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JULY 7, 2023

The 37-mpg hybrid version of the 2024 Ford Maverick is no longer the cheapest version in the lineup. The turbo-4 non-hybrid is now the base engine. According to Ford, the 2024 Maverick XL starts at $24,995, including the $1,595 destination charge, while the Maverick Hybrid XL starts at $26,495.

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MPG Ford Hybrid Engine 155

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

The 2023 Toyota Highlander gas models are equipped with a new, higher-torque, high-efficiency turbocharged engine. liter V6 engine’s 263 lb-ft (357 N·m). Fuel efficiency is also improved for this higher-torque engine with an EPA-estimate of up to 25 MPG combined. The 265-horsepower, 2.4-liter Highlander Hybrid.

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Highlander Engine Emissions Toyota 195

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 15, 2024

The Joy of Driving , Malibu Style The Motor Press Guild (MPG), the Southern California non-profit association for automotive journalists, annually brings together writers with automotive manufacturer representatives and their cars. The rest of the cars and trucks at the 2024 MPG Drive Day is at the end of the story. Prices are MSRP.

MPG 81

MPG Land Rover Recharge Kia 81

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MARCH 5, 2014

liter VVT-i gasoline engine. Still one of the lightest engines in its class, the unit incorporates numerous revisions that enhance performance and help deliver class-leading fuel efficiency and CO 2 emissions. Gasoline engines are chosen by 85% of A-segment customers in Europe. “ mpg US increasing to 57.4

MPG 287

MPG Engine Fuel Economy Toyota 287

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JULY 12, 2023

Ricardo is working in collaboration with Achates Power to develop the next generation of opposed-piston (OP) gasoline compression ignition (GCI) engines for light duty vehicles in a multi-phased project (BERYL), funded by the US Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Engine Powered Power Fuel Economy 150

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MARCH 6, 2020

to build the GMET4 engine—the Company’s 2.0-liter liter Global Medium Engine inline four-cylinder turbo that is currently offered on the Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Cherokee. liter turbocharged I-4 engine is part of FCA’s Global Medium Engine family. engine with engine stop start (ESS). While the 2.0-liter

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Indiana Engine Jeep Convert 269

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MAY 21, 2019

By contrast, none of the light-duty vehicles produced in 1975 had fuel economy greater than 30 miles per gallon (mpg). had fuel economy over 30 mpg; by 2018, that share had grown to 27%. of light-duty vehicles produced were plug-in vehicles with fuel economies greater than 60 mpg (3.92 In 1995, 4.4% In 2018, 2.4% l/100 km).

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Fuel Economy MPG 2018 Economy 236

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JANUARY 28, 2014

Volkswagen is introducing its next generation of the supermini (B segment) Polo, featuring a range of new EU6 engines that are up to 21% more fuel-efficient and new driver assistance technologies. mpg US ), or 82 g/km CO 2. mpg US ) and 94 g/km CO 2. Gasoline engines. mpg US ) and 128 g/km CO 2 to 4.6 l/100 km (73.5

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MPG Engine Fuel Gasoline-Electric 333

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APRIL 27, 2012

liter EcoBoost engine has earned an EPA fuel economy rating of 33 mpg US (7.13 l/100 km) on the highway cycle—2 mpg better than the Honda CR-V and 5 mpg better than Toyota RAV4. Offered for the first time in North America, the engine delivers 23 mpg US (10.2 liter EcoBoost, rated at 22 mpg (10.7

Escape 225

Escape MPG EPA Engine 225

Baua Electric

AUGUST 30, 2024

liter inline-4 gasoline engine and 6-speed automatic transmission with an integrated electric motor, with the latter powered by a 1.62-kwh That means 47 mpg combined , with city and highway ratings of 44 mpg and 51 mpg, respectively. Hybrids are still powered by a 2.0-liter kwh battery pack. Total system output is 192 hp.

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MPG Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 52

Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2018

With my 14 years of experience in being a Chief Engineer for joint venture projects, I know the importance of sustaining modernity during a vehicle’s lifecycle. —David Terai, AYGO Chief Engineer. Toyota’s award-winning, 998 cc, 3-cylinder, 12-valve, DOHC, Dual VVT-i engine is now Euro 6d-TEMP-compliant (also called Euro 6.2).

