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New Mercedes-Benz compact CLA Shooting Brake; up to 60 mpg

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More than a fifth of the compact cars built by Mercedes-Benz stay in Germany, with Great Britain and Italy the next-largest markets. l/100 km (60 mpg US), with emissions of 101 g CO 2 /km. All-wheel drive is available straight from the market launch, initially in the CLA 250 4MATIC and CLA 250 Sport 4MATIC. Top speed (km/h).

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XL to launch plug-in hybrid electric Ford F-250 pickup at NTEA Work Truck Show

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As with the PHEV F-150, which has been shown to provide up to a 50% MPG improvement and 33% CO 2 emissions reduction, the PHEV F-250 will include a driveshaft-mounted electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery pack that can be charged using standard level 2 and 1 chargers.

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ICCT calculates consumer benefits of increased efficiency in 2025-2030 light-duty vehicles in the US

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Cost of vehicle technology, vehicle taxes, insurance, maintenance, and fuel for the sales-weighted average model year 2025 vehicle by year of ownership. For trucks, the average fuel economy would increase from 25 mpg in 2021, to 30 mpg in 2025, to 38 mpg in 2030—each step would save consumers $3,900–$4,000 in fuel costs per vehicle.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces new Vito mid-size van; up to 41.3 mpg US, new front-wheel drive option

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The new front-wheel drive Vito is a very light vehicle, and is being marketed at a very attractive price. All the different new Vito engine variants also benefit from a long maintenance interval of up to 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or two years. We’re now offering new entry-level variants in our traditional markets. t GVW) segment.

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Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

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The Gen 4 model achieves 61 MPGe on certified dyno testing, compared to 13 MPG for the gasoline version. This is the highest CARB dynamometer-certified efficiency rating for any Class 3 vehicle currently in the market.

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Ford prices Auto Start-Stop system in non-hybrid 2013 Fusion 1.6L EcoBoost model at $295

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lasting service with no additional maintenance; a 12V enhanced. —Samantha Hoyt, Fusion marketing manager. liter EcoBoost: projected 37 mpg highway. 2013 Fusion Hybrid: projected 47 mpg. On average, Auto Start-Stop improves fuel efficiency by about 3.5%. starter motor to provide seamless engine starts once a driver.

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Setting New Standards for Clean Cars

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Improving vehicle technology and electric vehicles saves consumers money through reduced maintenance and fuel costs and improves air quality and public health. Reducing demand for oil through fuel economy standards also helps protect overall American energy costs and improves energy security from erratic global energy markets.