ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2013. Fuel economy of new vehicles sold in the U.S. slipped last month for the first time this year, say researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.
Average fuel economy (window-sticker values) of cars, light trucks, minivans and SUVs purchased in April was 24.5 mpg, according to UMTRI researchers Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle.
“This value is down 0.1 mpg from the record high reached in March, likely reflecting the…
