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Achates showcases 2.7L, 3-cylinder opposed piston gasoline compression ignition engine in F-150; estimated 37 mpg combined

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liter Opposed-Piston Gasoline Compression Ignition (OPGCI) engine. Fabien Redon, Vice President, Technology Development at Achates, said they estimate that the OPGCI pickup will achieve 37 mpg (6.35 l/100 km) on the combined cycle—nearly five MPG better than the proposed CAFE 2025 requirements for a vehicle of a similar size.

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Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2019

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mpg for both years). In comparison, the change between 2008 and 2019 (from 4.59 Noteworthy fuel-economy trends, taking into account the length of time represented: A minor decrease between 1966 and 1973 (from 13.5 A modest increase between 1973 and 1991 (from 12.9 No change between 1991 and 2004 (19.6 gallons per 100 miles to 5.10

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Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2017

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mpg for both years). In comparison, the change between 2008 and 2017 (from 4.59 Noteworthy fuel-economy trends, taking into account the length of time represented: A minor decrease between 1966 and 1973 (from 13.5 A modest increase between 1973 and 1991 (from 12.9 No change between 1991 and 2004 (19.6 gallons per 100 miles to 5.09

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Fisker Karma EPA-rated at 65 kWh/100 miles on electricity, with 32-mile electric range and 20 mpg US on gasoline

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gallons US/100 miles (~20 mpg) when running the gasoline range-extending engine in hybrid mode. As a comparison, the 2011 Chevy Volt (also an extended range electric vehicle), is EPA-rated with consumption of 36 kWh/100 miles (93 MPGe), a 35-mile electric range, and gasoline consumption of 2.7 Earlier post.).

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EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels; Addressing GHG Emissions, Fuel Consumption and Advanced Technology Vehicles

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From left to right: EV, PHEV, gasoline/diesel, gasoline/diesel. The new design will also provide consumers with an estimate of the expected fuel cost savings over five years compared to an average gasoline-powered vehicle of the same model year. Four samples of the first proposed label design with the letter grade. Source: EPA.

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VW stages global launch for third generation of Beetle; for the US, two gasoline and one diesel engines

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gasoline five cylinder; the 2.0L TSI turbocharged gasoline engine. The car exhibits significantly reduced fuel consumption and emission values compared to the previous model thanks to the switch to turbo-gasoline (TSI) and common rail turbodiesel direct injection engines (TDI). l/100 km (43 mpg US), with 129 g/km CO 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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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%.