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NOVEMBER 15, 2014

Volkswagen is introducing its first fuel-saving BlueMotion vehicle with a gasoline-fueled TSI engine with the Polo TSI BlueMotion. Improvements to the TSI engine management system have made it possible to reduce fuel consumption by a further 0.2 l/100 km (57 mpg US) and emissions to 94 g/km CO 2. Earlier post.)

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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. hybrid or standard on the powerful Hybrid MAX. 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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JUNE 6, 2013

TDI diesel and a stop/start system as standard, the new long-distance express car offers combined cycle fuel consumption of 4.2 l/100 km (56 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. l/100 km less fuel consumption and a 25 g/km improvement in CO 2 emissions. Top speed is 230 km/h (143 mph). Equipped with a new 2.0L

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JUNE 16, 2015

more fuel efficient; the most efficient model consumes 5.0 l/100 km (47 mpg US). The entire engine range (115 to 220 PS) meets the Euro-6 standard. The two gasoline (TSI) and three diesel (TDI) engines are four-cylinder, 16-valve engines feature turbocharging and direct fuel injection. mpg US, 154 g/km CO 2 ).

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Standards Fuel MPG Batteries 150

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JANUARY 28, 2014

Volkswagen is introducing its next generation of the supermini (B segment) Polo, featuring a range of new EU6 engines that are up to 21% more fuel-efficient and new driver assistance technologies. The new Polo TDI BlueMotion takes the efficiency lead with combined fuel consumption of 3.2 mpg US ), or 82 g/km CO 2. l/100 km (73.5

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MPG Engine Fuel Gasoline-Electric 333

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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 EGHR improves engine warm up and assures consistent fuel economy performance in cold weather. engine with start/stop. An all-new direct-injection 1.8L

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Fuel Economy Malibu Hybrid MPG Volt 150

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Audi unveiled the eighth generation of its successful A6 full-size sedan; all engines feature Audi’s 48V mild-hybrid (MHEV) system ( earlier post ) as standard equipment. mph); the engine is restarted from standstill predictively. In real-world driving, the MHEV technology reduces fuel consumption by up to 0.7 g/mi)) is a 3.0

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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. The report is the authoritative reference for real-world fuel economy, technology trends and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions, for new personal vehicles sold in the US every year since 1975.

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Fuel Economy Economy EPA Fuel 261

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JANUARY 18, 2013

Huff Fuels, Engines and Emissions Research Center, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. 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

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AUGUST 15, 2013

ECO stop/start is standard. The GLA 200 CDI develops 100 kW (136 hp) and maximum torque of 300 N·m (221 lb-ft), with fuel consumption of 4.3 mpg US ) and 114 g CO 2 per kilometer (provisional figure). The GLA 200 CDI develops 100 kW (136 hp) and maximum torque of 300 N·m (221 lb-ft), with fuel consumption of 4.3

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Fuel Economy Mercedes MPG SUV 259

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Toyota anticipates that the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid—unveiled earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show ( earlier post ) and the eighth hybrid in Toyota’s line-up—will receive EPA ratings of 34 mpg city / 31 mpg highway / 33 mpg combined (6.9, The RAV4 Hybrid will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 8.1

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Fuel Economy MPG Toyota Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2014

In the run-up to production and delivery, in parallel to the completion of the statutory type approval, BMW engineers were able further to improve key driving performance and fuel consumption data. With the BMW eDrive in plug-in hybrid configuration, the i8 combines a 0–100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 4.4 l/100km (94 mpg US).

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BMW Fuel Production MPG 257

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FEBRUARY 4, 2014

With a combined fuel consumption rate of 3.9 liters per 100 kilometers (60 to 51 mpg) and CO 2 emissions of 104 to 119 grams per kilometer (167 to 192 g/mile), the new ultra models from Audi are among the most efficient cars of their segment. mpg) with 4.6 Top speed km/h (mph). mpg/ 136.79 liters on the Avant (51.1

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MPG Audi Diesel Miles 225

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MAY 15, 2019

This also applies to the Audi S4 TDI (combined fuel consumption 6.3 – 6.2 US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions 166 – 163 g/km (267.2 – 262.3 Their power outputs range from 110 kW (150 PS) to 255 kW (347 PS) – from the Audi A4 35 TFSI (combined fuel consumption 6.0 – 5.5 US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions 138 – 125 g/km (222.1 - 201.2

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Audi Diesel Hybrid Volt 236

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JUNE 30, 2015

On 26 June, CLP Motorsports’ Superlite Coupe crossed the finish line in Santa Monica, California, after driving across the USA on one tank of NEXBTL renewable diesel ( earlier post )—the first time that this type of trip was driven using a fuel that is made exclusively from bio-based raw materials. mph/109 km/h).

