Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

A Taste of 10 Different Cars Along the California Coast. 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. The event was held in last week in Half Moon Bay, California. Honda Civic Sport. Honda Civic Touring.

Lexus 96

Lexus Mercedes Volvo Clean 96

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

In 180 miles driving through Southern California we averaged a combined 37.7 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: 2022 Honda Civic. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid.

Kia 72

Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 72

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Clean Fleet Report spent a fun week in the Jetta GLI 2.0T Autobahn roaming Southern California. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. Clean Fleet Report’s Jetta GLI 2.0T Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0T

MPG 72

MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 72

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

VinFast invited Canadian and American automotive journalists to California to drive the 2023 VF 8, an all-electric midsize two-row SUV. Currently only available in California, the VF 8 also will be introduced in British Columbia, Toronto and Montreal. If you live in California, find a local dealer here and check them out.

San Diego 96

San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina 96

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. A steady road warrior Clean Fleet Report was in the Taos SEL 4Motion for a week, spending most of our time on Southern California freeways. In 371 miles we averaged 28.6 Your numbers may differ.

Fuel Economy 81

Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 81

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Running on regular unleaded, we spent a week cruising Southern California and covered 470 miles. With the majority of driving on freeways, traveling no faster than 75 mph, Clean Fleet Report averaged 47.7 Clean Fleet Report’s Camry Hybrid was nicely equipped with standard equipment that came as part of the XSE trim package.

Camry Hybrid 69

Camry Hybrid Toyota Hybrid MPG 69

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

Kia recently invited members of the automotive press to drive the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid and X-Pro in sunny Palm Springs, California. Clean Fleet Report will have detailed reviews of the Sportage gasoline, hybrid and eventually the plug-in hybrid in the coming months. Road Test: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid. New Design: Out and In.

Kia 84

Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 84

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The Tucson Hybrid looks like no other compact SUV, as it veers far from the sharp-angles on its closest competitors–the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4. Whatever it is, during our week driving the Tucson Hybrid through Southern California, it drew plenty of attention and comments. Flash Drive: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid. SEL $32,875.

Tucson 76

Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 76

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

Clean Fleet Report earlier reviewed the 2021 K5 GT-Line AWD with the turbocharged 1.6-liter In 514 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 34.7 Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

Kia 76

Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 76

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. 244 total miles, with 144 all-electric miles.

Escape 91

Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2013

In two packages of awards, the California Energy Commission approved more than $44 million to expand the hydrogen fueling infrastructure and increase the number of alter alternative fuel vehicles on the road in the state. Expanding hydrogen fueling stations in California. Alternative fuel vehicles awards.

Alternative Fuels 170

Alternative Fuels Los Angeles Hydrogen Fuel 170

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 5, 2021

Clean Fleet Report reviewed the former model highly. Clean Fleet Report found the 2020 Sienna to be roomy for both people and their things, but not very fuel efficient, which the all-new Sienna addresses in a big way. Smooth Power and Fuel Sipping. In 313 miles of driving through Southern California we averaged 35.6

Toyota 99

Toyota Hybrid Minivan Fuel Economy 99

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Clean Fleet Report drove the 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD with the 3.8-liter The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 city/24 highway/21 combined. In 297 miles of mostly freeway driving through Southern California we averaged 22.1 One Engine, One Transmission. Building a legacy. Your numbers may differ. Hitting the Road.

Hyundai 105

Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 12, 2021

So why do Kia, Honda, Toyota and Chrysler continue to make these boxy people movers? Clean Fleet Report drove the 2022 Kia Carnival SX with the 3.5-liter The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 mpg city/26 highway/22 combined. So, how to change opinions and misconceptions about minivans? Drivetrain. Your numbers may differ.

Kia 73

Kia Minivan Fuel Economy MPG 73

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Plug-ins are trending in key markets around the country, although much of the action remains focused in California and other West Coast states. Finally, Hyundai has a unique offering, its Nexo fuel cell electric vehicle , which is available in California. California and seven other states reaffirmed their goal to have 3.3

Electric Cars 105

Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 105

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

In 464 miles driving through Southern California, Clean Fleet Report achieved a combined 38.8 This is excellent fuel economy for a 5,010-pound nicely styled shoe box. Clean Fleet Report, on an all in-town test loop, never exceeding 45 mph, and encountering many stop lights, achieved 46.2 Road Test: 2021 Honda Odyssey.

Chrysler 79

Chrysler Plug-in Plug Hybrid 79

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. In 289 miles driving through Southern California Clean Fleet Report achieved a combined 38.8 Keep in mind this is a 5,010-pound aerodynamic shoe box getting this stellar fuel economy.

Chrysler 93

Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid Plug 93

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

The EPA fuel economy numbers of 21 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined are almost exactly what we got covering 301 miles driving through Southern California. Clean Fleet Report’s 2022 RDX SH-AWD Advance, with the optional $500 Apex Blue Pearl paint and the not-at-all-optional $1,045 destination and handling and fee, came to $52,845.

