Fuel Economy in the News
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May 31, 2013
- Tips for Buying and Servicing a Used Hybrid Car - The New York Times
- 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel: Could this be the anti-TDI? - Car and Driver
- Drive On: Ford rocks hybrid sales - USA Today
May 30, 2013
- Tesla tripling supercharger network for LA to NY trip - CNN
- Honda Fit EV lease drops to $259 with no down payment, unlimited miles - Autoblog
- Mercedes' GLK250 joins fuel efficiency with luxury - The Detroit News
May 29, 2013
- Musk sticking to plan for 'affordable' Tesla model - Autoblog
- 2015 Toyota Prius Spy Shots: Next-Gen Hybrid Breaks Cover - Green Car Reports
- GM: 2014 Chevy Impala Four-Banger Quiet, Fuel-Efficient - TechnologyTell
May 28, 2013
- The most fuel-efficient diesel, gas, plug-in, and hybrid cars: meet the winners - The Christian Science Monitor
- Plug-in Cars: Where Can You Buy Them? - Cars.com
May 24, 2013
- Spark Me Up: 2014 Chevy Spark EV Starts at $27,495 - Car and Driver
- Top 5 Greenest Convertible Cars - Ebay Green Driving
- Fuel-efficient cars: Saving gas means saving money - The Christian Science Monitor
- 2014 Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid - Car and Driver
May 22, 2013
- 2013 Ford Fusion Energi earns five-star safety rating from NHTSA - Autoblog
- Driver's Seat: Plug-in 2013 Chevrolet Volt is quick and quirky - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- Toyota to increase lithium-ion battery production for hybrids - The Evening Sun
May 21, 2013
- 100,000th Plug-In Electric Car In U.S. Sold Today (More Or Less) - Green Car Reports
- California Drivers Very Happy With Their Plug-In Electric Cars - Green Car Reports
- First Drive: 2013 Nissan Leaf [w/video] - Autoblog
May 16, 2013
- Assault on Battery: Three Early-Hybrid Energy-Storage Fears that Never Materialized - Car and Driver
- 'Micro Hybrids' The Next Big Thing, Less Costly Than Mild Hybrids? - Green Car Reports
- Volvo's new four-cylinder engines offer more performace, better fuel efficiency - Autoblog
May 14, 2013
- Tesla Model S earns 99 out of 100 score from Consumer Reports [w/video] - Autoblog
- Infiniti hybrid sports car coming by 2016 after all? - Autoblog
May 9, 2013
- Bosch introduces first sub-$450 electric car-charging unit - The Detroit News
- Tesla posts first quarterly profit; Model S becomes best-selling plug-in car in US (probably) - Autoblog
May 8, 2013
- Buyer's Guide: 2014 Plug-In Hybrids From Toyota, Ford, Honda & More - Green Car Reports
- 2013 Honda Fit EV: More efficient, not as carefree - Car and Driver
May 7, 2013
- BMW i3 to be priced around $40,000 - Autoblog
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 BlueTEC 4Matic - Autoblog
- 2014 Chevy Spark ditching four-speed automatic for CVT - Autoblog
May 6, 2013
- Akerson Wants Next-Gen Chevy Volt Sticker Price to Come Down $10,000 - Car and Driver
- Reader Q: 2014 Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid Vs Other Hybrids - Green Car Reports
- New Jersey considering electric vehicle tax - Autoblog
May 2, 2013
- 2013 Dodge Dart Limited: Gas-Mileage Drive Report - Green Car Reports
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 Bluetec gets 33 mpg, priced from $38,950* - Autoblog
May 1, 2013
- Better fuel economy matters to more US consumers, survey finds - Christian Science Monitor
- Diesel, hybrid sales rocket past overall US market growth rate - Autoblog
- Nissan To Tackle Plug-In Hybrids, Fuel Cells As Well As Electric Cars - Green Car Reports
April 29, 2013
- 2013 Volt is unique, high-tech drive - The Detroit News
- Washington poised to nearly double its hybrid fleet - Autoblog
- Hyundai retools fuel efficiency approach with new Sonata Hybrid - The Detroit News
April 26, 2013
- Measuring Efficiency in a Battery-Powered Electric Car - Ebay Green Driving
- Chevy Spark EV rated at 82 miles, 119 MPGe combined - Autoblog
