Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

The Auto Alliance has sent a letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt requesting that the US Environmental Protection Agency withdraw the Final Determination on the Appropriateness of the Model Year 2022-2025 Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards under the Midterm Evaluation which EPA announced on 13 January 2017.

EPA 186

EPA Light Auto Aston Martin 186

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Honda will unveil the Honda Insight Prototype at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January as the precursor to the new third-generation 2019 Honda Insight—an upscale, stylish five-passenger sedan positioned above the Civic in Honda’s passenger car lineup. L/100 km).

Insight 150

Insight Honda Detroit Hybrid 150

Green Car Reports

APRIL 21, 2016

The 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid mid-size sedan was unveiled yesterday, ending a one-year hiatus in the model that will now offer the highest EPA gas-mileage ratings in the Honda lineup.

Honda 60

Honda 2017 Gas Hybrid 60

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 24, 2016

liter 4-cylinder TDI cars, and the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell is rated at 366 miles of range by the EPA. Today, Tesla Network may be the name of a new ride-sharing service from the Silicon Valley carmaker, the judge overseeing the Volkswagen diesel settlement may soon grant final approval of an agreement covering 2.0-liter

2017 60

2017 Honda Diesel Range 60

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Honda HR-V EX-L AWD A Complete Makeover for the Smallest Honda Crossover The 2023 Honda HR-V begins the second generation for the smallest crossover in the Honda line-up. With a new design and built on a new platform, the 2023 Honda HR-V continues to be a good value with a roomy interior and 30+ mpg.

Honda 79

Honda MPG Fuel Economy 2020 79

Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2017

The winner of the Full Vehicle category was the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, which is 249 pounds (113 kilograms) lighter than its predecessor. 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica body structure 72% high-strength steel. Click to enlarge. In addition, the all-new Pacifica minivan also makes strategic use of aluminum.

Chrysler 150

Chrysler 2017 Toyota Minivan 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2016

Ford has upgraded the software in its new 2017 Fusion Hybrid and Energi (plug-in hybrid) models to deliver a “more refined and engaging drive for customers,” the company announced at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). liter V6 engines in Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. The 2016 Fusion Energi features a 7.6

Fusion 150

Fusion Plug-in 2017 Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2016

Acura unveiled the restyled and refreshed 2017 MDX luxury SUV at the New York International Auto Show, adding available Sport Hybrid Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) powertrain technology as a model option. Acura expects the MDX Sport Hybrid will receive EPA fuel economy ratings of 25/26/26 mpg (city/highway/combined) (9.4/9.04/9.04

Acura 150

Acura New York 2017 MPG 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2016

On 30 November, EPA proposed leaving the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for those model years in place, based on its technical analysis that shows automakers are well positioned to meet the targets, and proposed a 30-day comment period. Earlier post.). l/100 km), if achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements.

EPA 150

EPA Standards Global Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2015

Source: EPA. For the second consecutive model year, the automotive industry outperformed the national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards by a wide margin, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) second annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Light Duty Vehicles: Manufacturer’s Performance Report.

Standards 150

Standards EPA Emissions 2013 150

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 24, 2016

The Toyota Mirai has taken the lead in U.S. sales of hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles, though it was beaten to market early last year by the Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell. Through September, Toyota has sold 710 of its four-person Mirai sedan—though up to half of those sales came in August to employees and others connected to Toyota. We're close to.

Tucson 60

Tucson Fuel 2017 EPA 60

Green Car Reports

APRIL 23, 2016

What do we know about the diesel-cheating settlement reached between Volkswagen and the EPA—and what's left to find out? And, which company's consultants will now be driving black-and-white Toyota hybrids? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, April 22, 2016.

Diesel 60

Diesel Hybrid 2017 Honda 60

Green Car Reports

APRIL 15, 2017

What do automakers really want the EPA to do about those 2022 through 2025 vehicle emission rules? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending on Friday, April 14, 2017. Which carmaker launched the first-ever pursuit-rated hybrid police car?

Plug-in 75

Plug-in Prius Honda EPA 75

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2018

The report shows that projected global ZEV adoption from 2015 to 2039 (based on the BNEF 2017 forecast) may follow an s-curve, similar to that of smartphone adoption in the US from 2005 to 2015. As of October 2017, 337,483 ZEVs have been sold in California. million unit uptick in 5 years. ZEV sales increased 29.1%

California 199

California 2017 2016 Los Angeles 199

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2012

A new analysis from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) of consumer polling data finds that the proposed MY 2017-2025 passenger vehicle fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards to be finalized this summer ( earlier post ) align with consumer demands and needs. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2021, and 49.6

Fuel Economy 247

Fuel Economy 2017 Price Economy 247

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 POWERTRAIN.

2017 150

2017 Hybrid Honda Motor 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Customer deliveries of Honda’s third-generation fuel cell vehicle, the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell ( earlier post ), began on Monday at select Honda dealerships across Southern California. campus of American Honda Motor Co, Inc., campus of American Honda Motor Co, Inc.,

Honda 150

Honda 2017 California Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

is pricing the 2017 e-Golf starting at $30,495, plus $820 destination. For 2017, Volkswagen is using an updated lithium-ion battery with an increased energy capacity of 35.8 The revised battery helps increase the vehicle’s range from an EPA-estimated total range of 83 miles to 125 miles on a single charge. kWh, up from 24.2

Fuel Economy 199

Fuel Economy 2017 Economy Range 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

The report expects aluminum to double its share of the light vehicle material mix by 2025 vs. the 2008 EPA baseline vehicle. For example, the trend line for aluminum hood penetration predicts a minimum share for aluminum of 41% by 2017 and 53% by 2025. Honda leads aluminum content as a percent of curb weight at 10.7%

2012 186

2012 Downsizing Auto Industrial 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2017

Honda revealed its all-new Clarity Plug-in Hybrid and Clarity Electric ( earlier post ) alongside the already available Clarity Fuel Cell ( earlier post ), saying it will target US sales of 75,000 Clarity vehicles in the first four model years. Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. The new Honda hybrid car will be made in America.

