Automotive

Vehicle Fuel Economy Drops in September 2013

ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–October 3, 2013.  Gas mileage of new vehicles sold in the U.S. reached an all-time high in August, but slipped to its lowest mark in nine months during September, say researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

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Average fuel economy (window-sticker values) of cars, light trucks, vans and SUVs purchased in August was 24.6 mpg—down 0.3 mpg from August, according to UMTRI researchers Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle. However, gas mileage is…

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