April 23, 2013
- Our 13 favorite green cars for Earth Day 2013 - Consumer Reports
- EPA cleans up gasoline to celebrate Earth Day - Consumer Reports
- Electric-Taxi Experiment Asks if City's Cabbies Can Spare the Time to Plug In - The New York Times
April 19, 2013
- First Drive: Fiat 500e Offers EV Charm, Range and Great Price - Ebay Green Driving
- 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel EPA-Rated at 46-mpg Highway - Car and Driver
- 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid vs. Jetta GLI vs. Jetta TDI vs. Jetta 2.5 - Car and Driver
April 18, 2013
- New Chevy Cruze diesel gets 46 mpg on highway - The Detroit News
- Next Mercedes-Benz C-Class to get diesel, hybrid versions - Autoblog
- G.M. Enters the 3-Cylinder Engine Arms Race - The New York Times
April 16, 2013
- Cars.com Names the Best Hybrids for the Money - The Wall Street Journal
- 2013 Fiat 500E EV: First Drive Review - Car and Driver
- Edison2 Unveils New Very Light Car Design: AOL Autos - Translogic
April 15, 2013
- Slightly smaller EcoBoost engine to debut in '14 Fusion - The Detroit News
- California Dreaming: All-Electric 2013 Fiat 500E Prices Set, Starts at $32,500 - Car and Driver
- Gentle Treatment Yields Fuel Economy Rewards With Hyundai Sonata Hybrid - The New York Times
April 11, 2013
- Small cars don't always deliver the best fuel economy. Here's what does... - Consumer Reports
- First Test: 2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel - MotorTrend
- BMW i3 EV continues to shed camouflage - Autoblog
April 10, 2013
- 2013 Volkswagen XL1 First Drive - MotorTrend
- Car Repair Costs Rising--Apart From Hybrids, Which Get Cheaper - Green Car Reports
- Tesla Cancels 40 kWh Battery: What It Means For Customers - Translogic
April 8, 2013
- Fuel Economy Keeps Rising: 24.6 MPG In March - Green Car Reports
- First Test: 2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel - MotorTrend
- Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid: Hybrid Drivers Wanted - The New York Times
April 5, 2013
- Fuel Economy Coach wins efficiency prize in DOE's Apps for Vehicles Challenge - Autoblog
- 2015 Audi A3 Sportback E-tron Preview: 2013 New York Auto Show - Autobytel
- Coming soon: A wider variety of diesel-powered cars - Consumer Reports
April 3, 2013
- Diesel Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs to hit showrooms next month - The Detroit News
- First Look: We Drive BMW’s New Three-Cylinder, Dive Into the New Engine Family - Car and Driver
- E.P.A. Plans Stricter Limit for Sulfur in Gasoline - The New York Times
April 2, 2013
- 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage arrives in US this fall [w/video] - Autoblog
- First Test: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel - MotorTrend
- Infiniti QX60 Hybrid Pairs Style and Economy - The New York Times
April 1, 2013
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive is headed for US - Autoblog
- Subaru unveils its first hybrid - The Detroit News
- Tesla Model S demand exceeds expectations, 40-kWh model nixed - Autoblog
- Ford puts a $50,000 bounty on fuel efficiency apps - CNET
March 28, 2013
- BMW unveils new diesel 3-Series sedan - The Detroit News
- 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid arrives with supercharged engine, 26 mpg combined - Autoblog
- A3 Sportback E-Tron plug-in hybrid confirmed for US - Autoblog
- Diesel sets mileage pace for larger, lighter VW Golf - Chicago Tribune
March 25, 2013
- 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid Gets More Torque, Better Mileage, Another Trim Level, and a Slightly Higher Price - Car and Driver
- Beyond turbos, what car technology works to boost mpg? - Consumer Reports
- 9 of the Best Diesel SUVs - Autobytel
March 20, 2013
- First Drive: 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander - Autoblog
- US cars in 2050 could be using 80 percent less gasoline - The Christian Science Monitor
