According to a comprehensive report from WorldWay: As reported by Automotive News, based on a report from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, the average fuel economy of new light-duty vehicles in the United States in July of this year improved compared to 6, but remained slightly behind the record high set in 5.
In July of this year, the average fuel economy index for new vehicles in the U.S. market reached 25.6 mpg (approximately 9.19 liters per 100 kilometers), slightly higher than the 25.5 mpg in June, but still lower than the 25.7 mpg in May.
In July of last year, the average fuel economy index for new vehicles in the U.S. market was 24.8 mpg (approximately 9.48 liters per 100 kilometers).
The University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute began tracking U.S. new vehicle fuel consumption on a monthly and yearly basis starting in October 2007. The calculation result for that month was 20.1 mpg (approximately 11.7 liters per 100 kilometers), and to date, the average fuel economy of new vehicles in the U.S. has improved by 27%.
In addition, another research report conducted by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute shows that, in May of this year, the average greenhouse gas emissions per vehicle owner in the U.S. decreased by 21% compared to 2007.
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