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The Vue Green Line 2 Mode will deliver an estimated 50 - percent fuel economy increase over the non-hybrid V - 6 Vue.

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America's leading beverage companies have increased the fuel economy of their fleets by nearly 13 percent since 2010.

And we have increased fuel economy (miles per gallon) by 3 percent per year since at least 2010.

The data shows that the beverage industry has the largest fleet of fuel - efficient heavy - duty hybrid commercial vehicles in North America, and has increased fuel economy (miles per gallon) industry - wide by 3 percent per year since at least 2010.

Among Freeman's specific recommendations are a «20 percent federal tax credit to electricity and natural gas utilities that gives highest priority to the efficient use of the energy they supply,» and ban on new coal or nuclear plants and retirement of the existing plants within the next 30 years, government - funded demonstration plants for Big Solar and hydrogen, increasing federal fuel economy standards one mile - per - gallon a year over the next 24 years, tax credits for plug - in hybrids or flex - fuel vehicles, and an excess - profits tax on oil to fund the tax credits.

Fuel economy is said to increase more than 11 percent compared to the outgoing Nissan pickup.

Automakers don't raise engine output without simultaneously improving fuel economy these days, and Audi claims a 23 percent increase in mileage, which we estimate will translate to an EPA combined rating of 18 mpg versus 15 mpg for the previous S8.

Although the system doesn't lead to an official increase in the Rio 5 - Door's EPA gas mileage, Kia says Active Eco can improve fuel economy by up to 7 percent.

With its new more powerful system, GM expects to see about a 20 percent improvement in fuel economy; the system previously offered on the Malibu offered a 12 percent increase in fuel economy.

Looking at the numbers; Saving 10 - percent on fuel for a vehicle that gets only 8 mpg over a yearly driving cycle of 40,000 miles is almost eight times more valuable than increasing the fuel economy of a vehicle getting 30 mpg that is driven only 20,000 miles per year.

over the previous M3, the new model is expected to return 25 percent better fuel economy with that increased performance.

Depending on driving style and road conditions, drivers can increase their fuel economy by as much as 15 percent.

Despite the increased output, Dodge projects a fuel economy increase of 10 to 20 percent over current models.

Mazda claims the i - Stop system can increase fuel economy by up to ten percent, but such sizable improvements will only be noted if the car is extensively driven in stop - and - go traffic.

of torque (10 percent increase), with better fuel economy and increased refinement 6,000 - mile maintenance schedule for all gasoline engines Improved steering linkage for 4x4 models Trailer Sway Control added to available Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system available 2007 MODEL YEAR YES ® Essentials Stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static seat fabric incorporated into vehicles with cloth seats Power accessory delay E85 compatible 4.7 - liter V - 8 engine (Flexible Fuel Vehicle — FFV) Optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Optional remote start One - touch, three - blink lane change feature 2006 MODEL YEAR Multi-displacement System (MDS) on 5.7 - liter engine is a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system on a pickup truck (first for segment) and enables fuel economy improvements of up to 20 percent Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four - speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine) results in improved fuel economy and smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characterisfuel economy and increased refinement 6,000 - mile maintenance schedule for all gasoline engines Improved steering linkage for 4x4 models Trailer Sway Control added to available Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system available 2007 MODEL YEAR YES ® Essentials Stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static seat fabric incorporated into vehicles with cloth seats Power accessory delay E85 compatible 4.7 - liter V - 8 engine (Flexible Fuel Vehicle — FFV) Optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Optional remote start One - touch, three - blink lane change feature 2006 MODEL YEAR Multi-displacement System (MDS) on 5.7 - liter engine is a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system on a pickup truck (first for segment) and enables fuel economy improvements of up to 20 percent Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four - speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine) results in improved fuel economy and smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characterisFuel Vehicle — FFV) Optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Optional remote start One - touch, three - blink lane change feature 2006 MODEL YEAR Multi-displacement System (MDS) on 5.7 - liter engine is a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system on a pickup truck (first for segment) and enables fuel economy improvements of up to 20 percent Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four - speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine) results in improved fuel economy and smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characterisfuel economy improvements of up to 20 percent Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four - speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine) results in improved fuel economy and smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characterisfuel economy and smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characterisfuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteristics

Compared to the existing Frontier this new powertrain will increase fuel economy 35 percent over the current V6 - powered 2014 Frontier 4 × 2.

This system provides a fuel economy increased by 24 percent over the standard Pathfinder.

Yet even with the increased power — which comes primarily from an electric motor that is 50 percent more powerful than that of the current Prius — the new midsize model will have even better fuel economy than the current one.

For 2009, the HEMI engine is upgraded to get an estimated five percent improvement in fuel economy as well as an increase of 30 horsepower (9 percent) and 8 lb. - ft.

What they did say is the new model will bring a 10 percent increase in overall fuel economy, and there will be a new Eco trim which will increase fuel economy numbers more.

A $ 2,000 investment might increase fuel economy 20 percent.

Fuel economy increased 14 percent in the New European Driving Cycle.

Land Rover says the diesel engine in the Range Rover delivers a 32 percent increase in combined fuel economy.

According to our Service Department technicians, properly inflated tires can increase your fuel economy by two percent * while optimizing fuel and handling.

Enhanced Hybrid Performance Targeting a 10 percent increase in fuel economy, the Optima Hybrid replaces the previous generation's 2.4 - liter engine with an efficient and compact 2.0 - liter GDI four cylinder — estimated at 154 horsepower — coupled with a hybrid starter generator and tied to an upgraded, smooth - shifting six - speed transmission.

The new eAssist system combines an electric motor with a 2.5 L four - cylinder engine to give the LaCrosse a 19 percent increase in city fuel economy compared to the V6 powered LaCrosse.

