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JATO: US demand for pickups remains strong despite price increases

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From the 2010 model year through to September 2019, 14.6% market share in 2010, pickups have grown to claim a 16.8% However, while the United States sold the most pickup trucks during the 2010 – 2019 model years, pickups managed to secure a larger market share in Canada over the same time period (18.2%). mpg vs. 17.8

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FCA says Jeep Wrangler environmental impact reduced by 15% compared to predecessor

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The GWP improvement was calculated using industry-standard software that examines multiple factors associated with a vehicle’s design, production and on-road performance. The comparison was made with the previous-generation Wrangler Unlimited, as powered by its only available engine—FCA’s award-winning 3.6-liter

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Iran-Khodro to improve fuel economy in 2011

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liters per 100km (32 mpg US) in 2011. L/100km (36 mpg US). IKCO’s Director for standardization Kayvan Vaziri said that the fuel consumption of its cars had been improved by about one 1 L/100km 2010 in comparison to the previous year. mpg US), which was decreased to 7.9 mpg US) in 2010.

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Study finds recent achieved CAFE performance outpacing levels projected to be achieved by NHTSA

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Achieved Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) fuel economy performance has exceeded the anticipated levels for 2012 and 2013 model years—the two years that the current standard has been in effect—according to a new analysis by Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).

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Honda introducing 4-cylinder versions of Crosstour crossover; improved fuel economy over V6 models

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liter, 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC inline four-cylinder engine in the Crosstour 192 hp (143 kW) at 7,000 rpm and 162 lb-ft (220 N·m) of torque at 4,400 RPM, while achieving an EPA-estimated city/highway/combined fuel economy of 21/29/24 mpg US (11.2/8.1/9.8 By comparison, the. V6 model is EPA rated at 18/27/21 mpg US.

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Former Commerce and Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta urges technology neutral policies in reaching proposed CAFE standards

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those which do not favor one technology over another through consumer incentives, federal subsidies, testing standards or technology-specific credits. Additionally, if only high efficiency ICEs were sold, the average fuel economy would increase from 29 to 38 mpg, a 30 percent increase, according to 5 cycle standards. Data: Polk.

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Lincoln to Price MKZ Hybrid at Parity with Gasoline Model

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As a comparison, the 2011 Lexus HS 250h Standard—which Ford uses as the MKZ Hybrid’s closest competition— carries an MSRP of $35,100; the premium model for 2011 carries an MSRP of $37,870. liter Atkinson-cycle I-4 hybrid engine, named one of Ward’s 2010 10 Best Engines. The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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