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The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are jointly proposing changes to the fueleconomy labels consumers see on the window of new vehicles in dealer showrooms. Fuel Consumption: Combined city/highway gallons per 100 miles. Click to enlarge.
l/100 km, respectively)—a 14% improvement in city fueleconomy—at a starting price of $22,965, including an $825 destination charge but excluding tax, title, and license and dealer fees. engine, which also contributes to improved fueleconomy. l/100 km and 6.5 Earlier post.).
Ford Motor Company is lowering the fueleconomy ratings for its 2013- and 2014-model year hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles, as well as most 2014-model year Fiestas. Ford said it had identified an error with fueleconomy ratings on the vehicles and notified the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Click to enlarge.
liter Pentastar V-6 engine (Ward’s 10 Best Engines Award two years in a row) with variable-valve timing (VVT) offers best-in-class standard 305 hp (227 kW), with 269 lb-ft (365 N·m) of torque and best-in-class fueleconomy for V-6 trucks, according to Chrysler. Specific fueleconomy figures are note available yet.)
liter V8 will arrive in dealer showrooms later this year. Each engine is mated to a fuel-saving six-speed automatic transmission. A one-way clutch, which allows for smoother 1-2 and 2-1 shifts, faster downshifts and improved fueleconomy, has been added. The double-overdrive gear also provides better fueleconomy.
Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America will reduce their fueleconomy (mpg) ratings for a number of 2011-13 model year models in showrooms after EPA testing found discrepancies between agency results and data submitted by the company. Hyundai - Kia MY 2013 FuelEconomy Label Changes. City FE (mpg). Hwy FE (mpg).
liter ECOTEC engine, an addition that improves the vehicle’s city fueleconomy by nearly 5%, or one mile per gallon. Impala with stop/start yields an EPA-estimated fueleconomy of 22 mpg city (10.7 The technology helps improve the Malibu’s city fueleconomy by 14%. Fuel Efficiency SSVs'
Audi has now announced pricing and fueleconomy figures for the 2014 A6, A7 and Q5 TDI models, expected to begin arriving at US dealers in late Summer 2013. EPA estimated fueleconomy figures for the clean diesel introductions are as follows: Audi MY 2014 US diesel lineup. Earlier post.).
The all-new 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, unveiled in January at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit ( earlier post ) will offer improved EPA-estimated fueleconomy for the model: 30 mpg city (7.8 L/100km) and 40 mpg (5.88 L/100km) highway, for a combined 34 mpg (6.91
Driver behavior has so much influence on not only fuel efficiency but on the overall maintenance and life of a vehicle. The US Department of Energy reports that aggressive driving decreases fueleconomy by up to 33 percent. With Crew Chief, Ford is deploying smart technology to deliver green driving results.
Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fueleconomy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 EGHR improves engine warm up and assures consistent fueleconomy performance in cold weather. It is due in Chevrolet dealer showrooms in spring 2016.
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 fueleconomy is up by 12.5%
Chevrolet will offer a small number—initially approximately 500 through California dealers—MY 2016 Silverado pickup trucks equipped with eAssist mild-hybrid technology. As a result, Chevrolet can deliver a low-volume, affordably priced hybrid pickup that delivers uncompromised capability and up to 13% better fueleconomy in city driving.
The defect leads to lower fueleconomy, non EPA-compliant emissions levels, and costly and frequent vehicle repairs, the complaint charges. When the SCR system breaks down, the filter gets clogged, requiring more fuel to be injected to burn it off, according to the complaint.
L/100km) on the highway with a six-speed manual transmission and city fueleconomy of 29 mpg (8.1 The Sonic’s highway fueleconomy makes it one of the most fuel-efficient small cars in the market, with fueleconomy equivalent to the 2012 Ford Fiesta SFE and on a par with the 2012 Hyundai Accent.