Acura 76

Acura MPG Fuel Economy SUV 76

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. During our week in the Sonata Hybrid we drove 210 miles through Southern California, averaging 48.6

Hyundai 71

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 71

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. EPA fuel economy numbers for the 1.5L In 320 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 27.1 Road Test: 2020 Honda CR-V. Cute, but fun. Base $28,315.

Ford 65

Ford Jeep MPG Fuel Economy 65

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). 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 Hitting the Road.

Hyundai 81

Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 81

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Hyundai announced plans to offer its next-generation Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle for the US market for $499 per month, including unlimited free hydrogen refueling and At Your Service Valet Maintenance at no extra cost. Availability begins in Spring 2014 at several Southern California Hyundai dealers.

Tucson 324

Tucson Honda Hyundai Concept 324

Green Cars News

MAY 24, 2009

Golden West K-9 received the keys to three natural gas powered Honda Civic GX patrol cars for $26,000 each - but each came with a $4,000 Federal funded rebate. Golden West also plans to add around three more of the patrol cars and phase out the entire petrol fleet which consists of 28 vehicles clocking up around 40,000 miles a month.

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Green Honda Tax Credit Alternative Fuels 36

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

Exclusively available in California, Toyota sold 2,737 Mirais in 2023. This is impressive as there are only 55 operating hydrogen fuel stations in the state and the availability of hydrogen is sometimes spotty. So why the low station numbers, and why only in California? See Clean Fleet Reviews at the end of the story.

Toyota 64

Toyota Hydrogen Lexus California 64

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Hyundai began leasing its first series production fuel cell electric vehicle at select dealerships in Southern California. It is especially important to note that several of the companies—Nissan, Ford, Volkswagen and BMW—have previously focused primarily on battery-electric vehicles and other alternative fuels.

2013 296

2013 Market Fuel Sale 296

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

It is rare when we post a review of a car that is only available in one of the 50 United States, but such is the case with the 2022 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), which is only sold in California. Why are the numbers so low, and why only in California? The 2nd gen Mirai mimics a Lexus look. Warranties.

Toyota 82

Toyota Hydrogen Lexus Gasoline-Electric 82

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2023

Which is exactly what we did for one fun-filled week tackling Southern California freeways and mountain roads. 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.

MPG 84

MPG Clean Cleaning Fleet 84

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 30, 2022

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. Clean Fleet Report spent a week in the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid XL, powered by a 2.5-Liter Unexpected Efficiency.

Ford 88

Ford Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 88

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

Carbon 76

Carbon Mazda MPG Clean 76

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2023

Clean Fleet Report spent a week recently in the 2023 CX-5 Turbo AWD and are pleased to say, even though Zoom-Zoom is no longer its marketing slogan, Mazda made sure this compact crossover continues the fun-to-drive heritage. Clean Fleet Report opted for the turbocharged version that uniquely offered either 227 hp and 310 lb.-ft.

Mazda 71

Mazda Clean Cleaning MPG 71

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 26, 2021

Clean Fleet Report drove the 2021 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD and are pleased to say Mazda continues its fun-to-drive modus operandi in a compact crossover. Clean Fleet Report opted for the 2.5L In 200 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 27.2 Are they more than sedate family haulers? Getting There. mpg and 30.1

Mazda 62

Mazda MPG Fuel Economy Clean 62

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The Toyota Prius has come a long way since it debuted 22 years ago, as the second hybrid car to be sold in the United States (after the first generation Honda Insight). Look for a full Road Test review soon on Clean Fleet Report. In our short time driving the Prius AWD, the fuel economy dash meter was reading 54 mpg.

Prius 89

Prius Toyota Hybrid Fuel Economy 89

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Clean Fleet Report drove the highly optioned Limited AWD painted in Lucid Blue with silver trim along the fenders, front and rear lower fascias. Overall, in 242 miles of cruising around Southern California, we averaged 3.5 News: Honda Prologue EV. The post Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

Hyundai 88

Hyundai Lithium Ion All-Electric Light 88

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 23, 2021

Cruising Southern California, we didn’t need the Snow setting, but we did play around with the other two. 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. Clean Fleet Report’s. One capable choice under hood. Your numbers may differ.

Hyundai 52

Hyundai Fuel Economy MPG Economy 52

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Small long-term evaluation program, including modeling of vehicle-to-grid building benefits and economics, begun with Southern California Edison, joined by EPRI, other utilities, US DOE. Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs. Plans "large demonstration fleet" late 2009. Establishing dealer network. Batteries not ready.

Plug-in 45

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45

EV Match

AUGUST 29, 2022

Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center , “The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 ( Public Law 117-169 ) amends the Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit ( IRC 30D ), now known as the Clean Vehicle Credit, and adds a new requirement for final assembly in North America that takes effect on August 16, 2022 ” .

Electric Vehicles 52

Electric Vehicles Tax Credit Industrial Industry 52

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

It is aggressively in talks with Portland General Electric Plug-In Charging Stations , ( POR ) and other states including Michigan, and California that are scrambling to offer incentives. The Renault-Nissan Alliance is building fleet charging stations in Portland and Phoenix. I wont be buying an electric car of any kind.

Manufacturer 34

Manufacturer Electric Cars Cars i-MiEV 34