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

Green Car Congress

Standouts include the Chevy Malibu (went from 20 to 29 mpg), the Honda Accord (went from 24 to 30 mpg), the Nissan Altima (went from 26 to 31 mpg), the Ford Escape (went from 19 to 25 mpg), and the Ford Fusion (went from 21 to 26 mpg.). —Jack Gillis, report co-author. Diesel vehicles represent 55% of the newly registered vehicle fleet.

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