Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

Honda continued the expansion of its manufacturing operations in North America with the production start of the redesigned 2015 Honda Fit at a new, automobile plant of Honda de Mexico, S.A. The start-up of the Celaya Plant increases Honda’s annual automobile production capacity in North America to approximately 1.92

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2015 Honda Mexico North America 255

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2014

Honda unveiled the all-new 2015 Fit at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. With an annual capacity of 200,000 units, the facility will begin mass production of the 2015 Fit next month, adding production of an all-new small Honda SUV later in the year. Click to enlarge. and wider (+0.3

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2015 Honda Detroit Fuel 262

Teslarati

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Following Tesla, Subaru, Kida, Hyundai, Nissan, and Honda had reductions in CO2 tailpipe emissions. Tesla was followed by a close grouping of Subaru, Kia, Hyundai, Nissan, and Honda. “This increase was mostly due to the growth of hybrids in the truck SUV and pickup vehicle types. Follow us for interactive news & more.

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Fuel Economy CO2 Economy EPA 103

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Mitsubishi’s i-MIEV battery electric vehicle took the top spot from the Honda Civic Natural Gas on the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) 14 th annual environmental ranking. Honda Civic Natural Gas. 4, auto [CNG]. 4, auto CVT. Honda Insight. 4, auto CVT. 4, auto CVT.

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i-MiEV Gas Honda Insight Li-ion 247

Baua Electric

JUNE 12, 2023

Lucid and Fisker are each getting ready to promote cars in China The post Ferrari wins Le Mans, Alfa Romeo confirms first EV: Lately’s Automobile Information appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. Honda Odyssey: Examine Minivans Porsche 911 Vintage Membership Coupe sells for $1.2M

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Ferrari Automobile Porsche Minivan 52

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

It fits in below the Tiguan in the VW SUV hierarchy. 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. mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3 In 371 miles we averaged 28.6 On another 87-mile run we hit an impressive 39.2

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 81

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 29, 2021

High Marks for Hyundai’s First Hybrid SUV. Great style, drives equally as well as it looks, and gets more than 37 mpg. 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. Need we go on? Exterior Statement. A whole new face.

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Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 76

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

Acura also announced that the next-generation NSX will feature Acura’s new Sport Hybrid SH-AWD technology, is expected to debut in the next three years, and will be developed by an engineering team led by Honda R&D Americas, Inc., The new ILX will be manufactured exclusively by Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC, in its Greensburg, Ind.

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Acura Hybrid Detroit Vehicles 246

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

Restyling a Best-Selling Premium Compact SUV. The Acura RDX has been one of the best-selling compact premium SUVs since 2006, and has sold more than 50,000 every year since 2015. Power, but not enough efficiency to hit 30 mpg. mpg over a 130-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph. Convenience.

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Acura MPG Fuel Economy SUV 77

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 21, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-50 AWD Mazda Wants You to Live A Little The 2023 CX-50 is part of Mazda’s SUV quiver, smallest to largest, of the CX-30, CX-5, CX-50 and CX-9. Mazda says the CX-50 is a “rugged and capable crossover SUV, purpose built for active lifestyles” that enables drivers “to venture further into the outdoors and off-road.”

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Mazda SUV MPG Fuel Economy 80

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Premium Three-Row Midsize SUV. Now in year two, the 2021 Hyundai Palisade continues to be one of the best three-row midsize SUVs. mpg, but did a bit better on a 207-mile freeway run with the smart cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 25.1 Story by John Faulkner. Photos by John Faulkner and Hyundai. Building a legacy.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

Smooth, Quiet and 50+ MPG. The ubiquitous SUV, crossover or truck have become the belle of the ball, getting all the attention while the poor four-door sedan is like the kid that gets picked last for the baseball team. On shorter legs, if even for a brief time, we touched 60 mpg. Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 84

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2024

Revolutionary New Honda EV In a first-ever technology pairing for series production, Honda is mating plug-in battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric in the all-new 2025 CR-V—e:FCEV. Carbon neutrality for all Honda products and corporate activities by 2050. Two (or is it three?)

