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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Toyota projects fuel economy of 52 mpg city / 48 mpg highway / 50 mpg combined for the AWD-e model, and estimates that the AWD-e model—which is debuting at the LA Auto Show—could account for as much as 25% of annual US Prius sales. Due to ultra-low internal friction and efficient combustion, the 2ZR-FXE 1.8-liter

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Prius 2019 All-Electric Nickel Metal Hydride 294

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In FWD models, the LE grade offers up to a manufacturer estimated 57 MPG combined rating—the best-ever for a Prius and the most fuel-efficient hybrid in production for model year 2023. The XLE and Limited grades offer up to 52 MPG combined.

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Prius Toyota MPG Fuel Economy 195

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AUGUST 15, 2013

mpg US ) and 114 g CO 2 per kilometer (provisional figure). liters of gasoline per 100 km (33 mpg US ) and 151 g CO 2 /km—all provisional figures. Numerous measures have also been taken to reduce wind noise in the GLA. l/100 km (54.7 The GLA 220 CDI develops 125 kW (170 hp) and 350 N·m (258 lb-ft).

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Fuel Economy Mercedes MPG SUV 259

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DECEMBER 12, 2011

engine; GM estimates highway fuel economy of 37 mpg US (6.4 Engineers removed about 60 counts of wind drag from the 2013 Malibu’s design, compared to its predecessor. The wind tunnel-tuned exterior has a low coefficient of drag; a low drag count of.30 The eAssist system consists of a 32-cell, 0.5-kW Aerodynamic improvements.

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Chevrolet MPG 2012 Sale 225

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MARCH 8, 2018

The all-new 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, unveiled in January at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit ( earlier post ) will offer improved EPA-estimated fuel economy for the model: 30 mpg city (7.8 L/100km) and 40 mpg (5.88 L/100km) highway, for a combined 34 mpg (6.91

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Fuel Economy 2019 Economy Fuel 199

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

mpg US (5.8 Underbody panels and wheel well liners further minimize road and wind noise. mpg US) and 171 g/km CO 2 emissions for reduced running costs—down from 7.8 mpg US) and 206 g/km CO 2 in the outgoing model. The large SUV will be offered in Europe with a choice of 180PS 2.0-liter l/100 km (36.2 l/100 km (30.2

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Ford MPG Diesel Fuel 150

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JUNE 7, 2013

The Corolla Eco-badged models will achieve an estimated highway fuel economy rating of more than 40 mpg (5.88 The LE Eco grade is differentiated by a more efficient 140-horsepower, 1.8-liter liter engine with Valvematic technology; improved aerodynamics; and low rolling resistance tires. The 2014 Corolla offers two 1.8-liter,

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North America 2014 Toyota MPG 313

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

mpg US) in the combined cycle. While it remains open to maintain optimal temperature at low speeds and when the engine is running under high thermal load such as on inclines and when in towing mode, the aeroshutter automatically closes at higher speeds and directs driving wind around the car. liters of diesel per 100 km (52.3

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MPG Oil Engine Emissions 218

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MAY 24, 2013

mpg US) averaged over all drives. l/100 km (84 mpg US). mpg US) for the PHEV, with accompanying CO 2 emissions (combined) of 71 g/km. This performance increase of the three-phase synchronous motor is attributable to a modified number of windings on the coils and an increased voltage level. l/100 km (53.4 l/100 km (75.9

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Porsche MPG Hybrid PHEV 273

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AUGUST 17, 2011

GM engineers have removed more than 60 counts—a count is 0.001 coefficient of drag—of wind drag from the 2013 Malibu as a result of the new Malibu’s shape and fine-tuning of the car’s exterior design. These aerodynamic improvements give customers up to 2.5 miles per gallon more on the highway, the company says.

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2013 GM MPG Wind 170

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Hurricanes are brutal forces of nature that involve whipping winds, flying debris, and extremely choppy waters. Size is the enemy of fuel economy, and even with a reduced cylinder count the numbers are a not great 14 mpg city/19 mpg highway/16 mpg combined. As with the Ram, buyers can pick between two 3.0-liter,

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Jeep MPG Los Angeles Fuel Economy 96

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JULY 16, 2015

The 2015 Ford F-150 is the most aerodynamically efficient F-150 ever, due in part to new aero curtains that reduce wind drag by guiding airflow across the front wheels. With the new F-150, an extensive amount of time was spent running aerodynamic simulations and doing wind tunnel tests. liter EcoBoost V6 engine.