Estimated city fuel economy will rise to 19 mpg, a 5 - percent increase over 2011 versions of the cars, which came with a five - speed automatic.

Although the power has increased, the fuel economy has actually improved by 10 - 15 percent.

GM has unveiled the 2012 Buick LaCrosse with eAssist, which increases the fuel economy of the 2.4 L LaCrosse by 25 percent.

According to Toyota, the changes yield up to a 20 percent increase in power, while improving fuel economy by up to 12 percent.

• The eAssist «smart electrification» system produces 25 - percent increase in fuel economy • eAssist technology is standard on all 2012 models with the 2.4 L four - cylinder engine • Provides customers with a full - size luxury sedan featuring 37 mpg highway and 25 mpg city for about $ 30,000 (exact pricing has not yet been set) • Boost in fuel economy comes with no compromises in the driving experience

The Nissan NV Cargo Van takes a big step forward in 2017 with the addition of a new powertrain that produces best - in - class horsepower and torque while also delivering an estimated eight percent increase in fuel economy versus the previous powertr...

By turning on the Active ECO system, drivers can realize up to a seven percent increase in fuel economy.

The new automatic transmission helps deliver dynamic performance with an overall 3.3 percent increase in efficiency for optimized fuel economy.

The Nissan NV Cargo Van takes a big step forward in 2017 with the addition of a new powertrain that produces best - in - class horsepower and torque while also delivering an estimated eight percent increase in fuel economy versus the previous powertrain.

LOS ANGELES — Buick unveils the 2012 LaCrosse with eAssist, ™ a new fuel - saving technology that increases fuel economy by 25 percent compared to the four - cylinder / six - speed powertrain in the 2011 LaCrosse.

Weight has been reduced by 225 pounds, the frame is built from 98 percent high - strength steel for increased payload and towing, and the segment's first - ever deployable front air dam will work in conjunction with the mild hybrid systems to improve fuel economy.

In an effort to increase its fuel economy by up to 30 percent, Toyota is going to revamp its engine lineup, which could see the next Camry losing its V6 in favor of a turbocharged four - cylinder.

Powering the European Tiguan will be a selection of gas and diesel engines producing from 123 hp to 237 hp, with Volkswagen promising a 24 percent increase in fuel economy for the range; some of those engines will be coupled with 4Motion all - wheel drive.

For 2006, the Explorer's improvements, the automaker says, include better fuel economy; a new 4.6 - liter V - 8 engine and six - speed automatic transmission; cleaner tailpipe emissions; 10 advanced safety features, all of which are standard; 10 percent higher payload; increased towing capacity, which is now up to 7,300 pounds; a new frame, some of which is based on the one used in the F - 150; and an all - new interior.

All of this results in up to a 2.2 percent increase in efficiency for optimized fuel economy, and up to an EPA fuel economy rating of 29 city / 38 highway / 33 combined mpg (for the Elantra SE with 6 - A / T).

Those fuel economy numbers may not look like much, they represent a more than 20 percent average fuel economy increase from the similarly equipped 2004 Durango.

Weight savings and other innovations will help Ford reach its goal of a 25 percent increase in fuel economy by 2005, says spokesman Said Deep.

, with increased fuel economy (an estimated 4 percent)- Best - in - class performance: 0 - 60 mph in under 7 seconds - New interiors with premium seating, soft - touch materials, redesigned controls, floor console with shifter, and nearly double the storage options - More than 35 new or improved features - Industry - first RamBox cargo management system (crew cab) includes versatile, weatherproof, lockable, illuminated and drainable storage bins built into bed rails (a total of 8.6 cubic feet of space); pickup bed divider / 2 - foot bed extender; and cargo rail system with four sliding, adjustable cleats - RamBox bins hold up to 10 cases of 12 - ounce beverages, or other gear for work or leisure - First - in - segment «store in the floor» storage bins with removable liners, big enough for ten 12 - ounce beverages and ice - First - in - segment heated and ventilated front seats - Heated rear seats also available - Heated steering wheel a first for any Dodge vehicle - First - in - segment coil - spring, multilink rear suspension fitted to a solid rear axle provides ride and handling capabilities unexpected in a pickup truck - First - in - segment live SIRIUS Backseat TV ™ - First - in - segment surround - sound audio system - More than 30 safety features, including standard four - wheel Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Stability Program with Hill Start Assist and Trailer Sway Control - All - new 2009 Dodge Ram to arrive this fall - Light - duty diesel to arrive after 2009; two - mode hybrid powertrain to be offered in 2010 model year

Using CVVT on both camshafts has several advantages when compared with using it just on the intake camshaft, including a two percent improvement in performance (increased volumetric efficiency), two percent improvement in fuel economy (reduced pumping loss) and a 30 percent reduction in hydrocarbon emissions.

The mix of light duty pickups powered by GM's all - new EcoTec3 V6, which offers best - in - class fuel economy, towing and payload (depending on configuration) increased 2 percentage points month over month to about 20 percent of retail sales.

With a wide 6.02:1 gear ratio and two overdrive gears (fifth and sixth), the Lincoln Navigator's 6 - speed offers up to a 7 percent increase in fuel economy on the highway over a typical 4 - speed automatic.

The M TwinPower Turbo engine also boasts a lighter weight than the outgoing 4.0 - liter V - 8 and a 25 - percent increase in fuel economy.

BMW anticipates a 25 - percent increase in fuel economy from the M3 Coupe, meaning somewhere in the range of 18 mpg city, 25 mpg highway and 20 mpg combined.

Infiniti anticipates that the new Infiniti QX60 Hybrid will have a 26 mpg combined fuel economy rating, which is a 24 percent increase over non-hybrid QX60 models and is projected to have best 7 - passenger fuel efficiency in the segment.