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MPG Engine Toyota 2018 186

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OCTOBER 13, 2021

liter TFSI engine, generating a maximum 201 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque. Augmented by a standard 48-volt mild-hybrid (MHEV) system, a first for the model, it has the ability to coast automatically with the engine temporailly shut off in many driving situations. The A3 features a standard 2.0-liter

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Audi Standards Fuel Economy MPG 397

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

four-cylinder engine with 2WD and available 6-speed automatic transmission, will have an EPA-estimated 20 mpg city and 27 mpg highway, for a combined 22 mpg rating overall. V-6 engine, payload ratings for the Colorado and Canyon are 1,590 pounds (721 kg) and 1,620 pounds (735 kg), respectively. With the 3.6L

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MPG EPA Colorado GM 231

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JUNE 26, 2012

liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine at 32 mpg (7.35 liter EcoBoost helps Taurus deliver a 26 mpg (9.05 All three engine options for the 2013 model have now been certified at 25 mpg (9.41 The EPA has certified the 2013 Ford Taurus with the new 2.0-liter L/100km) highway. L/100km) combined EPA rating.

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MPG 2013 EPA Engine 246

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OCTOBER 8, 2019

liter V-6 EcoDiesel engine. The half-ton EcoDiesel will be rated at 32 miles per gallon (mpg) highway, 22 mpg city for 4x2 models; 29 mpg highway, 21 mpg city for 4x4 models. All-new EcoDiesel engine. Redesigned intake ports to improve engine performance and fuel economy. full-size truck mix.

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MPG 2020 Fuel Economy EPA 223

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FEBRUARY 7, 2020

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 fuel economy rating on the Blue trim. GDi HEV engine and a 6-speed hybrid automatic transmission. This is the first time the Sonata Hybrid has been shown in North America.

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Hyundai 2020 MPG Hybrid 403

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OCTOBER 25, 2013

The new Drive-E diesel engine. Volvo is introducing the first engines—two gasoline and 1 diesel—in its new 2.0-liter, l/100 km (62 mpg US ). l/100 km (62 mpg US ). mpg US ), the car accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 5.9 The new T6 engine features both a supercharger and a turbo charger.

MPG 186

MPG Volvo Gasoline Diesel 186

Baua Electric

OCTOBER 19, 2024

liter flat-4 engine and all-wheel-drive system. 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Subaru has said it expects 20% lower fuel consumption from this system, which extracts 158 hp from the gasoline engine and 88 hp from the electric motor. The Forester is sold only with the larger engine, but Subaru lists output as 180 hp. The current U.S.

MPG 52

MPG Hybrid Los Angeles Powered 52

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FEBRUARY 13, 2017

The 2017 Cruze Diesel Sedan ( earlier post ) fitted with the six-speed manual transmission offers an EPA-estimated highway mileage of 52 mpg (4.52 The six-speed manual model returns an EPA-estimated city mileage of 30 mpg (7.83 l/100 km), resulting in 37 mpg (6.35 l/100 km) combined.

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MPG EPA 2017 Diesel 170

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NOVEMBER 15, 2014

Volkswagen is introducing its first fuel-saving BlueMotion vehicle with a gasoline-fueled TSI engine with the Polo TSI BlueMotion. Improvements to the TSI engine management system have made it possible to reduce fuel consumption by a further 0.2 l/100 km (57 mpg US) and emissions to 94 g/km CO 2. TSI engine. Earlier post.)

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Gasoline MPG Engine Fuel 236

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FEBRUARY 4, 2014

liter V6 EcoDiesel-powered 2014 Ram 1500 pickup ( earlier post ) has earned a 28-mpg (8.4 The combined city/highway rating is 23 mpg (10.2 liter Pentastar V-6 gasoline engine earned 25 mpg (9.4 liter Pentastar V-6 gasoline engine earned 25 mpg (9.4 Diesel Engines Fuel Efficiency' l/100 km.).

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2014 MPG Chrysler Fuel Economy 326

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JULY 28, 2011

Ford’s Explorer is now the most fuel-efficient seven-passenger SUV on the market, delivering an EPA-certified 28 mpg US (8.4 liter EcoBoost engine. This is the first application of this engine in North America. Ford holds more than 125 patents on its EcoBoost engine technology. L/100km) on the highway with an all-new 2.0-liter

MPG 218

MPG EPA SUV Engine 218

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JUNE 20, 2014

liter turbocharged Gamma four-cylinder engine ( earlier post )—already available in the Veloster—producing an estimated 177 horsepower (132 kW) and 195 lb-ft (264 N·m) of torque. The powertrain helps Sonata Eco deliver an estimated 28 mpg city (8.4 l/100 km) and 38 mpg (6.2 The estimated 32 mpg (7.4

MPG 239

MPG 2015 Hyundai Alabama 239

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JULY 26, 2019

Duramax turbo-diesel engine delivers an EPA-estimated 33 mpg highway and 23 city in rear-wheel-drive models. EPA-estimated fuel economy for four-wheel drive models is 29 mpg highway/23 city. As such, engineers had a clean sheet to leverage the efficiency and balance of an inline-six-cylinder architecture. Turbo engine.

