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JUNE 15, 2011

turbo and six-speed automatic transmission will deliver 2 mpg better fuel economy. The Cruze Eco with an automatic transmission will deliver as much as 39 mpg (6.0 L/100km) on the highway compared with 37 mpg for the current model. turbo/six-speed automatic will get 38 mpg (6.2 The most popular 1.4L

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DECEMBER 14, 2012

The new Transit family reflects Ford’s ongoing strategy of platform consolidation, said Raj Nair, Group Vice President, Global Product Development. The total commercial segment presents more potential for growth than any other segment, Nair said; global commercial vehicle sales are expected to grow by 4.8 It’s that simple. ”.

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DECEMBER 15, 2012

Raj Nair outlining factors affecting real-world fuel economy in hybrids. Nair noted that the Consumer Reports testing also found discrepancies in between real-world testing and EPA rating for hybrids from other manufacturers, and singled out a 19 mpg variance on a Prius as one example. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 11, 2011

Exxon Mobil Corporation’s new The Outlook for Energy: A View to 2040 , released last week, projects that global energy demand in 2040 will be about 30% higher than it was in 2010 as population grows to 9 billion and global GDP doubles. Growth is led by developing regions such as China, India, Africa and other emerging economies.

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JUNE 13, 2014

Ford Motor Company is lowering the fuel economy 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 fuel economy ratings on the vehicles and notified the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

GM estimates the fuel savings at up to one mile per gallon, according to Mike Anderson, GM global chief engineer for Ecotec engines. engine works with the eAssist system to provide electrical assist in certain conditions to help save fuel. It is GM-estimated at 182 horsepower (134 kW) and 35 mpg (6.7 Impala’s Ecotec 2.4L

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GM MPG 2014 Fuel Economy 278

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MAY 19, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors’ new global car, the Mirage, will achieve 27.2 mpg US, 3.7 It equals the best of them on fuel economy. Integrity Exports. L/100km)) on the JC08 cycle. This Mirage is not a kei car. It’s a regular compact car with a 3-pot 1 liter engine, not the 660 CC motors found in kei cars.

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AUGUST 4, 2010

Hyundai Motor America, currently the leading fuel economy auto manufacturer in the US according to EPA ratings, plans to achieve a corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) rating of at least 50 (mpg) by 2025 for its lineup of passenger cars and light duty trucks. mpg by 2016.

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MPG Hyundai America Fuel Economy 223

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JANUARY 9, 2014

In this case, the Passat BlueMotion Concept has a manufacturer-estimated highway fuel economy of 42 mpg (5.6 All these measures result in the manufacturer-estimated highway fuel economy rating of 42 mpg. Engines Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Systems Weblogs' Earlier post.)

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MPG Detroit Concept Fuel Economy 285

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JANUARY 8, 2011

liter EcoBoost truck engine ( earlier post ) is EPA-certified at 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (14.7 Each of these engines also offers a combination of good fuel economy, power and capability. EPAS contributes about a 4% fuel-economy benefit compared with conventional hydraulic systems. liter V6, a 5.0-liter

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F-150 MPG EPA Ford 218

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MARCH 6, 2009

The IEA and ITF have developed a range of projections of possible “business-as-usual” scenarios around this, indicating the potential for a doubling (or more) of vehicle kilometers travelled (VKT) combined with modest improvements in vehicle fuel economy. Fuel taxes. litres per 100 km). Vehicle taxes and incentives.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011

US NRC panel’s summary estimates of the potential reduction in petroleum consumption by 2035 for vehicle powertrain types assuming that the entire potential of these technologies is used to improve fuel economy rather than performance. This is equivalent to increasing fuel economy from about 30 to about 60 MPG, from 12.5

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APRIL 23, 2018

Toyota has introduced its new fifth-generation Avalon, based on a Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform, and powered by two new TNGA powertrains: a 301 hp, 267 lb-ft (362 N·m) 3.5-liter Toyota estimates that the 2019 Avalon Hybrid will boost fuel economy by up to 10% over its MY 2018 predecessor, from 40 mpg (5.88

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AUGUST 15, 2013

Mercedes-Benz previewed the new 2015 GLA-Class compact SUV prior to its global debut at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt next month. The GLA 200 CDI develops 100 kW (136 hp) and maximum torque of 300 N·m (221 lb-ft), with fuel consumption of 4.3 mpg US ) and 114 g CO 2 per kilometer (provisional figure).

