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MARCH 9, 2022

Mazda Motor Europe unveiled its new crossover SUV, the CX-60. liter in-line four-cylinder Skyactiv-G gasoline engine with a 100 kW electric motor and a 355V, 17.8 The electric motor delivers 100 kW of power and 250 N·m of torque from zero rpm. l/100 km (157 mpg US), and WLTP combined CO 2 emissions of 33g/km.

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DECEMBER 12, 2011

The 2013 Malibu Eco is the first Chevrolet vehicle to feature eAssist, GM’s light electrification system already introduced in the Buick lineup. engine; GM estimates highway fuel economy of 37 mpg US (6.4 kW lithium-ion battery, an electric motor-generator and next-generation Hydra-Matic 6T40 six-speed transmission.

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Chevrolet MPG 2012 Sale 225

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AUGUST 13, 2014

The Yomiuri Shimbun reports that Mazda Motor Corp. Using a diesel-fueled engine as the main drive source, Mazda will develop a system in which an engine-powered small motor will play a supporting role. Mazda aims to develop diesel-powered hybrid cars that can travel about 40 kilometers per liter [94 mpg US or 2.5

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Mazda Japan Diesel Europe 225

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APRIL 4, 2012

The Altima ranked as the second best-selling car in the US in 2011; the redesigned 2013 Altima Sedan goes on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in July at a starting MSRP of $21,500. liter engine option has a targeted fuel economy of 27 mpg city / 38 mpg highway / 31 mpg combined (8.7, L/100 km, respectively).

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MPG 2013 Nissan Fuel Economy 230

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DECEMBER 26, 2011

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched the Aqua gasoline-electric compact hybrid—to be marketed as the Prius c in the US—in Japan. mpg US, 2.8 km/L (94 mpg US, 2.5 mpg US, 2.8 km/L (94 mpg US, 2.5 million (US$21,685); the monthly sales target for Japan is 12,000 units. Maximum motor output.

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Japan Toyota Hybrid Sale 309

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The BMW XM is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system comprising a V8 gasoline engine and electric motor that delivers combined fuel consumption of 1.6 – 1.5 l/100 km [147 – 157 mpg US] in the WLTP cycle; combined electric power consumption of 30.1 – 28.9 The key sales markets will be the USA, China and the Middle East.

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BMW PHEV Oil-Sands Cars 259

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Toyota expects Prius v to account for about 15% (incremental) of conventional Prius sales. The new Prius v ( earlier post )—the first of three coming members of the Prius family joining the original Prius in the US—will go on sale here at the end of next month. Maximum motor drive voltage is 650 volts DC.

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Prius MPG Sale Toyota 255

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MARCH 11, 2012

In California, the take-rate for the 36 mpg US highway sedan reached 31%. LaCrosse with eAssist—GM’s light electrification system—uses a compact lithium-ion battery pack and small electric motor to aid the performance of a fuel-efficient 2.4-liter Earlier post.) eAssist replaced a conventional 2.4L

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Buick California Sale Lithium Ion 231

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MAY 23, 2012

Daimler’s Japanese commercial vehicle subsidiary, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), has launched the sale of its Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid truck in Japan. The new Canter Eco Hybrid at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2011. The new Canter Eco Hybrid incorporates a light and efficient 3.0L km/liter (30 mpg US, 7.8

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Hybrid Sale 2006 Li-ion 186

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AUGUST 27, 2014

The new XC90, with “Thor’s hammer” DRL lights. Volvo Cars also announced the release of a limited First Edition of its new flagship; the 1,927 individually numbered cars celebrate the year Volvo was founded and will only be available for sale online at www.volvocars.com, beginning 3 Sep. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Volvo Gasoline Diesel Sale 244

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JULY 29, 2011

The new Obama Administration proposal to increase fuel efficiency standards for cars and light trucks to an average 54.5 The less motor fuel used by drivers, the less revenue generated for improvements financed through the HTF. mpg by 2016). mpg by 2016). Summary of the analysis. Click to enlarge.

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MPG Standards Obama Fuel 207

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FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the 2014 Optima Hybrid mid-size sedan at the Chicago Auto Show last week. The 2014 Optima Hybrid builds upon the advancements of its gasoline-powered sibling, which went on sale in late-fall of last year. The LX model achieves an EPA estimated 36 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 38 mpg combined (6.5,

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2014 Kia Hybrid MPG 252

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AUGUST 31, 2009

The first full month of sales in the US for the 2010 Ford Transit Connect light commercial van has topped 2,000 units, according to Ford. The Southern California region is leading the retail market for Transit Connect sales to non-business users. The Ford Transit Connect. Click to enlarge.

