Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2013

By 2040, hybrids are expected to account for about 35% of the global light-duty vehicle fleet, up from less than 1% in 2010. billion, as the world’s population grows and more people in developing economies are able to afford cars. liters per 100 km) compared to 24 mpg (9.8 Source: ExxonMobil. Click to enlarge.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

Clean Fleet Report drove the Niro PHEV EX Premium, and came away with a good feeling about this compact crossover that can deliver a 560-mile driving range. All three Niro PHEV trim levels, LXS, EX and EX Premium (the version Clean Fleet Report tested) have the same propulsion system–a 1.6 Smooth Operator. kW electric motor.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2017

In a new study, a team from the University of Central Florida and MIT has found that the US Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards is an effective policy solution that does increase the adoption of EVs, whether it is implemented alone or in conjunction with another policy such as government incentives. —Sen et al.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 1, 2021

Fuel economy for the Recharge is 55 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) when you use electricity and gasoline and drops to 27 mpg when you don’t charge up the battery. The EPA’s green scores on the standard 0-10 scale, where 10 is best, include a 7 for Smog, 7 for MPG the Fuel Economy score and a 9 for CO 2 on Greenhouse Gas score.

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Recharge Volvo PHEV MPG 79

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Current fuel economy policy clearly demonstrates this fact. The federal government is pushing their fleet-procurement decisions almost completely to EVs and hybrids irrespective of costs. —“The Case for Technology Neutral Public Policy in Fuel Economy Debate”. Impact of different sales mix on new car average fuel economy.

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Standards Transportation Fuel Economy MPG 247

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2018

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released their long-expected notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to adjust the Congressionally-mandated Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards.

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Fuel Economy Economy EPA MPG 186

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Start with your car’s fuel economy rating. You may have to follow the MPG or miles per gallon rating in Canada. If affordability commands your plan to invest in a used car, you can make your experience even better by ensuring it keeps your running cost lower. first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 24, 2022

Check and confirm if you can afford your car’s insurance premiums and maintenance fees for the high-performance engine. Disclosure: Clean Fleet Report is loaned free test vehicles from automakers to evaluate, typically for a week at a time. Some of these high-end cars go for more than a million dollars.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2013

Advanced Biofuels suggests that “E30 Capable” vehicles can serve a practical key to transitioning to higher percentage blends of affordable renewable transportation fuels. mpg fleet-wide CAFE standards. Earlier post.) —Advanced Biofuels USA’s executive director, Joanne Ivancic.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

The event, WAJ Media Day 2021, afforded me a chance to experience some exotic and high-end cars that aren’t normally in the sights of Clean Fleet Report. Make sure to sign-up for the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (upper right) to be alerted when longer reviews are posted on several of these cars. Lexus LC 500 Convertible.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 10, 2022

not with a heavy-right foot) they can produce surprising fuel economy. For those, a muscle car is an intermediate-sized car with a large-displacement V8 engine but at an affordable price. The post Feature: Muscle Cars Are Speeding into the Future first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. Driven with care (i.e.,

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2009

In the UK, Ford is already collaborating with Tanfield to offer battery-electric versions of the Ford Transit and Transit Connect commercial vehicles for fleet customers in the UK and European markets. The Transit Connect is expected to deliver at least 20 city and 24 highway mpg, pending EPA fuel economy certification.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 9, 2021

That will tell you how much energy your vehicle needs to travel 100 miles, a more accurate measurement than our traditional fuel economy (mpg) numbers. One new and more affordable option is the Mustang Mach-E , but the personality difference is substantial. Holding its own against the competition. Story by Steve Schaefer.

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Volvo San Francisco Google All-Electric 81

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2011

Fuel efficiency was not used as a specific criterion for evaluation; estimated 2014 MY EPA combined label fuel economy is 25 mpg US (9.4 The Metropolitan Taxicab Board of Trade comprises 33 taxi fleets and more than 3,500 yellow medallion taxicabs. —Ron Sherman, President of the Metropolitan Taxicab Board of Trade.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The Model 3 its affordable ($35,000 as it was originally advertised, though most have sold for more), smaller model changed everything. Bolts jolts the market with 200+ miles of range and an affordable price. Tesla found the volume (after some initial stumbles) that has moved the company toward fiscal stability.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

Tesla is also readying the Model X, a more affordable crossover for launch by the end of 2014. Additionally, in a sign that regional economies are rebounding, the motorcycle markets in North America and Europe are showing signs of life after several years of decline. Nonetheless, 2014 may be a breakout year for e-motorcycles.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 15, 2024

The enjoyment of driving the 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid begins with its stellar fuel economy, but this doesn’t begin to explain the versatility Ford has built into this compact pickup. A hybrid hit Hybrid Power/Efficiency to Love Clean Fleet Report spent a week in the 2024 Ford Maverick Lariat Hybrid, powered by a 2.5-Liter

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 28, 2023

torque EPA Estimated Fuel Economy: 22 mpg city/33 highway/26 combined (Note: Official numbers TBD) Base tires: 255/40 summer tires. When Clean Fleet Report reviewed it in 2021 and 2019 , we loved it as it out-performed the V8 in a few ways. wait a minute! Hasn’t the EcoBoost been available with a 6-speed manual option?

