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After a successful New Zealand North-South drive at an average of 64 mpg Imp. mpg US) last month, a Suzuki Alto has taken part in a further MPG marathon, this time down through Australia, managing to complete the journey at an average consumption of 72 mpg Imp. L/100km, 60 mpg US) overall, an 18.5% L/100km, 53.3

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MPG Suzuki Australia New Zealand 218

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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. mpg by 2016. Earlier post.)

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MPG Hyundai America Fuel Economy 223

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mpg US , 3.33 gallons US) of fuel, equal to more than 38 kilometers per liter (89 mpg US , 2.6 The integration of the two components also reduces the weight of the exhaust system and improves global efficiency. T-Jet gasoline engine. T-Jet gasoline engine. A professional driver drove the same distance on only 20.9

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MPG Diesel Exhaust Fuel 322

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JULY 6, 2013

The Nikkei reports that the hybrid version of Honda’s next-generation Fit, powered by a newly developed engine and electric motor, is capable of delivering fuel economy of about 36 km/l of gasoline (84.7 mpg US, or 2.8 mpg US, 3.8 mpg US), while the Prius liftback offers 32.6 l/100 km) in tests based on the JC08.

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Fuel Economy Economy Toyota Hybrid 319

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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 gasoline and diesel) represent the bulk of energy consumption throughout the forecast period. of global consumption in 2014 to more than 16.4% Click to enlarge.

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Transportation Global Fuel Alternative Fuels 255

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013

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. BiTurbo CDTI engine with 143 kW/195 hp—and four gasoline engines, as well as an LPG and a CNG Turbo variant.

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Diesel MPG Portugal Belgium 309

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At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. To make the plug-in technology viable for buyers in the US and China, Volvo notes , it needs to feature a gasoline engine. L/100 km, 102 mpg US). XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept.

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Gasoline-Electric Plug-in Gasoline Volvo 268

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AUGUST 11, 2009

Nevertheless, said Frank Weber, Global Vehicle Line Executive and Chief Engineer for the Volt: The 230 city mpg number is a great indication of the capabilities of the Volt’s electric propulsion system and its ability to displace gasoline. Actual testing with production vehicles will occur next year closer to vehicle launch.

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MPG Volt EPA GM 230

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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. It is the first of its kind for low-friction roller-type finger-follower valvetrains in gasoline engines, GM says. 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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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 For 2012, Chevrolet Cruze models with the 1.4L

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Fuel Economy MPG 2012 Chevrolet 186

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OCTOBER 29, 2013

EcoBoost-powered Fiesta sub-compact, arriving at dealers later this year, at 45 mpg (5.2 As an example, the 2014 Honda Insight achieves 44 mpg highway, while the 2014 Volkswagen Golf diesel with a manual transmission delivers 42 mpg highway. l/100 km) and 37 mpg (6.4 l/100 km) highway. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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MPG EPA Fuel Economy Honda Insight 199

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mpg US (5.87 mpg by 2016 and result in an average light vehicle tailpipe CO 2 level of 250 grams per mile. mpg in MY 2021. mpg in model year 2025. and through the use of alternative refrigerants with lower global warming potential than presently used (reduces hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) emissions). improvements.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy MPG 338

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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. l/100 km (49 mpg US). l/100 km/h (59 mpg US). Compared with other gasoline engines, the intake valves of the 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion in global markets. Efficient TSI Miller cycle.

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Fuel Economy Gasoline Engine Economy 257

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AUGUST 15, 2013

2014 mpg is not yet announced. EPA had received consumer complaints that the vehicle did not achieve its label values of 47 mpg US for city, highway, and combined driving (5.0 EPA had received consumer complaints that the vehicle did not achieve its label values of 47 mpg US for city, highway, and combined driving (5.0

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Fuel Economy MPG 2013 EPA 259

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MARCH 26, 2018

The all-new, production version of the 2019 Insight ( earlier post ) will make its global production debut at the 2018 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Honda estimates the Insight will deliver up to 55 mpg (4.27 l/100 km) in the city.

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Honda Insight Insight New York Honda 225

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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 Base price of the entry-level gasoline-powered Cruze is $17,850.

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MPG EPA 2017 Diesel 170

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T-Jet gasoline—and a dual fuel LPG/gasoline variant of the 1.4 The integration of the two components reduces the weight of the exhaust system and improves global efficiency. l/100 km (34 mpg US) and 159 g/km of CO 2 respectively. mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 144 g/km. mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 144 g/km.

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Gasoline Diesel Engine 2014 218

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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. gasoline direct injection supercharged HR12DDR (DIG-S) ( earlier post ) and the HR12DE, which has received acclaim in the Nissan March. The new Nissan Note. Click to enlarge. Nissan Motor Co., The HR12DDR engine.

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Nissan Engine Global Fuel Economy 231

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tonnes more CO 2 than an equivalent gasoline car over its lifetime due to a more energy-intensive refining of the diesel fuel; more materials required in the production of heavier and more complex engines; higher emissions from biodiesel blended in the diesel fuel; and longer mileage because fuel is cheaper. mpg US) and 7.1

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Gasoline Diesel CO2 Cars 220

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

The first, rated at 163 PS (120 kW) and 380 N·m (280 lb-ft), delivers benchmark efficiency figures of 62 mpg US (3.8 Selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology—the XE is the first Jaguar to use SCR—cuts NO x emissions to very low levels and the new XE has been engineered to meet the most stringent global regulations.

