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JANUARY 16, 2018

EPA recently released the latest edition of its annual report Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends. mpg, or 28%, with an average annual improvement of about 0.5 mpg per year. mpg, or 28%, with an average annual improvement of about 0.5 mpg per year. Source: EPA.

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Fuel Economy Economy EPA Fuel 261

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MAY 29, 2014

Consumer Reports fuel economy tests found the Honda Accord Hybrid delivered impressive overall fuel-economy of 40 mpg (5.88 l/100 km), tying the smaller Honda Civic Hybrid and falling below the top-performing and smaller Toyota Prius hatchback by only 4 mpg. We’ve found that the EPA tests often exaggerate the fuel-economy of hybrids.

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy Honda 199

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JUNE 9, 2012

mpg US (22 L.100km) mile closed-course track for 1,000 miles nonstop at an average speed of 60 mph, with a GCW of 76,000 lbs. The Freightliner Trucks 2014 Cascadia Evolution—powered only by the newly designed Detroit DD15 engine and featuring enhanced aerodynamic specs—delivered fuel economy of 10.67 Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy 2014 2010 Economy 236

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FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Based on the EPA fuel-economy estimates, many of the charged engines look better. As another example, in December, Consumer Reports road testing found the fuel economy on the 2013 Fusion Hybrid sedan and new C-Max Hybrid falling far short below Ford (and EPA) triple 47 mpg (5.0 l/100 km) figures—i.e., Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy Economy Engine Fusion 299

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JANUARY 18, 2013

This website, jointly maintained by the US Department of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), provides information such as official EPA “window label” fuel economy estimates for city, highway, and combined driving for all U.S.-legal Analysis has focused on speeds of 50, 60, 70 and 80 mph. [ 50 to 60 mph.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPH 326

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JANUARY 2, 2013

Provisional EPA fuel economy ratings for the convertible are 12 mpg city, 20 mpg highway, and 15 mpg combined. The twin-turbocharged, 48-valve, W12 engine powers the new convertible to 60 mph in 4.1 s) and onto a top speed of 202 mph (325 km/h). s) and onto a top speed of 202 mph (325 km/h).

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Fuel Economy Convert Economy Bentley 300

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

The door, five-seat concept offers combined EPA cycle fuel consumption of 2.44 L/100km (96 mpg US), with 70 mpg highway. The Volkswagen concept has a top speed of 160 km/h (100 mph) and accelerates to 100 km/h in 12.5 Earlier post.). Moreover, the Volkswagen is equipped with a Stop-Start system.

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MPG Concept Diesel Hybrid 265

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JUNE 24, 2010

mpg during the Mustang 1,000 Lap Challenge at Bristol Motor Speedway; the average speed was 43.9 liter dual-overhead-cam (DOHC) V-6 engine with twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT), with an EPA fuel economy rating of 31 mpg highway. A 2011 V-6 Ford Mustang turned in average fuel economy of 48.5

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MPG Fuel Economy Ford Economy 199

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NOVEMBER 1, 2012

The company anticipates EPA-rated combined mileage of around 45 mpg US (5.2 The Jetta Hybrid can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 8.6 seconds, and has a top track speed of 125 mph (201 km/h), electronically governed in the US.

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Hybrid MPG Gasoline-Electric Gasoline 296

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MARCH 16, 2012

liter V6 in the Police Interceptor sedan delivers 288 hp (215 kW) and EPA-certified fuel economy of 18 mpg city, 26 mpg highway (13 and 9 L/100km). liter V6 in the all-wheel-drive Police Interceptor sedan is rated at 365 hp (272 kW) and is EPA-certified at 16 mpg city, 23 mpg highway (14.7 The base 3.5-liter

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Fuel Economy Economy Ford Tahoe 231

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MARCH 16, 2012

liter V6 in the Police Interceptor sedan delivers 288 hp (215 kW) and EPA-certified fuel economy of 18 mpg city, 26 mpg highway (13 and 9 L/100km). liter V6 in the all-wheel-drive Police Interceptor sedan is rated at 365 hp (272 kW) and is EPA-certified at 16 mpg city, 23 mpg highway (14.7 The base 3.5-liter

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Fuel Economy Economy Ford Tahoe 225

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NOVEMBER 19, 2012

The new, more powerful Lithium-ion battery pack helps boost EPA-rated fuel economy figures by 1 mpg city for CVT equipped models, and 1 mpg highway for CR-Z models equipped with the six-speed manual transmission. Even with better performance, EPA fuel economy ratings for the 2013 Honda CR-Z have improved.

