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2014 Chevrolet Malibu 2.5L base model with standard stop/start delivers 14% improvement in city fuel economy

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The 2014 Chevrolet Malibu arriving in dealerships this fall will offer fuel-saving stop/start technology as standard on its 2.5L The Malibu delivers an EPA-estimated 25 city and 36 highway mpg (9.4 engine, which also contributes to improved fuel economy. base model—the first midsize sedan sold in the US to do so.

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Chevy Equinox diesel offers EPA-rated 39 mpg hwy; starts at $31,435

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The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox offers an EPA-certified 39 mpg (6.03 GM expects that number to top the segment in highway fuel economy, with greater highway mileage than the 2017 Toyota RAV4 hybrid (30 mpg) and Nissan Rogue hybrid (35 mpg FWD). Tax, title, license and dealer fees extra. turbo-diesel engine.

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Study concludes that automakers tweak vehicle fuel economy to qualify for more favorable treatment; focus on car notches

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In response to federal policies to boost gas mileage, manufacturers have changed vehicle weights, improved tire-rolling resistance and added aerodynamic features to push fuel-economy rates past government-mandated thresholds. mpg and 22.4 mpg) that lead to large changes in tax liability or the amount of a subsidy.

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Is A Tax On Electricity (kWh) Consumed The Best Way to Supplement the Fuel Tax for Electric Vehicles?

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As sales of electric vehicles begin to reach significant numbers across the US, states are exploring approaches to replace lost tax revenue since EV drivers don’t pay fuel taxes as drivers of gas-powered cars do at gas stations. Unfortunately there is currently no simple and agreed upon best replacement for the fuel tax.

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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee qualifies for Japan’s Eco-Car tax tncentive

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The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee mid-size SUV has become the second gasoline-driven, US-made, US-brand vehicle to qualify for Japan’s Eco-Car tax break. The Grand Cherokee that qualifies for Japan’s Eco-Tax incentive is powered by an upgraded version of the award-winning Pentastar V-6. mpg US, 10.4 jump, year-over-year.

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Toyota launches Pixis Epoch minivehicle in Japan; 70 mpg US for <$10K

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For a starting price of ÂĄ795,000 (US$9,370), the gasoline-fueled Pixis Epoch offers fuel economy of 30.0 mpg US) under the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) JC08 test cycle. CO 2 emissions are 77 g/km. Pixis Epoch G (Front-wheel drive model). Click to enlarge.

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Global Fuel Economy Initiative Releases Roadmap Report on Achieving 50% Fuel Economy Improvement in LDV Fleet by 2050

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The International Energy Agency (IEA) has estimated that fuel consumption and emissions of CO 2 from the world’s cars will roughly double between 2000 and 2050. Worldwide, cars currently account for close to half of the transport sector’s fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. litres per 100 km).