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T&E concludes that diesel cars emit more CO2 on a full lifecycle basis than gasoline cars

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A new analysis by the NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) concludes that diesel cars emit more CO 2 than equivalent cars on a full lifecycle basis—i.e., T&E used the latest real-world fuel consumption figures for diesel and gasoline: 6.3 mpg US) and 7.1 mpg US), respectively. l/100 km (37.3 l/100 km (33.1

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Toyota launches Pixis Epoch minivehicle in Japan; 70 mpg US for <$10K

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For a starting price of ¥795,000 (US$9,370), the gasoline-fueled Pixis Epoch offers fuel economy of 30.0 mpg US) under the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) JC08 test cycle. CO 2 emissions are 77 g/km. Pixis Epoch G (Front-wheel drive model).

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Toyota launches fully redesigned Voxy and Noah minivans in Japan; class-first hybrid system

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km/L (56 mpg US , 4.2 liter 3ZR-FAE engine model uses an improved Valvematic engine with the new Super CVT-i and other features, which enables it to achieve class-leading environmental performance for gasoline engine models, with fuel efficiency of 16.0 km/L (38 mpg US , 6.25 For the hybrid variants, a 2ZR-FXE 1.8-liter

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Toyota launches Corolla hybrid models in Japan

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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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Toyota launches redesigned Auris compact hatchback in Japan

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liter gasoline engines. mpg US, 5.5 mpg US, ) in the JC08 test cycle). All models achieve emissions levels 75% lower than the 2005 standards under the MLIT’s Approval System for Low-Emission Vehicles and are eligible for tax reductions under the Japanese government’s tax incentive program for environment-friendly vehicles.

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Toyota launching redesigned Harrier (Lexus RX) in Japan; hybrid model following in January

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mpg US , 4.6 Gasoline engine models are fitted with a 2.0-liter mpg US , 6.25 Both hybrid and gasoline engine (2WD) models exceed MLIT’s 2015 fuel economy standards by at least 20%. As a result, the Harrier is eligible for reduced taxes under the Japanese government’s tax system for environment-friendly vehicles.

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Former Commerce and Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta urges technology neutral policies in reaching proposed CAFE standards

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From a “well-to-wheel” perspective, high efficient gasoline and diesel engines are nearly as energy efficient as any technology available. The quickest and most cost-effective way to achieve our energy usage goals is through faster adoption of fuel-efficient downsized gasoline and diesel engines.

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