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Li-ion Fuel Economy 2013 Honda 244

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MARCH 14, 2013

liter 3-cylinder gasoline engine coupled with an electric motor which allows for nearly 95 mpg (2.48 BMW 328d will be powered by a TwinPower Turbo 4 cylinder engine, delivering 180 hp (134 kW) and 280 lb-ft (380 N·m ) of torque, propelling the vehicle from 0 to 60 mph in about 7.2 The Concept Active Tourer features a 1.5-liter

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New York BMW Concept International 231

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JUNE 13, 2012

Acceleration from 0-60 mph is an estimated 6.2 direct-injected four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic powertrain combination is rated at 180 horsepower (134 kW) and accelerates from 0-60 mph in 8.6 seconds; it achieves an EPA-estimated 21 mpg city and 32 mpg on the highway (11.2 Verano’s standard Ecotec 2.4L

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Buick 2013 Fuel Economy Acura 231

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JUNE 10, 2013

EPA estimated fuel economy figures for the clean diesel introductions are as follows: Audi MY 2014 US diesel lineup. 24 mpg 6.34 38 mpg 6.19 29 mpg 8.11 24 mpg 6.34 38 mpg 6.19 29 mpg 8.11 24 mpg 6.34 31 mpg 7.59 27 mpg 8.71 24 mpg 6.34 36 mpg 6.53 28 mpg 8.40

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Fuel Economy Audi 2014 Diesel 199

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JULY 16, 2013

Ford had attracted criticism (and lawsuits, see below) around the end of 2012 for the large discrepancy between real-world fuel economy results for the C-MAX hybrid and its EPA fuel economy ratings—47 mpg (5.0 The updates will not affect the EPA ratings. Earlier post.). —Raj Nair. Fuel Efficiency Hybrids'

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Fuel Economy Economy Ford Hybrid 277

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NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Rear-wheel-drive-equipped Explorer Limited Hybrid has an EPA-estimated rating of 27 mpg city /29 mpg highway/28 mpg combined, while a four-wheel-drive version has an EPA-estimated rating of 23 mpg city/26 mpg highway/25 mpg combined. liter-equipped model in 0-60 mph by 1.1

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MARCH 23, 2012

turbo six-speed automatic delivers an EPA-estimated 37 mpg highway and 27 mpg in the city (6.36 L/100 km), while the manual gets 40 mpg on the highway and 29 mpg in the city (5.88 turbocharged engine and six-speed manual transmission achieved a 0-to-60 mph time of 7.8 The Chevrolet Sonic’s Ecotec 1.4L

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Available MPG Fuel Economy Economy 199

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012

RAV4 front-wheel-drive models have received EPA-estimated fuel efficiency ratings of 24 mpg city/31 highway (9.8 l/100km, respectively), while all-wheel-drive models are EPA-estimated at 22 mpg city/29 mpg highway (10.7 Lock Mode reverts to Auto Mode when vehicle speed passes approximately 25 mph.

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Toyota Fuel MPG Highlander 239

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MAY 23, 2021

During the run, the test driver drove the Model S Long Range Plus through a 100-mile stretch of interstate, involving an out-and-back loop at 75 mph in cruise control. We had to lengthen the course instead, notching 320 miles at 75 mph, the best result of any EV yet,” wrote Car and Driver. The Model S Long Range Plus has a 103.9

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MPH Miles Gas Fuel Economy 145

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JUNE 4, 2010

liter twin-turbo V8 and new 8-speed automatic transmission to accelerate from 0 – 60 mph in just 4.7 seconds while delivering impressive EPA fuel economy estimates of 17 mpg city and 26 mpg highway—a near 18% improvement over the non-hybrid 750i/Li. The ActiveHybrid 7 combines an electric motor with BMW’s 4.4-liter

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Tax Credit Tax BMW MPG 186

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JANUARY 11, 2010

L/100 km (NEDC), or 45 mpg US with an EPA rating. Top speed is 227 km/h (141 mph) with 8.6 seconds required to accelerate to 100 km/h (0-60 mph in 8.1 The car, positioned between the Scirocco and the CC, offers combined fuel consumption of 4.2 CO 2 emissions (NEDC) are 98 g/km.

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Concept Hybrid Li-ion Lithium Ion 246

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FEBRUARY 28, 2012

While in EV Mode, the Prius Plug-in is rated by the EPA to drive up to 11 miles. It’s also capable of traveling up to 62 mph (100 km/h) using electric power alone. In hybrid mode, it has an EPA combined mileage rating of 50 mpg. During EV Mode driving, the Prius Plug-in is rated at 95 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent).

