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  • Gasoline’s drag on household income hit 30-year high in 2012

    Gasoline’s drag on household income hit 30-year high in 2012

    by Ronald D. White Los Angeles Times February 4, 2013 Fuel costs are taking a big bite out of household budgets, according to separate reports Monday from the Energy Department and from the Union of Concerned Scientists… That’s despite the fact that Americans consumed less fuel in 2012 for a variety of reasons, including more efficient driving habits and higher-mileage vehicles. Read more…

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  • Gas Mileage Of New Cars Sold In Jan: 24.5 MPG, Highest Ever

    Gas Mileage Of New Cars Sold In Jan: 24.5 MPG, Highest Ever

    by John Voelcker Green Car Reports February 4, 2012 Every month, the University of Michigan sends out its weighted average of the gas mileage of all new cars sold the previous month. And for January, the news is good. The new vehicles sold in the U.S. during January scored a sales-weighted average fuel efficiency of 24.5 mpg. Read more…

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  • The Fruits Of Michigan University Research Are On The Auto Show Floor

    The Fruits Of Michigan University Research Are On The Auto Show Floor

    by Matt Roush, CBS Detroit, Jan. 17 2013 DETROIT ‚Äî When you see all the technological advances at the North American International Auto Show, you’re seeing Michigan higher education at work. Officials with the Michigan University Research Corridor ‚Äî the research consortium of Michigan State University, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University ‚Äî touted its contribution to automotive progress on the Auto Show floor Thursday. Read more…

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