Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

In his remarks prior to the unveiling of the new CR-Z hybrid ( earlier post ), Honda Motor President and CEO Takanobu Ito said that the company has taken up the challenge to reduce CO 2 emissions through advancing various electromotive technologies. “ As a vehicle, the Honda FCX Clarity [ earlier post ] is ready now.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2014

The agency’s reasoning was that since alternative fuel vehicle production has generally been less than 0.1% of total vehicle production until very recently, the impact of excluding alternative fuel vehicles was negligible. Fuel economy average for the US fleet, per the Trends report, is 24.1 Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy EPA PHEV Economy 312

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited. While the looks are what catches the eye in the 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited, it is the efficiency that raises an eyebrow. Hyundai has electrification figured out, with the Sonata Hybrid reaping the benefits in what may be the best hybrid sedan you can buy.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 83

Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2011

SAE international has released a second edition of the book Hybrid Powered Vehicles , intended to provide executives and decision-makers with the necessary information for making the best choices pertaining to hybrid vehicle engineering. Reducing the cost of hybrid technology implementation.

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International Hybrid Design Vehicles 225

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The XSE trim is new to the 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid, offering sporty styling cues that reinforce the value and appeal of this highly efficient five-passenger sedan. A spacious interior with a smooth comfortable ride, high fuel economy (we broke 50 mpg!), A sleeker, more slippery Camry Hybrid. Hybrid Efficiency.

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Camry Hybrid Toyota Hybrid MPG 69

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 9, 2022

Hybrids and EVs can cost you less. They found that hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles (especially electric cars) easily saved their owners money when looking at the purchase price, fuel costs and regular maintenance. Average Monthly Costs of Hybrid, Electric, and Gas-Powered Cars.

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Nickel Metal Hydride Lithium Ion Cars Cost Of 84

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

If this is appealing, then the 2022 Pacifica plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is what you are looking for. The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has a gasoline-powered 3.6-liter The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has a gasoline-powered 3.6-liter The EPA rates fuel economy, when using the hybrid gasoline-only engine at 30 miles per gallon.

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Chrysler Plug-in Plug Hybrid 79

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 5, 2021

All-New, All-Hybrid Family-Friendly Minivan. Toyota long ago made a commitment to hybrids, with the Prius being the most successful result of the company’s commitment to combining electricity and gasoline. Toyota and its upmarket Lexus division have 16 hybrid models, making the combined nameplates the leader in hybrid offerings.

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Toyota Hybrid Minivan Fuel Economy 99

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 29, 2021

High Marks for Hyundai’s First Hybrid SUV. Hyundai’s first-ever hybrid SUV, the all-new 2022 Tucson Hybrid, delivers great fuel economy and seats five while hauling all their stuff, too. Whatever it is, during our week driving the Tucson Hybrid through Southern California, it drew plenty of attention and comments.

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Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 76

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

Oh, and could you get used to 32 miles of all-electric driving and 30+ mph when in hybrid mode? The newly styled 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is ready for your test drive. When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in 2017, it was the only electrified minivan on the market. Ready to ride. How It Works.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

Now in its second year, the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid sets the bar high for five-passenger sedans. Hyundai can rightly claim the Sonata Hyundai Hybrid looks like no other sedan, highlighted by a distinctive LED headlight design, which is edged by a very unique and compelling daylight running light strip. Exterior Statement.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 71

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2014

The report also noted that: Since alternative fuel vehicle production [CNG, PHEVs and EVs] has generally been less than 0.1% of total vehicle production until very recently, the impact of excluding alternative fuel vehicles was negligible. Non-hybrid stop/start systems represent about 5% of the projected MY 2014 market.

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA 230

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 19, 2022

A Look at the Lightest Alternative Fuel. Research on hydrogen vehicles dipped until the 1990s when European countries announced plans for more hydrogen-centered car power, such as the 2005-07 bi-fuel BMW 7-Series with a V12 engine that ran on either compressed hydrogen or gasoline. Flash Drive: 2020 Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell.

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Hydrogen Vehicles Alternative Fuels Toyota 87

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Every so often when discussing alternative fuels, the subject of hydrogen comes up. Some carmakers, including Mercedes-Benz and Honda, have been pursuing hydrogen as an alternative to gasoline and diesel for several years now, and at the recent 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show Mercedes created a stir with its F125!

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Hydrogen Alternative Fuels Mercedes Honda 98

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Compared to the engine and transmission technologies discussed above, there has been far less growth in the production shares of hybrid and diesel powertrains and cylinder deactivation (CD). Consumers have an increasing number of high fuel economy/low CO 2 vehicle choices. l/100 km) or more, compared with nine models five years ago.

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

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. This Flash Drive will touch on both models, which are significantly different vehicles, spotlighting the Sportage Hybrid. EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined. Sportage Hybrid.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 84

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2016

The study was commissioned by a coalition of fuel suppliers and automotive companies with a view to identifying a roadmap to 2030+ to identify GHG abatement options at the lowest cost to society. The coalition comprises BMW, Daimler, Honda, NEOT/St1, Neste, OMV, Shell, Toyota and Volkswagen.

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Transportation Emissions Fuel Vehicles 150

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

Escaping High Fuel Prices; a Natural Bridge to an EV. The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter The Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a 2.5-liter liter 4-cylinder while the non-hybrid models have either the gasoline 1.5-liter Hybrid System Eight years/100,000 miles.

