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NHTSA proposes updated CAFE standards for LDVs, fuel-efficiency standards for HD pickups and vans

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NHTSA is also setting forth proposed augural standards for MY 2032 passenger cars and light trucks, that would increase at 2% and 4% year over year, respectively, as compared to the prior year’s standards. gallons per 100 miles in MY 2038. The proposal also models a range of additional alternatives.

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Ford Maverick EPA-estimated 42 mpg city, 37 mpg combined

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The all-new 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid pickup—the first standard hybrid pickup in the US—is now officially the most fuel-efficient hybrid pickup with an EPA-estimated rating of 42 mpg city. Customers are still able to place orders for Maverick with the 2.0-liter The hybrid is only offered with FWD.

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2022 Audi A3 now on sale in US with standard 48V MHEV; 24% better combined fuel economy in A3 40 TFSI quattro

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The A3 features a standard 2.0-liter 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. screen, and a host of standard and available technologies to make it as immersive as it is intuitive.

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Oil industry pushes back versus softened fleet mpg standards

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EPA and its latest light- and medium-duty vehicle standards set for the 2027-2032 model years. The oil industry last week launched a legal challenge versus the U.S. The case was filed by the American Petroleum Institute (API), which represents members ranging from valve makers to Shell and Exxon Mobil.

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NHTSA finalizes CAFE standards for Model Year 2024-2026; fleet average of 49 mpg by 2026

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The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has finalized new Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards for MY 2024-2026. The new standards require an industry-wide fleet average of approximately 49 mpg for passenger cars and light trucks in model year 2026. Passenger Cars.

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U.S. regulator launches loosened fuel economy standards

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safety regulator has officially launched more relaxed fuel economy standards, following a similar move from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made a few months ago. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has officially announced new fuel standards requiring an average fleet fuel economy of 50.4 The top U.S.

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New Honda Jazz to be sold across Europe with standard hybrid powertrain

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The all-new Honda Jazz features efficient and responsive performance delivered by e:HEV hybrid technology as standard. l/100km (52 mpg US) (WLTP) on the standard model and 110 g/km (WLTP) and 4.8l/100km 100km (49 mpg US) (WLTP) on the Crosstar. The total output of 109 PS / 80kW can propel the car to 100 km/h in 9.4

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