article thumbnail

Consumer Reports road testing finds Ford Fusion and C-MAX hybrids falling far short of EPA ratings

Green Car Congress

The Fusion Hybrid’s 39 mpg is the best of any family sedan we’ve tested, edging out the Toyota Camry Hybrid by 1 mpg. And the C-Max Hybrid’s 37 mpg is second only to the Prius V’s 41 mpg in its class. Even though these two Ford hybrids are very efficient, this big discrepancy may leave customers disappointed.

Fusion 244
article thumbnail

Automotive Market Research Perspectives on Selling Green in a Try-to-Survive Market

Green Car Congress

The role of emotion in buying cars. Would you buy this vehicle? Miller points out that “ even after [hybrids] being in the marketplace for 10 years, half the number of consumers think hybrids are reliable verses those that think internal combustion engines are reliable. How big is the green market?

Market 170
article thumbnail

Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

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. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid.

Hyundai 83
article thumbnail

LA show displays green car ‘glimpse into the future’

Green Cars News

The 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show opens to the public today with a glittering display of green cars taking pride of place. 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. “As

article thumbnail

Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

Now in its second year, the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid sets the bar high for five-passenger sedans. With the coupe-like design, the sleek lines will cause you to pause about buying a crossover SUV. This great-sounding system has SiriusXM, AM/FM/HD radio, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid.

Hyundai 71