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Consumers are looking for better fuel economy vehicles

During an era of high gas prices consumers are looking for cars that deliver better mileage. According to a study conducted by the Natural Resources Defense Council, an environmental group, auto dealers sold more fuel efficient vehicles than other vehicles during the first six months of the year in the U.S. Another study indicates that the fuel economy in the U.S. reached 23.8 miles per gallon, an increase of 1.1 miles per gallon over the same period in 2011. Better technology and smaller cars have been identified as contributing to the national trend.

New vehicles are delivering better gas mileage. The 2013 Nissan Altima delivers 31 miles per gallon compared to its 2012 predecessor which produced only 27 miles per gallon. On the other hand Ford F150 “EcoBoost” with a six-cylinder engine produce the same power as the predecessor eight-cylinder model vehicle. It is a one mile per gallon improvement to save the planet. Overall 60 models provide better gas mileage compared to only 28 three years ago.

Earlier the U.S. Government announced that it is requiring car manufacturers to come up with models to deliver 54.5 miles per gallon in 2017 to 2025. Final rules to guide manufacturers are expected soon.