Fuel economy

June 10, 2008 - Torrance, CA - Through advances in engine design and hybrid technology, Toyota has a wide selection of fuel-sipping cars and the best overall average fuel economy of any full-line manufacturer.*

With gas prices at an all-time high, Toyota has seven models with EPA-rated highway fuel economy of 30 miles per gallon (mpg) or higher such as the four-cylinder Camry, Camry Hybrid (counted as separate model), Solara, Corolla, Matrix, Yaris and Prius.

2008 Toyota Prius Touring Edition

America's favorite hybrid, the Toyota Prius, is the company's highest-mileage vehicle with an EPA highway rating of 45 mpg.

Fuel economy improvement and CO2 emissions reduction of 6 percent

Auburn Hills, Mich., Apr 14, 2008 - Chrysler’s new dual-clutch transmission — developed in partnership with Getrag — makes its debut this spring. The new technology—available in international markets on the all-new 2009 Dodge Journey, the 2009 Dodge Avenger and the 2009 Chrysler Sebring — will provide consumers a fuel economy improvement and CO2 emissions reduction of 6 percent.

2009 Dodge Journey

Stuttgart -- Mar 14, 2008 -- Stuttgart – After three successful years, Mercedes-Benz has overhauled the design and engineering of the B-Class. The facelift programme focused on environmental compatibility, economic efficiency and comfort, with further advances being made in each of these areas.

Thanks to a series of detailed improvements, the four-cylinder engines now burn up to seven percent less fuel than previously, and distinguish themselves with remarkably low exhaust emissions that undercut the current EU limits by as much as 90 percent.

2009 Mercedes-Benz B170 NGT BlueEFFICIENCY

Auburn Hills, Mich., Dec 18, 2007 - “We commend the Congress for passing an energy bill today and we fully support it being signed into law.

Chrysler is committed to meeting the fuel economy standards of the bill – and doing our part to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and our country’s reliance on foreign oil.

We continue to devote significant resources to develop quality, fuel efficient products that our customers expect.

This year alone, we offer six vehicles that get 28 miles per gallon or better, and more are on the way.”

Source: Chrysler LLC

Compromise bill includes safeguards for U.S. auto manufacturing jobs

December 05, 2007 -- The UAW “strongly supports” new fuel economy provisions in energy legislation being considered by Congress, UAW President Ron Gettelfinger said today.

“The UAW strongly supports this historic bill, which contains aggressive but still achievable fuel economy requirements,” said Gettelfinger. “It will help consumers and the environment, and at the same time protect U.S. jobs.”

Statement of Josephine S. Cooper, Group Vice President, Toyota Motor North America

12/01/2007 -- Washington, DC -- Toyota supports the passage of this ground-breaking legislation before the end of the year. Toyota applauds the congressional leadership for reaching agreement and taking this very important step toward establishing new, aggressive nationwide fuel economy standards.

As always, Toyota will not wait for new standards to be set, but will move forward expeditiously to apply advanced technologies to improve the fuel economy of our fleet. Toyota will continue to strive to be the most fuel-efficient full-line manufacturer.

Source: Toyota

Stuttgart -- Nov 28, 2007 -- On a long journey of 1,000 km the Italian car magazine “Quattroruote” measured the fuel consumption of the smart fortwo cdi and confirmed the standard consumption of 3.3 litres per 100 kilometres.

The current December issue of the magazine carries a report of the test drive. The smart travelled 1,000 kilometres from Rome to Salzburgon a single tank

2007 smart fortwo coupe

of fuel to see whether the stated standard consumption of just 3.3 litres per 100 kilometres could really be achieved.