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NewsFebruary 5, 2015

Fuel Economy Improves for First Time Since August

The average fuel economy of new U.S. vehicles increased 0.3 mpg and logged the first improvement since August, according to the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute's monthly report.

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NewsDecember 5, 2014

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).

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NewsNovember 12, 2014

October New-Vehicle Fuel Economy Ratings Flat

Fuel economy for new vehicles sold in October averaged 25.3 mpg, which is the same fuel economy for light-duty vehicle sold in September, according to a study from the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute.

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NewsNovember 4, 2014

Global Drivers Express Concern About Autonomous Vehicles

Building on an earlier study on public opinion regarding self-driving vehicles in the U.S., Great Britain and Australia, UMTRI expanded its survey to include more than 1,700 respondents in India, China and Japan.

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NewsOctober 7, 2014

Retail Survey Shows Enthusiasm for Hybrids

A new study from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) asked hybrid owners and non-hybrid owners their thoughts on the increasingly popular vehicle.

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NewsOctober 3, 2014

New Light-Duty Fuel Economy Falls in September

The average fuel economy of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in September fell 0.5 mpg to 25.3 mpg from August — a significant drop attributed to increased sales of light trucks and SUVs, according to research from the University of Michigan.

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NewsAugust 5, 2014

Global Survey Reveals Autonomous Driving Opinions

A global study has shown that drivers in America, Australia, and the UK want self-driving vehicles even though they have concerns about safety and security.

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NewsJuly 16, 2014

Traffic Death Rates Higher in Northern Plains, South

According to a researcher at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI), although road safety nationwide has improved in the 10 years, fatality rates continue to be generally higher in the Northern Plains and southern states than in the Northeast, Midwest, and West.

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NewsJune 9, 2014

New Light-Duty Fuel Economy Reaches 25.6 MPG

The average fuel economy of new light-duty vehicles sold in May climbed higher to 25.6 miles per gallon, according to University of Michigan researchers.

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NewsJune 9, 2014

New Light-Duty Fuel Economy Reaches 25.6 MPG

The average fuel economy of new light-duty vehicles sold in May climbed higher to 25.6 miles per gallon, according to University of Michigan researchers.

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