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Study estimates fuel economy improvements to US light-duty vehicles from 1975–2018 saved 2T gallons of fuel, 17B tons of CO2

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MAY 3, 2020

Second, they estimated fuel savings using the FHWA data on vehicle miles, fuel use and miles per gallon (mpg). This step provided a limited validation of both the EPA’s new car fuel economy estimates and the FHWA’s total on-road light-duty vehicle fuel economy estimates. Two indirect effects were considered.

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New Opel 88 g/km CO2 (71 mpg US) diesel Corsa ecoFLEX model; 26% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2, 26% boost in performance over 5 years

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

mpg US)—equivalent to 88 g CO 2 /km in its three-door version, and 3.4 l/100 km (69 mpg US) and 89 g/km CO 2) in its five-door version. liters diesel per 100 km (67 mpg US) and emissions of 94 g/km CO 2. Click to enlarge. GM’s Opel has introduced a diesel Corsa 1.3 l/100 km (71.3 The last generation Corsa 1.3

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MPG Diesel CO2 Oil

EPA annual report on CO2, fuel economy and technology trends finds 2012 heading for all-time best; rapid adoption of new technologies

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MARCH 15, 2013

EPA estimates that the fleet-wide average MY 2011 CO2 emissions and fuel economy values would likely have been similar to or slightly better than MY 2010 levels if car production from major Japan-based manufacturers had not been constrained. There are almost 3 times more SUVs with combined labels of 25 mpg (9.4 l/100km) or more.

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New 3rd generation Audi TT diesel offers fuel economy of 56 mpg

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MARCH 3, 2014

liters per 100 km (56 mpg US), which translates into CO 2 emissions of 110 g/km (177 g/mile). liters per 100 km (35 mpg US ) and CO2 emissions of 159 g per km (256 g/mile). The new sports car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 235 km/h (146 mph). Standard fuel consumption is 4.2

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Audi Fuel Economy MPG Diesel

Turbo, air-hybrid Scuderi split cycle engine achieves 64 mpg US in simulations; CO2 emissions of 85 g/km

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

The data showed that a turbocharged/air-hybridized Scuderi Engine ( earlier post ) can achieve at least 64 mpg US (3.7 The Scuderi Group released findings from a computer simulation study measuring the performance of the Scuderi split-cycle engine modeled against the European class of “high economy” vehicles.

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MPG San Antonio Emissions Engine

Mercedes-Benz launches new S-Class with hybrid, diesel, gasoline models; 59 mpg PHEV model to come

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MAY 16, 2013

These soon will be followed by the S 500 Plug-In HYBRID—the first S-Class with a fuel consumption lower than 4l/100 km (59 mpg US). mpg US) (CO 2 : 115 g/km). or 42 mpg US) makes it the world’s most economical V6 diesel and puts it on a par with the previous four-cylinder S 250 CDI model. mpg US)—0.7

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MPG Mercedes Gasoline Diesel

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

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. Since 1975, half of car production has consistently been within several mpg of each other. mpg, which is 0.5 mpg higher than MY 2012. mpg higher than MY 2012), and for trucks is 19.8 mpg (annual increase of 0.5

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Audi aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% over the vehicle lifecycle by 2025

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

In the long term, Audi is pursuing the vision of CO2-neutral mobility and aims to be climate-neutral throughout the company on balance by 2050. mpg US); electric power consumption in kWh/100 km: 19.1 – 17.5; Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 2.4 – 2.1 97.9 - 111.9 Combined CO 2 emissions in g/km: 53 – 46.).

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Audi CO2 Emissions Vehicles

New diesel Ford Focus ECOnetic to debut at Amsterdam Motor Show; 67 mpg US

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APRIL 7, 2011

litres of diesel per 100 kilometers (67 mpg US) and to deliver CO 2 emissions of less than 95g/km when certification is completed later this year. Focus ECOnetic is expected to use less than 3.5 The Focus ECOnetic will be available in both five-door and wagon bodystyles.

