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 Kyle Johnson

2022 Ford Maverick 2.0-Liter EcoBoost Fuel Economy Figures Confirmed

2022 Ford Maverick 2.0-Liter EcoBoost Fuel Economy Figures Confirmed

To put it mildly, there are a lot of different appealing elements when it comes to the 2022 Ford Maverick. One of the features that gets a lot of play is its standard hybrid powertrain, which is targeting an impressive 40 mpg in the city. But if you’re eyeballing a Ford Maverick with the more […]

 DeAnn Owens

Study Questions Accuracy of In-Dash Fuel Economy Displays

Study Questions Accuracy of In-Dash Fuel Economy Displays

Most drivers have been guilty of pushing the limits of their fuel tank, driving when the fuel gauge is past “E.” I know I have endured the terror of calculating the distance to the nearest gas station and the tenuous state of that red bar…would I make it? Since my car doesn’t have an in-dash […]

 Kurt Verlin

Honda Models Have Highest Average Fuel Economy in America

Honda Models Have Highest Average Fuel Economy in America

A little over a year ago, Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson suggested that a clean automotive future was being compromised by SUV-crazed customers. The 2020 EPA Automotive Trends Report certainly seems to support his argument.

 Kyle Johnson

2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Duramax Earns Best-in-Class Fuel Economy

2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Duramax Earns Best-in-Class Fuel Economy

The all-new 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe has a new superlative under its belt(line). When equipped with the 3.0-liter Duramax turbo-diesel, the Tahoe is the most fuel-efficient full-size SUV in America. Add that accolade to the most advanced, spacious, and smooth-driving Tahoe yet? Think chef’s kiss but make it a gas station attendant. A gas station attendant […]

 Amanda Drago

Meet the Chevy Silverado XFE Fuel Economy Package

Meet the Chevy Silverado XFE Fuel Economy Package

If you want a truck that is both incredibly capable and impressively efficient, look no further than the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. This truck is available with the XFE Fuel Economy Package, which is designed to maximize fuel returns. New and Improved: Medium-duty Silverado trucks are getting exciting updates Content included in the package The […]

 Kyle Johnson

Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid Keeps It 100 (MPGe) with Best-in-Class Fuel Economy

Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid Keeps It 100 (MPGe) with Best-in-Class Fuel Economy

The all-new 2020 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid will hit showrooms this summer as the most efficient vehicle in its segment. Ford announced this week that the SUV will achieve an EPA-estimated 100 MPGe as well as an impressive 37 miles of fully electric range. Another Exhilarating Electric Vehicle: 2021 Mustang Mach-E masterfully balances long EV […]

 DeAnn Owens

Towing Capability and Fuel Economy Ratings Released for 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe

Towing Capability and Fuel Economy Ratings Released for 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe

Fuel efficiency and towing capability are essential factors to consider when you’re picking a full-size SUV. Chevrolet has released ratings for the well-equipped 2021 Tahoe. The full-size SUV will be bolder and bigger for 2021, offering families on the go more space, power, and style and choice of six trim levels. Available Now: 2020 Chevrolet […]

 Whitney Russell

Chevy Releases C8 Corvette Fuel Economy Specs

Chevy Releases C8 Corvette Fuel Economy Specs

Chevy has finally announced fuel economy specs for the C8 Corvette Stingray. (Let the ‘Vette fans rejoice!) Owner Perks: Reasons to go with a Chevy An efficient and energetic ride Per the automaker, the street-spec C8 Corvette will achieve 15 miles per gallon in the city and 27 miles per gallon on the highway. It […]

 Richard Bazzy

2020 Ford Explorer Limited Hybrid Fuel Economy Revealed

2020 Ford Explorer Limited Hybrid Fuel Economy Revealed

Upon announcing the new 2020 Explorer Limited Hybrid at the beginning of the year, Ford promised that its more efficient version of the SUV would return an EPA-estimated 500 miles per tank of gas with rear-wheel drive. This month, that figure has been confirmed, as have 2020 Ford Explorer Limited Hybrid fuel economy numbers. When […]

 The News Wheel

Can Chevrolet Silverado Diesel Beat Ford F-150’s Fuel Economy?

