Fuel Economy in the News

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

• Citroën Debuts Oddly Brilliant Hybrid Air Powertrain, Production Version Coming - Car and Driver
• End Of Winter Drives Nation's Gas Prices Uphill - NPR
• New York Times admits Tesla Model S writer didn't use "good judgment" - Autoblog

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

• Video: The Fiat 500e is an electric car with an attitude - Consumer Reports
• Average Fuel Economy Hits Record High: 24.5 MPG - The Car Connection
• 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 F-150 to counter new GM pickups with 3-mpg improvement - Autoblog
• Nissan to sell 15 hybrids by 2016; Altima Hybrid likely to return - MSN
• Ford stands behind fuel efficiency numbers for C-Max Hybrid - The Detroit News

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

• Ford confirms 3.2L diesel five-cylinder for US-spec 2014 Transit - Autoblog
• EPA to review fuel-economy data for Ford Fusion, C-Max hybrids - Los Angeles Times
• 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

November 30, 2012

• Ford Fusion wins Green Car of the Year title - The Detroit News
• Audi torques the floor in LA with four new TDI oil burners - Autoblog
• 2014 Honda Accord Plug-In and Standard Accord Hybrid Photos and Info - Car and Driver

November 29, 2012

• Consumer Reports: Chevrolet Volt again earns top spot in consumer satisfaction - The Detroit News
• LA display confirms diesel Mazda6 for US - Autoblog
• Fiat 500 adds electric and big versions to lineup - CBS News

November 28, 2012

• Fiat 500 aims to draw more US buyers by adding electric, larger versions of mini-car - The Washington Post
• L.A. Auto Show: First drive of Ford Fiesta three-cylinder engine - Los Angeles Times
• Road Test: 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid - Car and Driver

November 27, 2012

• Comparison: 2012 Chevrolet Volt vs. 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in - MotorTrend
• 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV - Car and Driver
• Audi Plans 200 MPG-Plus High-Tech Small Car - Green Car Reports

November 26, 2012

• 2014 Ford Fiesta Sedan and Hatchback: Refreshed Looks, Newly Available Turbo Engine - Car and Driver
• How the Ford Focus Electric tested my EV faith - Consumer Reports
• Plug-In Cadillac ELR Confirmed For 2013 - Translogic

November 21, 2012

• 2013 Ford Fusion Energi (You Know, the Plug-In Hybrid) Priced at $39,495 - Car and Driver
• Volvo starts production of V60 diesel plug-in hybrid, first anywhere [w/video] - Autoblog
• Juice-y? First Photos of Electric 2013 Fiat 500E Released [2012 L.A. Auto Show] - Car and Driver
• The Audi A3 Electric Goes Old School To Take On BMW, Tesla - Forbes

November 20, 2012

• Nissan upgrades Leaf electric car, lowers price - The Detroit News
• 2014 Ford Fiesta Will Offer 3-Banger Option - The New York Times
• Audi confirms four new TDI diesel models headed for US - Autoblog

November 19, 2012

• Tennessee researcher changing the face of fuel economy [w/ video] - FOX News
• Porsche Cayenne e-Hybrid Set to Debut in 2014 - MotorTrend
• Rumormill: Next Toyota Prius to get electric all-wheel drive - Autoblog

November 15, 2012

• Fusion Energi one of the most efficient vehicles, to top EPA rating of 100 m.p.g.e. - Detroit Free Press
• GM sets goal to build 500,000 electric vehicles by 2017 - The Detroit News
• Chevrolet Announces Production Spark EV to Debut in L.A. [2012 L.A. Auto Show] - Car and Driver

November 13, 2012

• 2013 Motor Trend Car of the Year: Tesla Model S - MotorTrend
• Mitsubishi boss confirms new Mirage for US; i EV enduring dismal sales - Autoblog
• Ford's EV+ Thinks Of Where You Are Going - HybridCars.com

November 12, 2012

• Price Is Major Factor for Electric Vehicles, Study Says - The New York Times
• Mazda to build small Toyota in Mexico for US consumption - Autoblog
• 2013 Ford C-Max - Review - Green Car Reports

November 8, 2012

• 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid First Drive - Edmunds
• Future US BMW diesel plans leaked - Autoblog
• We drive the BMW ActiveHybrid 5 to see if it is sporty and efficient - Consumer Reports

