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mpg US (10.2 mpg from December, according to figures from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). The average fuel economy of new vehicles sold in the US. in January was 23.0 L/100 km), an increase of 0.8 in November 2011 (a decrease of 14% from October 2007).

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Fuel Economy Economy MPG Fuel 231

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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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MPG Japan Toyota Tax 218

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NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Ecology, a transportation and logistics company in California, has switched its fleet of more than 600 trucks to run on Neste MY Renewable Diesel and is reporting cleaner fuel filters, fewer maintenance problems and reductions in tailpipe emissions. Switching 600 trucks, which drive on average 25,000 miles per year at approximately 2.5

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Renewable Diesel Fleet California 278

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FEBRUARY 21, 2013

261 mpg US), will go into limited production at the company’s Osnabrück factory in Germany. XL1’s engine. liter, two-cylinder diesel TDI engine (35 kW / 47 hp), E-motor (20 kW / 27 hp), 7-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG) and lithium-ion battery. Click to enlarge. l/100 km (approx. Click to enlarge. Powertrain.

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Plug-in MPG Diesel Plug 382

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NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Former Transportation and Commerce Secretary Norman Mineta, who served under former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. From a “well-to-wheel” perspective, high efficient gasoline and diesel engines are nearly as energy efficient as any technology available. Impact of different sales mix on new car average fuel economy.

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Standards Transportation Fuel Economy MPG 247

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JULY 8, 2016

Porsche has officially dedicated a new engine plant for eight-cylinder engines. At full plant utilization produces around 200 eight-cylinder V-engines daily. Porsche’s new engine plant will also contribute towards synergies within the Volkswagen Group. The assembly of a new engine begins every 3.5

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APRIL 10, 2014

The SUV, a 2009 Ford Explorer with a 4-liter V6 engine, was also tested while towing an enclosed trailer. liter four-cylinder engine, also suffered as its fuel economy dipped 22% from 42.5 l/100 km) at 60 mph (97 km/h) to 33 mpg (7.1 —John Thomas, co-author and member of ORNL’s Energy and Transportation Science Division.

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Fuel Economy Economy Cost Of Fuel 313

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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. The front seats are mounted atop the 18.4

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Detroit Low Cost Engine Personal 268

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APRIL 3, 2024

On a MPG basis, fuel economy is excellent. Cons The engine is a bit too noisy under load or when pushed -- and you'll be pushing it a lot. While the MPG numbers are great, the range stunk, presumably due to a small fuel tank. Not sporty, precisely, but it's not somnolent. Trunk space is plentiful. There's a caveat, however.

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Nissan MPG Fuel Economy Price 86

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JANUARY 18, 2014

displayed in longer EV range, higher MPG and/or MPGe ratings). Advanced Combustion Engine R&D. sizing passenger vehicle engines. pressure fuel injection, and higher pressure engine operation, for implementing the clean diesel combustion strategy. duty engines. Stirling engines. Rotary engines.

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

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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 The study was supported by Sustainable Worldwide Transportation. l/100km to 10.9 EPA recommends a 10% decrement.)

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel North America 311

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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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AUGUST 12, 2020

kWh/100 km; combined CO 2 emissions: 54 – 49 g/km) features a synchronous electric motor delivering a maximum power output of 80 kW/109 hp, which is combined with an efficient straight six-cylinder gasoline engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology and 210 kW/286 hp, together generating an overall system output of 290 kW/394 hp.

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AUGUST 21, 2018

The California Air Resources Board and other organizations continue to pursue the statewide goals for reducing greenhouse gases to 40% below 1990 levels by 2030, and part of the burden will rest on the transportation sector to reduce emissions. Many commercial and public fleets are deploying electrified fleet vehicles to meet these goals.

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California Ford North America Fleet 260

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AUGUST 17, 2015

In a new report, researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) have calculated the actual, on-road fuel economy for the entire fleet of all vehicles in the US, and for different classes of vehicles, with primary interest in light-duty vehicles (cars, pickup trucks, vans, and SUVs), between 1923 and 2013.

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Fuel Economy Economy 2013 MPG 150

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MARCH 10, 2019

This makes it the first model of the brand to be offered with both a conventional combustion engine and a plug-in hybrid system—with the addition of a purely electrically powered version in 2020. liters per 100 kilometers (98 mpg US) , with CO 2 emissions of up to 56 grams per kilometer. BMW Group electrified vehicles.

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Plug-in BMW Plug Hybrid 332

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MARCH 22, 2017

Starting from a baseline 26 mpg (9.04 l/100 km) in 2016, the The ICCT team assessed increased consumer label fuel economy (as opposed to the regulatory test fuel economy) to 35 mpg (6.71 l/100 km) in 2025 and to 42–46 mpg (5.6-5.11 Starting from a baseline 26 mpg (9.04 l/100 km) in 2025 and to 42–46 mpg (5.6-5.11

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Price 210

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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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Minivan Japan Hybrid Toyota 236

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APRIL 28, 2020

US mpg); combined electric power consumption of 18.1–17.6 TFSI engine with 370 N·m (272.9 It controls the drivetrain so that the last stage of the journey before getting to the destination can be covered in all-electric mode and the battery is charged up beforehand via the combustion engine where necessary. l/100 km (112.0–123.8

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Audi Plug-in Plug Hybrid 243

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AUGUST 10, 2018

At the 14 th International Fair of Public Transport TRANSEXPO in Kielce, 23-25 October 2018, Solaris will introduce the new Solaris Urbino 12 LE lite hybrid. The main objective of the Solaris engineers was to create a bus which would consume less than 30 liters of fuel per 100 km (7.83 liter Cummins ISBE6 engine.