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Fuel Economy Mercedes MPG SUV 259

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MARCH 6, 2014

Comparison of global passenger vehicle fuel consumption standards normalized to NEDC L/100km. In absolute terms, the new regulations would put China third behind the EU and Japan for fuel consumption and GHG regulations. 100km (34 mpg US) in 2015. 100km (84 mpg US) will be counted as 3 vehicles in 2016–2017, 2.5

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Fuel Economy Economy China Fuel 239

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MAY 21, 2010

Strengthening the fuel economy of medium- and heavy-duty trucks could create as many as 124,000 jobs in the US by 2030, with all 50 states experiencing net job growth, according to a new report by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) and CALSTART. per gallon fuel price. per gallon fuel price. per gallon.

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JULY 5, 2012

Ford projects that its upcoming C-MAX Hybrid ( earlier post ) will achieve an EPA-rated 47 mpg city (5.0 L/100km) and 44 mpg highway (5.3 L/100km)—higher fuel economy than the Toyota Prius v (44 mpg / 5.3 L/100km city and 40 mpg / 5.9 Click to enlarge. L/100km highway) and at a $1,300-lower base price.

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MPG Hybrid Ford Prius 252

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JUNE 6, 2014

2015 Ford Transit offers up to 46% better fuel economy than the old E-Series. The all-new 2015 Ford Transit delivers as much as 46% better fuel economy than Ford E-Series. liter EcoBoost engine, 2015 Transit low- and medium-roof regular wheelbase wagons deliver a 14 mpg city/19 mpg highway EPA-estimated rating (16.8

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OCTOBER 29, 2013

EcoBoost-powered Fiesta sub-compact, arriving at dealers later this year, at 45 mpg (5.2 The fuel economy rating outperforms some competitors’ diesels and hybrids on the highway driving cycle. This also makes the Fiesta the only car in its class that produces more than 120 horsepower (89 kW) and achieves 45 mpg on the highway.

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MARCH 25, 2015

Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 EGHR improves engine warm up and assures consistent fuel economy performance in cold weather. engine with start/stop. An 80-cell, 1.5

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AUGUST 11, 2009

Based on the same draft EPA methodology, the Volt would also deliver “ triple-digit ” combined cycle fuel economy along with combined cycle electricity consumption of 25 kWh/100 miles, according to GM. EPA labels are a yardstick for customers to compare a vehicles’ fuel efficiency. GM CEO Fritz Henderson.

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Volt MPG EPA GM 230

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MAY 22, 2014

liter ECOTEC engine, an addition that improves the vehicle’s city fuel economy by nearly 5%, or one mile per gallon. Impala with stop/start yields an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 22 mpg city (10.7 l/100 km), 31 mpg (7.6 l/100 km) for the highway and 25 mpg (9.4 six-cylinder engine. million in 2022.

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Fuel Economy 2015 Chevrolet Economy 210

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AUGUST 2, 2018

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released their long-expected notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to adjust the Congressionally-mandated Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards.

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Fuel Economy Economy EPA MPG 186

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JUNE 14, 2011

Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). Power and Associates to project the technology segmentation necessary to achieve anticipated fuel economy mandates in 2025. CAR researchers used the four fuel economy scenarios developed by. Source: CAR.

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JULY 28, 2014

In a new report ( Transportation Forecast: Global Fuel Consumption ), Navigant Research forecasts total road transportation energy consumption will grow from 81.1 Approximately 84% of that will be provided by conventional fuels. Annual road transportation sector energy consumption by fuel type, world markets: 2015-2035.

