Fuel Economy Reaches All-Time High

Light-duty 2013 model-year vehicles reached an all-time high in fuel economy with an average of 24.1 mpg as a result of technologies such as gasoline direct injection engines, turbochargers, and advanced transmissions, according to the EPA.

Vehicle Fuel Economy Falls to 25.3 MPG

The average fuel economy of new cars sold in September dropped 0.6 mpg (25.2 mpg) compared to August 2014 (25.8), according to a follow-on study from the University of Michigan's Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).

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AAA Offers Fuel-Saving Tips

HEATHROW, Fla. --- AAA offers gas-saving tips to help drivers deal with the ongoing sky-high prices at the pump.

Fleet One Announces Sunoco Agreement Adding 4,600+ Locations for Fleet One Local Card

NASHVILLE, TN – Fleet One, LLC, a Tennessee-based provider of financial service solutions to companies with vehicle fleets and the merchants that serve them, has announced an agreement with Sunoco that allows the Fleet One Local fuel card to be accepted at its more than 4,600 gas stations and Sunoco APlus convenience stores.

Ford Pursues 25% Fuel Gain

Ford announced July 22 that when drivers of some 2004 Ford Explorers accelerate, the pedal will connect to a computer, which will control the engine. Ford claims the computer controls will save fuel and cut emissions.

November New-Vehicle Fuel Economy Ratings Flat

Fuel economy for new vehicles sold in November averaged 25.3 mpg for the third straight month, according to a study from the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).

Automakers Exceed EPA Fuel Economy Standards Again

Automakers beat U.S. fuel-economy standards for the 2015 model year for the fourth year in a row, reaching an average of 29.4 miles per gallon for passenger cars, which marked an all-time high, according to an annual report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Bosch's Smart Gas Pedal Lowers Fuel Consumption

Bosch has developed the active gas pedal, which notifies the driver when to lighten pressure on the pedal, promotes lowered fuel consumption, and issues warnings to drivers when they are speeding.