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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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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 l/100 km) fuel economy, which, if achieved, will again represent all-time records.

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Navigant forecasts MHD vehicle market to nearly double by 2035 with declining share of conventional engines; gases win out over electricity

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Alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs)—including battery-electric (BEVs), plug-in hybrid (PHEVs), propane autogas (PAGVs) and natural gas vehicles (NGVs)—will grow from 5.0% Vehicles running primarily on hydrogen and electricity will make up less than 1% of all MHDVs in 2035, according to Navigant.

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Flash Drive: 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

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Refreshed Best-Selling Hyundai The 2021 Tucson was first-ever hybrid SUV from Hyundai, delivering increased fuel economy while seating five and hauling all their stuff. The Tucson, available in five trims, has three propulsion options—gasoline, gas-electric hybrid and gas-electric plug-in hybrid.

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Stanford, UC Santa Cruz study explores ramifications of demand-driven peak to conventional oil

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In their a paper published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology , Dr. Adam Brandt and his colleagues used historical relationships to project future demand for (a) transport services; (b) all liquid fuels; and (c) substitution with alternative energy carriers, including electricity. Click to enlarge.

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Road Test: 2024 Genesis G70 3.3T RWD Sport Prestige

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A Premium Sedan Lacking Nothing The all-new 2024 Genesis G70, the smallest of the three Genesis sedans, slots in below the G80 and G90. Power and style Plentiful Propulsion 2 engine options–this is the big one The 2024 G70 has two engine options, both available in rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. Your numbers may differ.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD

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The all-new 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax is big and famous for being the ride of celebrities. If you are looking for comfort, versatility, great looks, a very accommodating and large interior, some innovative features and surprisingly good fuel economy, the 2021 Cadillac Escalade is for you. Power and Torque and Fuel Sipping.

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Road Test: 2023 Ranger Rover Sport Autobiography Plug-In Hybrid

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Each family will be adding full electric siblings, but at the end of 2023 still has its wheels firmly planted in the internal combustion world with the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) its furthest current reach into electrification. All models have all-wheel drive (AWD) with the power sent through an 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters.

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