AIAM Member Vehicles Take Eight of Top 10 Spots in EPA-DOE Fuel Economy Ratings for 2008 Models Based on New Testing Methods
ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The EPA and DOE recently released their annual report of the highest fuel economy vehicles for 2008 with AIAM member companies taking eight of the top 10 places on the list. The report is intended to better inform American consumers of fuel economy ratings when purchasing new vehicles. These results are the first released since the EPA introduced newer and stricter testing methods, "...designed to better account for actual driving conditions that can lower fuel economy, such as higher speed driving, use of air conditioning and cold weather operation," according to the Agency.
Michael Stanton, AIAM President and CEO said, "AIAM member companies continue to lead the charge in producing the most fuel efficient vehicles on the road. Fuel economy ratings increasingly shape consumers' decisions in purchasing new vehicles, and we are proud that AIAM member companies are producing some of the cleanest, highest-mileage vehicles on the road today."
The AIAM member company vehicles that were highlighted by the EPA and DOE in the top ten list include:
Rank Manufacturer/Model City/Highway MPG
1. Toyota Prius (hybrid electric) 48/45
2. Honda Civic Hybrid 40/45
3. Nissan Altima Hybrid 35/33
5. Toyota Camry Hybrid 33/34
6. Toyota Yaris (manual) 29/36
7. Toyota Yaris (automatic) 29/35
9. Toyota Corolla (manual) 28/37
10. Honda Fit (manual) 28/34
The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM) represents 14 international motor vehicle manufacturers who account for 31 percent of all light duty motor vehicles produced in the United States. Fifty-four percent of all vehicles sold in America by AIAM companies are produced in the United States. Nationwide, international automakers have invested $35.5 billion in U.S.-based production facilities, have a combined domestic production capacity of 4.1 million vehicles, directly employ 92,500 Americans, and generate well over 500,000 U.S. jobs in dealerships and suppliers nationwide.