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Silverado MPG Diesel Chevrolet 207

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MAY 6, 2016

Elantra Eco is the most fuel efficient Elantra, delivering an EPA estimated 40 mpg (5.88 l/100 km) on the highway and 35 mpg (6.71 liter turbo GDI 4-cylinder engine, mated with a seven-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission with Shiftronic. l/100 km) in combined city and highway driving. The Elantra Eco is fitted with a 1.4-liter

MPG 150

MPG 2017 Hyundai EPA 150

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The new hybrid version of Toyota’s all-time best-selling car series achieves at least 50 mpg (4.7 The model adapts the latest Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive from the new-generation Prius, already proven as an MPG winner. At mid-range and high engine loads, the preload differential functions as an open differential. The engine.

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MPG Hybrid Toyota Auto 306

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MARCH 7, 2015

Elio Motors, the start-up developing a $6,800, 84-mpg- (2.8l/100 100 km) three-wheeled vehicle with a target date of 2016, unveiled its engine prototype: a 0.9-liter, We are literally trying to reinvent the auto industry, so why go the conventional route and rework someone else’s engine? liter, 3-cylinder unit developed by IAV.

MPG 150

MPG Engine Motors Motoring 150

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AUGUST 1, 2012

liter 3-cylinder MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovate Valve timing Electronic Control) engine to a new version of the INVECS-III (Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control System) CVT transmission. km/liter (64 mpg US, 3.7 mpg US, 4.3 This figure is more than 20% better than Japan’s 2015 Fuel Efficiency Standards. km/liter (54.6

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Japan Mitsubishi MPG Gasoline 287

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MARCH 18, 2020

The first Elantra Hybrid to be brought to market offers more than an EPA-estimated 50 mpg combined cycle. To transform the 2021 Elantra into its new four-door-coupe look, Hyundai engineers and designers had to make it longer, lower, and wider compared to the sixth-generation model. liter GDI Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine.

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Hybrid Hyundai EPA MPG 243

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AUGUST 7, 2012

The Ford C-MAX Hybrid ( earlier post ) is now officially EPA-certified at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway and 47 mpg combined (5.0L/100km), 100km), bettering the fuel economy of the Toyota Prius v by 3 mpg on the city cycle and 7 mpg on the highway (5 mpg combined). C-MAX Hybrid.

MPG 312

MPG Plug-in MPH Plug 312

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AUGUST 20, 2013

Mitsubishi Motors North America’s (MMNA’s) 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage 5-door sub-compact—which offers highway fuel economy of up to 44 mpg US (5.3 The CVT-equipped models also carry an EPA rating of 37 mpg city, 40 mpg combined (6.4 l/100 km) on CVT-equipped models—will have a starting MSRP of $12,995.

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Mitsubishi MPG 2014 Fuel Economy 236

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AUGUST 15, 2017

The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox offers an EPA-certified 39 mpg (6.03 turbo-diesel engine. 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). The engine. Earlier post.). million miles of driving.

MPG 150

MPG Diesel EPA Exhaust 150

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JUNE 1, 2022

At launch in October 2022, there will initially be a choice of two gasoline and two diesel engines from the BMW Group’s new modular generation of Efficient Dynamics engines. Plug-in hybrid models with increased electric range, gasoline and diesel engines with 48V mild hybrid technology. BMW has unveiled its new BMW X1.

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BMW All-Electric PHEV MPG 448

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Honda has begun US production of the 2014 Accord Hybrid ( earlier post ), which will carry an EPA fuel economy rating of 50 mpg (4.7 The EPA rating is 1 mpg higher than Honda had originally anticipated for the hybrid (49 mpg). The new Accord Hybrid also carries an EPA-rated highway fuel economy of 45 mpg (5.2 l/100 km).).

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MPG Honda 2014 EPA 230

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AUGUST 14, 2014

Chevrolet’s 2015 City Express cargo van, the company’s first entry into the small van segment, will offer an EPA-estimated 24 mpg city and 26 mpg highway, resulting in 25 mpg combined (9.8, As point of comparison, Ford offers two engine options in its Transit Connect small van: a 1.6L L/100 km, respectively).

MPG 210

MPG 2015 Transit Connect Volt 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2013

The 2014 Corvette Stingray will deliver up to an EPA-estimated 17 mpg US (13.8 l/100 km) in the city, and 29 mpg (8.1 The estimate reflects an average of fuel economy in both the default “Tour” mode, which delivers 28 mpg highway, and driver-selectable “Eco” mode, which delivers 30 mpg highway. Earlier post.).

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MPG 2014 EPA Fuel Economy 239

Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2018

GTI1 has been named International Engine of the Year 2018 in its category. The 85 kW / 115 PS gasoline-fired engine is the first of its kind to be combined with a four-way catalytic converter and installed in the up! GTI—available since spring this year—is the latest addition to the EA211 range of engines.

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2018 Engine International Exhaust 305