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Ford Fuel Economy Convert MPG 88

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 30, 2022

Fuel Economy King in a Not-So-Small Pickup. mpg on combined highway and in-town driving through Southern California. Clean Fleet Report spent a week in the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid XL, powered by a 2.5-Liter The EPA has rated the Maverick Hybrid’s fuel economy at 42 mpg city/33 highway and 37 combined.

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Ford Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 88

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 12, 2022

When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the 2022 Ford Maverick compact pickup, it was after driving it for about five hours. Clean Fleet Report spent a week in a non-hybrid front-wheel drive (FWD) 2022 Ford Maverick XL with the 2.0L The EPA has rated fuel economy at 23 mpg city/30 highway/26 combined. second 0-60 mph time.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Clean 93

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2023

Fuel economy estimates by the EPA are 23 mpg city/32 highway/27 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. Clean Fleet Report spent a week in the base Golf GTI S where practicality and performance meet.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2010

If we can again succeed like that, in a decade, we’ll look back and know that we got a great deal: safer, healthier, better lives, an economy no longer held hostage to petro-dictatorships and blindered, monopolistic companies, and a significant response to climate change. That helped us become the world’s greatest industrial power.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). We are the highest fuel economy of any hybrid, of any gasoline car without a plug sold in the US. Design objectives included: Fuel economy.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 23, 2021

Affordable, Subcompact Crossover. To maximize fuel economy, selecting the Normal drive mode is key to equaling or besting the EPA rating of 30 mpg city/34 highway/32 combined. These are attractive economy numbers, and if you commute 50 miles daily, you will use about a gallon to a gallon-and-half of unleaded.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy MPG Economy 52

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). We are the highest fuel economy of any hybrid, of any gasoline car without a plug sold in the US. Design objectives included: Fuel economy.

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Hyundai Plug-in Hybrid Plug 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

At attractive entry prices, Clean Fleet Report feels Chevrolet has hit its goal of offering an electric vehicle for everyone. 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 “Affordable EV” Crowd: Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2016

Growing demand from the automotive industry is due in large part to the global push to increase the fuel economy of nearly every vehicle produced. In the USA, the demand is being driven by the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. These standards demand a fleet-wide average fuel economy of 54.5 mpg by 2025.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Affordable 259-Mile All-Electric Driving Range. Clean Fleet Report was able to get an impressive 4.3 Driving range numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s experience using the dash gauge computer. Other Affordable EVs we’ve tested: Flash Drive: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV.

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Chevrolet Miles Clean Cleaning 77

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2009

The Toyota Highlander Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle – Advanced (FCHV-adv) ( earlier post ) achieved an estimated range of 431 miles on a single full tank of compressed hydrogen gas, and an average fuel economy of 68.3 miles/kg (approximate mpg equivalent) during a day-long trip down the southern California coast.

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Toyota Miles San Diego Hybrid 231

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 30, 2023

This combination offered low rolling resistance (for fuel economy) and helped reduce noise being transmitted to the cabin. Wind $40,875 Wave $45,875 Observations: 2023 Kia Niro EV Practical and affordable. Kia EV starting point Kia is all-in with vehicle electrification, and Clean Fleet Report is glad it is. Silent and smooth.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 10, 2021

Keeping your vehicle in top condition matters, too, especially for commercial fleets that depend on their trucks making long trips. Since fuel expenses account for the highest amount of operating cost waste , these benefits are especially valuable to fleets. Reminding You of Maintenance Needs. Optimizing Routes.

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Maintenance Fleet Connect Connected 53

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2011

find that innovation in a single area such as fuel economy does not offer a realistic, affordable, or resilient pathway to the LDV emission reductions necessary by mid-century. L/100 km); or gasoline-fueled vehicles achieving in excess of 1,000 mpg (0.24 Sager et al. persons per vehicle, typical of European averages in 2000.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

The cost of lithium ion batteries…needs to be reduced significantly…or a more affordable alternative developed. In the early 1990s, Toyota began R&D on building a practical and affordable hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. miles/kg (approximate mpg equivalent) during a day-long trip down the southern California coast.

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Prius Toyota Concept Hybrid 218

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2013

The Eco Turbo version, delivering 125 kW (170 hp) and 280 N·m (207 lb-ft) peak torque, is focused on optimized fuel economy, high low-end torque and outstanding elasticity. mpg US) and 109 g/km CO 2. mpg US) fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions near or below 100 g/km. Click to enlarge. Architecture. l/100 km (57.4

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 18, 2022

economy away from fossil fuels. As the clean energy transition is made, Cooke says, “We’re talking about a massive reshaping of our economy at the same time.” The federal government has also increased mileage standards for new passenger cars and light trucks to a fleet average of 49 mpg in model year 2026 , up from 41 mpg today.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

With seating for five, the 2012 Prius Plug-in hybrid is expected to achieve a manufacturer-estimated 87 mpge (miles per gallon equivalent) in combined driving and 49 mpg in hybrid mode, or 2.7 A key goal for development of the Prius Plug-in was to deliver the optimal balance of performance, range, economy, packaging and affordable price.

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