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Last call; Ram 1500 EcoDiesel production ends in January 2023

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Ram Truck is offering consumers a final opportunity to order its Ram 1500 EcoDiesel model; production of the 2023 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel will conclude in January 2023. The 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel 4x2 scored 32 mpg highway and 29 mpg highway for 4x4 models. The new-generation 3.0-liter The EcoDiesel 3.0-liter

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DOE: in 2018, 27% of new light-duty vehicles in US had fuel economies > 30 mpg

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In 2018, 27% of new light-duty vehicles sold in the US had fuel economies of more than 30 miles per gallon (783 l/100 km), according to the US Department of Energy (DOE). By contrast, none of the light-duty vehicles produced in 1975 had fuel economy greater than 30 miles per gallon (mpg). In 1995, 4.4% In 2018, 2.4%

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EPA: preliminary data show average fuel economy of new light-duty vehicles reached a record high of 25.7 MPG in 2020

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miles per gallon (MPG). In some cases, this report will show data for model year 2020, which are preliminary and based on data provided to EPA by automakers prior to the model year, including projected production volumes. miles per gallon to 24.9 mpg, or slightly below the record high achieved in model year 2018.

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Ducker survey of automakers suggests aluminum content surge in EV market; SUVs & pickups to constitute 85% of the BEV market by 2030

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BEV share of production nearly doubled from just under 3% in 2020 to approximately 6% in 2022. By 2030, BEVs, which on average are more aluminum-intensive, are expected to exceed 36% share of production. Aggressive CO 2 and Miles Per Gallon (MPG) regulatory targets helping drive EV adoption and aluminum growth.

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Audi unveils first “ultra” production model: fuel efficient A3 1.6 TDI ultra with 73.5 mpg US

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Audi unveiled its most fuel-efficient production model, the A3 1.6 This equates to 85 grams of CO 2 emissions per kilometer (137 g/mile). The ultra designation expresses Audi’s commitment to systematic sustainability concerning production and products. Click to enlarge. With 81 kW (110 hp) of power output, the Audi A3 1.6

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Production Peugeot diesel sets new test circuit long-distance fuel economy record: 117.5 mpg US

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miles (2,152 kilometers) were covered on 9.45 mpg US (2.0 A standard production Peugeot 208, with the 1.6-liter A standard production Peugeot 208, with the 1.6-liter l/100 km (78 mpg US) and low CO 2 emissions of 79 g/km. gallons (43 liters) of Diesel, with an average fuel economy of 117.5

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EPA trends report finds MY 2021 fuel economy remained flat at a record high while CO2 levels hit new low

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miles per gallon (mpg), and new vehicle real-world CO 2 emissions fell by 2 g/mi to a record low of 347 grams per mile (g/mi). In model year 2021, hybrid vehicles reached a new high of 9% of all production. Estimated real-world fuel economy and CO 2 emissions. Source: EPA. Source: EPA. SOurce: EPA.