥1,980,953 (US$26,103) for the Insight Exclusive. km/L (64 mpg US, 3.7 km/L (73 mpg US, 3.2 mpg US, 4.3 mpg US, 3.8

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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 km/L (59 mpg US, 4 L/100km) on the newer JC08 test cycle. will achieve fuel economy of 30 km/L (71 mpg US, 3.33 km/L (59 mpg US, 4 L/100km) on the newer JC08 test cycle. km/L (84 mpg US, 2.8

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Fiat is updating its 500L range for 2014 with two new turbocharged 120 hp (88 kW) engine options—the 1.6 MultiJet II engine offers a range of features to save fuel and cut emissions. A Start&Stop system is included, while the engine and transmission use low viscosity lubricant oil to minimize friction. MultiJet II.

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JUNE 13, 2012

mpg UK (45.2 mpg US, 5.2 For UK drivers, this drop in CO 2 emissions means the car now sits in tax band C and costs only £30 a year to tax. The Idle Stop system improves efficiency by automatically switching off the engine when the car comes to a stop and is put in neutral with the foot off the clutch.

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Standards Europe MPG Fuel Economy 218

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012

diesel engine, more details of which will emerge closer to launch. TDI are still sparse at this time, Keogh said the block, heads, cooling system, engine management, turbo and exhaust components are all new. The new engine—which weighs 44 lbs (20 kg) less than its predecessor—delivers more power and greater efficiency.

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Diesel Audi Engine Los Angeles 252

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AUGUST 15, 2017

The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox offers an EPA-certified 39 mpg (6.03 turbo-diesel engine. GM expects that number to top the segment in highway fuel economy, with greater highway mileage than the 2017 Toyota RAV4 hybrid (30 mpg) and Nissan Rogue hybrid (35 mpg FWD). The engine. Tax, title, license and dealer fees extra.

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MPG Diesel EPA Exhaust 150

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MARCH 6, 2013

Sivak found that while the vehicle fuel economy of the entire light-duty fleet improved by 40% (from 13 mpg US to 21.6 mpg US, or from 18.1 mpg US to 29.8 mpg US, or 9.5 l/100km to 10.9 l/100km), because of the decrease in vehicle load, the occupant fuel economy only improved by 17% (from 24.8

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AUGUST 6, 2013

mpg US, 3.0 The vehicles also exceed the MLIT fuel efficiency standard for 2015 by 20% and achieve emissions levels 75% lower than the 2005 standards under the MLIT''s Approval System for Low-Emission Vehicles, making them eligible for tax reductions under the Japanese government’s tax incentive program for environment-friendly vehicles.

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Japan Hybrid Toyota Fuel Economy 294

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AUGUST 28, 2013

The Malibu delivers an EPA-estimated 25 city and 36 highway mpg (9.4 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. —Todd Pawlik, Malibu chief engineer. “”. Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy 2014 Chevrolet Economy 259

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JANUARY 20, 2014

liter Atkinson cycle combustion engine, evolved and matured from the third-generation Prius, together with a class-first full hybrid system (THS II with reduction gear) achieves fuel economy of 23.8 km/L (56 mpg US , 4.2 Engine model. Maximum engine output. Maximum engine torque. km/L (38 mpg US , 6.25

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MAY 10, 2017

The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee mid-size SUV has become the second gasoline-driven, US-made, US-brand vehicle to qualify for Japan’s Eco-Car tax break. The Grand Cherokee that qualifies for Japan’s Eco-Tax incentive is powered by an upgraded version of the award-winning Pentastar V-6. mpg US, 10.4 mpg US, 10.4

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MAY 27, 2014

has launched the New Skyline 200GT-t (the next-generation turbo model) featuring a high-power, fuel-efficient lightweight turbocharged gasoline engine with maximum power output of 155 kW?(208 With the addition of the new engine, Skyline now has two powertrain choices, including the hybrid version. engine while reducing emissions.

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Japan Nissan Fuel Economy Economy 262

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APRIL 19, 2012

China’s State Council will take steps to accelerate the promotion of pure electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, and popularize non-plug-in hybrid vehicles and more efficient internal combustion engine vehicles. L/100 km (34 mpg US) in 2015 to 5.0 L/100 km (47 mpg US) by 2020. Tax and fiscal policy. Infrastructure.

