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EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

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The agency’s reasoning was that since alternative fuel vehicle production has generally been less than 0.1% of total vehicle production until very recently, the impact of excluding alternative fuel vehicles was negligible. Fuel economy average for the US fleet, per the Trends report, is 24.1 EPA Trends report.

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EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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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. mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. Fuel economy. MY 2013 adjusted fuel economy is 24.1 mpg, which is 0.5

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Road Test: 2025 Toyota Crown Nightshade Hybrid

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The undetectable and seamless transitions have the Crown Hybrid EPA fuel economy rated at 42 mpg city/41 highway/41 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewers driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

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New Honda 2012 Civic Natural Gas goes on sale 18 October at Honda dealers in 35 states, up from 4

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To support growing consumer interest in alternative-fuel vehicles, American Honda is expanding its network of US dealers which are qualified to sell and service the Civic Natural Gas to retail customers—expanding sales to 200 dealers in 35 states. Compared to the previous model, city fuel economy is up by 12.5%

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New study of emissions and health impacts from EVs in China, including massive e-bike fleet

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The massive upsurge in e-bikes in the country marks “ the single largest adoption of alternative fuel vehicles in history, with over 100 million vehicles purchased in the past decade, more than all other countries combined. ”. Emission factors for EVs and CVs (g person-km ?1 L/100km (or 42 mpg US).

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Flash Drive: 2025 Cadillac Optiq

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They found it would be a younger person or older Millennial that is looking for a vehicle that is engaging, youthful and sporty with superb handling characteristics. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and other efficient powertrains.

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Road Trip: 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Sport Touring

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Running on 87 octane, the EPA rates the Civic Hybrid at 50 mpg city/47 highway and 49 combined. Oh, the 50+ mpg almost slipped by! The trunk is larger than expected and will swallow up gear for a long, fuel-efficient road trip. Personal note: I own a 1997 Honda Civic EX with 198,100 miles, which I bought new.