Can Chevrolet Silverado Diesel Beat Ford F-150’s Fuel Economy?

Can General Motors overtake Ford and produce the country’s most fuel-efficient light-duty pickup? The automaker is making a dramatic push to do just that with the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500’s new diesel engine. The Silverado will soon be available with a 3.0-liter inline-six Duramax turbo-diesel engine that gets 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. […]

 The News Wheel

GM and Other Automakers Lobby for One National Fuel Economy Standard

GM and Other Automakers Lobby for One National Fuel Economy Standard

GM has recently added its name to a letter provided by the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers addressed to President Trump. The document calls for one national standard for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions. This would provide certainty and streamline product planning for the auto industry. 17 other automakers, including Ford, have also signed the […]

 The News Wheel

Study Finds That U.S. Consumers Support Higher Fuel Economy Standards

Study Finds That U.S. Consumers Support Higher Fuel Economy Standards

Even as customers choose to buy large SUVs and trucks, they apparently wish to see improving fuel standards

Earlier this month, General Motors shocked much of the automotive community by announcing its support for a zero-emission vehicle quota. According to recent reports, GM isn’t alone in its desire for more efficient vehicles. Indeed, a study conducted by Autolist.com found that U.S. consumers favor strengthening U.S. fuel economy standards. What’s Your Current Car Worth?: […]

 The News Wheel

Overachieving Chevy Volt Surpasses EPA Fuel Economy Ratings

Overachieving Chevy Volt Surpasses EPA Fuel Economy Ratings

There’s a good reason that fuel economy ratings from the EPA are usually followed by a disclaimer mentioning that your mileage might vary depending on driving conditions. Sometimes a model will get even more miles per gallon than the EPA has predicted. This recently happened with a 2018 Chevrolet Volt, as depicted on the YouTube channel […]

 The News Wheel

California Asks Automakers To Prove Fuel Economy Claims

California Asks Automakers To Prove Fuel Economy Claims

The Trump administration has proposed a rollback of fuel economy and pollution reduction regulations, spurred by automaker claims that the existing rules were too difficult and too expensive. So, now California is asking automakers to prove it. Interesting Information: Here is what you get with a Certified Pre-Owned Chevrolet The state is considering making a […]

 The News Wheel

Three Fuel Economy Misconceptions to Ignore

Three Fuel Economy Misconceptions to Ignore

Since the dawn of automotive engineering, there have been stories, tall tales, and falsehoods that have been perpetuated as truths. And to this day, a lot of misconceptions are focused on fuel economy. Here are three that you can stop believing. Learn More: About the new Mitsubishi Mirage crossover Good fuel economy isn’t only attainable […]

 The News Wheel

Documents Show EPA Staff Fought with NHTSA on Fuel Economy Rules

Documents Show EPA Staff Fought with NHTSA on Fuel Economy Rules

When the EPA and NHTSA released their joint plan for freezing fuel economy and emissions regulations starting in 2020, it was easy to think that the two agencies were of one mind on the issue. However, recently released documents show that EPA officials repeatedly questioned key assumptions. They even argued that the plan wouldn’t make […]

 Aaron Widmar

How Does the EPA Test and Calculate Fuel Economy?

How Does the EPA Test and Calculate Fuel Economy?

When automakers release new vehicles and advertise their performance capabilities and capacities, the numbers always include fuel economy rates. These “miles per gallon” numbers show, obviously, about how many miles this car can travel on a tank of gas. These rates show how efficient the vehicle is compared to other models on the market. How […]

 The News Wheel

Trump Officials to Meet With California Air Resources Board Chairman To Hash Out Emissions, Fuel Economy Rules

Trump Officials to Meet With California Air Resources Board Chairman To Hash Out Emissions, Fuel Economy Rules

Tensions have been rising higher and higher over the fate of our nation’s fuel efficiency and emissions regulations, most recently leading to a lawsuit being filed by a collection of states (including California, New York, the District of Columbia, and 14 others) against the EPA to prevent the rules from being frozen or rolled back. […]

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