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FUEL ECONOMY - Diesels can get up to 30 percent more miles per gallon of fuel than similar gas powered cars and can be more economical than gasoline - electric hybrFUEL ECONOMY - Diesels can get up to 30 percent more miles per gallon of fuel than similar gas powered cars and can be more economical than gasoline - electric hybrfuel than similar gas powered cars and can be more economical than gasoline - electric hybrids.

Powered by a new, more affordable hybrid system, the Vue Green Line delivers a 20 - percent improvement in fuel economy.

Higher fuel economy gains — on the order of as much as 12 percent compared with older automatics — come from gear settings that are more optimized for efficiency, not performance.

Although large freight railway traffic (measured in carloads) is down 19 percent this year due to the recessed economy, it grew 47 percent between 1990 and 2007, and railroads have been more fuel - efficient than trucking for at least the past few decades, according to the Association of American Railroads.

If that engine appears in the 3 - series, we can look forward fuel economy ratings more than twenty percent better than the 328i — we expect over 30 mpg city and over 40 on the highway.

One downside of the old car's 6.2 - liter engine was that it was awfully thirsty on gas, returning EPA fuel economy ratings of 13/19 mpg city / highway, but the German automaker claims that the new C63's 4.0 - liter engine is about 32 percent more fuel efficient.

Akerson claimed that could improve fuel economy by more than 6.5 percent.

A total of 11 screens give more information than I've ever seen in a production car, starting with the mundane oil temperature and pressure, turbo boost gauge and fuel economy, and ranging up to steering angle, acceleration and braking in percent, AWD torque distribution, and lateral, acceleration and braking g - force.

Thanks to an advanced material mix known as WWK70 — which indicates a steel content of only 70 percent — and to a new generation of more efficient four - and six - cylinder engines, handling, performance, and fuel economy should improve significantly, too.

Those figures aren't helping Ridgeline sales.; Since its launch, Honda's struggled to move more than 4000 units per month, and the current focus on fuel economy isn't likely to improve those figures.; From January to July, Honda sold 22,061 Ridgelines, which is down 17.3 percent from last year.

The 3.5 - liter V - 6 is hardly revolutionary, but the new Murano is 130 pounds lighter than before and more aerodynamic, so fuel economy could improve as much as 20 percent.

In addition to improved acceleration, the V - 6 provides dramatically better fuel economy — the S4's EPA combined rating of 21 mpg is an improvement of more than 30 percent over the V - 8's.

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

It's more or less common knowledge that the EPA doesn't independently certify every car: automakers develop fuel - economy numbers according to the EPA's procedure, but the agency audits only ten to fifteen percent of them every year at its facility in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

In general, SKYACTIV - G produces 15 percent more torque, and delivers 15 percent better fuel economy and emissions than Mazda's current 2.0 - liter.

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.

EPA fuel economy figures for the diesel are still a ways off, but we can tell you that in the European test cycle it's nearly 25 percent more efficient than the GLK350; ours probably won't do quite as well, however, because the U.S. diesel doesn't get the auto stop / start system.

Less reliance on the traditional braking system and reduced engine pumping losses translate into greater electrical regeneration (170 percent more than the 2005 Civic Hybrid) and ultimately improved fuel economy.

A staged, or stratified, injection of fuel burns better than one single squirt, and helps the 2009 911 with the 3.4 - liter flat - six produce 20 more horsepower (345 hp) than in 2008 while achieving a 13 - percent fuel economy improvement.

Award - winning engine's latest iteration contributes to fuel - economy improvements of more than six percent

According to Ford, the concept's shape is meant to help gain class - leading fuel economy and low CO2 emission and would be at least five percent more aerodynamically efficient than the current Ford Escape.

The automaker announced in January that it would pursue the advanced cylinder deactivation technology for some of its SUVs, which could improve fuel economy by 15 percent in cars with engines with more than four cylinders.

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

The 6 - cylinder model also sees fuel economy improve by 10 percent or more, with new estimated ratings of 20 mpg city / 28 mpg highway / 23 combined.The new 2015 Legacy arrives in Subaru dealerships in summer 2014 with the 4 - cylinder 2.5 i model available in Standard, Premium and Limited trim lines, accompanied by the top - of - line 6 - cylinder 3.6 R Limited.The 2015 Subaru Legacy is the best - equipped ever, with all trim lines adding new standard amenities.

