Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2016

Honda has launched the 2017 Accord Hybrid ( earlier post ) at its dealers in the US. Featuring an advanced second-generation two-motor hybrid powertrain, the 2017 Accord Hybrid midsize sedan delivers peak total system output of 212 hp, best-in-class EPA fuel economy ratings of 49/47/48 mpg US (4.8/5.0/4.9

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2017 Hybrid Honda Motors 150

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. That number jumps to 105 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when combining electricity and gasoline. all-electric miles. ??

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

My Electric Car

AUGUST 21, 2020

Proponents believe such a car could be easily refuelled with hydrogen and assumed it would have greater range than a pure all-electric car. Little seems developed in any wide commercial sense and certainly not to the extent of the pure electric car. It is important to realize that a fuel cell car is actually an electric car.

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Hydrogen Petrol Gas-Electric Lithium Ion 52

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 18, 2021

A spacious interior with a smooth comfortable ride, high fuel economy (we broke 50 mpg!), liter four-cylinder engine combined with an 88-kilowatt electric motor. Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power.

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Camry Hybrid Toyota Hybrid MPG 69

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 11, 2021

EPA fuel economy numbers for the 1.5L Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Road Test: 2017 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk. Road Test: 2017 Jeep Cherokee. Road Test: 2020 Honda CR-V. Your numbers may differ.

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Ford Jeep MPG Fuel Economy 65

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

There are four driver-selectable drive modes of Normal, Custom, Sport and Sport+ that adjust the engine, steering and transmission responses to maximize fuel economy or performance. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

Kia 76

Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 76

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

Clean Fleet Report was driving the highly optioned Limited, which had the standard solar panel roof that charges the 12-volt and hybrid batteries, producing two miles of electric driving range for every six hours the car is left in the sun. Smart mode will give you the best fuel economy while compromising slightly on performance.

Hyundai 71

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 71

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

Oh, and could you get used to 32 miles of all-electric driving and 30+ mph when in hybrid mode? When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in 2017, it was the only electrified minivan on the market. But the landscape has changed since 2017 as the 2021 Toyota Sienna minivan is now a hybrid. Ready to ride.

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Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid Plug 93

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 21, 2023

Fuel economy is EPA rated at 23/29/25 mpg for the turbocharged CX-50. Three easy-to-read round gauges with black faces and white letters, are part of a 7-inch LCD multi-information display for the speedometer, odometer, average fuel economy and many other readings. Efficient under the hood The 2.5L while running on 87 octane.

Mazda 80

Mazda SUV MPG Fuel Economy 80

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

2021 Is Here: Here Are the Top 10 Electric Car Companies. Picking the Top 10 electric car makers now involves making some choices as the number of vehicles available increases. Almost two-thirds of the battery electric cars sold in the U.S. The electric “Mustang” is already making an impression with consumers.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 105

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8 The First Car Vietnamese Car Comes To North America When Vietnam’s largest company, the VinGroup, announced in 2017 they were entering the automobile manufacturing business, it probably didn’t get too much notice. The company exudes confidence and optimism.

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San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina 96

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. The MacPherson struts, coil springs, and gas-pressured shock absorbers up front, and the self-leveling multi-link rear suspension resulted in a composed and even ride. Road Test: 2017 Honda Ridgeline. Photos by John Faulkner and Hyundai. [

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Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 81

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2017

on the 2017 Accord Hybrid, earlier post ), the highest for any mass-produced Honda engine. The engine is paired with two Honda-developed electric motors—a propulsion motor and a generator/starter motor—that are the first drive motors in the world to use permanent magnets containing no heavy rare-earth metals.

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Motor Motors Motoring 2018 150

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

It is rare when we post a review of a car that is only available in one of the 50 United States, but such is the case with the 2022 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), which is only sold in California. Those lucky enough to live in California have the opportunity to own one of the nicest electric cars on the road.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus Gasoline-Electric 82

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2011

Light-duty vehicle fuel economy standards, 1978-2025. President Barack Obama announced an agreement with 13 major automakers to pursue the next phase in the Administration’s national vehicle program ( earlier post ) , increasing fuel economy to a fleetwide average 54.5 MY1978-2011 figures are NHTSA CAFE in mpg.

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Obama Light California Miles 291

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

If there was ever a car on the road fitting the bill as future, it is the 2024 Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV). An alternative fuel Lexus with a Toyota badge For now, Californians have the opportunity to own a very nice electric car powered by compressed hydrogen gas. No plugging in to an electrical outlet.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus California 64

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 30, 2022

Fuel Economy King in a Not-So-Small Pickup. Liter gasoline engine and a 94kW electric motor. Instead, it has a simple planetary gear set and two electric motors. An efficient engine and electric power. The EPA has rated the Maverick Hybrid’s fuel economy at 42 mpg city/33 highway and 37 combined. Hitting the Road.

Ford 88

Ford Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 88

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. The sporty, confident nature of the front-wheel drive handling comes from the MacPherson strut, multi-link independent suspension, stabilizer bars and rack & pinion electric power-assisted steering.

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Carbon Mazda MPG Clean 76

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2020

The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule setting corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) and CO 2 emissions standards for model years 2021-2026 passenger cars and light trucks.

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Fuel Economy Standards EPA Economy 170

Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2013

MPG: A Progress Report on Achievability ”—of the response of consumers and automakers as both begin to experience the effects of the newly adopted federal fuel economy standard. Those who say fuel economy is very important expect to get twelve miles more per gallon (mpg) from their next vehicle than those who say it is not important.

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Europe MPG Fuel Fuel Economy 281

Charged EVs

MAY 18, 2021

Federal emissions and fuel economy regulations have been instrumental in encouraging (or coercing) automakers to produce EVs, and to make their legacy vehicles cleaner. Under President Obama, the EPA set the first federal greenhouse gas standard for cars. Q&A with former EPA exec Margo Oge. Can you parse the alphabet soup for us?

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EPA Standards Emissions Obama 55