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Diesel MPG Ford Motor

New Top-End Audi A1 Features 1.4 TFSI Dual Charged Gasoline Engine; 40 MPG US

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

liters of fuel per 100 km (40 mpg US), which corresponds to CO2 emissions of 139 g/km (223 g/mile) (provisional figures). Audi will present the new top engine version for the Audi A1 at the Paris Motor Show, a dual-charged 1.4 TFSI engine with 136 kW (185 hp) and 250 N·m (185 lb-ft). TFSI consumes on average 5.9

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Audi MPG Engine Gasoline

New BMW 116d EfficientDynamics Edition will drop CO2 emissions to 99 g/km

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JUNE 5, 2011

250 N·m/184 lb-ft @ 1,500–4,500 rpm. Acceleration. 0-100 km/h 7.4 225 km/h (140 mph). Combined fuel cons. –5.9 L/100km (40.6–39.9 134–137 g CO 2 /km; EU5. Four-cylinder in-line gasoline engine with. 220 N·m/162 lb-ft @ 1,350–4,300 rpm. Acceleration. 0-100 km/h 8.5 210 km/h (130 mph). Combined fuel cons.

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BMW Emissions CO2 MPG

Full lifecycle CO2 of new Mercedes C-Class 10% less than outgoing model

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MARCH 31, 2014

l/100 km (31 mpg US and 31.8 mpg) at the time of the market launch in 2007 or from between 6.4 mpg) at the time of discontinuation in 2013 to between 5.5 and 47 mpg)—depending on the tires fitted. l/100 km (56 mpg to 58.8 mpg)—depending on the tires. l/100 km (36.8 l/100 km (42.8

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Mercedes CO2 2007 MPG

Lifecycle CO2 emissions of new Mercedes CLS 30% lower than predecessor

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JANUARY 25, 2011

mpg US) on its market entry in 2004 to 6.8 mpg US), representing a reduction in fuel consumption of up to 33%. The reduction is largely due to the significant reductions in consumption. In the CLS 350 BlueEFFICIENCY gasoline model, for example, consumption has dropped from the predecessor’s figure of 10.1 L/100 km (23.3

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Mercedes Emissions CO2 2004

MQB-based 7th gen VW Golf up to 100 kg lighter and 23% more fuel efficient than predecessor; Golf BlueMotion delivers 3.2 l/100km (73.5 mpg US) and 85g/km CO2

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

l/100km (48 mpg US), equivalent to 113 g/km of CO 2 —0.6 l/100km (49 mpg US), or 112 g/km CO 2. l/100km (49 mpg US), or 112 g/km CO 2. mpg US), or 144 g/km CO 2. l/100km (62 mpg US), or 99 g/km CO 2. mpg US), or 106 g/km CO 2. liters of diesel per 100 km (73.5 Average fuel consumption is 4.8

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MPG Fuel CO2 Light

Renault Introduces Its Lowest CO2-Emitting Production Car; 98 g/km

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JANUARY 13, 2010

mpg US) and a theoretical range of 1,486 km (923 miles). Taken together, these changes bring about a 5% improvement in CdA, taking it from 0.725 to 0.690 and directly benefiting the vehicle’s CO2 emissions. Renault introduced its lowest CO 2 -emitting production car yet ahead of the Brussels Motor Show. liters/100km (63.6

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CO2 Production Cars Diesel

Volkswagen launches second-generation Santana; up to 28% improvement in fuel economy and CO2 emissions

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OCTOBER 30, 2012

l/100 km (40 mpg US), while the 1.6-liter The Santana is powered exclusively by naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engines of the newly developed EA 211 gasoline engine series. liter version produces 66 kW / 90 PS / 89 hp and has a combined fuel consumption of 5.9 liter has 81 kW / 110 PS / 109 hp and fuel consumption of 6.0 l/100 km (39.2

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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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DECEMBER 13, 2013

mpg higher (+5.4%) than MY 2011. mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. mpg, or 22%. There are 15 MY 2013 pickup and minivan/van models for which at least one variant of the model has a combined city/highway label fuel economy rating of 20 mpg (11.8

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA

New Opel Corsa diesel with only 82 g/km CO2, 75.8 mpg

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JANUARY 28, 2015

mpg US) for the combined cycle, making the new Corsa the most economical Opel presently on the market and the most economical diesel available. Opel’s new Corsa three-door equipped with 70 kW/95 hp 1.3 transmission can reduce CO 2 emissions to 82 grams per kilometer. Fuel consumption is down to 3.1 liters per 100 kilometers (75.8 New Corsa 1.3

