Electric Auto Association

JUNE 5, 2022

Central California EVA chapter gets creative in promoting ride-and-drive. In 2007, Atherton, who has a degree in electrical engineering, began modifying his Toyota Prius by installing a Hymotion L5 module in the back of the car. “So They had hired a research firm to go talk to people who were active in alternative fuel vehicles.

Prius 92

Prius Personal DIY 2008 92

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 22, 2021

For even more space, the second row folds flat producing plenty of room for a run to the DIY store or maybe some antiquing. In 235 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 24.1 This is respectable fuel economy for an AWD, 4,400-pound, six-passenger crossover. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Mazda 52

Mazda MPG Fuel Economy SUV 52

Plugs and Cars

OCTOBER 27, 2007

Required reading: Bill Moore's EVWorld review and Martin Zimmerman's LA Times piece about their test drives of the Toyota Plug-in Prius and the hydrogen fuel cell Highlander FCHV. Third-party and DIY converters can't muck with every system on a car. Both California regulators and automakers make this claim.)

Plug-in 100

Plug-in Plug Prius Highlander 100

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. In 226 miles of mostly freeway driving through Southern California we averaged 23.8 Being able to fit four full-size adults in the cabin makes it ideal for making it your camping or other outdoor adventure vehicle, or those quick runs to the DIY store.

Hyundai 81

Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 81

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. This compact pickup is smaller than the mid- and full-size trucks roaming our streets, but size alone doesn’t explain how it sips fuel. In 225 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 45.4

Ford 88

Ford Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 88