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OCTOBER 10, 2014

EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. Among the top-level findings was that Model year 2013 vehicles achieved an average of 24.1 mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004.

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

2013 Pathfinder. Nissan’s new 2013 Pathfinder SUV—the 4 th generation of the vehicle introduced more than 25 years ago— utilizes a new drivetrain featuring a 3.5-liter Nissan’s new 2013 Pathfinder SUV—the 4 th generation of the vehicle introduced more than 25 years ago— utilizes a new drivetrain featuring a 3.5-liter

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MARCH 5, 2014

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in February hit 25.2 mpg from the revised value for January, and up 5.1 This value indicates that the average new-vehicle buyer produced 22% lower emissions in December 2013 than in October 2007. l/100 km)—up 0.1 Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 9, 2014

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in December was 24.8 mpg from the revised value in November, according to the latest monthly figures from Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). mpg from 2012 and up 3.9

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy Fuel 230

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APRIL 7, 2017

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in March was 25.2 mpg from the value for February, according to the monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). mpg from the peak of 25.5 mpg reached in August 2014.

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy Fuel 150

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MAY 4, 2015

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in April was 25.2 mpg—down 0.2 mpg from March, according to the monthly analysis by Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Fuel economy is down 0.6

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The average fuel-economy (window-sticker) value of new vehicles sold. mpg from July and up 4.8 mpg since October 2007 (the. The average fuel economy of model year 2013 vehicles sold thus far. The average fuel economy of model year 2013 vehicles sold thus far. October 2012 through August 2013) is 24.7

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AUGUST 17, 2015

In a new report, researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) have calculated the actual, on-road fuel economy for the entire fleet of all vehicles in the US, and for different classes of vehicles, with primary interest in light-duty vehicles (cars, pickup trucks, vans, and SUVs), between 1923 and 2013.

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Fuel Economy 2013 Economy MPG 150

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APRIL 3, 2015

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in March was 25.4 mpg from February, according to the latest monthly analysis br. However, fuel economy is still down 0.4 mpg from the peak reached in August 2014. Overall, vehicle fuel economy is up 5.3 l/100 km)—up 0.2

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JUNE 26, 2012

The EPA has certified the 2013 Ford Taurus with the new 2.0-liter liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine at 32 mpg (7.35 liter EcoBoost helps Taurus deliver a 26 mpg (9.05 All three engine options for the 2013 model have now been certified at 25 mpg (9.41 L/100km) highway. L/100km) combined EPA rating.

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JANUARY 9, 2014

The numbers are in, and it turns out that 2013 was another record year for the average fuel economy of new vehicles. Researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) say the sales-weighted average fuel economy of all new vehicles sold in the United States last year was 24.8

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in August 2017 was 25.3 mpg from July, according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). mpg from the peak of 25.5 mpg reached in August 2014.

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Fuel Economy Economy MPG Fuel 207

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013

The average fuel-economy (window-sticker) value of new vehicles sold in the US in January reached a record of 24.5 mpg from the revised December value and is up 4.4 mpg (or 22%) from the value in October 2007 (the first month of monitoring). mpg from the revised December value and is up 4.4 driver—stood at 0.82

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy Fuel 225

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NOVEMBER 10, 2017

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in October was 25.2 mpg from September, according to the monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). mpg from the peak of 25.5 mpg reached in August 2014.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 186

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JUNE 4, 2015

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in May was 25.5 mpg from April—according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Fuel economy is down 0.3 l/100 km)—up 0.3

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy Fuel 150

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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. The 2013 models include efficient and low-emission vehicles in a variety of classes and sizes, but notable this year is the growing availability of hybrids and the increasing number of electric vehicles.

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AUGUST 24, 2012

2013 Lexus GS 450h. Lexus’s 2013 GS 450h—the new generation hybrid version of the GS 350, introduced at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show ( earlier post )— offers EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 29 mpg US city, 34 mpg US highway and 31 mpg US combined (7.7, Click to enlarge.