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MPG Diesel CO2 Fuel

S. Korea Sets Dual Vehicle Efficiency Targets for 2015: Fuel Economy of 17 km/L (40 mpg) or 140 g CO2/km

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JULY 6, 2009

The South Korean Presidential Committee on Green Growth announced that by 2015, automakers will need to increase average new vehicle fuel economy to 17 km/L (40 mpg US, 5.9 km/L (34 mpg US, 6.9 km/L (26 mpg US, 8.9 km/L (34 mpg US, 6.9 km/L (26 mpg US, 8.9 kilometers per liter of fuel (27 mpg US, 8.7

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Renault To Show 117 MPG Concept At Paris Auto Show To Hit French Target

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AUGUST 29, 2014

Europe''s CO2-based taxation system means consumers already have access to a wide range of highly efficient vehicles. There are stricter targets on the horizon however, and Renault is the latest to accept a challenge set by the French government to produce a 117 mpg car by 2020.

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MPG CO2 Concept Auto

E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID awarded Environmental Certificate; 23% less CO2 emissions over its life cycle than diesel version

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AUGUST 29, 2012

mpg US) to between 4.3 to 56 mpg US), equivalent to about 109 g CO 2 /km, depending upon the tires fitted. Compared with the equivalent E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY diesel model, the consumption of the E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID has been reduced from between 6.1 l/100 km (38.6 l/100 km (54.7 This represents a reduction of up to 28%.

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Diesel Hybrid Emissions CO2

EIA: US energy-related CO2 emissions down 2.4% in 2011 while GDP rose

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AUGUST 14, 2012

It is estimated that the miles per gallon (mpg) of light duty vehicles improved by 1.0% (20.4 mpg) from 2010 to 2011. In 2010, the price of regular gasoline averaged $2.78 per gallon. In 2011, the average price rose to $3.53 per gallon—an increase of 27%. percent).

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2011 Emissions Energy CO2

Volvo Car Corporation DRIVe diesels with automatic transmission now deliver same fuel consumption as manual versions

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NOVEMBER 29, 2011

mpg US) and 119 g/km. mpg US) in the S60. CO2 emissions at 135 g/km. mpg US) and 164 g/km. Fuel consumption in the Volvo S60 with the 1.6D engine and Powershift is 4.3 L/100km (54.7 This translates into CO 2. emissions of 114 g/km. L/100 km (52.3 By optimizing the four-cylinder, 1.6-liter L/100 km (40.6 L/100km (33.1

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Volvo Corporation Diesel Fuel

EPA trends report finds MY 2021 fuel economy remained flat at a record high while CO2 levels hit new low

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DECEMBER 13, 2022

miles per gallon (mpg), and new vehicle real-world CO 2 emissions fell by 2 g/mi to a record low of 347 grams per mile (g/mi). Estimated real-world fuel economy and CO 2 emissions. Source: EPA. Highlights of the report: For MY 2021, vehicle fuel economy remained at an all-time high of 25.4

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Peugeot ratchets down fuel consumption on on 1.6 HDi and 1.6 e-HDi engines

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NOVEMBER 23, 2012

e-HDi 92ch with a 5-speed manual gearbox; equivalent to 67 mpg US.>. Average CO2 emissions for the entire Peugeot range has dropped from 128.6 Depending on version, these engine developments are supplemented by an aerodynamic kit (spoiler, underbody shield), Low or Ultra Low Resistant tires. g/km in 2011 to 125.2

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Engine Fuel Oil Kits

Opel further reduces fuel consumption on diesel Astra; up to 65 mpg

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FEBRUARY 9, 2015

L/100km (65 mpg US), down 0.1 L/100km (64 mpg US)—0.2 CDTI it only emits 99 grams of CO2 per kilometer (down 5g/km). CDTI it only emits 99 grams of CO2 per kilometer (down 5g/km). Opel has further optimized its new Astra equipped with the 81 kW/110 hp 1.6 CDTI diesel engine to deliver fuel consumption of 3.6

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MPG Diesel Fuel CO2

Opel Reduces CO2 Emissions on Vivaro Combi ecoFLEX by 11%

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AUGUST 12, 2009

mpg US), a CO 2 value of 194 g/km. Opel has introduced a new member to its ecoFLEX family: the Vivaro Combi ecoFLEX. With the 114 hp (85 kW) 2.0 CDTI engine and automated Easytronic six-speed manual transmission, the nine-seater consumes 7.4 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers (31.8 liters per 100 km compared to the standard van.

