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The 2022 FuelEconomy Guide, released by ORNL for the DOE/EPA fueleconomy.gov website, provides up-to-date information on fueleconomy, environmental and safety data, so consumers can choose the most fuel-efficient vehicle that meets their needs. Credit: Andrew Sproles/ORNL, U.S.
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2015 Honda CR-V. Honda has given its 2015 CR-V compact SUV, which launched in US dealerships on 1 October, the most significant mid-model cycle refresh in the 17-year history of the model. The 2015 CR-V features increased EPA fueleconomy ratings of 27/34/29 mpg (8.7/6.9/8.1 Click to enlarge. A higher powered 1.6-liter
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The average fueleconomy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the in August was 25.3 Fueleconomy is down 0.5 This value indicates that the average new-vehicle driver produced 18% lower emissions in June 2015 than in October 2007, but 4% higher emissions than the record low reached in August 2014.
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