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F-150 MPG Ford Fuel 150

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APRIL 27, 2013

The company is also implementing low-voltage, large-torque, double-winding motor technologies for battery-acceleration-assist and regenerative braking. on a 30 mpg car, that’s as much as a 7 mpg improvement!). These changes have been shown to save as much as 1.5 liters of fuel/100km, the company said. (on

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BYD Li-ion Vehicles Lead Acid 218

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JULY 24, 2011

The company anticipates that it will be the only gasoline-powered vehicle delivering fuel economy of 30 kilometers per liter (equivalent to 71 mpg US or 3.3 A CAE simulation and a wind tunnel test were conducted in the design phase to improve the forms of the front corners and slow the underfloor flow. L/100km) in JC08 mode.

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MPG Engine Oil Downsizing 246

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JUNE 13, 2014

reduction in combined fuel economy (45 mpg down to 38 mpg), and the C-MAX and Fusion plug-in hybrids saw about a 12% decrease in charge sustaining and charge depleting fuel economy, and about a 10% decrease in all-electric range. Ford dropped the C-MAX combined rating to 43 mpg combined. Earlier post.)

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Fuel Economy Economy Ford Plug-in 218

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JULY 29, 2014

Crosswind Assist is able to compensate nearly fully for strong wind gusts. Mercedes-Benz introduced its new Vito model series for the mid-size van (2.5–3.2 t GVW) segment. Among the variants is the Vito 116 CDI BlueEfficiency, offering fuel consumption of 5.7 l of diesel per 100 km (41.3 Additional assistance systems are available as options.

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Mercedes MPG Diesel Standards 246

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DECEMBER 9, 2010

The new 2011 Ford Explorer V6 fuel economy ratings are now EPA-approved at 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway, a 25% improvement over the previous V6 model. The all-new Explorer body shape was optimized in a wind tunnel to reduce wind noise and increase fuel economy. 2011 Explorer. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy 2011 Economy Ford 225

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FEBRUARY 4, 2016

In pursuit of system efficiency, Honda developed a new motor that features an innovative winding method and structure. The newly-added Odyssey Hybrid and Odyssey Hybrid Absolute are the first Honda premium minivan models equipped with the Honda-developed Sport Hybrid i-MMD powertrain and realize class-topping fuel economy of 26.0

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Minivan Honda Japan Hybrid 150

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DECEMBER 26, 2023

The EPA rates fuel economy at 22 mpg city/29 highway/25 combined while running on 91 octane. mpg, with our overall economy coming in just above the EPA rating at 26.1 With 0-60 mph in 5.3 seconds, there is surprising and pleasant efficiency and power from this 4,178-pound five-passenger SUV.

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Hybrid MPG SUV Miles 60

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

liters per 100 km / 94 mpg (US) along with an AWD driving experience with torque distribution geared towards optimized dynamics. The company supplies electricity entirely from renewable sources, with a very high proportion coming from wind power. The combination of a new 3-cylinder, 1.5-liter torque: 570 N·m / 420 lb-ft).

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

km/L (59 mpg US, 4.0 km/L (53 mpg US, 4.4 km/L (54 mpg US, 4.4 km/L (48 mpg US, 4.9 A CVT version features paddle shifters as standard equipment. The CR-Z offers fuel economy of 25.0 L/100km) (CVT) and 22.5 L/100km) (MT) in 10•15 mode; and 22.8 L/100km) (CVT) and 20.6 L/100km) (MT) in JC08 mode.

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Honda Japan Hybrid Civic Hybrid 210

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JULY 19, 2010

V6 is EPA-rated at 14 mpg US city, 20 mpg US highway and 16 mpg US (14.7 Reduced wind noise at speed is an incremental benefit. Ford will offer a 2.0-liter Earlier post.) The 2010 Ford Explorer 2WD with a 4.0L L/100km) combined. Overall vehicle weight in the 2011 Explorer is reduced compared to the previous model.

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2011 Ford SUV Engine 210

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MARCH 23, 2017

On a track test, the new SuperTruck I vehicle achieved 13 mpg (18.1 The team has performed wind tunnel tests at the Air Force National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex ( NFAC ) at the NASA Ames Research Center and on-the-road testing using full-scale road conditions. l/100 km), compared to a typical truck on the road that gets around 5.8

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Fuel Fuel Economy Eaton MPG 170

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JANUARY 5, 2023

The BRZ is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined mpg. mpg, which we thought was great considering how much fun we had whipping through the gears while seeking out every twisty road we could find. Designed to cut through the wind with underbody aerodynamic panels and a 0.28 A Driver’s Interior.