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Emissions CO2 MPG Low Cost

Ford researchers: global light-duty CO2 regulatory targets broadly consistent with 450 ppm stabilization

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MAY 15, 2014

2015 ( 400 MPG by 2015) to overcome the inertia of the higher-emitting older vehicles in the fleet. Wallington, Heiko Maas, and Heinz Hass (2014) “Light-Duty Vehicle CO2 Targets Consistent with 450 ppm CO 2 Stabilization,” Environmental Science & Technology doi: 10.1021/es405651p. —Winkler et al. Winkler, Timothy J.

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Light Global CO2 Ford

Entry-Level 2011 Lotus Elise Certified at 149 g CO2/km

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APRIL 9, 2010

mpg US) on the extra urban cycle. This gives the Elise the lowest CO 2 for its performance level for any gasoline sportscar in the world, according to Lotus. The new Elise consumes 5.04 L/100km of fuel (46.7 The Toyota 1ZR-FAE 1.6-liter

2011

2011 CO2 Fuel Economy MPG

Opel Astra ecoFLEX now with Start/Stop; 104 g/km CO2

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JANUARY 12, 2011

liters per 100 km (57 mpg US to 60 mpg US). Now available with Start/Stop technology, the Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX 5-door hatchback reduces its CO 2 emissions from 109 to 104 g/km and its combined fuel consumption from 4.1 liters to 3.9 The Astra ecoFLEX is powered by a 70 kW/95 hp 1.3 CDTI turbo diesel engine.

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CO2 MPG Fuel Economy Exhaust

EC proposes 95 grams CO2/km target for new cars by 2020, 147 grams for light vans; super credits for cars below 35g

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JULY 11, 2012

The proposals would in total save 160 million tonnes of oil and around 420 million tonnes of CO2 in the period to 2030. Earlier post.). The proposed 2025 US standard would bring that down to 163 g/mile in MY 2025. Earlier post.) The 163 g/mile limit would be equivalent to 54.5

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2020 Light CO2 Cars

Opel Mokka sub-compact SUV offering 5 powertrain variants

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

mpg US), combined cycle. mpg US), equivalent to 139 g/km CO 2. mpg US), combined cycle, with emissions as low as 149 g/km CO2. The Mokka powered by the 1.7 liter CDTI (96 kw/130 hp) six-speed manual, front-wheel drive powertrain emits 120 g/km CO 2 and consumes 4.5 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers (52.3 l/100 km (44.4

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SUV MPG CO2 Gasoline

New Nissan Note to make world premiere at Geneva show; as low as 95 g/km CO2

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FEBRUARY 18, 2013

This translates to combined fuel economy of 50 mpg US, while CO 2 emissions are 109 g/km. mpg US (with manual transmission) on the combined cycle. The entry-level 1.2-liter liter produces power and torque figures of 80 PS (79 hp, 59 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 110 N·m (81 lb-ft) of torque at 4,000 rpm. Further up the range is the 1.2-liter

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Nissan CO2 MPG Engine

BMW to Introduce 320d EfficientDynamics Edition at IAA; 109 g CO2/km

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AUGUST 21, 2009

mpg US) and a CO 2 rating of 109 grams per kilometer in the EU test cycle. The sedan develops 163 hp (120 kW) between 3,500rpm to 4,200rpm and 360 N·m of torque from 1,750 rpm to 3,000rpm, with fuel consumption of 4.1 liters diesel/100 kilometers (57.4 Zero to 62mph performance is 8.2 seconds.

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BMW CO2 Diesel 2007

Mercedes-Benz introduces latest E 200 Natural Gas Drive and E 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

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AUGUST 9, 2013

mpg US), with CO 2 emission of 147 g/km. That corresponds to CO2 emissions of 114 grams per kilometer, beating all other cars in its segment. If the new E 200 NGD automatically switches to running on gasoline because the gas tank is empty, the new four-cylinder engine needs requires 6.3 Fuel consumption (NEDC combined cycle) is 4.4

Mercedes

Mercedes Gas Gasoline MPG

Audis A4 2.0 TDIe: 4.6L/100km (51 mpg US) and 120 g CO2/km; Stop/Start and Energy Recuperation

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JULY 10, 2009

Recuperation technology provides further fuel and CO2 savings by recycling a proportion of the wasted kinetic energy which is generated under normal braking and normally dissipated as heat, and storing this temporarily in the vehicle battery to reduce the engine load when the car subsequently accelerates again.

