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FEBRUARY 21, 2013

261 mpg US), will go into limited production at the company’s Osnabrück factory in Germany. Dr. Ferdinand Piëch, who is today Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG, formulated the goal of bringing to market a production car that was practical in everyday use with fuel consumption of one liter per 100 km. Click to enlarge.

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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. MMC has targeted top-of-class fuel efficiency (Japan market version) of 30 km per liter (70.6 mpg US, 3.33 MIVEC 4-cylinder unit with generating capacity of 70 kW.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

At the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, Ford of Europe introduced the new 2010 Focus ECOnetic. When equipped with a new optional Ford Auto-Start-Stop system that was previewed on the Ford iosis MAX Concept at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, the 2010 Focus ECOnetic is targeting average combined cycle fuel consumption of 3.8L/100km

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009

This marks the first time that data for CO 2 emissions are included in the annual report, Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975 through 2009. mpg US (11.2 EPA projects a small improvement in 2009, based on pre-model year sales estimates provided to EPA by automakers, to 21.1

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

Honda Motor Co., mpg US, 2.86 Leveraging the features of its IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) hybrid system, Honda has been enhancing its hybrid vehicle lineup and currently sells eight hybrid models (three of them solely in Japan) in approximately 50 countries around the world. Model introduced to the market. Civic Hybrid.

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JUNE 25, 2009

For its Technology Day 2009 in Germany, BMW focused on describing its work with aerodyanmics, engines and transmissions in the context of its EfficientDyanmics development strategy. L/100 km (40 mpg US), with an average CO 2 rating of 158 g/km. This will be applied in a production BMW 7 Series hybrid model in 2009.

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JUNE 14, 2011

Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). The CAR report, the US Automotive Market and Industry in 2025 , relies on technology and market forecast data from the National Research Council (NRC) and J.D. The 47 mpg target is equivalent to a 70.9% Source: CAR.

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MAY 26, 2009

The B-Class F-CELL is a Compact Sports Tourer which will be introduced to customers by the end of 2009 and is more powerful and efficient than the A-Class F-CELL. The electric motor develops a peak output of 100 kW (136 hp) and a maximum torque of 320 N·m (236 lb-ft). L/100km (97 mpg US). The A-Class F-CELL in Iceland.

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MARCH 20, 2014

Ford Motor Company, in conjunction with GE, will supply electric vehicle charging stations at Ford facilities nationwide, beginning with facilities in and around its headquarters. In 2009, there were 3,000 known public charge stations. The WattStation Connect network will enable Ford to gather information on charging station use.

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Installation Ford Charging Fusion 290

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JULY 22, 2009

From October 2007 to April 2009, the average fuel economy of purchased new light-duty vehicles improved from 20.2 mpg US (11.6 mpg (11 L/100km) in April 2009. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle (2009) Economic Indicators as Predictors of the Number and Fuel Economy of Purchased New Vehicles (UMTRI-2009-27).

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MARCH 18, 2015

The announcement follows the market introduction of the C 350 e ( earlier post , earlier post ), the company’s second plug-in hybrid model following the S 500 Plug-In Hybrid ( earlier post ). At the Geneva Motor Show, the company showcased the new MPV plug-in hybrid Concept V-ision e study. Earlier post.). Background.

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AUGUST 21, 2013

Mercedes-Benz unveiled the third hybrid model of the new S-Class, the S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID, prior to its introduction in a few weeks at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Market launch for the plug-in will be next year. Fuel consumption is 3 l/100 km (78 mpg US ), with about 30 km (18.6 Earlier post.) liter turbocharged V6 engine.

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JUNE 17, 2009

Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea’s largest automaker, has begun taking pre-launch orders for its Elantra LPI Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), its first hybrid vehicle for commercial sale. Hyundai will accept pre-launch orders until 7 July, a day before it officially introduces the car in the Korea domestic market. L/100km, 51 mpg US).

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OCTOBER 24, 2016

Honda will introduce the new 5-passenger, hydrogen-powered Clarity Fuel Cell sedan by the end of 2016, beginning with retail leasing to customers through its expanded network of 12 approved fuel cell vehicle dealerships located in select California markets.

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AUGUST 21, 2009

BMW will introduce the new 320d EfficientDynamics Edition at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA). mpg US) and a CO 2 rating of 109 grams per kilometer in the EU test cycle. Click to enlarge. liters diesel/100 kilometers (57.4

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JUNE 19, 2009

The world’s first mass market hybrid car first went on sale in Europe in 2000. Three years later came the second-generation Prius, and 2009 sees the arrival of the third. More than half saw over 80mpg, although in the real world expect to see mpg in the mid 60s. Read the full Toyota Prius T Spirit 2009 road test.

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AUGUST 4, 2009

Monthly new vehicle market share for hybrids. year-on-year to 35,429 units, representing a 3.55% new vehicle sales market share for the month—the highest monthly share yet. General Motors. Compared to June 2009, volume was up nearly 12,000 vehicles. Click to enlarge. Passenger car sales dropped 10.6% to 443, 297 units.

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OCTOBER 5, 2009

This year’s MPG Marathon saw eco-drivers once again proving the possibilities of considerate driving to achieve staggering fuel savings. This year’s winner of the annual celebration of frugal footwork achieved an amazing 96 mpg! mpg, an impressive 25.09 MPS with a manufacturer’s combined mpg of 29.1, per cent.