- Our Tesla Model S gets a third-row seat and now seats seven - Consumer Reports
March 19, 2013
- Chevy Volt To Get Smaller Engine, As Originally Intended - PluginCars.com
- VW launching at least six plug-in hybrids after 2014 - Autoblog
- 2013 Volkswagen Jetta: Hybrid vs. diesel - Chicago Tribune
March 18, 2013
- Cars in the U.S. are more fuel-efficient than ever. Here's why. - Washington Post
- New Gadget Claims to Improve Fuel Economy by up to 30 Percent by Bettering Your Driving Habits - CarScoops
- 10 Things You Need To Know About The 2014 Audi A8 L TDI - Autobytel
March 14, 2013
- Audi to offer diesel-powered A4 in US next year after all - Autoblog
- BMW to Debut Diesel 328d, Estimates 40-Plus-mpg [2013 New York Auto Show] - Car and Driver
- New Volkswagen E-Up! debuts with 93-mile range, Combined Charging System - Autoblog
March 13, 2013
- 2013 Lexus RX 450h Review - HybridCars.com
- Tesla Model X delayed one year, now due late 2014 - Autoblog
- ExxonMobil says diesel to surpass gas as global transportation fuel of choice by 2020 - Autoblog
March 12, 2013
- Infiniti JX35, Now the QX60, Gains Hybrid Variant for 2014 [2013 New York Auto Show] - Car and Driver
- Top 10 cars: best gas mileage, lowest sticker price - Los Angeles
- BMW to launch loaner program to avoid range anxiety on i models - Autoblog
March 8, 2013
- 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid: More Space, Improved Gas Mileage - Green Car Reports
- 2014 Volkswagen XL1 First Drive: Behind the Wheel of the 261-MPG Coupe - Edmunds
- GM CEO Akerson confirms 200-mile EV in the works, says death of the V8 'greatly exaggerated' - Autoblog
March 7, 2013
- Mitsubishi debuts Concept CA-MiEV, a new suburban EV with a 186-mile range - Autoblog
- Hybrid Car Charging Stations Team Up - The Wall Street Journal
- Audi A3 E-Tron is a look at battery-operated things to come - Autoblog
March 6, 2013
- 2013 Nissan Frontier gets substantial price drop, better fuel economy - Autoblog
- Volkswagen e-Co-Motion Concept - Car and Driver
- Subaru Viziv is a diesel hybrid crossover we could learn to love - Autoblog
March 5, 2013
- VW unveils 'world's most efficient car' - CNN
- Ford Fusion Energi qualifies for California HOV lane access - Autoblog
- Mitsubishi Concept GR-HEV brings diesel hybrid efficiency to the pickup game - Autoblog
March 4, 2013
- The best gas-saving car tires - Consumer Reports
- Audi unveils A3 Sportback G-Tron with bi-fuel power, 808-mile range - Autoblog
- Compressing Gas for a Cheaper, Simpler Hybrid - The New York Times
March 1, 2013
- EPA evaluating how it rates gas mileage for hybrids - USA Today
- Jeep Wrangler diesel likely after 2015 model refresh - Autoblog
- 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible TDI Video Review - Autobytel
February 27, 2013
- First Drive: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel - Autoblog
- Hyundai agrees to settle suits for inflated gas mileage - USA Today
- 2013 Ford C-Max Energi Plug-In Hybrid - Car and Driver
February 25, 2013
- Volkswagen to Unveil 261 M.P.G.e. Production Car - The New York Times
- First Drive: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel - MotorTrend
- Which sedans have the best fuel economy and can handle snow? - Chicago Tribune
February 22, 2013
- 2013 Nissan Leaf gets 75-mile range (actually 84) in new EPA test - Autoblog
- 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Video Review - Autobytel
- Updated 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Achieves 40 MPG, Priced at $26,445 - MotorTrend
February 21, 2013
- 9 cars with small price tag and big surprises - The Detroit News
- Audi A3 e-tron Concept - Car and Driver
- 2014 Volkswagen GTD Diesel - Car and Driver
February 20, 2013
- End Of Winter Drives Nation's Gas Prices Uphill - NPR
- New York Times admits Tesla Model S writer didn't use "good judgment" - Autoblog
