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JUNE 5, 2012

The average sales-weighted fuel economy (adjusted EPA window sticker value) of new vehicles purchased in the US dropped 0.2 mpg in May from the level in April to 23.7 mpg US (9.9 mpg US (18%) from the value in October 2007 (the first month of UMTRI monitoring). UMTRI average sales-weighted fuel economy.

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JANUARY 10, 2013

The new A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition features a fuel consumption figure of 3.6 l/100 km (65 mpg US) according to the MVEG cycle and CO 2 emissions of 92 g/km—making the new A 180 the most fuel-efficient combustion-engined Mercedes-Benz yet, according to the company. gasoline, direct injection. diesel) and 0.3

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APRIL 20, 2011

The 2012 Mazda3 made its US debut at the New York International Auto Show; the face-lifted 2012 Mazda3 is also the first application in North America of Mazda’s SKYACTIV fuel-saving and performance-oriented technologies, achieving 40 mpg US on the highway.

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New York 2012 MPG Mazda 199

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OCTOBER 3, 2013

The average fuel-economy (window-sticker) value of new vehicles sold in the US in September was 24.6 mpg from August, likely reflecting the recent reduction in the price of gasoline, they suggested. mpg from August, likely reflecting the recent reduction in the price of gasoline, they suggested. This is up 1.2

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 220

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MARCH 28, 2012

Mercedes-Benz is introducing the new E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID; the luxury-class diesel hybrid offers fuel consumption of 4.2 L of diesel/100 km (56 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. The E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID is based on the E 250 CDI, yet has a higher output and approximately 15% lower fuel consumption. Earlier post.)

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JULY 8, 2013

The average fuel-economy (window-sticker) value of new vehicles sold. mpg—down 0.1 mpg from May, according to the latest monthly report from Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). mpg since October 2007 (the first. from model year 2012 vehicles.

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OCTOBER 29, 2013

EcoBoost-powered Fiesta sub-compact, arriving at dealers later this year, at 45 mpg (5.2 The fuel economy rating outperforms some competitors’ diesels and hybrids on the highway driving cycle. This also makes the Fiesta the only car in its class that produces more than 120 horsepower (89 kW) and achieves 45 mpg on the highway.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012

The BMW 116d EfficientDynamics Edition will make its debut at the 2012 International Motor Show in Geneva. liter, 85 kW/116 hp diesel engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology, its average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle is 3.8 liters per 100 kilometers (62 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 99 g/km. Powered by a 1.6-liter,

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BMW MPG Diesel 2012 291

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FEBRUARY 15, 2016

A study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University has concluded that regulatory incentives for OEMs for alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) intended to encourage a technology transition in the transportation fleet result in increased fleet-wide gasoline consumption and emissions. Incentives for selling AFVs. —Jenn et al.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2011

The new Audi A1 Sportback, which will go on-sale in 2012, is a five-door version of the compact 3-door A1. Buyers in Europe will be able to choose between three TFSI gasoline and three TDI diesel four-cylinder direct-injection engines producing between 63 kW (86 hp) and 136 kW (185 hp). liters of fuel per 100 km (61.9

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JULY 9, 2015

While alternative powertrains still represent a small percentage of market share compared to gasoline engines, the report noted, clean diesels saw a 10% increase in 2014 sales over 2013 sales, while hybrids saw a 10% decrease, pure electrics saw a 20% increase and compressed natural gas saw a 33% decrease. Belzowski 2015. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 26, 2012

Ford of Europe has begun production of the new Fiesta ECOnetic Technology, which offers fuel economy of 3.3l/100 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 87 g/km, at Ford’s Cologne Assembly plant in Germany. Fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions figures in g/km are from officially approved tests in accordance with EC Directive 93/116/EC.

