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Field test shows Volvo Buses’ plug-in hybrid reduces fuel consumption by 81% and energy consumption by 61%; 21 mpg

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The plug-in hybrid consumes less than 11 litres of fuel for every 100 kilometres [21 mpg US ]. In addition to the significant energy savings and reduced impact on the environment, this technology gives passengers a more comfortable and pleasant journey and improves the working environment of the drivers.

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Latest EPA automotive trend report shows MY 2017 fleet fuel economy of 24.9 mpg; new record

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Data is collected to support several national programs, including EPA criteria pollutant and GHG standards, the US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, and vehicle Fuel Economy and Environment labels.

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New US Poll Finds 74% of Likely Voters Favor 60 MPG Fuel Economy Standard by 2025

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If President Obama were to implement a 60 mpg by 2025 rule, 28% of respondents would feel more favorable toward him, while 14% would feel less favorable. If Obama refused to implement a 60 mpg standard, 13% would view him more favorably, while 25% would view him less favorably. It was conducted via telephone between 8-13 September.

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

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mpg US) under the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) JC08 test cycle. Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched the Pixis Epoch—the second passenger minivehicle to be sold under the Toyota brand—in Japan. CO 2 emissions are 77 g/km. Pixis Epoch G (Front-wheel drive model). Click to enlarge.

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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers new 3.0L EcoDiesel V-6 and 8-speed for 30 mpg highway

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That powertrain delivers 30 mpg (7.8 liter Pentastar V-6 engine—now achieving up to 25 mpg highway and more than 600-miles driving range—and its 5.7-liter liter V-8, now achieving up to 21 mpg highway. L/100km) highway for the SUV (4x2) and a range of more than 730 miles (1,175 km). 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

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New Ford Focus ECOnetic with Start-Stop Targets 62 mpg US, 99 gCO2/km

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100km (62 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions as low as 99 g/km. 100km (59 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 104 g/km. In an urban environment and in heavy traffic with frequent stops the savings could increase to as much as 10%. Fuel consumption (L/100km / mpg US). Urban. Extra-Urban. Combined. Max power (hp / kW).

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Reports highlight ongoing advances in vehicle technology, consumer demand for fuel efficiency in US and Europe

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MPG: A Progress Report on Achievability ”—of the response of consumers and automakers as both begin to experience the effects of the newly adopted federal fuel economy standard. Those who say fuel economy is very important expect to get twelve miles more per gallon (mpg) from their next vehicle than those who say it is not important.

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