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Renewable MPH Diesel San Francisco 150

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NOVEMBER 18, 2011

TFSI, produces 63 kW (86 hp), with fuel consumption of 5.1 lb-ft) of torque, a zero-to-100 km/h (62 mph) time of 7.0 seconds and a top speed of 227 km/h (141 mph). liters of fuel per 100 km (61.9 US mpg) on average, which corresponds to 99 grams of CO 2 /km (159.3 seconds, yet its average fuel consumption is 4.1

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MPG Audi Diesel Fuel 218

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AUGUST 18, 2017

Like the A3 Sportback g-tron that is already on the market ( earlier post ), they can run on a choice of the climate-friendly fuel Audi e-gas, conventional CNG (compressed natural gas) or gasoline. Over the standard cycle the A4 Avant g-tron with S tronic uses 3.8 mpg US) and 126 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (202.8 kilogram (1.3

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JUNE 26, 2013

Volkswagen’s third-generation Golf TDI BlueMotion, introduced as a concept at the Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris last September( earlier post ), is rated with fuel consumption of 3.2 mpg US) on the NEDC—equivalent to 85 g/km CO 2. This represents a 15% improvement in fuel consumption compared to the previous model.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2018

The drive system features a new mild-hybrid system (MHEV) as standard. liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (34.6 mpg US), corresponding to 154 grams CO 2 per kilometer (247.8 When the engine is warm, this solution lowers the exhaust temperature, reducing fuel consumption, particularly during sporty driving.

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Audi Gasoline Engine Standards 210

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JUNE 4, 2018

From the start of the development, it was clear that we had many big challenges on our hands, since the outgoing model was still very well thought of by A-segment customers thanks to its strong exterior design and fuel efficiency. The cylinder head benefits from a new dual fuel injector system, enhancing combustion efficiency.

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MPG Engine Toyota 2018 186

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JULY 31, 2014

The certified fuel consumption is 2.8 liters/100 km (84 mpg US), which corresponds to 65 g CO 2 /km emissions. Earlier, Daimler had projected fuel consumption of 3.0 Top speed is 250 km/h (155 mph); top all-electric speed is 140 km/h (87 mph). l/100 km.). S 500 Plug-In Hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in Mercedes Plug MPG 262

Green Car Congress

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. 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

Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2014

Using the recent Beijing Auto Show as its stage, BYD introduced its new “5-4-2” New Energy Vehicle performance standard and a series of cars designed to meet it. “5” 5” represents the maximum time in seconds to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h (0-60 mph in less than 5 seconds) in future car models. “4” l/100 km, or 118 mpg US.

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Standards BYD Energy Vehicles 262

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

Both systems are embedded in the standard 48 volt main electrical system. With the S5 TDI, Audi measurements show that this electrification can reduce fuel consumption in everyday operation by up to 0.4 US mpg) and combined CO 2 emissions of 162–160 g/km (260.7–257.5 mph) in less than 5 seconds. l/100km (37.9–38.6

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Audi Engine Hybrid Volt 220

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NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The CLA Shooting Brake (length/width/height: 4630/1777/1435 mm) will initially be available with a choice of two diesel and three gasoline engines—all equipped as standard with the ECO start/stop function and Euro 6-compliant—as well as with 4MATIC all-wheel drive. l/100 km (60 mpg US), with emissions of 101 g CO 2 /km.