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Hybrid Standards Electric Electrical 218

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

a fuel economy penalty), according to a new report by Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). mpg US (13.5 Factors related to vehicle maintenance that impact fuel economy include engine tuning, tire selection and maintenance, and weight of engine oil.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel North America 252

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JULY 3, 2015

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has introduced the latest generation of its OM 471 six-cylinder, in-line heavy-duty diesel engine. Assuming an annual mileage of 130,000 km (80,778 miles) in long-distance transport and a consumption of approx. The first member of the new engine family was the OM 471. liters/100 km (8.25 liters/100 km (8.25

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Mercedes Engine Exhaust Fuel 150

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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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JUNE 13, 2014

The transport service of the German Federal Parliament (Bundestag) has added 66 especially efficient full-size sedans to its fleet. lb-ft) ensures sporty power generation even at low engine speeds, along with low fuel consumption. With CO 2 emissions of 114 grams per kilometer (183.5 g/mi), the Audi A6 2.0

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Audi MPG Fleet Diesel 218

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JUNE 16, 2011

liter i-VTEC engine and offers fuel economy of 18.6 km/liter (44 mpg US, 5.4 L/100km) as measured in JC08 mode and 20 km/liter (47 mpg US, 5.0 liter i-VTEC engine plus IMA (Integrated Motor Assist), and offers fuel economy of 25.0 km/liter (59 mpg US, 4.0L/100km) km/liter (59 mpg US, 4.0L/100km)

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Fuel Economy Honda Economy Japan 218

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APRIL 8, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid 40+ MPG Small SUV Starting Under $30,000 Another notch in Toyota’s hybrid belt The Toyota Corolla is one of the best-selling vehicles in the world and Toyota is the largest seller of hybrid vehicles in the world. To keep those lofty perches, sitting still will not do. It combines a 2.0-liter,

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Toyota Hybrid San Diego MPG 85

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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 84

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

2022 Jetta and Jetta GLI—HP & MPG. liter inline four-cylinder engine that replaces last year’s turbocharged 1.4-liter. This may seem like a minor change, but the new engine has 158 horsepower (11 more hp than the outgoing engine) while continuing with 184 pound-feet (lb. Manual: 24 mpg city/34 highway/28 combined.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 71

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DECEMBER 26, 2011

mpg US, 2.8 L/100km) under the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s (MLIT’s) JC08 test cycle and 40.0 km/L (94 mpg US, 2.5 Engine model. Maximum engine output. Maximum engine torque. Engine and motor power combine to provide smooth acceleration from standstill to 100 km/h in 10.7

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Japan Toyota Hybrid Sale 309

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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 L/100km) in the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s (MLIT’s) JC08 test cycle. mpg US, 5.5

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Japan Toyota MPG Tax 225

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FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The EPA rates fuel economy for the 2022 Lexus ES 300h at 43 mpg city/44 highway/44 combined mpg. mpg average (Rush hour, on-and-off the brakes). mpg average (Using the adaptive cruise control). mpg average (Rush hour, on-and-off the brakes). mpg average (Using the adaptive cruise control).

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 82

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

liter gasoline powered, 4-cylinder engine combined with the twin electric motors. Gas plus two electric motors The hybrid system automatically switches between the pure electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. This feature-rich system is explained here.

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Lexus Nickel Metal Hydride MPG Clean 77

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FEBRUARY 11, 2015

The range-extended electric Metrocab has become the first zero-emission-capable taxi to be licensed by Transport for London to operate on a trial basis as a London Hackney Carriage. The taxi is driven by two 50 kW (peak) electric motors, range-extended with a Euro-5 1-liter gasoline engine coupled with a generator to recharge the 12.2

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Frazer-Nash London Taxi Range 150

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JANUARY 17, 2011

liter OM 138 4-cylinder engine, and delivered fuel consumption of an average of slightly above 9.0L/100 100 km (26 mpg US), compared to the 13L/100km (18 mpg US) consumed by the corresponding gasoline-fueled model. The Bosch Four-plunger injection pump allowed engine speeds of up to 3000 rpm and ensured rapid fuel delivery.

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Diesel Production Mercedes MPG 199

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Because the use of natural gas for transportation requires compressing, liquefying, or conversion, it is important to determine the best use of natural gas as a transportation fuel. L Chevrolet Malibu with a combined fuel economy of 26 mpg (9.0 Their open access paper is published in the journal Energy. —Curran et al.

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Gas-Electric Gas Fuel Economy PHEV 345

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JULY 14, 2023

Also gone is the previous four-cylinder EA888 engine. Volkswagen aficionados will note that this is a version of the same engine that’s used in the Golf R, GTI, and Arteon, though it’s tuned differently for this application. Fuel economy for front-drive models is 20 mpg city/27 mpg highway/23 mpg combined.

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MPG Available Light Standards 81

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OCTOBER 5, 2022

The 40+ MPG Low-Cost Transportation King. The right reasons to own a 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage, either the hatchback or sedan, are very clear: economical, reliable transportation with a low entry cost to ownership. liter inline 3-cylinder engine producing 78 horsepower (hp) and 74 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) Drivetrain.

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Mitsubishi MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52