At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai introduced its new 2020 Sonata Hybrid, featuring up to 686 miles of driving range and an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined fueleconomy rating on the Blue trim. Combined system power output is 192 horsepower and EPA estimated fueleconomy numbers are 50 city, 54 highway and 52 combined for the Blue trim.
liter engine offers an increase of 16 hp and 21 lb-ft of torque compared to the previous generation A3 1.8T, along with EPA-estimated combined cycle fueleconomy of 29 mpg (8.1 Prices exclude destination charge ($950), taxes, title, options, and dealer charges. The A3 sedan with 2.0-liter liter engine replaces the 1.8-liter
liter MultiAir2 four-cylinder engine which produces 184 horsepower (137 kW), 173 lb-ft (235 N·m) of torque, with estimated fueleconomy of 35 mpg highway. The benefits of the advanced-technology transmission are numerous, including the estimated highway fueleconomy of 35 mpg when coupled with the 2.4-liter
Consumers in the United States exhibit a good understanding of what electric vehicles will likely cost at the dealer with only 34% looking to purchase an electric vehicle for $20,000 or less. Nonetheless, 78% of American respondents expect to pay no more than $30,000 for an electric vehicle.
The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon ( earlier post ) will offer segment-leading highway fuel efficiency for four-cylinder mid-size pickup trucks, according to EPA fueleconomy estimates. Colorado and Canyon fueleconomy. EPA fuel econ estimates. The all-new midsize trucks, powered by the 2.5L
100km), bettering the fueleconomy of the Toyota Prius v by 3 mpg on the city cycle and 7 mpg on the highway (5 mpg combined). We’ve done this with innovation—represented by nearly 500 hybrid patents—while driving costs down 30 percent so we can bring these fuel-saving vehicles to more customers.
These changes increase Accent’s EPA estimated fueleconomy to 33 mpg city, 41 highway, 36 combined, up considerably from the 28 city, 38 highway, 32 combined mpg rating with last year’s 1.6-liter Pricing of 2020 Accent SE starts at $15,195 and all of the upgraded models will arrive in dealer showrooms this summer.
The all-new 2024 Toyota Tacoma is starting to land on dealers’ lots, but the EPA hasn’t released fueleconomy figures for the truck. Natural Resources Canada has posted its estimates , however, and they’re in line with the numbers seen on window stickers in the United States.
Preliminary fueleconomy figures for the Range Rover Sport and Range Rover are 22 mpg (city), 28 mpg (highway) and 25 mpg (combined) (10.7, Diesel exhaust fluid is commercially available and owners can top the fluid level up themselves or take it to their nearest Land Rover dealer if the reservoir needs replenishing.
The 2014 ELR has a starting price of $75,995, including a $995 destination charge but excluding tax, title, license and dealer fees. With an all-electric range of about 35 highway miles (56 km), and a total range in excess of 300 miles (482 km), the ELR offers fueleconomy of 82 MPGe, Cadillac estimates.
In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation launched the completely redesigned Voxy minivan through Netz dealers, and the completely redesigned Noah minivan through Toyota Corolla dealers; hybrid models are scheduled for release on 14 February. Noah G (hybrid model with options). Click to enlarge. For the hybrid variants, a 2ZR-FXE 1.8-liter
As fueleconomy slowly rises across its entire range, Ford is looking to lower the environmental impact of the dealerships that sell its greenest cars as well. The company announced today a pilot program that will put solar-and-wind clean-energy systems into four of its dealerships.
This pairing features precise communication between the engine and transmission, as well as proprietary control logic to further enhance fueleconomy. Peak fuel pressure of 2,500 bar at the injector tip allows for excellent fuel atomization and combustion, delivering improved fueleconomy and low emissions.
EcoBoost-powered Fiesta sub-compact, arriving at dealers later this year, at 45 mpg (5.2 The fueleconomy rating outperforms some competitors’ diesels and hybrids on the highway driving cycle. liter EcoBoost we’re pushing into fueleconomy numbers only seen on hybrids and diesels.” l/100 km) highway. Earlier post.)
is launching the new Nissan Fuga Hybrid luxury sedan in Japan; the vehicle goes on sale 2 November at Nissan dealers nationwide in Japan. The new Nissan Fuga Hybrid achieves fueleconomy of 19.0 Nissan Motor Co., mpg US, 5.3 The Fuga hybrid is equipped with a Li-ion battery pack.