November 6, 2012

• Radical New Toyota Prius in the Pipeline - MotorTrend
• Consumer Reports finds small hatchbacks most reliable, upscale cars least - Autoblog
• American Suzuki Motors files chapter 11, will no longer sell cars in the United States - Autoblog

November 5, 2012

• MPGate: We Take a Second Look at Our Hyundai and Kia Fuel Economy Figures - MotorTrend
• Hybrid taxi drivers find fuel efficiency paying off after Sandy - Autoblog
• Survey: Fuel economy in new cars hits highest level since '07 - The Detroit News

November 2, 2012

• EPA finds Hyundai, Kia overstated gas mileage - Detroit Free Press
• Gas shortage continues in areas hit by Sandy - CNN
• Tesla Model S wins Automobile car of the year [w/video] - Autoblog

November 1, 2012

• VW Diesel Buyers, Hybrid Buyers: Both Want Fuel Economy, But Beyond That... - Green Car Reports
• Fleets and consumers now see practical alternative-fuel vehicle options - Autoblog

October 30, 2012

• Hybrids and Electric Vehicles Do Well in Reliability Survey - The New York Times
• EV Project finds plug-in hybrid owners more likely to use public chargers - Autoblog
• Ford C-Max Hybrid to pose a credible challenge to the Toyota Prius V? - Consumer Reports

October 29, 2012

• Gas prices rise as refineries brace for Sandy - NBC News
• 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid First Test: A Nicer Cut From the Same Cloth - MotorTrend
• All-electric Fiat 500E confirmed for LA Auto Show - Autoblog

October 26, 2012

• 2013 Green Car of the Year finalists announced [w/poll] - Autoblog
• Want Better Gas Mileage? Rethink Your Daily Commute - Green Car Reports
• Colorado University finds Prius plug-in hybrids a hit; online assistance, not so much - Autoblog

October 25, 2012

• Ford C-Max Energi PHEV can ride solo in California carpool lane - Autoblog
• Audi Ditches Plans to Sell Electric Supercar - Wired
• GM Moves Toward Production Magnesium Body Panels - Car and Driver

October 23, 2012

• 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE Full Test - Edmunds
• 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid: Quick Gas-Mileage Test - Green Car Reports
• BMW's 2013 ActiveHybrid 7 EPA Numbers Released: Infringing on 3-series Territory - Car and Driver

October 22, 2012

• Toyota Prius now best-selling model(s) in California - Autoblog
• Smart Fortwo Electric Drive Is On Time - Forbes
• Toyota's new electric vehicle headed to fleets - USA Today

October 19, 2012

• For Hybrid Drivers, a Gas Pump Allergy? - The New York Times
• Tesla Announces Locations Of Superchargers, Grand Opening This Friday - AOL Translogic

October 18, 2012

• GM to build an electric Cadillac, the ELR - CNN
• Toyota announces details on 90-car Scion iQ EV car-sharing fleet - Autoblog
• Coming soon to a mall near you: 20-minute electric car charging - Mother Nature Network

October 16, 2012

• Ford C-Max Energi Plug-in Hybrid Is Certified at 620 Miles of Range - The New York Times
• Lincoln's 2013 MKZ Hybrid tops in fuel economy - Los Angeles Times

October 15, 2012

• Honda offering $3,000 gas card with Civic Natural Gas purchase; is it worth it? - Autoblog
• Chrysler Opens Dealer Orders for Natural Gas Ram Pickup - Bloomberg BUsinessweek
• Quick Spin: 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid [w/ video] - Fox News

October 12, 2012

• Kia Soul EV to finally arrive in 2014 - Autoblog
• Toyota RAV4 EV delivers more range, less rage - Consumer Report
• Ford working on mass-market carbon fiber components to save weight, improve efficiency - Autoblog

October 11, 2012

• Ford C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid rated at 100 MPGe, combined - Autoblog
• First Drive: 2014 Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid - Autoblog
• 2014 Mazda3 to shed hundreds of pounds; diesel, Mazdaspeed variants possible - Autoblog

October 10, 2012

• Smart ForTwo Electric Drive will be cheapest EV at $25,000* - Autoblog
• Dodge Prices 2013 Dart Aero Fuel-Economy Special from $20,090 - Car and Driver
• Honda Fit EV: Pricey, But Ready for Prime Time - The Wall Street Journal