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Honda Hydrogen Plug-in Hybrid 70

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

Auto EV mode allows the computer to decide if the vehicle runs on gasoline or electricity. While some SUVs have numb steering, reducing road feel, this was not the case with the Escape PHEV, as there was never a time or situation where we felt disconnected from the tires and the road, including feeling planted around sweeping turns.

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2009

Buoyed by the US government’s CARS (“Cash for Clunkers”) program, US auto sales slowed their decline in the US in July, dropping on 12.1% Light truck sales were led by the RAV4 compact SUV with best-ever July sales of 15,912 units, up 32.5% American Honda Motor Co., Total sales of the fuel-efficient Honda Civic increased 3.1%

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Cash For Clunkers Sale Hybrid Dodge 150

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. The company has ambitious plans to import the three-row VF 9 by the end of 2023 and the two-row VF 7 in the first part of 2024, both of which are electric SUVs built in Hai Phong, Vietnam.

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San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina 96

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 12, 2021

In a world where SUVs and crossovers are the rage, the number of minivans sold each year have dropped to where they are about two percent of all light vehicles sold. So why do Kia, Honda, Toyota and Chrysler continue to make these boxy people movers? The Carnival emulates the SUV look from the side. Drivetrain. Get a grip.

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Kia Minivan Fuel Economy MPG 74

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city/32 highway/28 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: Up to 42 mpg city/44 hwy/43 combined (FWD). On our 60-mile drive in the Sportage Hybrid we averaged 45 mpg. Road Test: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid. Front-Wheel Drive (FWD). All-Wheel Drive (AWD).

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 84

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. 4-cylinder that gets 21 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined with front-wheel drive, and 21/27/23 mpg with AWD. The sculpted hood leads to a crossover SUV cabin that morphs into a truck bed. The base Santa Cruz engine is the non-turbo 2.5L

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Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 81

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

at 24 mpg city/32 highway/27 combined while running on 87 octane. The 12-speaker Bose Premium audio system, with tweeters and an external amplifier, came with SiriusXM (three-month trial subscription), AM/FM/HD/MP3 and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Road Test: 2016 Honda Accord.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 76

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 17, 2023

Nevertheless, among traditional gasoline cars, the Honda Civic and Hyundai Elantra (now with a hybrid model) are notable for their remarkable fuel efficiency. Similarly, the Honda CR-V and Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid are distinguished for their fuel-efficient performance among SUVs.

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Cars Connect Connected Prius 66

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2012

Acura held the world debut of the Acura RLX Concept at the New York International Auto Show. The Sport-Hybrid SH-AWD system was introduced at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in January on the NSX Concept. 2013 Acura RLX Concept. Click to enlarge. The RLX Concept’s all-new 3.5L The RLX Concept’s all-new 3.5L

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Acura New York Concept Hybrid 225

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 26, 2021

VW Fields an Entry-Level SUV. Fuel economy is rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the AWD model returning 25/32/28. The Taos should slip right into the VW SUV lineup. Compact SUVs are the family sedan of the 2020s and Volkswagen finally has an entry-level model in that market. FWD $24,190.

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Fuel Economy Economy Clean Cleaning 63

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

Western Automotive Journalists (WAJ), a Northern California association for automotive writers, annually brings together journalists to drive an assortment of cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs as well as taking time to discuss current and future product with automotive industry representatives. Genesis fields a powerful SUV.

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Lexus Mercedes Volvo Clean 96

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

Gets more than 50 mpg. 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: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Making a Case to Consider a Sedan. Great style. Drives as well as it looks.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 71

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

As with the all-new 2018 Volkswagen Atlas full-size SUV ( earlier post ), the new Tiguan is based on Volkswagen’s Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) architecture. First, it gives the automaker a very competitive offering in the compact SUV segment in the US—a segment which is booming in the US. Select compact SUVs.

