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MAY 31, 2012

2013 Lexus ES 300h. Lexus has introduced the 2013 ES 350—the sixth generation of Lexus’ luxury sedan since its introduction more than 20 years ago—and the first hybrid version of the ES, the ES 300h. The fuel system uses electronically controlled sequential fuel injection (SFI) with regular 87 octane unleaded gasoline.

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

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. Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013.

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JULY 5, 2012

2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid. Ford projects that its upcoming C-MAX Hybrid ( earlier post ) will achieve an EPA-rated 47 mpg city (5.0 L/100km) and 44 mpg highway (5.3 L/100km)—higher fuel economy than the Toyota Prius v (44 mpg / 5.3 L/100km city and 40 mpg / 5.9 Click to enlarge.

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MPG Hybrid Ford Prius 252

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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. The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. mpg, or 22%.

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

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APRIL 20, 2011

Chevrolet has introduced the 2013 Malibu ECO, its most fuel-efficient midsize sedan yet. The Malibu ECO features GM’s eAssist light electrification technology ( earlier post ), which is engineered to deliver an estimated 26 mpg in city driving and 38 mpg on the highway. Chevrolet Malibu ECO PowerFlow screen.

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MARCH 26, 2012

mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 87 g/km, at Ford’s Cologne Assembly plant in Germany. liter 60PS and 82PS gasoline engines; and the latest 1.6-liter Fiesta ECOnetic Technology. Click to enlarge. Ford of Europe has begun production of the new Fiesta ECOnetic Technology, which offers fuel economy of 3.3l/100 100 km (71.2 liter and 1.6-liter

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MPG Ford Fuel Economy Production 301

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APRIL 2, 2012

Ford is offering the Auto Start-Stop system on its new non-hybrid 2013 Fusion equipped with a 1.6-liter billion gallons of fuel in 2011, approximately 5% of all the gasoline used. Fuel-economy includes: 2013 Fusion 1.6-liter liter EcoBoost: projected 37 mpg highway. 2013 Fusion Hybrid: projected 47 mpg.

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Fusion 2013 Auto Ford 236

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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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Fuel Economy 2013 EPA Economy 218

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FEBRUARY 22, 2013

The new Citroën C3, set for launch in April 2013, will make its debut at the Geneva motor show. Among a range of more efficient engines with CO 2 emissions as low as 87 g/km, the new C3 will also offer the new PureTech gasoline engines ( earlier post ) bringing 15% more power and a 25% cut in fuel consumption. mpg US and 52.3

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Gasoline Engine 2002 MPG 225

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Honda has begun US production of the 2014 Accord Hybrid ( earlier post ), which will carry an EPA fuel economy rating of 50 mpg (4.7 The EPA rating is 1 mpg higher than Honda had originally anticipated for the hybrid (49 mpg). The new Accord Hybrid also carries an EPA-rated highway fuel economy of 45 mpg (5.2 l/100 km).).

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MPG 2014 Honda EPA 230

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013

At the Geneva Motorshow (7-17 March, 2013) Opel will introduce a new generation diesel engine, the 1.6 l/100 km (57 mpg US) and 109 g/km CO 2 in the Zafira Tourer. BiTurbo CDTI engine with 143 kW/195 hp—and four gasoline engines, as well as an LPG and a CNG Turbo variant. l/100 km and 109 g/km CO 2. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

The new Range Rover offers a choice of three engines (one gasoline and two diesel); a high-efficiency diesel hybrid model will be coming in 2013, with target CO 2 emissions of 169 g/km. The new Ranger Rover currently offers a choice of a gasoline 510PS (503 hp, 375 kW) LR-V8 Supercharged engine and two diesel (3.0-liter

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Land Rover Diesel 2013 Range 378

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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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JANUARY 10, 2013

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. The A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition gasoline model, with consumption of 5.2 gasoline, direct injection. diesel) and 0.3 6-spd manual.