- Citroën Debuts Oddly Brilliant Hybrid Air Powertrain, Production Version Coming - Car and Driver
February 19, 2013
- The Tesla Model S Controversy: Understanding the Effects of Temperature on Electric Vehicle Efficiency and Range - AnandTech
- More Traction for Fuel-Efficient Tires - The New York Times
February 18, 2013
- Hyundai's Fuel Cell Car Drives More Smoothly Than Popular Hybrids - Bloomberg
- US gas prices to fall over next two years - Autoblog
February 14, 2013
- Mitsubishi previews diesel hybrid pickup concept, next-gen EV for Geneva - Autoblog
- Ram 1500 to get V6 diesel engine later this year - Autoblog
- Tesla's Elon Musk & NY Times: Disturbing Discrepancies On Model S Range Reporting - Green Car Reports
February 13, 2013
- Feds expect average cost at pump to hit $3.55 this year - The Detroit News
- Review: 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid - Autoblog
- $1 gas price rise big for small-car sales, not hybrids, electrics - Los Angeles Times
February 12, 2013
- Green cars: New energy at Chicago Auto Show - Chicago Tribune
- Ford plug-in models reaching nationwide rollout by spring - MSN
- MyFord Mobile app now directs C-Max and Fusion Energi drivers to nearest chargers - Autoblog
February 8, 2013
- Average Fuel Economy Hits Record High: 24.5 MPG - The Car Connection
- Video: The Fiat 500e is an electric car with an attitude - Consumer Reports
- New Cruze Isn't Your Father's Old GM Diesel -- Or The Volt - Forbes
February 7, 2013
- Ford quadrupling electric vehicle dealers - Detroit News
- 2014 Chevy Cruze Diesel arrives with 42 mpg for $25,695* - Autoblog
- 'Dying' EV Industry Set for Growth - Forbes
February 6, 2013
- Survey: Car shoppers want better fuel economy, here's why - Consumer Reports
- Hybrid-Car Competition Heats Up: Does the Toyota Prius Finally Have a Worthy Challenger? - TIME
- US families spent an average of nearly $3,000 on fuel last year - Autoblog
February 4, 2013
- Comparison: 2012 Toyota Prius V vs. 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid - MotorTrend
- 2014 Audi A8 TDI Pricing & EPA Fuel Economy - Green Car Reports
- Top 10 Hybrids with the Best Gas Mileage - Discovery News
February 1, 2013
- 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Road Test and Review - Autobytel
- Energy Department vows to cut EV battery costs - The Detroit News
- Nissan plans to triple available electric vehicle fast chargers in Washington DC - SlashGear
January 31, 2013
- Mark Phelan: Honda Accord gets size, fuel economy right for 2013 - Detroit Free Press
- Why Hydrogen Cars Could Still Be The Future - Forbes
- What Would Make an All-Electric Car Appeal to the Masses? - Time
January 30, 2013
- German Supplier Equips Ford Escape to be 15-Percent More Fuel Efficient - Car and Driver
- Subaru's first hybrid drawing close - Autoblog
- 2014 Chevy Cruze Diesel destined for Chicago debut - Autoblog
January 29, 2013
- Drive On: Ford, Daimler, Nissan developing hydrogen car - USA Today
- Infiniti Q50 will get turbo four, clean diesel - Autoblog
- Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid nab five-star ratings from NHTSA - Autoblog
January 28, 2013
- Ford Focus EV's slow sales trigger massive incentives - Autoblog
- Ford Fusion Energi boasts 620-mile total range, 21 in EV mode - Autoblog
- GM's Reuss: Next-gen Chevy Volt will be 'thousands of dollars' cheaper - Autoblog
January 25, 2013
- 2014 Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid: At Some NY And CA Dealers Now - Green Car Reports
- Nissan lays out upcoming hybrid plans, featuring Resonance powertrain - Autobloggreen
- Toyota, BMW working on new battery technology - The Detroit News
January 17, 2013
- 2013 Detroit: Mercedes refreshes E-Class, adds 4Matic diesel - Consumer Reports
- Toyota Prius Grabs No. 1 Spot in California Vehicle Sales - Businessweek
- 2 Makers Press the Case for Electric Cars - The New York Times
January 15, 2013
- VW Presents Diesel/Plug-in Hybrid Concept - The New York Times
