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0China approves measly $442 incentive for fuel-efficient vehicles *UPDATE 1278093720
The National Development and Reform Commission in China recently added 71 models from 16 different automakers to the approved list of vehicles that qualify for subsidies based on fuel efficiency alone. All of the qualifying vehicles are fitted with engines no larger than 1.6 liters and consume ...
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Formula One teams want to cut emissions and fuel consumption 1277989260
The Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) wants to cut cut its total carbon emissions by 15 percent within three years and double the efficiency of its race engines within five years. FOTA commissioned an analysis by Trucost to determine its total life-cycle emissions from all operations. As it ...
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EPA announces top 10 most fuel-efficient cars, Insight takes top honors 1276192500
Top Ten EPA-rated Fuel Sippers (1984 to present) – Click above for image galleryFuel efficiency has increased dramatically in the last decade, or at least that's what we've been told. So it might come as a surprise to find out that six of the Top Ten EPA-rated Fuel Sippers from 1984 to ... -
Auto industry supports Obama's newly announced long-term mpg standards 1274898540
President Obama recently announced plans to define fuel economy regulations beyond 2016. He briefly outlined a new plan that would regulate the mileage requirements of cars and light trucks through 2025 and medium- and heavy-duty trucks through 2018. The overall goal of his plan is quite simple: ...
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BMW pursuing better acoustics to improve efficiency 1274367540
Manuel Reichle, Sound engineer, and the BMW 635d – Click above for high-res image galleryWhen considering how to go about improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions, we typically think of smaller engines, alternative fuels and electrification. One area that doesn't typically come to ... -
Ford manages biggest five-year fuel economy improvement among major automakers 1261141260
Ford 1.6-liter EcoBoost - click above for high-res image galleryAccording to the latest report from the Environmental Protection Agency, Ford has scored the biggest improvement in combined fuel economy of any major carmaker over the last five years. Between 2005 and 2009, Ford improved its fleet ... -
Hyundai tops the list as the most fuel efficient automaker in the U.S. 1259715540
Quick – name the most fuel efficient car brand in America. Did you say Toyota? Honda? Surely, you're not alone, but incorrect all the same. In fact, the answer is none other than Hyundai, which publicly set out to nab the title just one year ago. According to the United States Environmental ...
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Acura won't get into horsepower war, will focus on efficiency 1250611320
In typical Honda fashion, its premium Acura division will take a different path and has decided not to get sucked into a power race with its rivals. We already knew Acura had shelved plans for a larger V8 engine and a rear wheel drive platform. Product planning manager John Watts told Automotive ...
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Where are the most important MPG increases, at the upper or lower end? 1248363420
Imagine, if you will, taking a sheet of paper and cutting it in half. Now take one of those halves and cut it in half again. Now keep repeating the process. As you keep cutting, the difference in the size of the subsequent pieces gets progressively smaller. This simple example is a demonstration ...