October 5, 2012

• 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid priced from $24,995 - Autoblog
• Volt expands its lead among rechargeable cars - The Detroit Free Press
• Ford C-Max Hybrid is Blue Oval's best-selling hybrid in first month of sales - Autobloggreen

October 1, 2012

• Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is world's first production plug-in hybrid CUV [w/video] - Autoblog
• One Big Step for Tesla, One Giant Leap for EVs - The New York Times
• Hyundai ix35 lays claim to world's first production fuel cell vehicle title - Autoblog

September 27, 2012

• 2013 Ford Fusion 1.6 and 2.0 EcoBoost - Car and Driver
• 2013 Chevrolet Volt - Autoblog

September 26, 2012

• Audi A3 E-Tron - Autoblog
• Self-driving cars now legal in California - CNN
• 2013 Audi A3 Sportback e-Gas Project shows off carbon-neutral fuel - Autoblog

September 25, 2012

• Tesla Kicks Off “Supercharger” Network of Free Solar-Powered Recharging Stations - Car and Driver
• Toyota to increase hybrid production, cut back on electrics - The Detroit News
• Audi Builds "Coasting Hybrid", Saves Gas With Gravity - Green Car Reports

September 24, 2012

• Toyota beefs up green vehicles, plans electric car for this year, fuel cell vehicle by 2015 - The Washington Post
• GM offers big discounts to boost Volt sales - The Detroit News
• A Peek at 2014: Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid - The Wall Street Journal

September 21, 2012

• Small SUV Comparison: 6 Of The Best Compact SUVs - autobytel.com
• A more fuel-efficient Wrangler in the works, Jeep says - NBC News
• Military adding more electric vehicles to fleet - Stars and Stripes

September 19, 2012

• 2013 Dodge Dart Aero Rated at 41 MPG - Cars.com
• 2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel [w/video] - Autoblog
• Automakers to get mid-term review of fuel efficiency numbers - The Detroit News

September 18, 2012

• Chrysler Compact Car Gets Critical 41-mpg EPA Rating - The Wall Street Journal
• Smart hopes to jump-start brand by offering cheapest electric car - Autoblog
• Ford Fusion Hybrid nears Toyota Prius gas mileage figures - USA Today

September 17, 2012

• Plug-in hybrid Accord is the best new Accord - USA Today
• 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Full Test and Video - Edmunds
• Zipcar will start carsharing Honda Fit EVs in San Francisco - Autoblog

September 14, 2012

• $50,000 electric Toyota RAV4 rated at 76 mpg equivalent - Consumer Reports
• Ford Sees Cost Breakthrough With New Family of Hybrids - Forbes
• Mitsubishi Outlander set to challenge Chevrolet Volt - Newsday

September 13, 2012

• Chrysler 200 successor to boast 38 mpg, 9-speed automatic - Autoblog
• Want 40 MPG, Don't Want Hybrid? Here's Your Top Five Options - Green Car Reports
• Chrysler 200 successor to boast 38 mpg, 9-speed automatic - Autoblog
• Prototype drive: Audi's A3 e-tron electric car - Los Angeles Times

September 11, 2012

• 2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel Rated by EPA, Bests Hybrid Sibling on Highway - Car and Driver
• Higher Gasoline Prices Drive Sales of More Efficient Cars - The Wall Street Journal

September 10, 2012

• 2013 Ford Fusion rated at 25/37 MPG, Hybrid gets 47 MPG - Autoblog
• Accord Plug-in Aims to Outrun the Volt, Prius - The Wall Street Journal

September 7, 2012

• 2013 Honda Fit EV - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
• Mitsubishi drops details on plug-in hybrid Outlander - Autoblog
• 2013 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid First Drive Review - Autobytel

September 6, 2012

• Getting a charge from driving the 2014 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid - Consumer Reports
• At This Price, We Should All Own Chevy Volts - Forbes
• GM Reportedly Abandoning Full-Size Hybrid Trucks and SUVs - Car and Driver

September 4, 2012

• With a Jolt From Tesla, a More Electrifying Utility - The New York Times
• 2013 Nissan Sentra debuts with improved CVT, 40 MPG - Autoblog
• Does new crossover show Ford is serious about hybrids? - USA Today