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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 11, 2018 – #hyundai achieved the #automotive industry’s largest fuel efficiency improvement from 2015 to 2016, according to a report released today by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The EPA’s 2017 CO2 and Fuel Economy Trends Report, one of the #automotive industry’s most recognized vehicle tests, determined #hyundai had the largest industry fuel improvement. Using 2016 model year combined passenger car and light truck data, #hyundai Motor America produced an impressive 1.3 miles per gallon improvement; while overall industry fuel efficiency improvement was 0.1 miles per gallon, according to the report.
“Hyundai recognizes the importance of the EPA’s #corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards to the environment, policy-makers and customers and that’s why we recently announced plans to introduce an additional 18 eco-friendly vehicles by 2025,” said Mike O’Brien, vice president, Product, #corporate and Digital Planning, #hyundai Motor America. “The diligence of our 13,000 engineers and validation teams further demonstrates our efforts to introduce affordable, fuel-efficient technology across our lineup while achieving a significant milestone for #hyundai.”
Additionally, #hyundai achieved second place overall (up from fifth place in 2016) with a 28.8 adjusted miles per gallon rating.
Key enablers are improvements and innovation in powertrains including gasoline direct injection (GDI), turbocharging, hybrids, plug-in hybrids and pure electric vehicles, along with increased use of light-weight materials and the introduction of a streamlined ‘fluidic sculpture’ design language. Additionally, the application of Advanced High Strength Steel improves collision energy management without adding weight, helping to reduce fuel consumption while delivering a better driving experience.
Hyundai’s continued focus on sustainability and commitment to producing eco-friendly vehicles is featured across its current product lineup. The Sonata Hybrid/Plug-in and our Ioniq EV/Hybrid/PHEV each emphasize operational efficiencies. Hyundai’s Ioniq, is the world's first dedicated vehicle with three electrified low- and zero-emission powertrain choices and the Hybrid version boasts an EPA-estimated 58 miles per gallon (combined), making it the most efficient vehicle in the U.S. market without a plug.
Most recently, #hyundai announced its second-generation mass produced fuel cell electric vehicle, the NEXO, a vision for hydrogen-powered life and featuring an artificial intelligence-based personal cockpit that is, not confined to travel, as it is equally useful in providing energy to every-day home applications.
O’Brien added, “Hyundai’s fuel economy achievements across a wide range of vehicle segments provides consumers with confidence that the industry can achieve fuel efficiency gains without compromising vehicle appeal, value, customer satisfaction or performance.”
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