Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the final rule for greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards for MYs 2017-2025 for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

MPG 210

MPG 2017 EPA Miles 210

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

The 2022 RX 450h has the signature Lexus spindle grille with triple beam L-shaped LED headlights and LED daytime running lights and fog lamps. The shelf-like LED rear tail lights continue the L-shape design cue. Road Test: 2016 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid. Road Test: 2016 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid. News: 2018 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid.

Lexus 94

Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 94

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

But you are rewarded for a light touch on the accelerator pedal, as it runs in electric mode when cruising on the highway, and much of the time when driving in town. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. coefficient of drag.

Hyundai 83

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 83

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

The sleek look begins with Kia’s signature Tiger Nose front grille that presents an aggressive look, especially when turning-on the four beam LED projection headlights, and amber LED daytime running lights. The running lights also double as turn signals, with what Kia calls a “Heartbeat” design. Road Test: 2016 Honda Accord.

Kia 76

Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 76

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2013

Projected rates of fuel consumption improvement under different scenarios relative to past experience and the 2016 and 2025 CAFE standards. In addition, alternative fuels to petroleum must be readily available, cost-effective and produced with low emissions of greenhouse gases. Source: NRC. Click to enlarge.

Hydrogen 244

Hydrogen Oil Plug-in Fuel Economy 244

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Sentra. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Safety and Convenience.

Kia 72

Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 72

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

Hyundai can rightly claim the Sonata Hyundai Hybrid looks like no other sedan, highlighted by a distinctive LED headlight design, which is edged by a very unique and compelling daylight running light strip. The strip appears to be chrome during the day, but lights-up at night. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima.

Hyundai 71

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 71

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2014

These include technologies to improve conventional vehicles with the use of advanced lightweight materials; improvements in aerodynamics; and engines and powertrain technologies that improve vehicle efficiency for both light-duty vehicles and heavy trucks.

2014 225

2014 2018 Energy Climate Change 225

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The front twin grilles are restrained in size, framed by LED headlamps and daytime running lights. The short-as-can-be power trunk lid, which is actually the trailing end of the hatch, has a subtle lip with LED tail, turn signal and brake lights wrapping onto the quarter panels. Road Test: 2016 Nissan Maxima.

Kia 73

Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 73

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

Sight lines are not bad for the low sitting position, and Subaru designers did a nice thing by not having a high-mounted third brake light in the rear window. That small but important rear brake light is on the lower fascia. Road Test: 2016 Dodge Challenger. Road Test: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette.

MPG 85

MPG Clean Cleaning Miles 85

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

The narrow LED headlamps squint from the outer edges of the fenders and sit atop the vertical LED daytime running lights that double as turn signals. Very handy safety featured that sit below the turn signal lamps are the cornering lights that illuminate automatically when entering a corner. Photos by John Faulkner and Cadillac. [

Cadillac 75

Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2010

Industrial sources will not enter the program until 2016. Prior to 2016, allowance value is dedicated to offset electricity and natural gas rate increases for industrial rate-payers and to improve energy efficiency in manufacturing to keep power bills down in the future. Expanding manufacturing. Natural Gas.

Gas-Electric 210

Gas-Electric Climate Gas Energy 210

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The LED head and driving lights are sleekly integrated next to the small upper grille, which sits above a slightly larger lower grille and LED fog lights in the outer fascia corners. The trunk lid height, diminutive integrated lip spoiler, LED tail lights and rear bumper/fascia all were optimized with airflow in mind.

Honda 85

Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy 85

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) formally unveiled their joint proposal to set stronger fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2021, and 49.6 L/100km) in model year 2025.

Fuel Economy 338

Fuel Economy EPA Economy MPG 338

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 19, 2021

First introduced as a 2016 model, this Chinese-built compact crossover had a facelift in 2019 (when we last tested it ), and two short years later, is all-new for 2021. The sculpted front end incorporates LED head and daytime running lights sitting outside the wide, and not-so-large, tasteful new grille, which was finished in tinted chrome.

Buick 52

Buick MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2015

The analysis used by federal agencies to set standards for fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas emissions for new US light-duty vehicles from 2017 to 2025 was thorough and of high caliber overall, according to a new report from the National Research Council. Background. only the MY 2017-2021 CAFE standards are final.

Standards 150

Standards Fuel Economy Economy EPA 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2015

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) will issue , on behalf of the Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO), a FY 2016 Vehicle Technologies Program Wide Funding Opportunity Announcement, with an estimated $56 million of total program funding, in the January 2016 timeframe.

Li-ion 150

Li-ion Vehicles Low Cost Grid 150

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The electric power steering was direct, but a bit light when aggressively sweeping around country lane corners. We particularly liked the LED lighting on the nose and tail, with quad headlights and daytime running lights and a light strip along the rear lift. Story and photos by John Faulkner.

Toyota 79

Toyota Hybrid Fuel Economy Nickel Metal Hydride 79

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2011

The ZEV regulation—along with new LEV III criteria pollutant and GHG standards—can be the catalyst to the process of transforming the California light-duty fleet, ARB staff suggests. This will reduce the monthly cost of a new car by $12, even when considering the higher cost of the loan or lease.

California 186

California Clean Cleaning Fleet 186

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 28, 2021

Still “edgy” The front grille, with bright, distinctive hot foil stamping, is framed by the signature vertical LED lighting. The short rear deck, with a spoiler, leads to vertical LED tail and brake lights, and the twin chromed exhaust ports. If taking a road trip with four adults is in your plans, have them pack light.

Cadillac 93

Cadillac MPG Clean Cleaning 93

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2016

Earlier post.) ( DE-FOA-0001384 : Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Vehicle Technologies Program Wide Funding Opportunity Announcement) DOE also released a report highlighting the successes of itsAdvanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) loan program. These areas of interest apply to light, medium, and heavy-duty on-road vehicles.

Li-ion 150

Li-ion Ni-Li Vehicles Grid 150

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 25, 2023

The distinct appearance on the Mazda3 hatch begins with the blacked-out front grille and the slender LED head and daytime running lights. The only color on our car was the red LED tail lights that gave the backend a menacing look. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

Mazda 66

Mazda MPG Clean Cleaning 66

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Wireless phone charging, eight-selectable-color ambient lighting, automatic climate control system, fixed dual panoramic roof and side and rear window shades are only the beginning of making the Mirai cabin a pleasant place to spend time. First Drive: 2016 Toyota Mirai. Flash Drive: 2021 Toyota Mirai. Road Test: 2019 Toyota Mirai.

Toyota 82

Toyota Hydrogen Lexus Gasoline-Electric 82

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. Or their UF=10% to 15%.

PHEV 150

PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The auto-dimming rear view mirror has Homelink, an integrated transceiver (a transmitter and receiver) that can be programmed to activate radio frequency (RF) devices such as garage doors, estate/community gates, entry door locks, home/office lighting, security systems or other RF devices. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima.

Carbon 76

Carbon Mazda MPG Clean 76

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 21, 2021

A major part of my California Cruising road trip was to exclusively use the Electrify America charging network, which was established by Volkswagen in 2016 as mitigation of the diesel emissions settlement with the US government. Lighting things up. It also turns off the fuel pump, unlocks the doors, and switches on the hazard lights.

Miles 81

Miles Charging All-Electric Range 81