The Hybrid version, although more expensive, does nt give up any of the standard Escalades luxury, handling, or ride quality, while getting up to 50 - percent better fuel economy.

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.

Although the Power Stroke has a smaller displacement than that of the current 7.3 - liter model upon which it is based, it has more power, 8 percent better fuel economy and lower emissions than the 7.3 - liter engine, Bill Osborne, Ford's chief product engineer for trucks, said.

Azera's powertrain also has an Active Eco mode, which modifies engine and transmission control for improved fuel economy that translates into more than a five percent improvement in real - world fuel economy.

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.

This engine offered 14 percent more horsepower and 22 percent more torque than the previous 3.0 L V - 6, with the same EPA - estimated fuel economy.

Valvematic offers more than a five - percent improvement in fuel economy and engine output (140 hp / 104 kW).

«Combined with Chrysler's Multi-displacement System (MDS), our advanced, two - mode hybrid technology immediately delivers a more than 25 percent fuel economy improvement to our full - size SUVs — and up to a 40 percent improvement in the city.»

The new 5.7 - liter HEMI Hybrid is expected to deliver an overall fuel economy improvement of more than 25 percent, including an improvement of nearly 40 percent in the city.

«Set to debut at the 2014 New York International Auto Show in March, the all - new, «no - compromise» 2014 Jeep Cherokee sets a new standard with even more best - in - class capability, exemplary on - road driving dynamics, and fuel economy improvements of more than 45 percent versus the outgoing mid-size SUV model,» Jeep...

Compared to the 2005 Civic Hybrid with a CVT and AT - PZEV emissions, the 23 percent more powerful 115 - horsepower fourth generation Honda IMA powertrain provides stronger starting and overtaking acceleration compared to its predecessor while its city and highway combined EPA estimated fuel economy of 50 mpg provides a maximum driving range over 615 or more miles.

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.

Mar 15, 2017 — Acura's first - ever hybrid SUV, the 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid, will arrive at showrooms in early April with more than 30 additional horsepower and a 45 percent higher EPA city fuel economy rating as compared to the conventionally - powered MDX SH - AWD.

Despite the higher cost of diesel fuel, the CRD's 30 percent better fuel economy (18 city / 23 highway) more than makes up for the premium in price.

, 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

Two good reasons: on the one hand, upon start - up, gases heat up more quickly, which results in quicker treatment of polluting emissions; on the other hand, once you're on the road, these same gases are cooled down more efficiently before they reach the turbocharger, which translates into better fuel economy at cruising speed (20 percent better, according to Volkswagen).

Acura is updating the MDX Sport Hybrid with a 2017 version, scheduled to arrive in showrooms in early April with more than 30 additional horsepower and a 45 percent higher EPA city fuel economy rating as compared to the conventionally - powered MDX SH - AWD.

When initially announced, Jeep claimed the new Cherokee will deliver «even more best - in - class capability, exemplary on - road driving dynamics, and fuel economy improvements of more than 45 percent versus the outgoing mid-size SUV model,» - aka Jeep Liberty.

The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee features Chrysler Group's all - new 3.6 - liter Pentastar V - 6 engine that boasts an 11 percent improvement in fuel economy and delivers up to 23 mpg and more than 500 miles on one tank of gas.

The 2011 Infiniti QX56 is powered by a 5.6 - liter V8 that makes 400 horsepower and 413 lb - ft of torque, 25 percent more than the outgoing V8, while delivering 14 percent better fuel economy.

Ferrari hasn't released the official fuel economy specs, but Ferrari expects the 2015 California T to also be about 15 percent more fuel efficient with overall emissions being down 20 percent.

Both vehicles feature a new turbocharged four - cylinder engine with roughly 35 more horsepower than their predecessors, yet also return 13 percent better fuel economy.

The new engine returns a 3 mpg highway fuel economy increase, with 10 percent more horsepower.

The alternative - energy car market is rapidly evolving, and to keep its fourth - generation 2016 Prius relevant, Toyota has «reimagined» it with 10 - percent improved fuel economy and more sporting prowess than before.

Smaller, lighter hybrid system components, higher - energy density in the batteries, and an internal combustion engine touting ground - breaking thermal efficiency (more than forty percent), contribute to a significant advancement in fuel economy,» says the automaker.