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Audi CO2 MPG Energy

Ford Fiesta Econetic Diesel Offers Lower Fuel Consumption than Prius in Australian Combined Cycle Testing; Prius Still Offers Lowest CO2

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NOVEMBER 1, 2009

mpg US) under the Australian combined fuel test cycle, offers lower fuel consumption than the third-generation Prius, with 3.9 L/100km (60 mpg US) under the same test cycle. Australia’s GoAuto notes that the new Ford Fiesta Econetic diesel ( earlier post ), with fuel consumption of 3.7 L/100km (63.6

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Prius Diesel Ford Fuel

Opel to Show New Meriva Diesels, More ecoFLEX Units at Paris

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AUGUST 4, 2010

lower emissions (119 g/km CO2) than its ecoFLEX predecessor. liter/100 km (45 mpg US). Fuel consumption and CO2-emissions have been reduced on the Insignia ecoFLEX model from 5.2 L/100 km (48 mpg US)and 129 grams. CDTI ecoFLEX version combines 21% more power (70 kW/95 hp) and 11.2% Also new are two versions of the 1.7

Diesel

Diesel CO2 MPG Fuel Economy

New Porsche 911 Turbo Will Offer An Almost 18% Reduction in CO2

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AUGUST 7, 2009

mpg US) under the EU5 standard. The new six-cylinder engine can be combined with the option of the seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) double-clutch gearbox. Depending on the configuration of the car, the new 911 Turbo offers fuel consumption ranging between 11.7 - 11.4 liters/100 km (20.1 - 20.6

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Porsche CO2 MPG Gasoline

Toyota reduces fuel consumption and emissions across the new Auris range; 13% average reduction in CO2 compared to predecessors; gasoline, diesel and hybrid

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

mpg US) with CO 2 emissions from 125 g/km, a reduction of 0.4 l/100 km (40 mpg US) and generates CO 2 emissions of 138 g/km—reductions of 0.7 mpg US) and 134 g/km respectively. l/100 km (62 mpg US) and generates CO 2 emissions of 99 g/km—a reduction of 0.6 mpg US) over the combined cycle. l/100 km (43.6

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Gasoline Diesel Toyota Emissions

Center for Automotive Research calls long-run economic risk to auto industry of mandating permanent fuel economy standards very serious; recommends periodic reviews

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JUNE 14, 2011

Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). the EPA/NHTSA Technical Assessment Report for the upcoming CAFE regulations: 47, 51, 56 and 62 mpg. The results for each fuel economy scenario are: Scenario I: (47 mpg CAFE standard, 37.6 The 47 mpg target is equivalent to a 70.9%

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Fuel Economy Economy Auto Industry Standards

Volvo Drops DRIVe V70 and S80 CO2 Emissions Below 120 g/km

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FEBRUARY 1, 2010

L/100km (52 mpg US). Click to enlarge. Volvo has introduced new DRIVe diesel versions of the S80 sedan and V70 wagon with CO 2 emissions of 119 g/km, corresponding to fuel consumption of 4.5 With the arrival of these two, Volvo now has five models available with emissions below 120 g/km.

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Volvo Emissions CO2 Diesel

New Mercedes-Benz B 180 produces 16% less CO2 emissions over full lifecycle than its predecessor

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JANUARY 25, 2012

l/100 km (38 to 40 mpg US) in comparison to 7.3 l/100 km (31 to 32 mpg US) for its predecessor at the time of its discontinuation in 2011. Fuel consumption of the B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY gasoline model with dual clutch transmission ranges—depending on the fitted tires—from 5.9

Mercedes

Mercedes Emissions CO2 MPG

Mercedes-Benz S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID can cut lifecycle CO2 by up to 56% compared to S 500

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DECEMBER 1, 2014

liters/100 km (84 mpg US)—lower than Mercedes initially suggested upon the vehicle’s unveiling in 2013—which corresponds to 65 g CO 2 /km emissions. The Mercedes-Benz S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID offers peak system output of 325 kW (436 hp) and 650 N·m (479 lb-ft) torque, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in a fast 5.2

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Plug-in Mercedes Plug Hybrid