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JUNE 29, 2015

around 17 million in the US—China became the top market in 2009), it only requires a 4 percent growth rate to reach that target in fifteen years. Average fuel efficiency in the US is 22 miles per gallon (mpg). New cars in 2015 get 25 mpg.) But suppose your new car is up to current Chinese standards (~35 mpg).

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MARCH 3, 2010

Toyota introduced the Auris Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) at the 2010 Geneva motor show, marking a significant milestone in Toyota’s planned deployment of the Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain across Toyota’s entire model range by early 2020s. L/100km (62 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 89 g/km. The Auris HSD hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 1, 2009

General Motors Corp. Standby: Sep 2009. Close: Oct 2009. Standby: Nov 2009. Close: Jul 2009. Close: Jun 2009*. Closed: May 2009*. Close: 31 Dec 2009. Close: 31 Dec 2009. Columbus, Ohio Close: 31 Dec 2009. GM Manufacturing Plans. Plant Status / Timing (or sooner). Orion, Mich.

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MARCH 12, 2009

g/km base level in 1997, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) annual New Car CO 2 Report. mpg US for gasoline and 39.9 mpg US for diesel.). CO 2 emissions have fallen across all automotive market segments with the larger end of the market making some of the biggest improvements.

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AUGUST 10, 2009

Enova’s Pre-Transmission Parallel Hybrid System locates the electric motor between the engine and transmission. FAW has ordered an additional 150 hybrid drive systems for delivery in 2009. mpg US) and discharge 20% less emissions. Enova’s Pre-Transmission system locates the electric motor between the engine and the transmission.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

liters per 100 km (124 mpg US), according to the NEDC certification driving cycle. The company says it is saving time by installing the battery and electric motor beside a conventional driveline instead of waiting for an entirely new generation of car models. A V70 plug-in hybrid demonstrator. five hours) as well as a 32A fast charge.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011

liter is projected to produce segment-leading fuel economy among compact SUVs and up to 5 mpg better than the outgoing Escape. EcoBoost has become a popular choice among customers since the EcoBoost V6 was introduced in 2009 in the Ford Taurus SHO and Lincoln MKS. With these technologies, the 2.0-liter liter EcoBoost engine and the 2.5-liter

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AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

The survey shows continued growth in automaker’s overall use of aluminum reaching a high of 343 lbs (156 kg) per vehicle in 2012—up 5% from 327 lbs (148 kg) in 2009. —Randall Scheps, Chairman of the Aluminum Association’s Aluminum Transportation Group and Marketing Director at Alcoa, Inc. Ducker Worldwide.

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JULY 16, 2009

When compared with the standard hybrid, the plug-in hybrid, at 68 mpg US (3.5 When compared with a conventional gasoline-fueled vehicle that averages 22 mpg US, the plug-in hybrid achieved a 68% reduction in tailpipe emissions and a 54% reduction in overall fuel costs. Hal Snyder, vice president of customer solutions for SDG&E.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Toyota is unveiling its new Auris for the European market ( earlier post ), representing its first step in a product offensive in the European C-Segment. Average emissions for Auris—which is designed for the European market—have fallen steadily over the last years. mpg US) and 134 g/km respectively. l/100 km (43.6

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AUGUST 23, 2013

Audi of America introduced four new TDI clean diesel models for the US market this year—the Audi A8, A7, A6, Q5—along with an updated Q7 TDI, all equipped with a second-generation 3.0L For passenger cars, hybrids will continue to claim a larger share of the market than diesel, rising to 28% in 2025 from 15% in 2016.

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APRIL 8, 2009

Mercedes-Benz staged the world premiere of the ML 450 HYBRID at the 2009 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) ( earlier post ). The ML 450 HYBRID was specifically developed for the North American market. L/100km) and highway consumption of 24 mpg (9.8 The two-mode ML 450 HYBRID. Click to enlarge. L/100km city, 11.2

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JULY 1, 2009

billion) in R&D in the automotive technology sector in 2009. By 2015, said Dr. Rolf Leonhard, Executive Vice President Engineering, Diesel Systems, the market will see three-cylinder, 1.1- liters per 100 kilometers (43 mpg US)—29% less than a standard engine in 2009. liters of diesel [90 mpg US], can be achieved.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2009

In the first part of 2009, Volkswagen will simultaneously bring three fuel-efficient Passat versions with low emissions to the market: the second generation of the Passat BlueMotion, the Passat BlueTDI and the Passat TSI EcoFuel. Torque and power with and without maximum E-motor boost. Prototype Touareg Hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 24, 2013

two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 The lightweight XL1 (795 kg, 1,753 lbs) delivers NEDC fuel consumption of 261 mpg (0.9 The hybrid module, which incorporates the electric motor and the clutch, is positioned between the TDI engine and the seven-speed DSG transmission. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2009

2009) Click to enlarge. One example given combined generating all of Minnesota’s electricity from poplar biomass and sequestering the carbon emitted at the generation plants; reducing vehicle miles driven by half; improving vehicle fleet fuel efficiency to 55 mpg; and reforesting 5% of Minnesota’s land area. 2009) Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Volvo introduced its first three DRIVEe branded models—indicating uprated environmental properties—at the 2008 Paris motor show. Our dedicated focus on the DRIVe models in 2009 demonstrates Volvo Cars’ ability to quickly respond to customers’ increasing demands for products with low fuel consumption and low environmental impact.

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MARCH 2, 2009

The Gen III Prius offers an EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy of 50 mpg (now revealed to comprise 50 mpg city and 49 mpg highway). The Gen III Prius offers an EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy of 50 mpg (now revealed to comprise 50 mpg city and 49 mpg highway). Click to enlarge.

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