article thumbnail

Road Test: Ford F-150 Lightning

Clean Fleet Report

Wind noise is absent, and the cab is rock solid, making for a bank vault silence and smoothness. Then there are the franchise dealers motivated by just one thing: how much can I get for a hot product in short supply. It’s not unusual for a dealer to mark up a Lightning Platinum an additional $50,000 today just to place an order.

F-150 99
article thumbnail

Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

Driving Impressions: Hitting the Road Always in control Our driving time was spent on wet and dry pavement negotiating San Diego County highways and back country winding roads. coefficient of drag (C d ), which helps it cut through the wind and deliver excellent fuel economy. The aerodynamic design has a 0.27

Prius 86
article thumbnail

Road Test: 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited

Clean Fleet Report

Designed to cut through the wind with underbody aerodynamic panels and a 0.28 The back-end has horizontal LED taillights and round, chrome-tipped twin exhaust ends that are integrated into a wind-channeling lower fascia. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

MPG 84
article thumbnail

How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

Blink Charging

Finally, technology is also making EVs more eco-friendly, and as our energy grid switches to use more renewable sources like wind and solar power, EVs become even better for the environment. They can be charged using clean energy, reducing their environmental impact.

Carbon 52
article thumbnail

Flash Drive: 2024 Mazda CX-90

Clean Fleet Report

However, this being the wettest year in Northern California in a very long time, we encountered heavy, gusty winds that curtailed any aggressive driving, especially on country roads. Over the past several years we have been pushing towards a more premium position, moving the brand up a bit, including the customer experience at the dealer.

Mazda 90
article thumbnail

Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

When putting the S500 in drive and pulling away, you hear a distinctive click that reassures the door handles have retracted and will not be grabbing the wind as you whoosh down the road. It is too involved to go into here, so make sure your Mercedes-Benz dealer sales representative walks you through it completely. Smooth turbo power.

article thumbnail

Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

Clean Fleet Report

coefficient of drag (C d ) helped reduce wind noise and increase fuel economy. The comprehensive warranty is appealing, as is the respected Lexus dealer experience—from shopping, purchase and service—that is held in high regard in the automotive industry. A bit about that Lexus dealer.

Lexus 93