Study estimates fuel economy improvements to US light-duty vehicles from 1975–2018 saved 2T gallons of fuel, 17B tons of CO2

New Opel 88 g/km CO2 (71 mpg US) diesel Corsa ecoFLEX model; 26% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2, 26% boost in performance over 5 years

EPA annual report on CO2, fuel economy and technology trends finds 2012 heading for all-time best; rapid adoption of new technologies

New 3rd generation Audi TT diesel offers fuel economy of 56 mpg

Turbo, air-hybrid Scuderi split cycle engine achieves 64 mpg US in simulations; CO2 emissions of 85 g/km

Mercedes-Benz launches new S-Class with hybrid, diesel, gasoline models; 59 mpg PHEV model to come

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

Audi aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% over the vehicle lifecycle by 2025

New diesel Ford Focus ECOnetic to debut at Amsterdam Motor Show; 67 mpg US

New Top-End Audi A1 Features 1.4 TFSI Dual Charged Gasoline Engine; 40 MPG US

New BMW 116d EfficientDynamics Edition will drop CO2 emissions to 99 g/km

Full lifecycle CO2 of new Mercedes C-Class 10% less than outgoing model

Lifecycle CO2 emissions of new Mercedes CLS 30% lower than predecessor

MQB-based 7th gen VW Golf up to 100 kg lighter and 23% more fuel efficient than predecessor; Golf BlueMotion delivers 3.2 l/100km (73.5 mpg US) and 85g/km CO2

Renault Introduces Its Lowest CO2-Emitting Production Car; 98 g/km

Volkswagen launches second-generation Santana; up to 28% improvement in fuel economy and CO2 emissions

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

New Opel Corsa diesel with only 82 g/km CO2, 75.8 mpg

S. Korea Sets Dual Vehicle Efficiency Targets for 2015: Fuel Economy of 17 km/L (40 mpg) or 140 g CO2/km

Renault To Show 117 MPG Concept At Paris Auto Show To Hit French Target

E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID awarded Environmental Certificate; 23% less CO2 emissions over its life cycle than diesel version

EIA: US energy-related CO2 emissions down 2.4% in 2011 while GDP rose

Volvo Car Corporation DRIVe diesels with automatic transmission now deliver same fuel consumption as manual versions

EPA trends report finds MY 2021 fuel economy remained flat at a record high while CO2 levels hit new low

Peugeot ratchets down fuel consumption on on 1.6 HDi and 1.6 e-HDi engines

Opel further reduces fuel consumption on diesel Astra; up to 65 mpg

Opel Reduces CO2 Emissions on Vivaro Combi ecoFLEX by 11%

Ford researchers: global light-duty CO2 regulatory targets broadly consistent with 450 ppm stabilization

Entry-Level 2011 Lotus Elise Certified at 149 g CO2/km

Opel Astra ecoFLEX now with Start/Stop; 104 g/km CO2

EC proposes 95 grams CO2/km target for new cars by 2020, 147 grams for light vans; super credits for cars below 35g

Opel Mokka sub-compact SUV offering 5 powertrain variants

New Nissan Note to make world premiere at Geneva show; as low as 95 g/km CO2

BMW to Introduce 320d EfficientDynamics Edition at IAA; 109 g CO2/km

Mercedes-Benz introduces latest E 200 Natural Gas Drive and E 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Audis A4 2.0 TDIe: 4.6L/100km (51 mpg US) and 120 g CO2/km; Stop/Start and Energy Recuperation

Ford Fiesta Econetic Diesel Offers Lower Fuel Consumption than Prius in Australian Combined Cycle Testing; Prius Still Offers Lowest CO2

Opel to Show New Meriva Diesels, More ecoFLEX Units at Paris

New Porsche 911 Turbo Will Offer An Almost 18% Reduction in CO2

Toyota reduces fuel consumption and emissions across the new Auris range; 13% average reduction in CO2 compared to predecessors; gasoline, diesel and hybrid

Center for Automotive Research calls long-run economic risk to auto industry of mandating permanent fuel economy standards very serious; recommends periodic reviews

Volvo Drops DRIVe V70 and S80 CO2 Emissions Below 120 g/km

New Mercedes-Benz B 180 produces 16% less CO2 emissions over full lifecycle than its predecessor

Mercedes-Benz S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID can cut lifecycle CO2 by up to 56% compared to S 500

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