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Gasoline Mercedes Diesel Fuel 225

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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. l/100km (46 mpg US).

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Gasoline Engine 2013 MPH 225

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JUNE 13, 2011

will begin selling a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle as early as 2013. It will also use a gasoline engine to generate electricity. mpg US, or 2.7 The hybrid will likely be priced 500,000 yen higher than the gasoline-powered Swift, but the price tag will not exceed 2 million yen [US$24,900]. km/L on the JC08 cycle (88.4

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Suzuki 2013 Li-ion PHEV 218

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FEBRUARY 22, 2013

2013 Sonata Hybrid. 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 Limited model carries estimated ratings of 36 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 37 mpg combined.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Peugeot is introducing new Euro 6-compliant versions of its three-cylinder PureTech gasoline and four-cylinder BlueHDI diesel engines. g/km at the same point in 2013, putting PSA Peugeot Citroën at the top of the CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) ranking. l/100 km (51 mpg US) and 105 g/km of CO 2. That compares with 115.1

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Gasoline Diesel Engine MPG 225

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NOVEMBER 1, 2012

The 2013 Jetta Hybrid. Volkswagen is holding media drive events this week for the sporty new 2013 Jetta Turbo Hybrid ( earlier post ), which features the second version of a Volkswagen gasoline-electric hybrid drive system: a 1.4L The company anticipates EPA-rated combined mileage of around 45 mpg US (5.2 Earlier post.)

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Hybrid MPG Gasoline-Electric Sale 296

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2013

At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Lexus introduced the fourth model—and the second hybrid—in the GS range, the GS 300h hybrid, which will be launched at the end of 2013. l/100 km (50 mpg US ). The new GS 300h is equipped with a second-generation Lexus Hybrid Drive system similar to that installed in the IS 300h.

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GS 450h Lexus 2013 Hybrid 240

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Audi’s new A3 Sportback features a lightweight design and an initial choice of one diesel (TDI) and two gasoline (TFSI) engines, with two additional diesel engines and one gasoline unit to follow. mpg US) when paired with the manual transmission. mpg US) and 111 grams CO 2 per km (179 g/mile). Audi A3 Sportback.

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Audi MPG Plug-in Diesel 281

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APRIL 20, 2011

The 2013 Ford Taurus will become the first car in Ford’s North American lineup to offer the advanced 2.0-liter liter EcoBoost engine, combining a turbocharger with gasoline direct injection. It is expected to deliver highway fuel economy of at least 31 mpg US (7.6

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2013 Engine Ford Fuel Economy 210

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AUGUST 21, 2011

initially will offer two variants of a new generation of 3-cylinder gasoline engine, with output of 44 kW / 60 PS (59 hp) and 55 kW / 75 PS (74 hp). l/100 km (56 mpg US) for the 60 PS model and 4.3 l/100 km (55 mpg US) for the 75 PS model. with an electric drive for the year 2013. Both of these 1.0-liter

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Engine Gas Gasoline MPG 250

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Starting with the arrival of 2013 models, eAssist will be standard on the Regal with the discontinuation of the 2.4L liter gasoline engine. The Regal with eAssist achieves an EPA-estimated 36 highway mpg (6.5 Pricing and an on-sale date for the 2013 Regal with eAssist will be announced later this year. base model.

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Congress Buick 2013 GM 247

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APRIL 3, 2012

Porsche will offer the Cayenne Diesel in the United States market for the first time beginning with the 2013 model year. The third-generation 2013 Boxster, the first all-new design since its debut in 1996, is also on display at the New York International Auto Show along with the Cayenne Diesel. The Cayenne Diesel is powered by a 3.0-liter

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DECEMBER 6, 2012

And with new fuel economy regulations now set through 2025, all cars are going to get more efficient--gasoline cars first and foremost. The new 2013 Nissan Altima mid-size sedan has the highest EPA rating for combined gas mileage of any gasoline powered mid-size sedan: 31 mpg. That breaks down.

