Earlier this month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its EPA 2011 Light-Duty Automotive Technology and Fuel Economy Trends Report, an annual report that ranks automakers' fuel economy and CO2 emissions.  Coming in at number one in both categories was Hyundai, who earns this honor for the second time after first achieving these top ranks for the 2008 model year.

The report listed Hyundai as the top brand for the 2010 model year, with an adjusted fuel economy rating of 27.0 miles per gallon, and the lowest fleet-wide adjusted composite CO2 emissions performance of 329 g/mi. While impressive numbers on their own, this distinction for Hyundai is also noteworthy as they outperformed traditional fuel economy leaders Toyota and Honda, whose 2010 fuel economy averages weighed in at 25.4 and 24.9, respectively.  The Trends Report also projects that Hyundai will maintain its fuel economy leadership for the 2011 model year with a projected fuel economy rating of 27.5 mpg.

The results of the report come as no surprise to this quickly-growing automaker whose "Blue Drive" strategy represents a comprehensive overhaul of thinking green, with an aim focused on making environmental efficiency more affordable.  Even a cursory glance at Hyundai's model lineup, which includes the Elantra, Sonata Hybrid, Accent, and Veloster M/T, all achieving 40 mpg, is a telling indication of the brand's commitment to fuel economy.   Not to mention, Hyundai is currently the only manufacturer with four models achieving 40 mpg on the highway.

Hyundai is clearly an industry frontrunner in fuel economy at the present time, and it shows no sign of losing this momentum.  In fact, Hyundai aims to achieve a corporate average fuel economy rating of at least 50 mpg by 2025, which is no small feat.  Judging from their recent progress, though, it seems certainly within reach.

At Rogers Auto Group in Chicago, we've got a full stock of Hyundai's fuel-efficient lineup, including compacts like the 2012 Hyundai Accent, 2012 Hyundai Elantra, and 2012 Hyundai Veloster, sedans like the 2012 Hyundai Sonata and 2012 Hyundai Azera, crossovers and SUVs like the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2012 Hyundai Tucson, and performance cars like the 2012 Hyundai Genesis.  Rogers also houses a state-of-the-art service department to maintain your Hyundai vehicle, and we were named "Number One Service Satisfaction Hyundai Dealer" in the Central region.