mileage

Is the 2012 ActiveHybrid 5 really green, or not?

Digg - Business & Finance  Mon, 02/13/2012 - 23:25

Automakers like BMW have used full hybrid technology to give high performance luxury cars like the 5-Series a gas mileage boost without compromising on performance.


 

Carmakers Back Strict New Rules for Gas Mileage

NYT > Business  Thu, 07/28/2011 - 23:10

While the car industry once argued against even minimal increases in government fuel rules, a rise to 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025 is being meekly accepted.


 

Going Way Beyond Mileage

NYT > Business  Wed, 05/25/2011 - 20:50

The new labels will compare a vehicle’s emissions of carbon dioxide with those of all other vehicles, as well as provide miles-per-gallon data.


 

Drive with a glass of water on your dash; improve your MPG: Toyo...

Topix - Business News  Sat, 07/24/2010 - 12:28

This will sound outlandish, but any veteran driver of a Prius, or at least one who's worked hard to get decent mileage out of the hybrid, will tell you it's not.


 

Quiet hybrids: An end to their sounds of silence?

Topix - Business News  Sun, 07/04/2010 - 10:50

The age of the silent hybrid may be coming to an end. Gas-electric hybrids, propelled by electric motors at low speeds, are well-known for their quiet ride and great mileage.


 

U.S. Issues Emissions Rules for Autos

NYT > Business  Thu, 04/01/2010 - 14:50

The federal government’s rules set mileage standards that will translate to a fleet average of 35.5 miles per gallon by 2016.


 

Study: Cash for Clunkers a Success for Obama, Auto Industry

Digg - Business & Finance  Mon, 03/15/2010 - 18:20

A new study concludes that last summer's government-funded "Cash For Clunkers" program didn't hurt car sales rates in future months, and in fact did just what it set out to do: get old, low-mileage cars off the road and stimulate auto sales in the U.S.

An analysis by Maritz Research refutes one of...


 

New Standard Links Auto Mileage and Gas Emissions

NYT > Business  Tue, 09/15/2009 - 10:59

The new rules would require the auto industry’s fleet of new vehicles to average 35.5 miles a gallon by 2016.


 

G.M. Says Volt Will Get Triple-Digit City Mileage

NYT > Business  Tue, 08/11/2009 - 07:03

The company said that in the city, most drivers will rely on the rechargeable battery and should get at least 230 miles per gallon.