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Hyundai Ioniq 6 deal, affordable Honda and Toyota EVs, Civic and Elantra hybrids: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

Efficiency-focused Elantra Hybrid Blue models retain the 54-mpg combined EPA rating. Two automakers this past week, both known for affordable gasoline cars, dashed hopes of seeing more affordable EVs anytime soon. Toyota also dismisses the viability of an affordable EV —in this case, specific to the European market.

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MECA: industry could exceed relaxed US efficiency standards as it has to meet tighter standards elsewhere

Green Car Congress

On 31 March, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released the final rule for The Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles for Model Years 2021-2026. mpg and 199 g/mile CO 2 in 2026. The final rule requires a 1.5% Earlier post.).

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Great style, drives equally as well as it looks, and gets more than 37 mpg. Clean Fleet Report drove the highly optioned Limited, painted in Phantom Black with body color door handles and power, heated exterior mirrors, gloss black pillars, silver-painted front and rear skid plates and a dark chrome grille. Need we go on? SEL $32,875.

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College Students–Find Your Perfect First Car

Clean Fleet Report

If you want to simplify your college experience, having a reliable and affordable car can help greatly. We have taken care of the selection process for you, including links to Clean Fleet Report’s most recent reviews (you can also search our site for reviews of older models). However, there’s no need to worry!

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line RWD

Clean Fleet Report

Serious, Affordable Performance. Sharp-looking, powerful and affordable (with a base price of $36,090), this gran turismo has a place in both around-town and open road driving. Clean Fleet Report spent a fun week in the 2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line RWD. mpg, and 33.0 Kia’s Stinger is designed to take on the world.

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Kia EV3 debut, Silverado EV review, Bolt EV settlement, ID.7 delay: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid lineup coming this summer will return nearly 50 mpg, the automaker revealed Tuesday, as well as pep and performance that may rival that of the sporty Si model. GM is reportedly considering an affordable Chevy Camaro EV as part of its rollout of Ultium electric vehicles. 2025 Volkswagen ID.7

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Clean Fleet Report recently had the opportunity to drive the 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD and came away reminded why more than 50% of Lexus owners return to the brand. The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. Fuel economy reported by Clean Fleet Report represents the reviewer’s driving experience.

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