Latest Fuel economy in automobiles Stories
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study out today confirms that reducing vehicle weight with aluminum is the best overall enabler for significant efficiency increases. The report specifically shows that achieving new higher fuel economy standards in the 50+ MPG range is possible by combining a range of technologies that include weight reduction with advance materials. The study was conducted by a member of the AVL Group, the world's largest independent company for the...
NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- All-new Ford Fusion is America's most fuel-efficient midsize sedan after being certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to deliver 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway, 47 mpg combined in hybrid model Ford Fusion Hybrid beats Toyota Camry Hybrid by 8 mpg highway, 4 mpg city New Fusion offers greatest powertrain range of all midsize sedans with five engines, including two EcoBoost(® )options and hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants for...
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- New 2013 Fusion with 1.6-liter EcoBoost(®) engine and Auto Start-Stop fuel-saving technology is designed to achieve 37 mpg on the highway NASCAR star Trevor Bayne reaches nearly 50 mpg - the type of efficiency generally reserved for hybrids and small cars - to win Ford's Fusion EcoBoost NASCAR Miles Per Gallon Challenge Bayne outdueled NASCAR superstars and teammates Greg Biffle, Carl Edwards and Matt Kenseth by achieving 46.9 mpg...
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TrueCar.com, the authority on new car pricing information, trends and forecasting, today provided actual fuel economy numbers from August light vehicle auto sales that indicate TrueMPG(TM )increased to 23.3 mpg in August 2012 compared to 21.7 mpg in August 2011, and increased from July 2012 at 23.1 mpg. Just four years ago, in August 2008, TrueMPG was 20.3 mpg. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110118/LA31413LOGO)...
Last week the Obama Administration finalized historic 54.5 Miles Per Gallon Fuel Efficiency Standards. On Thursday, August 30th, Congressman Mike Quigley, Mike Douba from Argonne National Laboratory, State Representative Ann Williams, and Jeff Riley with the Pew Environment Group explained the important benefits for consumers, the auto industry, Illinois, and the nation. Chicago, Illinois (PRWEB) September 06, 2012 Congressman Mike Quigley, Mike Douba of Argonne National Laboratory, State...
John Neumann for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online New federal fuel economy standards, representing a victory for environmentalists and advocates of fuel conservation, were issued this week requiring automakers to nearly double the average fuel economy of new cars and trucks by 2025 to an average fuel economy of 54.5 miles per gallon for the 2025 model year. A goal of almost 55 mpg may sound excessive but engineers deem it achievable with the development of hybrid vehicles while...
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TrueCar.com, the authority on new car pricing information, trends and forecasting, today provided actual fuel economy numbers from June light vehicle auto sales that indicate TrueMPG((TM) )increased to 23.1 mpg in July 2012 compared to 21.6 mpg in July 2011, and increased from May 2012 at 23.0 mpg. Just four years ago, in May 2008, TrueMPG was 21.2 mpg. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110118/LA31413LOGO) "There is a...
WASHINGTON, July 31, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Does the sudden jump in gas prices have you jumpy as you head out on your summer vacation? Fuel-efficient driving and proper vehicle maintenance, as demonstrated in the Alliance to Save Energy's fuel-efficiency videos, can keep more money in your pocket this summer and beyond. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100203/ALLIANCETOSAVEENERGYLOGO) "Gas prices have surged by about 15 cents a gallon in the past month...
On Eve of New Federal MPG Rules, Analysis Shows Bigger, More Efficient Vehicles Are a 'Real Game Changer' WASHINGTON, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The first half of 2012 set the record for the highest-ever fuel efficiency for new passenger vehicles entering the U.S. market, according to industry analysts Baum & Associates. The country reached this record mile per gallon (MPG) level without relying on higher small car sales - a significant shift from a pattern...
WASHINGTON, July 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A new analysis from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) shows that passenger vehicle fuel economy and emissions standards, to be finalized this summer, align with consumer demands and needs. The report examines historical and current day mileage and pricing data as well as new polling data to determine what consumers want and need, whether or not the auto industry can deliver on those needs, and whether or not fuel economy improvements...
