Fuel Efficiency
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Amid this week's blackouts, California moved to ban diesel trucks in the future while relying on diesel generators to supplement the grid.
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Automakers commit to tougher California emissions deal—and more EVs
At least five automakers have negotiated deals with the California Air Resources Board to adhere to stricter emissions standards.
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Trump’s relaxed auto mpg, emissions rules now under review by inspector general
A rare investigation from the EPA's federal watchdog will be conducted over the administration's hasty rulemaking that contradicted its own earlier findings.
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Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris dumped: Have Americans rejected the fuel-efficient small car?
The lowest-priced, most fuel-efficient models from Toyota and Honda—two brands that built their reputation on small cars—have been dropped.
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Biden plan would broaden EV tax credit, include Cash for Clunkers reboot
Biden would also propose new fuel economy standards that go beyond what was in place during the Obama administration.
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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime: How its 42-mile range and 38 mpg compare to rivals
The RAV4 Prime offers more electric range than the Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid and Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid.
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The latest report from the EIA anticipates that total world energy investment will drop by 20% in 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: Prices rise significantly, and so does mpg
The new Sonata Hybrid costs more than the outgoing version, and more than its rivals.
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Automakers are allegedly trying to sneak in another break to fleet mpg and emissions
The EPA might give automakers another big break on fuel economy and emissions—in addition to the one they just received in CAFE requirements.
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Commentary: Emissions–not gas mileage–should be foundation for Cash for Clunkers reboot
Real driving emissions ratings should be the start of any incentive program aimed at spurring sales, amid a pandemic with connections to air quality.
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Never mind the cheap gas; survey points to strong interest in mpg
Car buyers see mileage as an important piece of vehicle selection—with or without the low gas prices.
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GM opposition to cleaner California standards is costing it, poll suggests
GM owners could be less likely to buy another product from the automaker because of its position to squash California's emissions rights.
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The EPA has released a final rule that will ease the fleet fuel economy requirements and allow higher amounts of CO2 from vehicles.
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Truck mpg has lagged for decades: Will diesel and electric pickups do better?
Pickups trucks continue to lag other segments of the market in terms of efficiency improvements. When will they catch up?
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2021 Honda Insight again has highest city mpg of any sedan, gets more safety tech
With Honda's two-motor hybrid system, the 2021 Insight hits a high in city driving and is shaping up to be the highest mileage sedan without a charge port.
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FCA has the highest percentage of hybrids but the lowest fleet mpg: Why?
Although Fiat Chrysler sold a higher rate of hybrid vehicles than any other automaker, it came up last in fleet fuel economy. How'd that happen?
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Hyundai connects its transmissions to all the data, boosts vehicle efficiency
Some traditional internal-combustion components, like transmissions, could use a rethink yet—with more smarts, not more gears.
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Tesla Model S and X Long Range Plus deliver more range: S gets 390 miles
The Model S Long Range Plus nudges even closer to the 400 miles CEO Elon Musk has suggested is in the near future.
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If you can't (or don't want to) plug in, the 2020 Highlander Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient way to carry up to eight people.
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Lucid Air electric sedan won’t use a huge battery for 400-mile Tesla-rivaling range
The big electric sedan will get a 400-mile highway range, not by packing in more battery cells but by focusing in on efficiency at every step.
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2020 Tesla Model Y gets a better city efficiency rating than Model 3
EPA ratings released yesterday confirm that the Tesla Model Y has nearly the range of the Model 3—and some unexpected advantages.
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Report: EPA eases up on plan to rework mpg rules
Instead of doing away with some of the current incentives for hybrids and PHEVs, it might just limit the annual hike to 1.5% through 2026.
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Porsche Taycan Turbo EPA ratings: Lowest among electric cars in efficiency
The 2020 Taycan Turbo electric sedan achieves just 201 miles in the official EPA range test, which puts it below the Audi E-Tron electric SUV.
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Tesla Cybertruck aerodynamics could be better than other trucks, suggests Musk
CEO Elon Musk boasted that the aerodynamics of the Tesla Cybertruck electric pickup could be "insane for a truck."
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