Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2009

The Police Department also has 10 GMC Yukon Hybrid SUVs employed by NYPD Duty Captains for marked patrol. In July 2008, Mayor Bloomberg put forth a long-term action plan to achieve the PlaNYC goal of reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from the City’s municipal buildings and operations by 30% by 2017.

Altima Hybrid 150

Altima Hybrid Fleet Hybrid Yukon 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

I have driven several Chevrolet and GMC vehicles with the wonderful Duramax turbodiesel engine, so expectations were high for a luxury week behind the wheel. General Motors uses these on its heavy-duty Chevrolet and GMC pick-ups as they can handle the stopping needs when towing as well as dissipate heat under repeated use.

Escalade 95

Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 95

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

Maintenance Three years/36,000 miles. Road Test: 2017 Honda Ridgeline. Flash Drive: 2015 GMC Canyon. All prices include the mandatory $1,245 freight and handling fee. The 2022 Santa Cruz comes with these warranties: Powertrain 10 years/100,000 miles. New Vehicle Five years/60,000 miles. Photos by John Faulkner and Hyundai. [

Hyundai 82

Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 82

EV Adoption

MARCH 9, 2021

In my very first article for this site and blog back in January 2017 , I created a framework of factors that were critical for EVAdoption in the US (chart below). However, between federal, state, and utility incentives and savings on gas and maintenance, in many cases the cost differential is zero or very small.

Price 87

Price Gas-Electric Available Charging 87