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Junkyard Find: 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line

The Truth About Cars

Ford launched the Escape Hybrid as a 2005 model (its Mercury Mariner and Mazda Tribute siblings showed up a bit later), so The General had some catching up to do in the green-car department. Nissan introduced the Altima Hybrid as a 2007 model (and using licensed Toyota hardware), though it disappeared quickly and without leaving much trace.

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EPA 2010 Annual Fuel Economy Guide Now Available

Green Car Congress

For MY 2010, the Prius is the top fuel economy leader , with EPA ratings of 51/48 mpg city/highway. The estimate is calculated based on the vehicle’s miles per gallon (mpg) rating and national estimates for annual mileage and fuel prices. Each vehicle listing in the Fuel Economy Guide provides an estimated annual fuel cost.

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New 911 Carrera reduces fuel consumption and emissions by up to 16%

Green Car Congress

mpg US) based on the NEDC—1.6 L/100 km (27 mpg US) despite 15 hp (11 kW) more power. mpg US based on the NEDC with optional low-friction tires. Fuel consumption and emissions are up to 16% compared with its predecessor; the Carrera with the new 350 hp (257 kW) 3.4-liter L/100km (28.7 l/100 km less than its predecessor.

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2012 Mazda CX-5 To Get High-MPG SkyActiv Engines, Stop-Start

Green Car Reports

We’re talking about the new 2012 Mazda CX-5, which will serve as the replacement for the current Mazda Tribute and make its official world debut next month at the 2011. Mazda has unveiled a brand new compact crossover that’s destined to go on sale early next year and could prove to be the most fuel efficient model in its class.

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

Clean Fleet Report

The Environmental Protection Agency rates the Corsair’s fuel economy at 33 mpg highway and combined when running in hybrid mode only. On a 68-mile run, setting the adaptive cruise control at 65 mph and after fully charging the battery, we averaged 58 mpg. There is a sixth mode of Preserve, which saves the battery charge for later use.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

VW minivan reportedly not long for this world 2 days ago Chrysler ekes out additional 2 mpg on 2009 minivans 223 days ago See More Related Articles and Blog Posts Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1) 1 ~D. 1 day ago Goodbye, Routan? 10:59AM (4/22/2009) I know it is a REALLY superficial criteria, but I love the paint scheme on the blue one pictured.

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