Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2013

Automobile manufacturers plan to roll out hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in the 2015 to 2017 timeframe, while California’s share of the US market for plug-in electric vehicles currently stands at nearly 40%. California is working to transform our transportation fleet with a goal of 1.5 —Jim Pisz, Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.

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California Hydrogen Fuel Toyota 319

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%

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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

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Fuel Economy 2017 Price Economy 247

Teslarati

JUNE 15, 2022

Honda was a distant second with 90 reported accidents, while Subaru had 10. While Tesla leads the pack in accidents involving Level 2 driver-assist systems, the company also deploys the largest fleet of vehicles that offer driver-assist technologies. Among this number, Tesla vehicles accounted for 273 accidents.

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Tesla United States GM General Motors 98

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Other companies, led by Toyota and Honda, focused on fuel cell vehicles that converted hydrogen to electricity on board so were essentially electric vehicles. Editor’s Note: Clean Fleet Report has driven the current hydrogen vehicles on the market (see review links below) as several previous versions, including the BMW 7-Series.

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Hydrogen Vehicles Alternative Fuels Toyota 87

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2015

GM announced that late in 2016 it will add a fleet of 2017 Chevrolet Volts designed to drive autonomously within its renovated Warren Technical Center campus. GM has been testing its “Super Cruise” autonomous driving technology since 2012, and confirmed today the feature will be available in the 2017 Cadillac CT6.

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GM Volt Fuel Vehicles 150

Charged EVs

AUGUST 31, 2023

It was formed in 2017 by BMW, Daimler (Mercedes-Benz), Ford and the VW Group (Hyundai/Kia joined later), and its first stations went live in Q2 2018. The Group of Seven has two US members, GM and Stellantis; two German makers, BMW and Mercedes; two Korean members, Hyundai and Kia; and one Japanese maker, Honda.

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Parts Charging Mercedes BMW 121

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

This is sad, but completely unwarranted as some of the best vehicles Clean Fleet Report reviews are sedans—and the 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited is one of those. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. A little fin help.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 84

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2015

Most large manufacturers achieved fleet GHG compliance values lower than required by their unique 2013 standard and thus generated credits in the 2013 model year. Without the incentive, however, the fleet average GHG emissions for Tesla would in fact be about 122 grams/mile. Incentives for advanced technology.

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Standards Emissions EPA 2013 150

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 11, 2021

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. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Cute, but fun.

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Ford Jeep MPG Fuel Economy 66

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Every domestic automaker landed in the bottom-half of CR’s latest reliability rankings, which covers 29 brands this year—two more than 2017. Making air suspension and AWD standard in the 2017 model has added more complexity and more things that could potentially falter. —Jake Fisher.

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Dodge Chrysler Yukon Buick 207

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 18, 2021

With the majority of driving on freeways, traveling no faster than 75 mph, Clean Fleet Report averaged 47.7 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 Honda Accord Hybrid. Welcoming Interior.

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Camry Hybrid Toyota Hybrid MPG 69

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

Clean Fleet Report earlier reviewed the 2021 K5 GT-Line AWD with the turbocharged 1.6-liter Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Clean Fleet Report’s K5 GT came with a 10.25-inch Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 76

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2016

The final standards are projected to result in an average industry fleet-wide level of 163 grams/mile of CO2 in model year 2025, which is equivalent to 54.5 Earlier post.). l/100 km), if achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements.

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EPA Standards Global Fuel Economy 150

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

Clean Fleet Report ran a few test loops to get a feel for real world fuel economy and electric range. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Road Test: 2020 Honda CR-V. Road Test: 2017 Ford Escape. 72 miles, with 35.3

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

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. In 289 miles driving through Southern California Clean Fleet Report achieved a combined 38.8

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Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid Plug 93

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Daimler, Ford, and Nissan joined forces to develop a common fuel cell system and launch commercial FCEVs as early as 2017. Several major automakers, including Honda, Toyota, and Hyundai, are committed to producing commercial quantities in the 2015-2017 timeframe and reaffirmed those commitments in 2012. Light duty vehicles.

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Hydrogen Market Fuel 2012 284

EV Adoption

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

And secondly, on the truck front, GM faces significant competition with the upcoming Tesla Cybertruck, Rivian R1T, Ford F-150 and Lordstown Endurance in the fleet market. The exteriors and interiors of the new EVs will be exclusively designed by Honda, while the GM platform wil be engineered to support Honda’s “driving character.”

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GM Market Cadillac Acura 116

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 post Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8 first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina 96

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Body, bumper and closure content grew by 58% from 2009 to 2012, with 30% of all hoods on 2012 vehicles being aluminum, saving a total of 100 million pounds (45,359 tonnes) of vehicle weight across the entire fleet. For example, the trend line for aluminum hood penetration predicts a minimum share for aluminum of 41% by 2017 and 53% by 2025.