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MPG Ford Fuel Economy Production 301

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APRIL 21, 2011

Kia Motors America (KMA) staged the premieres of the all-new 2012 Rio sub-compact sedan and the upgraded 2012 Kia Soul at the New York International Auto Show. The 2012 Rio features all-new ISG (stop-start) technology and fuel economy of up to 40 mpg US highway. Kia calculates that fuel economy for the 1.6-liter

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MAY 25, 2011

In Germany, the 2012 Tiguan will arrive on the market in mid-June; other European countries will follow at the beginning of August, and overseas markets at the end of August. L/100km (27 mpg US) down to 5.3 l/100 km (44 mpg US) for the two front-wheel drive Tiguans 2.0 L/100km (27 mpg US) down to 5.3 L/100 km (41 mpg US).

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MPG SUV Fuel Germany 199

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JULY 12, 2013

Describing its product goals and tracking progress toward its 2020 manufacturing priorities in its 2012 Sustainability Report , General Motors reaffirmed its commitment to further reduce the energy used and the environmental impacts of building and operating an automobile. —2012 Sustainability Report. Earlier post.).

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GM MPG Manufacturer 2017 275

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will present the global debut of the new Outlander SUV plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at the 2012 Paris Motor Show later this month. liter 4-cylinder MIVEC gasoline engine, has a targeted fuel economy in excess of 61 km/liter (143.5 mpg US, 1.6 mpg US, 1.6

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PHEV Mitsubishi 2012 Motors 281

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APRIL 28, 2015

In a policy update, the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) reports that Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) and Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) have finalized new proposed fuel economy standards for light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles with gross vehicle weights less than 3.5

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Fuel Economy Japan Economy Light 150

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

mpg US)—equivalent to 88 g CO 2 /km in its three-door version, and 3.4 l/100 km (69 mpg US) and 89 g/km CO 2) in its five-door version. CDTI ecoFLEX, introduced in 2011, offered fuel consumption of 3.5 liters diesel per 100 km (67 mpg US) and emissions of 94 g/km CO 2. Click to enlarge. l/100 km (71.3

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MPG Diesel CO2 Oil 255

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JANUARY 4, 2013

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in December was 23.9 mpg (or 19%) from the value in October 2007 (the first month of monitoring); however, the fuel economy in December was down 0.2 mpg from November, likely reflecting the recent reduction in the price of gasoline, they suggested.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 2007 225

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AUGUST 30, 2010

From left to right: EV, PHEV, gasoline/diesel, gasoline/diesel. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are jointly proposing changes to the fuel economy labels consumers see on the window of new vehicles in dealer showrooms. Color is integral to the new schemes. Source: EPA.

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MAY 2, 2012

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in April was 23.9 mpg (19%) from the value in October 2007, when UMTRI started this monitoring, it is down 0.2 mpg from March. mpg (19%) from the value in October 2007, when UMTRI started this monitoring, it is down 0.2 mpg from March.

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Fuel Economy Economy MPG 2007 225

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APRIL 19, 2011

The 2012 Beetle offered in the US provides a choice of three engines: the 2.5L gasoline five cylinder; the 2.0L TSI turbocharged gasoline engine. TSI turbocharged gasoline models, while a 6-speed manual will come standard. Fuel economy values are also improved up to 10% over prior 2.5L The four cylinder 2.0L

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Gasoline Diesel Engine MPG 218

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AUGUST 12, 2013

liter EcoBoost ( earlier post ) that will be the first gasoline-powered family car in Europe to offer 99 g/km CO 2 emissions. liter EcoBoost will achieve fuel efficiency of 4.3 gasoline direct injection engine, the new Focus 1.0-liter Engines Fuel Efficiency' Ford Motor Company has announced a new version of the Focus 1.0-liter

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NOVEMBER 15, 2011

will debut the subcompact Prius c ( earlier post ) next January at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Positioned as an entry into the Prius Family, the Prius c will offer fuel economy better than 50 mpg US (4.7 Gasoline Engine. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Click to enlarge. L/100km) in the city.

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Prius Detroit 2012 Toyota 225

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DECEMBER 7, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) released the 2013 Fuel Economy Guide. This year, for the first time, EPA and DOE have added a second top ten list of most efficient vehicles—separating advanced technology vehicles from conventional gasoline and diesel vehicles.