The wheelchair-accessible buses are built on the GM 4500 chassis and are now available for purchase with an installed XL Hybrid system through the ARBOC North American dealer network. ARBOC has sold 39 vehicles with the XL Hybrid system installed thus far in 2021. Through the partnership, 24 ft.
The Ford F-150 SVT Raptor pickup wasn''t designed for fueleconomy. It''s a souped up version of the outgoing version of the Ford full-size truck, created solely to cover tough terrain at the fastest speeds possible (and give some street cred to its driver, too). Now, though, there''s an all-electric version.
The new Golf BlueMotion will first arrive at European dealers in late fall of this year. The new Passat BlueMotion offers average fuel consumption of 4.4 A gear-shift indicator integrated in the instruments ensures that the BlueMotion models are always driven at the gear stage that is optimal for fueleconomy.
FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, introduced the Subaru XV Hybrid—Subaru’s first hybrid—which goes on sale today at Subaru dealers throughout Japan. Fueleconomy in the JC08 cycle is 20.0 Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. km/liter (47 mpg US, 5.0 Subaru XV Hybrid. Click to enlarge.
Chevrolet announced a low-mileage lease on the new 2014 Spark EV 1LT ( earlier post ) for as low as $199 per month for 36 months, with $999 due at lease signing including security deposit (tax, title, license dealer fees extra), making the vehicle one of the most affordable EVs on the market.
From a system-level perspective, the XL3 will deliver the same level of fueleconomy, the same overall system efficiency Ashton said—but with lower cost components and lower cost installation. kWh Li-ion battery pack, said Justin Ashton, VP Business Development and co-founder. The system is available in the US and Canada.
In an event combining a first-customer ceremony and a media drive, Tustin (California) Hyundai’s Dealer Principal, John Patterson, handed over the keys to Hyundai’s first mass-produced Tucson Fuel Cell crossover ( earlier post ) to Timothy Bush, the first Hyundai Fuel Cell customer, with Hyundai executives in attendance.
Mazda began taking pre-orders for the facelifted Mazda Demio (known overseas as the Mazda2) at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers throughout Japan; the sales launch is scheduled for 30 June. will achieve fueleconomy of 30 km/L (71 mpg US, 3.33 Fueleconomy (10-15) km/L [mpg US]. Demio SKYACTIV-13.
In the Crown Victoria, the proof of concept powertrain conversion systems improve fueleconomy from 80%-200% from the base 4.6L The company will deliver these powertrain kits to a dealer network to be established. V8: from 14 mpg to up to 43 mpg, depending on vehicle use. 20 kWh pack in the proof-of-concept Crown Vic conversion.
launched of the all-new Skyline, which will go on sale late February 2014 with an Infiniti badge at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. Skyline delivers maximum power output of 268 kW (360 hp) and fueleconomy of 18.4 Skyline delivers maximum power output of 268 kW (360 hp) and fueleconomy of 18.4 Nissan Motor Co.,
Increased sales of electric vehicles allow automakers to sell more low-fuel-economy vehicles and still comply with the federal standards that govern the average fueleconomy of the vehicles they sell (known as CAFE standards). Auto dealers leading the way in PEV sales should also be rewarded. Indirect effects.
The 2014 Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle, rated by the EPA at 115 MPGe1 in all electric mode went on-sale at select New York and California Honda dealers on 15 January 15 with an MSRP of $39,780 and a monthly lease price of $429. Earlier post.).
The Yaris Cross will be available through Toyota dealers nationwide from 31 August. Furthermore, the hybrid variant achieves world-class, top-level fueleconomy for its class (2WD, 30.8 Toyota Motor Corporation has released the Yaris Cross, a new-model compact SUV. km/L in WLTC mode) (3.25 l/100km, 72.4
Californians purchasing a new Civic Natural Gas vehicle are now eligible for an immediate California Energy Commission $1,000 purchase credit supplied directly by certified Honda Civic Natural Gas dealers at the time of purchase.
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