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JULY 29, 2014

The variety of diesel engines available in the new Vito is also unique in the model’s segment. The front-wheel drive variants are equipped with a compact, transverse-mounted four-cylinder engine with 1.6-liter liter displacement (OM 622 turbodiesel engine). The engine has been substantially upgraded for use in the new Vito.

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AUGUST 20, 2012

liter gasoline engines. liter models feature a 1NZ-FE engine with a higher compression ratio to raise thermal efficiency and lower friction in various components for higher fuel efficiency. mpg US, 5.5 mpg US, ) in the JC08 test cycle). The 2ZR-FAE engine used on 1.8-liter mpg US, 6.25 mpg US, 6.25

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Japan Toyota MPG Tax 225

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FEBRUARY 17, 2010

liter, 16-valve DOHC MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve-timing Electronic Control) engine with an INVECS–III (Intelligent and Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control System) sport mode 6-speed CVT. All models qualify for the Japanese eco-car tax reduction (50% tax reduction to promote the popularization of environmentally-friendly cars).

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NOVEMBER 3, 2013

However, the cost of CO 2 reduced was comparable or lower than that achieved through less cost-effective policies such as the tax subsidy for electric vehicles, the analysis concluded. After the “clunker” was traded in, its engine was destroyed. Cost per job created. Click to enlarge. Cost per ton of carbon reduced. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 7, 2009

Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid customers are eligible for a one-time tax credit of up to $1,150. liter V6 gasoline engine to deliver EPA mileage ratings of 19 mpg US city and 26 mpg US highway—an improvement of 26% when compared to the V8-powered S550 sedan.

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OCTOBER 26, 2010

mpg US, 5.3 liter VQ35HR V6 engine directly to the transmission, without the use of a traditional torque converter. In addition, since one of the two clutches completely disconnects the motor from the engine, quiet and highly efficient EV mode driving is realized. The new Nissan Fuga Hybrid achieves fuel economy of 19.0

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Japan Nissan Hybrid Fuel Economy 225

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JANUARY 28, 2010

liter, 4-cylinder GTDi engine. Volvo Car Corporation is introducing an all-new four-cylinder 2-liter GTDi (Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection) engine in the Volvo S80, V70 and XC60. With new Volvo-developed turbocharging technology, direct injection and twin variable camshafts, the new Euro-5 gasoline engine—the 2.0

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AUGUST 9, 2011

liter diesel with 190 bhp, 169 gCO 2 /km averages 44 mpg UK (37 mpg US, 6.4 Over the last couple of years, more fuel efficient, smaller engine 4x4 vehicles have been launched, allaying motorists’ concerns. The Range Rover Evoque 3-door Coupe 2.2 —Chris Green, Co-Founder and Sales Director of Motoring.co.uk.

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AUGUST 23, 2013

V6 TDI diesel engine. Do they get state or federal tax breaks? In fact in 6 of the states, diesel fuel is penalized with additional state taxes. So diesel fuel gets taxed twice or penalized twice at the federal and state level. TDI diesel engine featured in the diesel-fueled Q5, Q7, A6, A7 and A8 in the US market.

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

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AUGUST 1, 2012

The hybrid system also adds a sub battery for increased storage capacity, which fits in the current engine compartment. Mounting the entire hybrid system inside the existing engine space maintains the key features of the Serena, such as largest-in-class cabin and flexible seat configurations. mpg US, 6.6

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Japan Nissan Hybrid Minivan 218

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FEBRUARY 24, 2021

liter inline-four cylinder engine and a higher-output rear electric motor. Starting MSRP remains the same as the 2020 model, just $36,295 before available state and federal tax incentives. With these updates that prioritize enhanced efficiency, economy and performance, the 2021 Outlander PHEV achieves a combined 74 MPGe and 26 MPG.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

Expected to begin arriving at US dealers in late November 2009, the 50-state certified A3 TDI delivers 42 mpg US (5.6 Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (excluding $825 destination charge, taxes, title, options, and dealer charges) for the A3 TDI clean diesel with S tronic front wheel drive is $29,950. L/100 km (50.0 Earlier post.).

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