US fuel economy hits record levels in 2013

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EPA says car makers' rapid adoption of more efficient technology has seen five mpg improvement since 2004

New vehicles sold in the US reached record levels of fuel economy last year, saving motorists millions at the pump, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said yesterday. Model year 2013 vehicles...

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