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Diesel MPG Exhaust Engine 236

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Environmental burden of a gasoline-fueled ICEV relative to that of a BEV (100%) assessed by four different methods: abiotic depletion potential (ADP), nonrenewable cumulated energy demand (CED), global warming potential (GWP), and Ecoindicator 99 H/A (EI99 H/A). L/100km (45 mpg US) in the NEDC, resulting in a direct emission of 0.12

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Li-ion Battery Batteries Gasoline-Electric 335

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However, unlike the all-battery-electric powertrain of the LEAF, e-POWER adds a small gasoline engine to charge the small, high-output battery when necessary, eliminating the need for an external charger while offering the same high-output. km/L (62 mpg US) according to Japan’s JC08 test. e-Power vehicles do not use grid charging.

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Minivan Japan MPG Powered 220

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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. liter gasoline engines will extend from 115 kW (156 hp) in the GLA 200 to 155 kW (211 hp) in the GLA 250. mpg US ) and 114 g CO 2 per kilometer (provisional figure). 2015 GLA-Class.

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Fuel Economy Mercedes MPG SUV 259

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OCTOBER 24, 2011

Number of cars (world and US), amount of gasoline consumed, amount of ethanol equivalent required for a neat ethanol fleet, ethanol and electricity to power hybrid fleet, and sugar cane area for hybrid fleet. km/liter (46 mpg US, or 5.1 l/100km) using gasoline as the fuel. Credit: ACS, Pacca and Moreira. Click to enlarge.

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Fleet Available Hybrid Powered 230

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Lincoln’s premium hybrid is expected to deliver at least 41 mpg US (5.7 Ford notes that the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid’s projected fuel economy tops its nearest competitor—the 2010 Lexus HS 250h—by 6 mpg, while providing room for one more passenger and more standard luxury and segment-exclusive safety features. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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2011 MPG HS 250h Hybrid 170

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In the study, the Ford team derived regional CO 2 targets for new LDVs while still providing an integrated view of the global LDV fleet—a perspective critical to the planning needs for global automotive firms. They refer to these emission trajectories as the global CO 2 caps.

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Light Global CO2 Ford 261

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The e-POWER system combines an electric motor, which drives the wheels, with a gasoline engine that charges the vehicle’s battery. Used solely to charge the battery, the gasoline engine runs at a constant, optimal speed for maximum fuel efficiency, achieving 26.2 km/L (62 mpg US, 3.8 Serena e-POWER. liter engine. liter engine.

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Nissan Powered Power Minivan 286

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As the world population increases by the estimated 30% from 2010 to 2040, ExxonMobil sees global GDP rising by about 140%, but energy demand by only about 35% due to greater efficiency. The Outlook for Energy provides ExxonMobil’s long-term view of global energy demand and supply. Click to enlarge. Outlook for Energy.

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Energy Global 2010 Oil-Sands 252

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OCTOBER 1, 2009

Ltd revealed the sketch of its upcoming global compact car. The new global compact. The vehicle must meet the Eco-car specifications: Fuel consumption (gasoline or diesel) equal to or less than 5.0L/100km 100km (47 mpg US); CO 2 emissions equal to or less than 120 g/km; Meet Euro 4 pollution standard; and. 94 and Reg.

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Thailand Nissan Global Cars 186

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MAY 4, 2011

mpg US, 7.1 L/100km) of gasoline to 17.3 mpg US, 5.8 The [CAFE] standard is the average annual fuel efficiency for a manufacturer’s fleet and is measured in terms of global warming causing carbon dioxide emissions. km/liter (33.2 km/liter (40.7

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Standards India Fuel Fuel Economy 247

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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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North America Fuel Economy Transit Connect Economy 278

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The new Impala will offer a range of three direct-injected gasoline engines, including a 3.6L It is estimated at 182 horsepower (134 kW) and is expected to achieve 35 mpg US (6.7 Impala was the best-selling full-size sedan in the US 2011, with sales of more than 171,000 units. V-6, new 2.5L four-cylinder and a 2.4L The Ecotec 2.5L

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2014 Chevrolet MPG Buick 225

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

Rated at 45 mpg EPA highway (5.2 —Bob Fascetti, vice president, Ford global powertrain. By year-end, Ford expects to sell more than 500,000 vehicles equipped with Auto Start-Stop globally. A major part of the company’s Blueprint for Sustainability, the expansion of Auto Start-Stop comes as the 1.0-liter liter EcoBoost.

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Available Ford 2017 America 351

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A team at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) study has assessed the relative amounts of greenhouse-gas emissions from driving a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) compared with greenhouse-gas emissions from driving a traditional gasoline-powered vehicle in different countries of the world. MPG ghg (0.05

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Emissions Albania Botswana MPG 150

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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 The gasoline-powered engine will automatically come on at higher speeds and high loads when necessary to provide additional power. engine with start/stop.

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Fuel Economy Malibu Hybrid MPG Volt 150

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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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Fuel Economy MPG 2019 Economy 186

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will present the global debut of the new Outlander SUV plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at the 2012 Paris Motor Show later this month. liter 4-cylinder MIVEC gasoline engine, has a targeted fuel economy in excess of 61 km/liter (143.5 mpg US, 1.6 mpg US, 1.6 Series Hybrid Mode.

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