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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 The advanced lithium-ion based chemistry can power the Malibu hybrid at up to 55 mph (89 km/h) on electricity alone. engine with start/stop. An 80-cell, 1.5

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Fuel Economy Malibu Hybrid MPG Volt 150

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APRIL 8, 2020

The vans ordered by California Department of State Hospitals have zero tailpipe emissions and achieve 61 MPGe on EPA city and highway routes, compared to 13 MPG for a gasoline version of the same vehicle. Vehicles equipped with the package are being deployed across the United States.

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California Ford Los Angeles Fleet 286

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

GM introduced the 2014 Cruze Diesel in early summer 2013 in the US with an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 27 mpg city, 46 mpg highway and 33 mpg combined (8.7, At that time, the MY2014 Cruze Diesel was going up against the MY2014 Jetta with fuel economy of 30 mpg city, 42 mpg highway, 34 mpg combined (7.8,

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Diesel Fuel Economy MPG 2015 311

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APRIL 28, 2009

miles per gallon in an off-the-showroom floor, non-modified 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, nearly doubling its EPA rating. Drivers trained in mileage-maximizing techniques such as smooth acceleration and coasting to red lights were able to wring 1,445.7 They did it by averaging 81.5

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Fusion Miles Gas Ford 231

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MAY 31, 2023

The gasoline powertrain has an EPA-estimated 24 combined MPG for XLE FWD; the hybrid an EPA-estimated 36 combined MPG for the XLE FWD and the HYBRID MAX with an EPA-estimated 27 combined MPG. The Hybrid MAX powertrain also has 5,000 lbs. of towing capacity.

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Highlander Hybrid Toyota Gasoline-Electric 221

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FEBRUARY 24, 2012

The 2012 Fusion Hybrid carries an EPA fuel economy rating of 41 mpg city, 36 mpg highway; Ford expects the upcoming 2013 Fusion Hybrid to offer about 47 mpg city, 44 mpg highway. Additionally, the extra capability of the e-Drive increased the all-electric speed range up to 62 mph. Click to enlarge.

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Hybrid Fusion Li-ion Fuel Economy 275

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OCTOBER 9, 2013

The Prius Plug-in Hybrid will allow all-electric operation and performance for about 11 miles (24 km) (EPA rating) at speeds up to 62 mph (100 km/h), along with quick home charging using a standard AC outlet and 15-amp dedicated circuit.

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Prius 2014 Plug-in Rhode Island 210

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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. Final EPA figures pending.) 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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NOVEMBER 13, 2009

EPA rating is 21 mpg city, 24 mpg highway. The ML450 HYBRID can drive solely on electric power up to a maximum speed of 34 mph. The new Mercedes-Benz ML450 HYBRID uses a 3.5-liter Integrated within the modified automatic transmission, each of the two electric motors serves a specific purpose.

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Mercedes Hybrid NiMH Gasoline-Electric 199

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FEBRUARY 18, 2010

EPA City TBC. EPA Highway TBC. It was also the first production car to reach 100 mph—extreme performance in its day. The Continental Supersports Convertible is the fastest drop-top Bentley has built: 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds) and a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph). Supersports Convertible. Fuel Consumption/Emissions.

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Bentley Convert MPG MPH 199

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MAY 3, 2012

This combination powers the X1 sDrive28i and xDrive28i from 0-60 mph in 6.2 Preliminary EPA mileage estimates are 24 mpg city/33 mpg highway/27 mpg combined (9.8, L/100km) for the X1 sDrive28i while the AWD X1 xDrive28i has preliminary EPA estimates of 22 mpg city/30 mpg highway/25 mpg combined (10.7,

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BMW 2013 MPG EPA 210

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APRIL 3, 2012

The result is 0-60 mph acceleration in 7.2 seconds and a top track speed of 135 mph (217 km/h). preliminary internal estimates, the Cayenne Diesel SUV will achieve a rating of 20 mpg city / 28 mpg highway / 23 mpg combined (11.7, L/100km, respectively) on its US EPA label. Final figures will be.

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Cayenne Diesel 2013 Porsche 218

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

With a total system output of 134 hp (100 kW), the CT 200h will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 9.8 seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 km) at speeds of up to 28 mph (45 km/h). In a switchable EV mode, the new Lexus full hybrid can drive for up to one mile (1.6 liter Atkinson Cycle Engine.

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Exhaust 225

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JUNE 4, 2010

With the two-mode hybrid technology, the Silverado Hybrid provides fuel efficiency with an EPA estimated 21 MPG city and 22 MPG highway, the best fuel economy of any full-size pickup. V-8 engine to operate in its more economical V-4 mode for longer periods.

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