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Fuel Economy 2013 EPA Economy 218

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FEBRUARY 9, 2011

direct injection Tau V8 for the 2012 Genesis 5.0 The addition of gasoline direct injection (GDI) technology to the Genesis 3.8-liter liter GDI fuel economy increases over 7% percent from 27 mpg to 29 mpg on the highway. Fuel economy for the 5.0L liter V8 (17 mpg city/26 mpg highway).

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Hyundai 2012 MPG Fuel Economy 270

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OCTOBER 4, 2013

Ford’s changing share of the hybrid-electric, plug-in hybrid electric, battery-electric vehicle segments and total ED market in the US in 2012 and YTD 2013. in calendar year 2012 to 14.7% Accordingly, in 2012, Ford only held a 7.5% in 2012 to 23.3% Data: EDTA, Ford Motor. Click to enlarge. Chart at right.).

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Plug-in 2013 2012 Plug 381

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AUGUST 11, 2011

GM has expanded the offering of ecoFLEX technologies throughout the Opel passenger car portfolio, resulting in reduced fuel consumption and emissions, along with some gains in output and torque. Model Year 2012 brings two new ecoFLEX models into the Astra line-up. CDTI output versions; it has a fuel consumption of 3.7

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APRIL 9, 2014

improvement in city fuel economy (24.5 mpg) and a 9.2% D-EGR is a SwRI-developed gasoline engine concept that uses in-cylinder fuel reforming to produce CO and H 2 (with Research Octane Numbers of 106 and 130, respectively) and high levels of recirculated gas (EGR) to achieve very high levels of thermal efficiency.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2011

turbocharged engine including the direct injection fuel system, continuous variable valve timing for both intake and exhaust valves and the turbocharger. The 2011 Buick Regal Turbo will feature the first flex-fuel capable direct-injected turbocharged engine in a production car. Click to enlarge. Compared to earlier versions of the 2.0-liter

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Buick Engine Fuel MPG 210

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NOVEMBER 23, 2012

Peugeot has further lowered the fuel consumption of its 1.6 e-HDi 92ch with a 5-speed manual gearbox; equivalent to 67 mpg US.>. at the end of May 2012. HDi and 1.6 low-friction vacuum pump to avoid energy losses. The new CO 2 figures go as allow as 90 g/km for the 208 1.6 g/km in 2011 to 125.2

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

liter engine will be one of the first on the market to combine gasoline direct injection (DI) with twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) and E85 flex fuel capability. The North American version of the 2012 Ford Focus will be powered by a 2.0-liter Drivers will notice improved low-end power and better fuel economy.

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AUGUST 9, 2019

A team of researchers in China suggest that, in the context of promoting the use of clean fuel vehicles and increasing vehicle fuel efficiency, CO 2 emissions of China’s urban passenger transport sector could reach a peak of 225 MtCO 2 in 2030. Shifting to the alternative fuels also plays an important role.

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Transportation Emissions China Taxi 316

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

Tucson ix Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle. Hyundai Motor Company has completed development of its next-generation hydrogen fuel cell vehicle—the Tucson ix Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV)—and will begin testing next year with an eye toward 2015 mass production. Fuel cell stack output. 73 mpg US, 3.23

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JUNE 29, 2012

For the 2013 XF and XJ lineup, Jaguar is adding two new downsized forced induction gasoline powerplants: 3.0-liter liter V8 gasoline units. Eight-speed ZF automatic transmissions are now fitted to all gasoline and diesel XJ and XF variants as standard for greater efficiency and performance. liter i4 Turbocharged gasoline engine.

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Gasoline Engine 2013 MPH 225

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FEBRUARY 22, 2013

The 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid offers increased fuel efficiency and operation in all-electric mode more often and for longer periods of time, with an advanced version of the brand’s Hybrid Blue Drive architecture. The Hybrid has estimated EPA fuel economy ratings of 36 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 38 mpg combined (6.5,

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MAY 18, 2012

Light-duty vehicle fuel economy penalties for CNG in conventional engines, with and without scaling for performance equivalence. the CNG-fueled engine has lower performance) and up to a 12% fuel consumption penalty when the engine is resized (i.e., “up-sizing”) seconds for gasoline. seconds for gasoline.

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