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Transportation Global Fuel Alternative Fuels 255

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Utilizing technologies such as turbocharging, direct injection, twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) and six-speed transmissions, the upgraded powertrain portfolio will deliver more than 20% in fuel economy improvement to Ford’s passenger vehicle fleet in China by 2015 while reducing tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions by 20%.

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Fuel Economy China Economy 2015 236

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Global sales of passenger vehicles increased from 75.4 The auto industry’s production capacities are far from fully used; PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) estimates current global vehicle assembly capacity at almost 95 million, the report notes. Rising sales translate into an ever-expanding global vehicle parc. mpg US) for 2020.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013

CDTI ECOTEC unit delivers 100 kW/136 hp and 320 N·m (236 lb-ft) of torque, with fuel consumption of 4.1 l/100 km (57 mpg US) and 109 g/km CO 2 in the Zafira Tourer. CDTI ECOTEC diesel and its engine control unit were entirely developed in-house by a global team of engineers in Turin, Rüsselsheim and the USA. liter range.

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Diesel MPG Portugal Belgium 309

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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Hyundai staged the global debut of its fifth-generation, 2011 Elantra at the Los Angeles Auto Show. kg) less and helps achieve an 18% improvement in highway fuel economy, when compared with its predecessor. The 2011 Elantra delivers fuel economy of 29 mpg city (8.1L/100km)and 100km)and 40 mpg (5.9

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2011 MPG Hyundai Fuel Economy 218

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JUNE 7, 2013

The Corolla Eco-badged models will achieve an estimated highway fuel economy rating of more than 40 mpg (5.88 Valvematic offers more than a five-percent improvement in fuel economy and engine output (140 hp / 104 kW). The LE Eco grade is differentiated by a more efficient 140-horsepower, 1.8-liter

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APRIL 24, 2015

The 2016 Mazda MX-5 achieves an EPA-estimated 27 mpg city/34 mpg highway/30 mpg combined (8.7/6.9/7.8 l/100 km) when equipped with the standard SKYACTIV-MT six-speed manual transmission and an EPA-estimated 27 mpg city/36 mpg highway/30 mpg combined (8.7/6.5/7.8

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JULY 26, 2010

UPS is targeting a 20% improvement in fuel economy for its US package delivery fleet from 2000 to 2020. UPS has set a new automotive goal to improve the miles per gallon (MPG) performance of its entire US package delivery fleet by 20 percent between 2000 and 2020. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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APRIL 28, 2015

In a policy update, the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) reports that Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) and Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) have finalized new proposed fuel economy standards for light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles with gross vehicle weights less than 3.5

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MARCH 19, 2018

Volkswagen has developed and deployed a gasoline engine that offers diesel-like fuel economy but is significantly cheaper to buy. TSI ACT BlueMotion delivers 96 kW / 130 PS with combined fuel consumption of 4.8 l/100 km (49 mpg US). l/100 km/h (59 mpg US). TSI ACT BlueMotion in global markets.

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JULY 16, 2012

unveiled the new Nissan Note, a global B-segment compact car, at a world premiere held at the Osanbashi venue in Yokohama. A supercharger with a magnetic clutch compensates for the disadvantage of the small displacement engine with the Miller cycle without sacrificing fuel economy. The new Nissan Note. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 21, 2013

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will launch its next-generation global compact sedan, to be named Attrage, in the Thai market this July. MIVEC engine, the Attrage is projected to deliver fuel economy of 22 km/liter (51.8 mpg US, 4.5 Powered by a 1.2L L/100km) on the NEDC. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 22, 2017

Starting from a baseline 26 mpg (9.04 l/100 km) in 2016, the The ICCT team assessed increased consumer label fuel economy (as opposed to the regulatory test fuel economy) to 35 mpg (6.71 l/100 km) in 2025 and to 42–46 mpg (5.6-5.11 Starting from a baseline 26 mpg (9.04

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