- 2014 Cadillac ELR: GM squeezes more juice from the Volt - Car and Driver
- EPA to test C-Max hybrid on mpg claims - The Detroit News
January 14, 2013
- A Diesel for the Grand Cherokee - The New York Times
- 2014 Infiniti Q50 debuts G-replacing design, new hybrid model - Autoblog
January 10, 2013
- 2013 Nissan Leaf changes include lower-cost trim, faster charger [w/video] - Autoblog
- Tesla Expands Supercharger Network To East Coast - Translogic
- In Detail: Toyota RAV4 EV - Translogic
January 8, 2013
- Two Years In A Chevy Volt: 12,000 Miles, 26 Gallons Of Gas - Green Car Reports
- Proposal for Noisier Electric Cars at Low Speed - The New York Times
- Cities With The 'Greenest' Cars - Forbes
January 7, 2013
- 2013 Fiat 500e gets 116 MPGe (combined) and 87-mile range - Autoblog
- 2012 vehicle fuel economy hits new high of 23.8 mpg - The Detroit News
- 2014 Mazda6 gets up to 38 mpg, priced from $20,880* - Autoblog
January 4, 2013
- EV owners in WA to pay extra $100 annual fee - Autoblog
- 2013 Ford Fusion Energi Plug-In Hybrid EPA-Certified, Earns 100 MPGe Combined Rating - Car and Driver
- 10 Low Cost Hybrid Cars - Autobytel
January 3, 2013
- Nissan expands warranty on Leaf - The Detroit News
- Mitsubishi Mirage Confirmed for U.S. in Fall 2013—With 1.2-Liter Three-Cylinder! - Car and Driver
- Via Motors promises three EV debuts in Detroit - Autoblog
December 20, 2012
- 2013 compact Jetta Hybrid is a no-compromises eco-friendly car - The Detroit News
- Official: GM Quietly Drops Hybrid Pickups; Are SUVs Next? - Green Car Reports
- Hyundai, Kia to accept mpg claims through '13 - The Detroit News
- Two Years In A Chevy Volt: 12,000 Miles, 26 Gallons Of Gas - Green Car Reports
December 17, 2012
- Ford stands behind fuel efficiency numbers for C-Max Hybrid - The Detroit News
- Nissan to sell 15 hybrids by 2016; Altima Hybrid likely to return - MSN
- Ford F-150 to counter new GM pickups with 3-mpg improvement - Autoblog
December 14, 2012
- 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 - Autoblog
- Why do Ford's new hybrids ace the EPA fuel economy tests? - Consumer Reports
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-class: Loads More Gadgets, Cleaner Styling - Car and Driver
December 13, 2012
- Electric cars like Volt, Leaf hold resale value - USA Today
- 2013 Mazda CX-5 SUV blends fuel economy, styling and utility - FOX News
- 2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost First Drive - MotorTrend
December 12, 2012
- Indy to replace entire fleet with electric, hybrid - The Detroit News
- Plug-in electric car sales triple in 2012 - Newsday
- Coda Automotive undergoes "massive layoffs" - Autoblog
December 10, 2012
- EPA to review fuel-economy data for Ford Fusion, C-Max hybrids - Los Angeles Times
- Ford confirms 3.2L diesel five-cylinder for US-spec 2014 Transit - Autoblog
- 25% Of Today's New Cars Can Hit 2016 Emissions Goals - Green Car Reports
December 7, 2012
- Jeep Grand Cherokee headed for Detroit reveal on diesel power - Autoblog
- Hyundai Plans Fuel-Cell Tucson: 1000 Units Due by 2015 - MotorTrend
- 7 Plug In Hybrid Cars for 2013 - Autobytel
December 5, 2012
- 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid: Jetta Hybrid beats even diesel fuel economy - CNET
- Mercedes to Launch Four-Cylinder Diesel E250 4MATIC, ML250 Here Next Year - Car and Driver
- 2014 Ford Fiesta hands-on review: 45 mpg from a 1-liter gasoline engine? - ExtremeTech
December 4, 2012
- First Drive: 2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI Convertible - Autoblog
- Toyota RAV4 hybrid in development? - Autoblog
- Volt sales plummet due to inventory issue - The Detroit News
December 3, 2012
- Toyota RAV4 gets a new look, better fuel economy - The Detroit News
- Fisker to delay Karma production because of A123 battery shortage - Autoblog
- Tesla boosting electric Model S sedan price by $2,500 for 2013 - The Detroit News