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The 2022 FuelEconomy Guide, released by ORNL for the DOE/EPA fueleconomy.gov website, provides up-to-date information on fueleconomy, environmental and safety data, so consumers can choose the most fuel-efficient vehicle that meets their needs. Credit: Andrew Sproles/ORNL, U.S.
Laboratory and in-use fueleconomy results Source: NREL. The NREL team collected and analyzed in-service fueleconomy, maintenance, and other vehicle performance data on 11 hybrid (P100H) and 11 conventional diesel (P100D) step vans operated by the United Parcel Service (UPS) in Minneapolis. Click to enlarge.
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have quantified the fueleconomy effects of some common driver practices and vehicle accessories or alterations—including underinflated tires, open windows, and rooftop and hitch-mounted cargo. liter four-cylinder engine, also suffered as its fueleconomy dipped 22% from 42.5
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The BUSolutions demonstrator LCO-140H (Low Cost of Ownership–1 st 40-foot Hybrid) series hydraulic hybrid transit bus yields fueleconomy of 6.9 The goal was to develop a significantly lighter-weight, heavy-duty bus design that yields superior fuel efficiency to conventional buses at a lower lifecycle cost. Click to enlarge.
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Laboratory and in-use fueleconomy comparison. higher fueleconomy than the conventional tractors, resulting in a 12% reduction in fuel costs for the hybrids. higher fueleconomy than the conventional tractors, resulting in a 12% reduction in fuel costs for the hybrids. Source: NREL.
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diesel from GM’s European lineup (the engine is manufactured in Kaiserslautern, Germany) to challenge Jetta on the basis of highway fueleconomy and power, as well as content. Fueleconomy background. Chevrolet is positioning the Cruze, which features a US-modified 2.0L l/100 km, respectively). l/100 km, respectively).
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