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2018 Engine SUV MPG 314

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 5, 2021

Using 87 octane fuel, the engine and transmission combination earned an EPA fuel economy rating of 36 mpg city/36 highway/36 combined. All-new for 2021, the Sienna takes design queues from the 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV with narrow, swept back LED headlights, distinctive daytime running lights and a large grille.

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Toyota Hybrid Minivan Fuel Economy 100

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

The Environmental Protection Agency rates fuel economy at 30 mpg highway and combined in hybrid mode, with an impressive 84 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) that measures the pure electric mode. mpg based on the dashboard computer. Edging toward SUV looks. The Pacifica runs on a gas engine–and two electric motors.

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Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid Plug 93

Current EV

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

In 2019, the RAV4 wasn’t just the world’s best-selling SUV; it was also the 4th best-selling passenger car overall, selling 535,000 units in North America alone. Toyota’s ground-breaking SUV reached a 10M global sales landmark in February of 2020. That makes the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime the crown jewel of the brand’s SUV lineup.”.

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Miles PHEV Toyota Range 52

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

mpg, with a breakdown of 174 all-electric and 290 hybrid miles. You also get wireless phone charging, wireless Apple Car Play and Android Auto, Aux-in jacks, multiple USB ports, a115-volt power outlet and Bluetooth streaming audio and hands-free telephone. Road Test: 2021 Honda Odyssey. What’s going on under the skin.

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Chrysler Plug-in Plug Hybrid 80

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2014

2015 Honda CR-V. Honda has given its 2015 CR-V compact SUV, which launched in US dealerships on 1 October, the most significant mid-model cycle refresh in the 17-year history of the model. The 2015 CR-V features increased EPA fuel economy ratings of 27/34/29 mpg (8.7/6.9/8.1 Click to enlarge. G-Design Shift.

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Fuel Economy 2015 Honda Fuel 311

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Tesla is described as disruptive technology, but in reality the company has done what auto companies have done for a little more than a century—build great cars and match them up with owners who appreciate them. Mitsubishi finally brought the a plug-in hybrid version of its Outlander SUV to the U.S. Let us know what you think.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 105

Plugs and Cars

JUNE 4, 2009

I write a column for the Electric Auto Association newsletter, Current EVents. The plan calls for 39 mpg for cars and 30 mpg for light trucks and SUVs by 2016; no automaker lawsuits; and California subscribes to the national program through 2016. Here's my June column. Plug-in cars are inevitable.

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Plug-in Plug Cars Obama 100

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 8, 2023

A little mud never hurt any Subaru The automotive media was invited to Woodstock, New York, in the Catskill Mountains to test the smallest of Subaru’s SUVs. If you are looking to own a compact SUV that can tackle the back country with confidence, while also being a comfortable city car, the 2024 Crosstrek should get your consideration.

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MPG SUV Clean Cleaning 81

Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2015

The Golf SportWagen was also the basis for the hydrogen fuel cell Golf SportWagen HyMotion concept shown at the LA Auto Show last November. These fuel economy figures better all non-BEV compact SUVs on the market, while offering comparable cargo volume—30.4 Honda CR-V. city (mpg). l/100 km), and from 39 mpg (6.0

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MPG Diesel America Fuel 150

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2023

That’s a good place to start when summing-up the Mazda line-up of crossover/SUVs, its one remaining sedan and, of course, the delightful MX-5 Miata. Turbo AWD at 22 mpg city/27 highway/24 combined. mpg, but a somewhat better 29 mpg on a 94-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph.

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Mazda Clean Cleaning MPG 71

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2013

At least two Chinese automakers are bringing some of their new energy vehicles—hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric—to two of the major international auto shows in the first quarter of this year. Qoros Auto Co. BEV Version of Trumpchi GS5 SUV. based on GAC’s Trumpchi GS5 SUV. Guangzhou Automobile Group.

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Detroit Chinese Plug-in Auto 261