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Feature: Are Eco-Friendly Cars Expensive to Own?

Clean Fleet Report

A study conducted by a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) compared the lifetime costs of owning a gas-powered vehicle versus that of owning an eco-friendly vehicle. Hybrids and EVs can cost you less. Average Monthly Costs of Hybrid, Electric, and Gas-Powered Cars. Costs of Charging vs. Fueling.

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Two case studies outline how Houston and Loveland are saving money with EVs in their fleets

Green Car Congress

Its efforts to incorporate alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) into its fleet began in 2002 with an initial purchase of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), mainly the Toyota Prius and Ford Escape hybrid. In 2010, the city converted 15 Toyota Prius hybrids to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Clean Fleet Report

Then, for comparison take a spin in the Mustang GT or Mach 1. Flash Drive: 2021 Toyota Supra. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Supra. Road Test: 2020 Toyota 86 Hakone. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. V8 for extra performance. Photos by Lex Adams. [

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Naysayer Alert – the hydrogen red herring

My Electric Car

Honda have produced the Honda FCX Clarity FCEV, a hydrogen powered Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), which they are leasing in limited numbers to selected customers in specially selected locations only. Similarly, Toyota released its Hydrogen Powered Mirai, but again only in selected locations and to selected customers.

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Flash Drive: 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Crossover EV

Clean Fleet Report

4 go up against its ICE competitors, I’ll offer a chart that illustrates two things—how it stacks up against the segment sales leader, the Toyota RAV4 (in the Prime, its plug-in hybrid version) and also how it compares with its stablemate, the VW Tiguan. Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV. Since VW’s wants to see the ID.4 VW Tiguan ICE.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

Clean Fleet Report

When comparison shopping compact SUVs, if a plusher interior is a pacing item, the Taos may be a bit Spartan. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Road Test: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport V6 SEL Premium R-Line

Clean Fleet Report

Road Test: 2018 Chevrolet Traverse: 3-Row SUV Comparison. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Road Test: 2018 Subaru Ascent: 3-Row SUV Comparison. Road Test: 2017 Toyota 4Runner. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Road Test: 2019 Ford Edge.

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