Plug-in 199

Plug-in Honda New York Plug 199

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. Note: The Escape PHEV is rated by the EPA to have 37 miles of all-electric driving range. Hybrid options in this category include: Road Test: 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Flash Drive: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid.

Escape 91

Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Honda has announced several initiatives under its new “Green Path” approach to reducing the total life-cycle environmental impact of its products and operations in North America. MAP produces the Honda Accord Sedan and Coupe along with the Acura TLX and ILX for customers in more than 100 countries. Source: Honda North America.

Honda 150

Honda Green North America Acura 150

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 11, 2021

EPA fuel economy numbers for the 1.5L Road Test: 2017 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk. Road Test: 2017 Jeep Cherokee. Road Test: 2020 Honda CR-V. Cute, but fun. Clean Fleet Report drove the Bronco Sport 4WD Outer Banks with the 1.5L, which delivered smooth performance and ample oomph, with 0-60 times around eight seconds.

Ford 66

Ford Jeep MPG Fuel Economy 66

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The undetectable and seamless transitions give the Camry Hybrid XSE EPA-rated fuel economy of 44 mpg city/47 highway with a combined of 46 mpg. The 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid sells against other midsize hybrid sedans–the Honda Accord and Insight , Hyundai Sonata and its larger sibling, the Toyota Avalon. Topping out at more than 50 MPG.

Camry Hybrid 69

Camry Hybrid Toyota Hybrid MPG 69

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. seconds: 0-60 mph 191 mile driving range. (

San Diego 96

San Diego Vietnam SUV All-Electric 96

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 45 mpg city/51 highway/47 combined, numbers that make Clean Fleet Report smile, as we are happy to drive a car that is a serious fuel sipper. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight. A little fin help. Photos by John Faulkner and Hyundai. [

Hyundai 84

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 84

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 21, 2023

Fuel economy is EPA rated at 23/29/25 mpg for the turbocharged CX-50. The EPA rates the base engine at 24 mpg city/30 highway/27 combined. Efficient under the hood The 2.5L turbo has noise when accelerating hard, but otherwise is quiet and provides respectable acceleration, with 0-to-60 times around 7.0 while running on 87 octane.

Mazda 81

Mazda SUV MPG Fuel Economy 81

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

The EPA rates the 2022 K5 GT 2.5L Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Road Test: 2016 Honda Accord. 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. Photos by John Faulkner and Kia.

Kia 76

Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 76

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.

Motor 150

Motor Motors Motoring 2018 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

However, it is also more fuel efficient, picking up 2 mpg on the EPA combined cycle rating—an increase of 9% over the 2017 model. (As 2017 Toyota RAV4. 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. 2017 Honda CR-V. 2017 Ford Escape. liter EA888 engine fitted in the 2017 Tiguan. Select compact SUVs.

2018 314

2018 Engine SUV MPG 314

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2011

MY2012-2025 standards are EPA GHG standards in miles per gallon equivalent, incorporating air conditioning improvements. In achieving the level of standards for the 2017-2025 program, the two agencies expect automakers’ use of advanced technologies to be an important element of transforming the vehicle fleet.

Obama 291

Obama Light California Miles 291

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 45 mpg city/51 highway/47 combined: numbers that make Clean Fleet Report smile as we are happy to drive a car that is a serious fuel sipper. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. During our week in the Sonata Hybrid we drove 210 miles through Southern California, averaging 48.6

Hyundai 72

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 72

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. Road Test: 2017 Honda Ridgeline. Note: For our purposes here, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) does not have gears, so is not part of this comparison. In 226 miles of mostly freeway driving through Southern California we averaged 23.8

Hyundai 82

Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 82

Charged EVs

JUNE 2, 2023

The concept for an all-EV reboot of the classic Type 2 Microbus appeared in 2016 and was confirmed for production in August 2017. That put it squarely in competition with segment leaders Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. It also said nothing on predicted EPA range ratings. and Canadian markets in the second half of next year.

North America 131

North America America Cheap Electric 131

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The EPA rates the Mazda6 2.5T Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid. Clean Fleet Report’s Mazda6 Carbon Edition, which is offered only in 2021, is equipped with the only transmission available, a six-speed automatic, with paddle shifters and a Sport mode. Road Test: 2020 Subaru Legacy.

Carbon 77

Carbon Mazda MPG Clean 77

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 30, 2022

The EPA has rated the Maverick Hybrid’s fuel economy at 42 mpg city/33 highway and 37 combined. Road Test: 2017 Honda Ridgeline. There are driver selectable drive modes of Eco, Normal, Sport, Tow/Haul and Slippery. In 225 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 45.4 Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz.

Ford 89

Ford Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 89

Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The EPA hasn’t yet released its official rating.) Ultimately, GM will build Ultium-based EVs in North America for its four existing brands (Cadillac, GMC, Buick and Chevrolet) plus one model each for Honda and Acura. How important is China to Cadillac’s future? That year, it sold 173,000 vehicles in China, versus 156,000 in the US.

All-Electric 52

All-Electric Cadillac North America GM 52