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Transit Connect Connect Connected Sale 247

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JANUARY 27, 2017

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced that through its local importer and distributor MMC Ukraine, MMC will supply the National Police of Ukraine with 635 units of the Outlander PHEV. CO 2 emissions have also been lowered by 1g/km to 41g/km, with an average weighted fuel consumption of 138 mpg US—a 6.4%

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Ukraine Mitsubishi PHEV Supplies 150

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AUGUST 15, 2013

Mercedes-Benz previewed the new 2015 GLA-Class compact SUV prior to its global debut at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt next month. The GLA, which will go on sale in 2014, is Mercedes-Benz’ first entry into the fast-growing compact SUV segment. mpg US ) and 114 g CO 2 per kilometer (provisional figure).

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Fuel Economy Mercedes MPG SUV 259

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MAY 15, 2014

2015 ( 400 MPG by 2015) to overcome the inertia of the higher-emitting older vehicles in the fleet. Broadly, the Ford team found that new light-duty vehicle fuel economy and CO 2 regulations in the US through 2025 and in the EU through 2020 are consistent with the CO 2 glide paths. 2025) vehicle CO 2 reduction task to 3% YOY.

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Light Global CO2 Ford 261

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OCTOBER 27, 2011

Honda Motor Co., Honda will begin sales of both hybrid models at dealerships across Japan on 11 November. Honda also will begin sales of the all-new Freed Hybrid minivan and Freed Spike Hybrid tall wagon at dealerships across Japan on 28 October. km/L (64 mpg US, 3.7 km/L (73 mpg US, 3.2 mpg US, 4.3

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Insight Japan Honda Hybrid 199

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APRIL 2, 2010

mpg if all improvements came from fuel economy) and 34.1 mpg US (6.9 Included in this is a temporary program that will provide additional credit provisions as incentives for the development and sales of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), battery-electric vehicles (BEVs); and fuel-cell vehicles (FCVs). mpg US (EPA). Light trucks.

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EPA Standards Light PHEV 236

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NOVEMBER 10, 2011

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will be showing a total of 15 vehicles at the upcoming 42 nd Tokyo Motor Show, 30 November through 11 December. mpg US, 3.33 mpg US, 3.33 The new Mirage is due to go on sale first in Thailand in March 2012. The Mirage features a 1.0L Concept PX-MiEV II.

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Mitsubishi i-MiEV Plug-in Concept 218

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JANUARY 8, 2014

Broadly, Navigant expects expansion in both the higher end of the market (thereby putting competitive pressure on Tesla Motors), as Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes, Saab, and Volvo introduce their first plug-in cars. The requirement has been extended through 2025; however, the mandated sales levels are not likely to be met, Navigant notes.

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2014 Global Sale Motorcycles 346

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JULY 27, 2018

The 2019 Lexus ES 300h’s US EPA mileage estimates of 43 mpg city, 45 mpg highway and 44 mpg (5.47 liter, four-cylinder gas engine (A25A-FXS) running on the Atkinson cycle is coupled with a smaller, more power-dense electric motor and an all-new hybrid transaxle. An all-new 2.5-liter, This was made possible by a 4.7-inch

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DECEMBER 15, 2013

By 2040, hybrids are expected to account for about 35% of the global light-duty vehicle fleet, up from less than 1% in 2010. Hybrids are expected to account for about half of global new-car sales by 2040. As a result, the average efficiency of the world’s vehicle fleet is projected to reach about 46 mpg (about 5.1

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Oil-Sands Energy Hybrid Sale 309

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AUGUST 4, 2009

Buoyed by the US government’s CARS (“Cash for Clunkers”) program, US auto sales slowed their decline in the US in July, dropping on 12.1% Passenger car sales dropped 10.6% to 554, 527 units, while light truck sales dropped 14.1% Hybrids had an especially good month, with reported sales jumping 31.8% General Motors.

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Cash For Clunkers Sale Hybrid Dodge 150

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MARCH 9, 2013

The relative shift away from motor gasoline to diesel is driven by improving light-duty vehicle fuel economy and the growth in commercial transportation activity. Around 2025, ExxonMobil expects hybrid vehicles will be less expensive and their share of sales will expand quickly, adding more efficiency to the fleet.