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GS 450h 2013 MPG EPA 265

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APRIL 4, 2012

2013 Altima. The Altima ranked as the second best-selling car in the US in 2011; the redesigned 2013 Altima Sedan goes on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in July at a starting MSRP of $21,500. The 2013 Altima equipped with the 4-cylinder, 2.5-liter The 2013 Altima equipped with the 4-cylinder, 2.5-liter

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MPG 2013 Nissan Fuel Economy 230

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JULY 7, 2017

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in June was 25.1 mpg from May, according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring), but down 0.4

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 186

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NOVEMBER 19, 2012

2013 Honda CR-Z. The 2013 Honda CR-Z goes on sale 21 November with a number of powertrain, styling and feature upgrades, including a new Li-ion battery pack that replaces the NiMH pack in the MY 2012 CR-Z hybrid and delivers more power and improved fuel economy. l/100 km), a gain of 1 mpg highway. Click to enlarge.

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Li-ion Fuel Economy 2013 Honda 244

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OCTOBER 6, 2017

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in September was 25.3 mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring), but still down 0.2 mpg from the peak of 25.5 mpg reached in August 2014. mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring), but still down 0.2

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Fuel Economy Economy MPG Fuel 150

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MARCH 6, 2017

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in February was 25.1 mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring), but down 0.4 mpg from the peak of 25.5 mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring), but down 0.4 mpg from the peak of 25.5

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 170

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MARCH 25, 2015

Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 EGHR improves engine warm up and assures consistent fuel economy performance in cold weather. engine with start/stop. An all-new direct-injection 1.8L

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Fuel Economy Malibu Hybrid MPG Volt 150

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JANUARY 5, 2018

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in December was 25.0 mpg from the revised value for November, according to the monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). mpg from the peak of 25.5

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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. Despite this drop, vehicle fuel economy is up 4.5 mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring).

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APRIL 4, 2012

The all-new 2013 Nissan Altima definitely raises the bar on style and content compared to the outgoing model, but it makes significant progress in another area, as well: the 2013 Altima is expected to get a best-in-class fuel economy rating of 38 mpg highway. That is, of course, when the new Altima is equipped with the 2.5-liter,

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OCTOBER 11, 2014

With alternative fuel vehicles now approaching 1% of new vehicle production, however, they are in fact beginning to have a “ measurable and meaningful impact ” on overall new vehicle fuel economy and CO 2 emissions. In the analysis, EPA uses overall fuel economy in mpg equivalent (mpge) and tailpipe CO 2 emission values.

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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. in the US in June was 24.7

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Fuel Economy Economy MPG Fuel 230

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OCTOBER 3, 2014

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in September was at 25.3 mpg from the value in August, according to the monthly report from University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) researchers Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle. Average sales-weighted mpg.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 230

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JUNE 6, 2017

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in May was 25.3 mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring), but down 0.2 mpg from the peak of 25.5 mpg reached in August 2014. mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring), but down 0.2

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Fuel Economy Economy MPG 2016 150

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FEBRUARY 8, 2017

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in January was 25.1 mpg from the revised value for December, according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). mpg from the peak of 25.5

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Fuel Economy Economy MPG Fuel 150

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APRIL 1, 2013

EcoTec3 V-8 engine ( earlier post ) equipped with direct injection, cylinder deactivation (AFM) and variable valve timing to achieve EPA estimates of 16 mpg city (14.7 l/100 km) with two-wheel drive or 16/22 mpg (14.7/10.7 2WD Pickup truck fuel economy comparisons. 2WD Pickup truck fuel economy comparisons. Fuel economy.

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JUNE 13, 2014

Ford Motor Company is lowering the fuel economy ratings for its 2013- and 2014-model year hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles, as well as most 2014-model year Fiestas. Ford said it had identified an error with fuel economy ratings on the vehicles and notified the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 25, 2012

Toyota will introduce both gasoline and hybrid powertrain versions of the North American designed and engineered 2013 Avalon. Toyota anticipates the hybrid model will achieve an EPA-rating of 40 mpg US (5.88 The conventional 2013 Avalon will feature a proven 3.5-liter, L/100km) combined. L/100km, respectively).

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 mpg higher (+5.4%) than MY 2011. Preliminary MY 2013 adjusted values are 370 g/mi CO 2 emissions and 24.0

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

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MARCH 6, 2013

Sivak found that while the vehicle fuel economy of the entire light-duty fleet improved by 40% (from 13 mpg US to 21.6 mpg US, or from 18.1 l/100km), because of the decrease in vehicle load, the occupant fuel economy only improved by 17% (from 24.8 mpg US to 29.8 mpg US, or 9.5 —Sivak 2013.

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MAY 5, 2014

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in April was 25.2 mpg from the value for March, according to the monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. Vehicle fuel economy is up 5.1 Sales-weighted fuel economy.

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