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EPA says U.S. vehicle fleet set new record for fuel efficiency in 2018

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DAVID SHEPARDSON
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Reuters
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March 02, 2020 10:24 PM

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. vehicle fleet hit a record for fuel efficiency in 2018 averaging 25.1 miles mpg in real-world driving as it rose 0.2 mpg, the EPA said.

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