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Gasoline Transportation 2020 Diesel 383

Green Cars News

JANUARY 4, 2013

US car giant, General Motors is celebrating becoming the first to sell more than one million vehicles in its home country with an EPA-rated fuel economy of 30 mpg or more on the highway test cycle. While that might not sound very impressive to us Europeans, in the US, light-duty vehicles (including passenger cars) sold [.].

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MPG USA GM Fuel Economy 54

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AUGUST 23, 2013

TDI clean diesel represents almost 25% of Audi and Volkswagen US sales. Are these sales incentivized? Previously she was vice president over government relations at Toyota Motor North America and executive director, government relations at Mitsubishi Motors North America.). Do they get state or federal tax breaks?

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

The new Golf—the seventh generation of a vehicle that has been on sale since 1974 with sales totaling 29.13 If a driver takes his or her foot off the accelerator—for example, when drawing up to traffic lights or on downhill stretches—the DSG disengages and the engine idles. mpg US), or 144 g/km CO 2.

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MPG Fuel CO2 Light 252

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OCTOBER 4, 2013

Data: EDTA, Ford Motor. Ford Motor Company’s C-platform electric drive strategy has driven an increase in Ford’s overall electric drive market share (hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric) from 7.3% Monthly 2013 sales of Ford electric drive vehicles. Monthly 2013 sales of Ford electric drive vehicles. Data: Ford.

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Plug-in 2013 2012 Plug 381

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APRIL 2, 2012

starter motor to provide seamless engine starts once a driver. Studies show drivers encounter an average of 10 to 15 red lights and stop signs on a typical 20 mile commute, which can add 5 to 15 minutes of idle time and wasted gas. liter EcoBoost: projected 37 mpg highway. 2013 Fusion Hybrid: projected 47 mpg.

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Fusion 2013 Auto Ford 236

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APRIL 21, 2016

In addition to the Clarity series, a reengineered 2017 Accord Hybrid will go on-sale this spring. On a global basis, Honda is aiming to have electrified vehicles account for two-thirds of its vehicles sales around 2030. Following the US launch of the Clarity Fuel Cell in late 2016, the Clarity Electric will go on-sale in 2017.

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2017 Honda Plug-in Hybrid 150

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OCTOBER 4, 2012

liter turbocharged and direct-injected TSI engine mated to a zero-emissions electric motor, the Jetta Hybrid has a combined output of 170 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque. Manufacturer-estimated combined fuel economy is 45 mpg (5.2 The Jetta Hybrid will go on sale in the last quarter of 2012. Volkswagen of America, Inc. Earlier post.)

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2013 Hybrid MPH Light 225

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JANUARY 22, 2013

The hydraulic components (motor and pump) recover and store the energy generated by the internal combustion engine and by braking and deceleration (kinetic energy); kinetic energy from braking that would otherwise be lost as heat is converted into hydraulic energy and stored in a pressure accumulator. l/100km (81.1

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Hybrid 2016 Gasoline-Electric Fuel 391

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OCTOBER 10, 2011

Nissan Motor (Thailand) Co., NMT), a subsidiary of Nissan Motor Co., The eco-car designation requires 1) low fuel consumption (20 km/l, 5 l/100m, 47 mpg US) and 2) CO 2 emissions of 120g/km. The Almera is built on the V-platform, which is designed to support fuel efficiency through its light weight and increased body rigidity.

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Thailand Nissan Cars MPG 218

Drive Electric

JANUARY 20, 2022

Any vehicle: van or car, that is powered solely by a battery and electric motors. The future of motoring. HEVs are cars that have both a traditional petrol/diesel engine, as well as an electric motor powered by a battery. Under current plans, all sales of new ICE cars will be banned from 2030. FlexiHire.

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London Petrol Diesel Electric Vehicles 98

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009

For the fifth consecutive year, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reporting an increase in new vehicle fuel efficiency with a corresponding decrease in average carbon dioxide emissions for new US cars and light duty trucks. mpg US (11.2 Characteristics of light-duty vehicles for four select model years.

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Fuel Economy 2004 Economy EPA 268

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

The types of vehicles consumers select has by far the most dominant impact on on-road fuel economy—the best vehicle currently available for sale in the US is nine times more fuel efficient than the worst vehicle. mpg US (13.5 mpg in actual fuel economy (a reduction of 45%) as a result of disregarding all eco-driving practices.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel North America 252

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012

—Bill Fay – Toyota Division Group VP & GM, Toyota Motor Sales USA. 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

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