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2012 Downsizing Auto Industrial 186

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. Clean Fleet Report. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. More miles from up top.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 71

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

Clean Fleet Report drove the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited that comes standard with HTRAC, Hyundai-speak for all-wheel drive (AWD). Clean Fleet Report’s Santa Cruz was painted in a soft blue, which Hyundai calls Blue Stone. Clean Fleet Report’s Santa Cruz Limited AWD 2.5T Road Test: 2017 Honda Ridgeline.

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Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 81

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 21, 2023

A step up from the CX-5 in size Getting There Clean Fleet Report reviewed the CX-50 with the optional Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. The post Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-50 AWD first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Mazda SUV MPG Fuel Economy 80

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 13, 2021

GM’s signature EV now is the Chevrolet Bolt EV , another new name, which arrived as a 2017 model and promptly won Motor Trend ’s Car of the Year award. Honda has the Clarity models, initially a fuel cell electric that was expanded to include a plug-in hybrid, full electric and fuel cell electric.

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Market Motorcycles Saturn Prius 70

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2016

This annual sales estimate, combining both passenger and commercial vehicles, would add more than 232 million turbocharged vehicles globally between 2017 and 2021—an increase of 35% from today. The survey sample is representative of the entire industry in terms of geography, operation and fleet composition.

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Global Sale Transportation Vehicles 150

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

First Drive: 2017 Tesla Model X P100D ; Tesla Continues to Get Mixed Marks ; Flash Drive: Tesla Model 3. Fleet To Electric? Disclosure: Clean Fleet Report is loaned free test vehicles from automakers to evaluate, typically for a week at a time. The post Update: Top 10 Electric Cars first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 105

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Along with Hyundai and Honda who also have sold FCEVs, since 2012 there have been 14,225 fuel cell cars sold in the United States, nearly all of those in California. Clean Fleet Report drove the 2022 Mirai 232 miles through Southern California. Road Test: 2017 Toyota Mirai. Road Test: 2017 Toyota Mirai (2 nd opinion).

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus Gasoline-Electric 82

Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

About Joe: Joe has driven electric since 2017 with two BMWs: i3 REX and X5 40e. About Alan: Alan drives a Tesla Model 3 and Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. About Rick: Rick has been driving electric for over 3 years and currently drives a 2017 Chevy Bolt EV. He has also been the Secretary for the West Virginia EAA since 2017.

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North America America El Paso New Mexico 68

Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

About Joe: Joe has driven electric since 2017 with two BMWs: i3 REX and X5 40e. About Alan: Alan drives a Tesla Model 3 and Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. About Rick: Rick has been driving electric for over 3 years and currently drives a 2017 Chevy Bolt EV. He has also been the Secretary for the West Virginia EAA since 2017.

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North America America El Paso New Mexico 52

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2021

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. In 257 miles driving through Southern California, Clean Fleet Report averaged 27.8 Clean Fleet Report’s Carbon Edition, with a low 6.5-inches

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Carbon Mazda MPG Clean 77

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

Honda announced recently the CR-V e:FCEV compact crossover will be available combining both hydrogen and a plug-in battery in 2025. (It See Clean Fleet Reviews at the end of the story. Silent Running: Hitting the Open Road Clean Fleet Report drove the 2024 Mirai Limited 242 miles through Southern California.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus California 64

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Several automakers announced partnerships to advance fuel cell electric vehicles, including Daimler, Ford, and Nissan ( earlier post ); Honda and General Motors ( earlier post ); Toyota and BMW ( earlier post ); and Volkswagen and Ballard Power Systems ( earlier post ). Many automakers anticipate commercialization by 2017.

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2013 Market Fuel Sale 296

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 30, 2022

Clean Fleet Report spent a week in the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid XL, powered by a 2.5-Liter 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 Honda Ridgeline. A smaller, but not small pickup.

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Ford Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 89

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. In 2017, I got a chance to drive the concept vehicle for 20 minutes along the waterfront in Monterey, California.

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North America America Cheap Electric 131

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2011

The President was joined by Ford, GM, Chrysler, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar/Land Rover, Kia, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota and Volvo—which together account for more than 90% of all vehicles sold in the United States—as well as the United Auto Workers (UAW), and the State of California, who were integral to developing this agreement.

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Obama Light California Miles 291

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2013

Further promoting this market is the recent establishment of a new federal Energy Department public-private partnership effort called H2USA, which includes Toyota, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz and Honda. Studies suggest that 68 stations are needed by 2017 to support the market. Earlier post.). Garden City Sanitation, Inc.,

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Alternative Fuels Los Angeles Hydrogen Fuel 170

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2020

EPA’s standards are projected to require, on an average industry fleet-wide basis, 201 grams per mile (g/mi) of CO 2 in model year 2030. Automakers who initially agreed to the framework are Ford, Honda, BMW of North America and Volkswagen Group of America. miles per gallon, compared to 46.7 These have since been joined by Volvo Cars.

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Fuel Economy Standards EPA Economy 170