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Mercedes MPG Diesel 2015 210

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OCTOBER 19, 2017

All engines used in the A7 Sportback come standard with a new mild hybrid system (MHEV) for greater comfort and efficiency. mph), the four-door coupe can coast in freewheeling mode with the engine deactivated and then restarted comfortably via the BAS. In real-world driving, the MHEV technology reduces fuel consumption by up to 0.7

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Audi Standards Hybrid MPH 150

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JUNE 5, 2019

The WLTP values correlate to an NEDC fuel consumption for the A6 allroad quattro 45 TDI of 5.9–5.8 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (39.9–40.6 US mpg) (156-152 grams CO 2 per kilometer (251.1–244.6 mph) (regulated), fuel consumption of 5.9–5.8 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (35.6–36.8

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MARCH 7, 2017

Audi has introduced the natural-gas-fueled A4 Avant g-tron; dealers in Europe will begin taking orders for the midsize model starting in early summer 2017. Additionally, Audi is now offering e-gas to power the A3 Sportback g-tron as standard; customers will pay only the regular natural gas price. mph) in just 8.5 lb per 62.1

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MARCH 16, 2012

The city and highway fuel economy ratings for the new Ford Police Interceptors (PI) have increased by 25% over the retired Crown Victoria. And, according to Police Fleet Magazine , the typical police vehicle wastes half a gallon of fuel for each hour it idles. Fuel economy test results from the LA Sheriff’s Department 2012 evaluations.

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Fuel Economy Economy Tahoe Ford 231

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Average fuel consumption drops to as little as 4.1 mpg US) (European cycle) and CO 2 emissions to 109 g/km; this marks a reduction in consumption and CO 2 emissions in the EU test cycle by as much as 0.4 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (50 - 54.7 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions of 114–124 g/km. l/100 km (57.4 seconds), 7.9

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AUGUST 13, 2019

seconds and reach a top speed of 295 km/h (183 mph). mpg US) (fuel) and 19.6–18.7 In addition to the two top models, the hybrid range from Porsche now includes the new Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupé with system power of 340 kW (462 PS; Fuel consumption combined 3.2–3.1 hours with the standard 7.2 l/100 km (60.3-63.5

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MARCH 28, 2012

Mercedes-Benz is introducing the new E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID; the luxury-class diesel hybrid offers fuel consumption of 4.2 L of diesel/100 km (56 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. The E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID is based on the E 250 CDI, yet has a higher output and approximately 15% lower fuel consumption. Earlier post.)

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Hybrid Mercedes Diesel Fuel Economy 321

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MARCH 16, 2012

The city and highway fuel economy ratings for the new Ford Police Interceptors (PI) have increased by 25% over the retired Crown Victoria. And, according to Police Fleet Magazine , the typical police vehicle wastes half a gallon of fuel for each hour it idles. Fuel economy test results from the LA Sheriff’s Department 2012 evaluations.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

I’ve driven many a Prius over the years, and the 2023 version is the first one I’d even think about owning for any reason other than fuel mileage. And yes, the fuel mileage was still excellent. My biggest gripe was an intrusion of outside noise above 60 mph. I get it – sound deadening equals fuel-economy killing weight.

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Prius Toyota Fuel Economy Las Vegas 110

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NOVEMBER 4, 2010

Two new versions of Audi’s best-selling A4 now consume less fuel and are available in Germany. US mpg) on average, with CO 2 emissions of 115 grams per km (185 g/mile). US mpg) and 120 grams (193 grams). The sedan accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 9.5 seconds and reaches 208 km/h (129 mph).

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MPG Audi MPH Germany 186

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JANUARY 11, 2015

The Range Rover Td6 and Range Rover Sport Td6 SUVs will deliver 25 mpg (9.4 l/100 km) combined, a 32% improvement over the supercharged V6, and reach a high of 28 mpg (8.4 The Range Rover Sport Td6 and Range Rover Td6 accelerate from 0-60 mph in 7.1 l/100 km) on the highway. seconds respectively, compared to 6.9

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Land Rover Fuel Economy MPG Diesel 150

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JUNE 5, 2019

The WLTP values correlate to an NEDC fuel consumption for the A6 allroad quattro 45 TDI of 5.9–5.8 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (39.9–40.6 US mpg) (156-152 grams CO 2 per kilometer (251.1–244.6 mph) (regulated), fuel consumption of 5.9–5.8 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (35.6–36.8

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