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Green Cars 2013 Nissan Green 165

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MARCH 4, 2014

At the Geneva Motor Show, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) announced that European sales of hybrid vehicles reached an all-time high in 2013 totaling 156,863 units, up 43% year-on-year. In 2013 total Toyota Motor Europe sales reached 847,540 vehicles, an increase of 9,569 units from 2012, equalling a 0.2 mpg US), with 85 g/km CO 2.

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LS 600H Europe 2013 Sale 199

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JANUARY 9, 2012

2013 Cadillac ATS. On the eve of the Detroit Auto Show, Cadillac introduced the 2013 ATS, a new rear-drive compact luxury sports sedan developed on an all-new, lightweight vehicle architecture. GM says the ATS will be able to deliver peak highway fuel economy of more than 30 mpg. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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OCTOBER 11, 2014

In the analysis, EPA uses overall fuel economy in mpg equivalent (mpge) and tailpipe CO 2 emission values. In MY 2013, there were 11 EVs and 4 PHEVs available in the market; MY 2014 has 12 (counting the Tesla Model S 60 and 80 as one) EVs on the market and 10 PHEVs, along with the lone CNG car, the Honda Civic. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy PHEV 312

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

First introduced in India in April 2013 with Honda Amaze, the 1.5L i-DTEC diesel engine, Honda City is the most fuel efficient car in the country with fuel efficiency of 26 km/l (61 mpg US, 3.8 i-DTEC diesel engine, Honda City is the most fuel efficient car in the country with fuel efficiency of 26 km/l (61 mpg US, 3.8

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Honda India Diesel 2013 210

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OCTOBER 29, 2013

EcoBoost-powered Fiesta sub-compact, arriving at dealers later this year, at 45 mpg (5.2 As an example, the 2014 Honda Insight achieves 44 mpg highway, while the 2014 Volkswagen Golf diesel with a manual transmission delivers 42 mpg highway. l/100 km) and 37 mpg (6.4 l/100 km) highway. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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MPG EPA Fuel Economy Honda Insight 199

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DECEMBER 8, 2011

It's a magic number, 40 mpg, a nice big round figure to tout in big print every time gasoline prices go up. Most makers have at least one car that achieves 40 mpg, but for the new 2013 Dodge Dart, it's not an option--there has to be one model of the Dart that's rated by the EPA at 40 mpg or better on the highway cycle.

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Dodge MPG 2013 EPA 121

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AUGUST 9, 2011

liter four-cylinder engine, is now certified by the EPA to deliver 30 mpg US (7.8 The Edge with EcoBoost combination of superior fuel efficiency and ample responsiveness is enabled by direct gasoline injection and twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT). EcoBoost will be offered in 90% of Ford vehicles by 2013.

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MPG EPA Ford Engine 210

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FEBRUARY 10, 2014

The 2014 Optima Hybrid builds upon the advancements of its gasoline-powered sibling, which went on sale in late-fall of last year. The combined gasoline-electric system delivers 199 hp (148 kW) and 235 lb-ft (319 N·m) of torque. The LX model achieves an EPA estimated 36 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 38 mpg combined (6.5,

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2014 Kia Hybrid MPG 252

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AUGUST 19, 2013

The two-motor hybrid system, which is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, has already made its debut in the Accord Plug-in Hybrid, which went on sale in California and New York on 15 January 2013. Honda anticipates the new Accord Hybrid will obtain an EPA fuel economy rating of 49/45/47 mpg US (4.8, Earlier post.).

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MAY 17, 2013

drivers can currently buy is the 2013 Civic Hybrid. The low-key sedan manages 44 mpg in city, highway and combined driving, sips gasoline, and goes about its business with relative anonymity. The most frugal Civic U.S. In Europe, things are a little different.

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MPG Civic Hybrid Honda 2013 156

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JULY 8, 2013

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). reduction likely reflects the recent drop in the price of gasoline, they suggested. mpg since October 2007 (the first. This slight.

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