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EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. Since 1975, half of car production has consistently been within several mpg of each other.

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Hyundai/Kia to correct overstated fuel economy claims of MY 2012 and 2013 models as result of EPA investigation

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Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America will reduce their fuel economy (mpg) ratings for a number of 2011-13 model year models in showrooms after EPA testing found discrepancies between agency results and data submitted by the company. The Sonata Hybrid will see a reduction of 1 mpg. City FE (mpg). Hwy FE (mpg).

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Ferrari wins Le Mans, Alfa Romeo confirms first EV: Lately’s Automobile Information

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Lucid and Fisker are each getting ready to promote cars in China The post Ferrari wins Le Mans, Alfa Romeo confirms first EV: Lately’s Automobile Information appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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2011 edition of EPA Fuel Economy Trends report shows several advanced powertrain technologies making significant gains

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mpg (3%) higher. mpg higher than in MY 2009. The second change is that, for the first time, the preliminary data for MY 2011 include MDPVs (medium-duty personal vehicles). Hyundai and Kia tied for the highest fleet-wide adjusted composite fuel economy value. MY 2010 adjusted composite fuel economy was 22.6

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3 The rear head and leg room easily and comfortably accommodate a 6-foot plus person, and can handle three child seats. In 371 miles we averaged 28.6

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Road Test: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport V6 SEL Premium R-Line

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liter V6, the 4Motion permanent all-wheel drive system and an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, the EPA rates the fuel economy at 17 mpg city/23 highway/19 combined. liter four-cylinder that gets 21 mpg city/24 highway/22 combined. mpg, just a touch below membership in the magic 30 MPG AWD Club.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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The 2022 Escape PHEV has an extensive list of standard and optional safety features in the Personal Safety System , including front, knee, side, and side curtain airbags as part of the Ford Safety Canopy. The full EVs as just starting to arrive (like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 ). Road Test: 2018 Kia Sportage.

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