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

Green Cars News

APRIL 30, 2009

Car manufacturers have to move with the times - and while Japanese car maker Honda has been at the forefront of the green car revolution, even it may have to rethink its strategy. According to Honda President Takeo Fukui, the company is “thinking about plug-in hybrids&#.

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Plugs and Cars

JANUARY 7, 2007

Amidst the well-deserved hoopla about GM's plug-in serial hybrid Chevy Volt , Ford is touting its own equally ugly plug-in hybrid concept car. In place of a small gasoline generator, it relies on a hydrogen fuel cell to generate the electricity once the grid-charged Lithium batteries are depleted. The times they are a changin'.

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Plug-in Volt Plug Ford 100

Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

CCS is mainly used for several brands, including BMW, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, and Mazda electric vehicles. DOE’s service is also helpful if you have a vehicle using alternative fuel like Bio-Diesel. In the US, you can find three types of DC Fast Charging stations: CCS Combo, CHAdeMO, and Tesla Superchargers.

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DC Charging Kia Plug-in 90

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2011

Conversely, responses for hybrid vehicles dropped in 2011, and basic/introduction cars fell more than 20 percentage points from last year. Honda ranked seventh, ahead of Ford, and Toyota ranked ninth just ahead of General Motors. —Betsy Meter, national audit leader for KPMG’s automotive practice.

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Global Auto Fuel 2010 218

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Road Test: 2021 Toyota Corolla Hybrid. Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid. Flash Drive: 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 72

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

A disappointing compliance car, the Ford Focus EV, languished while plug-in hybrid versions of the midsize Fusion and small crossover C-Max sold relatively well, until Ford came up with a real plan. BMW charged into the electric car space with two strong, if quirky, contenders—the hot-selling i3 and the i8 plug-in hybrid supercar.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 105

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

turbocharged inline six-cylinder gasoline engine was mated to a 48-volt mild hybrid system, producing 429 hp and 384 lb.-ft. Last year’s Lexus ES F Sport model (non-hybrid) was $46,550. There are two engine options–a hybrid system and the 471 hp/398 lb.-ft. Honda Civic Sport. Honda Civic Touring. V8 we drove.

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Lexus Mercedes Volvo Clean 96

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Mazda and Honda were both negative outliers, with small increases in emissions. The Volvo Car Corporation’s CO 2 strategy also includes electrified cars with varying degrees of hybridization, more efficient diesel and gasoline engines, and alternative fuels.

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2010 Volvo Diesel Parts 239

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. Fueling infrastructure must be in place to support the successful introduction of these vehicles.

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Alternative Fuels Los Angeles Hydrogen Fuel 170

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

Midsize Sedan Competition Remains Tough–& Fuel Efficient. Road Test: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Road Test: 2016 Honda Accord. Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Camry. Road Test: 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. Road Test: 2020 Hyundai Sonata.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 76

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 21, 2023

Mazda has done a very good job in fuel efficiency gains through its Skyactiv-G technology, but the company has a future goal of being carbon-neutral by 2050 That will include a quarter of its products being fully electric, and all other models being electrified in some form.

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Mazda SUV MPG Fuel Economy 80

Plugs and Cars

DECEMBER 12, 2006

He remained "fuel-neutral," supporting electrics as part of the solution, but his focus is elsewhere. He repeatedly praised Honda's "vision," a pathway via CNG (Civic GX) to hydrogen (FCV). Tags: Edwin Black James Woolsey electric cars altfuel alternative fuels hydrogen hybrid clean cars cng.

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Hydrogen Alternative Fuels Gasoline-Electric Honda 100

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 72

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 30, 2022

Fuel Economy King in a Not-So-Small Pickup. The enjoyment of driving the all-new 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid began with getting 45.4 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. A smaller, but not small pickup. Unexpected Efficiency.

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Ford Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 88

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 12, 2021

So why do Kia, Honda, Toyota and Chrysler continue to make these boxy people movers? To aid in fuel economy, the Carnival’s adaptive cruise control is navigation-based and has a stop-and-go feature, where the engine shuts off when coming to a stop and restarts automatically. Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid.

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Kia Minivan Fuel Economy MPG 73

Green Cars News

DECEMBER 4, 2009

More importantly, will feature more than 50 of the newest hybrids and alternative. fuel vehicles including hybrids, modern clean-diesel, electric, hydrogen fuel cell and ethanol powered vehicles. Mercedes-Benz will also debut its all-new S400 Hybrid. BMW X6 Active Hybrid. • Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 26, 2021

The Crosstrek offers a plug-in hybrid model, which ups the image although it doesn’t actually have that much better real-world fuel economy. . And this doesn’t address the segment leaders, the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. Both offer hybrids and Toyota has a plug-in hybrid to go along with their stellar quality reputations.

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Fuel Economy Economy Clean Cleaning 63

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

To jump over the midsize SUVs of the Honda Pilot, Ford Explorer , Chevrolet Traverse , Volkswagen Atlas , Toyota Highlander and the Kia Telluride , the Palisade Calligraphy had better be a step up. Road Test: 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Edging into luxury territory.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

It wouldn’t be a surprise if the next generation RDX is a hybrid or plug-in hybrid to get that fuel economy into the mid-30 miles per gallon range. Built in the Honda-Acura plant in East Liberty, Ohio, the RDX has been a longtime Acura success story, and there is nothing about the 2022 RDX that should derail that record.

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Acura MPG Fuel Economy SUV 76