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UMTRI: average fuel-economy of new vehicles in the US in October rose to 24.8 mpg

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mpg from September, according to the monthly analysis from Michael Sivak and Brendan Schoettle from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring). The average fuel-economy (window-sticker) value of new vehicles sold in the US in October was 24.8

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Nissan Leaf price cut, 40-mpg Maverick pickup supply, used EV tax credit: Today’s Car News

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The 40-mpg versions of the Maverick hybrid pickup might be hard to find. And the Leaf is now the lowest-priced EV in the U.S. With a price cut of more than $4,000, the 2022 Nissan Leaf is shaping up to be the lowest-priced U.S.-market An EV tax credit could soon extend to used vehicles. market electric.

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Study estimates fuel economy improvements to US light-duty vehicles from 1975–2018 saved 2T gallons of fuel, 17B tons of CO2

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They further estimated that roughly one-fifth of the savings can be attributed to gasoline price increases over the period and four-fifths to fuel economy and greenhouse gas (GHG) standards. Second, they estimated fuel savings using the FHWA data on vehicle miles, fuel use and miles per gallon (mpg).

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2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid: 40-mpg crossover priced to make hybrid mainstream

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Honda has confirmed a 40-mpg combined rating for the redesigned 2023 CR-V Hybrid, and it's priced the entire CR-V lineup, which now includes CR-V Hybrid Sport and Hybrid Sport Touring versions that essentially position the hybrid as the sportier choice in the lineup.

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The 50-mpg club: 8 affordable cars making the best of high gas prices

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Pandemic year or not, gas prices run on supply and demand. Those simple rules have again pushed up prices at the pump, leading many more Americans to once again think about fuel efficiency.

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Review: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid prioritizes low price, high mpg

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Dropping Toyota’s well-proven and fuel-efficient hybrid system into the Corolla Cross boosts fuel efficiency to an estimated 42 mpg combined, against the 30 mpg combined of the standard AWD model. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid adds a second and more economical powertrain to the compact SUV that debuted last year.

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2022 Honda Insight hybrid starts $2,000 higher, still gets 52 mpg

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The 2022 Honda Insight hybrid sedan gets a price bump for the new model year, but retains its 52 mpg combined EPA fuel-economy rating. The price increase is largely due to the elimination of the base LX trim level, leaving only the EX and Touring trim levels.