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NewsNovember 8, 2012

Hyundai and Kia to Adjust Fuel Economy Ratings for 2011 to 2013-MY Vehicles

Hyundai and Kia said procedural errors at the automakers’ joint testing operations in Korea led to incorrect fuel economy ratings.

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NewsOctober 8, 2012

Hybrid Diesel Delivery Vans Get at Least 13 Percent Improved Fuel Economy, NREL Study Finds

The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) ongoing study with UPS found that hybrid vans achieved 13-20% better fuel economy compared with similar but conventionally powered vans.

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NewsSeptember 5, 2012

GM Says 2013 Buick Encore to Get EPA-Rated MPG of 28 Combined

The vehicle will get 25 mpg for city driving and 33 mpg for highway.

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NewsAugust 16, 2012

Dept. of Energy Invests in R&D for Lightweight Vehicle Materials

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Energy Dept. has announced $8 million in funding for seven projects to create lighter and stronger materials for U.S. vehicles.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffAugust 3, 2012

2013 Nissan Pathfinder SUV

Nissan introduced its all-new 2013-MY Pathfinder SUV, which features a complete redesign, from the exterior to the powertrain. A new engine, transmission, aerodynamic styling, and unibody frame construction allows the SUV to get 20 city, 26 highway, 22 combined mpg for the FWD model. Read more about the 2013 Pathfinder here.

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NewsJuly 24, 2012

Dept. of Energy Alt-Fuel Technology Database Provides Benchmarking Data

The site doesn't provide any vehicle-specific information, but rather provides information such as average vehicle fuel economy and capital cost estimates.

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NewsJune 27, 2012

Ford Says 2013 Taurus EPA Certified at 32 MPG Highway

The 2013 Taurus' fuel economy is enhanced by a number of technologies inside the vehicle.

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Articlesby Sean LydenMay 7, 2012

Transmissions Drive Medium-Duty Truck Fuel Efficiency

A decade ago, a manual transmission always beat out an automatic, primarily because it was more efficient — but, times are changing.

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NewsMarch 27, 2012

Ford's All-New Transit Van to Offer Diesel Engine Choice

DETROIT – Ford announced it’s adding a diesel engine choice to its new 2014-MY Transit cargo and passenger van models, in addition to the 3.5L EcoBoost V-6 engine mentioned previously.

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NewsMarch 23, 2012

Report Shows Top 10 Vehicles with Highest Fuel-Economy Gains between 2008 and 2012

According to Edmunds, the Audi A3 has achieved the greatest increase in fuel economy since 2008, more than any other vehicle on the U.S. market.

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