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MPG Clean Cleaning Miles 85

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DECEMBER 18, 2009

LaCrosse sales are up 238% compared with a year ago when sales of the previous model were winding down. Backed by a six-speed automatic transmission, the new powertrain combination is expected to deliver fuel economy of 30 mpg highway and 20 mpg city. four-cylinder engine as standard and priced at $26,995. Earlier post.).

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2010 Buick MPG Fuel Economy 186

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. You had me at 46 MPG. Both routes are curvy, winding their way through citrus and avocado groves, with 150 cresting at 6,716 feet. Tire and wind noise were low, and the engine in hybrid mode was quiet. Wonderfully Efficient. The Niro PHEV is powered by a 1.6-liter

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 90

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JULY 3, 2013

mpg US to 89.4 mpg US, as measured using the 10-15 test cycle of the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism). The second generation followed in 2003, and the third generation in 2009. In addition, TMC applied for 1,261 patents relating to the third-generation Prius.

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Prius Sale 2003 Japan 259

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AUGUST 11, 2010

GM has one of the largest wind tunnel testing facilities in the world, in fact it is the largest used for automotive applications, so it's only fitting that the company is applying knowledge learned in its wind tunnel to a much more diverse range of vehicles than its competitors.

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Chevrolet 2011 MPG Wind 90

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APRIL 8, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid 40+ MPG Small SUV Starting Under $30,000 Another notch in Toyota’s hybrid belt The Toyota Corolla is one of the best-selling vehicles in the world and Toyota is the largest seller of hybrid vehicles in the world. To keep those lofty perches, sitting still will not do.

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Toyota Hybrid San Diego MPG 84

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JANUARY 1, 2023

Smooth, Quiet and 50+ MPG. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 45 mpg city/51 highway/47 combined, numbers that make Clean Fleet Report smile, as we are happy to drive a car that is a serious fuel sipper. On shorter legs, if even for a brief time, we touched 60 mpg. Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 83

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FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Elio Motors, the startup vehicle manufacturer launching a three-wheeled vehicle that will get up to 84 MPG with a targeted base price of $6,800 ( earlier post ), has released to its suppliers the body framing and engine cradle design for its E-Series engineering prototypes.

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Engine Shelby Design Motor 150

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JULY 1, 2023

Running on premium, the EPA rates fuel economy at 17 mpg city/24/highway/20 combined. miles per gallon, with a high of 30 mpg over a 40-mile stretch with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 miles per hour. The G90 has limited wind and road noise partly due to the low 0.27

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Fuel Economy MPG Lexus Miles 85

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The 2023 UX 250h runs on 87 octane and is EPA rated at 43 mpg city/41 highway/42 combined. Once inside and cruising down the road, wind noise was nearly non-existent, partially due to the low 0.33 We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Lexus Nickel Metal Hydride MPG Clean 77

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DECEMBER 25, 2021

This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. As a test, part of those miles were driven with the cruise control set at 65 mph where we averaged 44 mpg, and at 60 mph resulting in 51.4 When the engine is winding-out at the highest rpms it can be bit noisy. Your numbers may differ.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 72

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APRIL 17, 2014

Manufacturer-estimated ratings of 25 mpg city / 33 mpg highway / 28 mpg combined (9.4, Limited also improves fuel economy, with manufacturer-estimated ratings of 20 mpg city/27 mpg highway/22 combined (11.8, helps to improve fuel economy by reducing wind resistance when closed.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 2015 230

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MARCH 22, 2018

However, emissions do not just remain in conurbations; particles and gaseous pollutants can be transported thousands of kilometers by the wind. million) worth of funding from the German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, DFG), the Max Planck Society (MPG) and DLR. The EMeRGe project receives around €6 million (US$7.4

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Emissions Taiwan Asia Ozone 268

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OCTOBER 23, 2021

Honda bumps up mpg & power. turbo at 31 mpg city/38 highway/34 combined. mpg combined, with a 90-mile all-freeway run, using the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, the average bumped up to 40.8 non-turbo, fuel economy estimates are 30 mpg city/37 highway/37 combined. 50+ MPG and good handling, too.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy 85