Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2010

Final MY 2011 and MY 2012-2016 passenger car fuel economy targets, based on vehicle footprint. mpg for the combined industry-wide fleet (cars and light-trucks) for model year 2016. Each light vehicle model produced for sale in the United States will have a fuel economy target. Source: NHTSA. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Light 170

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Automakers earn greenhouse gas emissions credits for building vehicles with lower emissions than required by law. The consent decree embodying the settlement was filed today jointly by the United States and the California Air Resources Board in the US District Court for the District of Columbia. Hyundai will pay a $56.8-million

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Kia Hyundai Emissions Fuel Economy 199

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2014

The 2015 CR-V features increased EPA fuel economy ratings of 27/34/29 mpg (8.7/6.9/8.1 l/100 km) (city/highway/combined) for front-wheel-drive models and 26/33/28 mpg (9.0/7.1/8.4 l/100 km) for Real Time AWD models, both increasing +4/+3/+3 mpg over 2014 models—i.e., an increase in the combined rating of 11.5%

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Fuel Economy 2015 Honda Fuel 311

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The EPA rates fuel economy at 22 mpg city/29 highway/25 combined while running on 91 octane. It was a challenge to not tromp on the accelerator, because this is a Maserati, of course, but in our 327 miles driving through Southern California we had a 100-mile all-freeway run at 65 mph deliver 30.6 With 0-60 mph in 5.3

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Hybrid MPG SUV Miles 62

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Honda bumps up mpg & power. turbo at 31 mpg city/38 highway/34 combined. In 205 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 36.6 mpg combined, with a 90-mile all-freeway run, using the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, the average bumped up to 40.8 50+ MPG and good handling, too.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy 88

Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2014

In an event combining a first-customer ceremony and a media drive, Tustin (California) Hyundai’s Dealer Principal, John Patterson, handed over the keys to Hyundai’s first mass-produced Tucson Fuel Cell crossover ( earlier post ) to Timothy Bush, the first Hyundai Fuel Cell customer, with Hyundai executives in attendance. Click to enlarge.

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Tucson Hyundai Fuel Hydrogen 351

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

turbo at 28 mpg city/37 highway/31 combined. In 294 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 33.2 mpg combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Running on 87 octane, the EPA rates the Civic 1.5L

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Honda Civic Hybrid MPG Clean 73

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2009

The resulting new standards will cover model years 2012-2016, and will require an average fuel economy standard of 35.5 mpg in 2016 (39 mpg for cars, 30 mpg for trucks), or approximately 250 grams CO 2 /mile. The CAFE program established by the EISA 2007 legislation specified a minimum 35 mpg in 2020.

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2016 Obama Standards MPG 150

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The 2023 UX 250h runs on 87 octane and is EPA rated at 43 mpg city/41 highway/42 combined. In the 210 miles we put on the CUV, averaging 65 miles per hour traversing Southern California highways, we had an average of 41.5 We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Lexus Nickel Metal Hydride MPG Clean 79

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Honda will introduce the new 5-passenger, hydrogen-powered Clarity Fuel Cell sedan by the end of 2016, beginning with retail leasing to customers through its expanded network of 12 approved fuel cell vehicle dealerships located in select California markets. The first fuel cell vehicle to start and operate in sub-freezing temperatures (2003).

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Honda EPA Miles Fuel 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

If you are looking for comfort, versatility, great looks, a very accommodating and large interior, some innovative features and surprisingly good fuel economy, the 2021 Cadillac Escalade is for you. Fuel economy for the 3.0L Duramax turbodiesel is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/26 highway/22 combined. It did not disappoint.

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Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 96

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Building a legacy. The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 city/24 highway/21 combined. In 297 miles of mostly freeway driving through Southern California we averaged 22.1 mpg, but did a bit better on a 207-mile freeway run with the smart cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 25.1 One Engine, One Transmission.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2024

Charging nightly and driving less than 29 miles will mean less need for hydrogen fuel, which is currently available at only about 50 stations in California. MPGe fuel economy is rated at 61 mpg city/52 highway/57 combined using the electric battery and compressed hydrogen fuel. Overall, the build quality was at a high level.

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Honda Hydrogen Plug-in Hybrid 72

Cars That Think

DECEMBER 18, 2022

economy away from fossil fuels. As the clean energy transition is made, Cooke says, “We’re talking about a massive reshaping of our economy at the same time.” trillion towards building EV and battery factories worldwide. California sets the pace Individual states have set out their own EV policies as well.

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Global China South Korea Chinese 124

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

With a new design and built on a new platform, the 2023 Honda HR-V continues to be a good value with a roomy interior and 30+ mpg. Running on 87 octane, the EPA rates the HR-V AWD at 25 mpg city/30 highway/27 combined. If opting for the front-wheel drive HR-V, the fuel economy numbers are 26/32/28.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy 2020 80

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2011

Previously, retail sales of the natural gas-powered Civic had been limited to four states: California, New York, Utah and Oklahoma. The Civic Natural Gas has an EPA-rated city/highway/combined fuel economy of 27/38/31 mpg (8.7/6.2/7.6 Compared to the previous model, city fuel economy is up by 12.5% inches).

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Honda 2012 Gas Dealers 231

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 3, 2023

Fuel economy is EPA rated at 24 mpg city, 28 highway, 25 combined. The mild hybrid system consists of a 48-volt electrical system that allows the engine to shut off when not needed, increasing fuel economy. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Mazda PHEV San Francisco Plug-in 93

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

liter V6, the 4Motion permanent all-wheel drive system and an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, the EPA rates the fuel economy at 17 mpg city/23 highway/19 combined. The fuel economy is marginally better if you were to opt for the base Atlas Cross Sport with the turbocharged 2.0-liter Outfitted with a 3.6-liter

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MPG SUV Fuel Economy Light 85

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 1, 2018

That picture changes considerably in California, with the PHEV model tagged with 150 g/mile, while the electric carries a burden of 90 g/mile. The 2018 Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid provides an all-electric range of more than 29 miles (47 km), 119 MPGe in EV mode and 52 MPG in hybrid mode based on EPA estimates, powered by a 8.9 Ioniq Electric.

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PHEV 2018 All-Electric Hyundai 170

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The trick to getting the highest fuel economy in a hybrid is learning how to drive it efficiently. Fuel economy for the 2022 UX 250h, which runs on 87 octane gasoline, is EPA rated at 41 mpg city/38 highway/39 combined, but in the Eco drive mode our time traversing Southern California highways covered 221 miles at an average of 42.7

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Lexus Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel Economy 81

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

At a media preview in Santa Barbara this week, Hyundai executives said the the hybrid will be moving into showrooms shortly, the battery-electric version in April (in California initially), and the plus-in hybrid in Q4. We are the highest fuel economy of any hybrid, of any gasoline car without a plug sold in the US. Driveability.

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Hyundai Plug-in Hybrid Plug 186

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 19, 2021

The EPA rates the Buick Envision FWD at 24 mpg city/31 highway/26 combined miles per gallon. In our real-world experience, driving 251 miles through Southern California, we averaged 28.6 mpg average. To aid in fuel economy the Envision has the automatic stop/start feature where the engine shuts off when coming to a stop.

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Buick MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Existing policies contributing to this include: Federal and California light duty vehicle standards (2.6% This includes varying the rates on new car sales taxes, annual auto excise (property) taxes, and registration fees, with rates raised on low-MPG vehicles and reduced on high-MPG ones. Transportation. GHG) models. reduction).

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Massachusetts 2020 Emissions Auto 244

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

At a media preview in Santa Barbara this week, Hyundai executives said the the hybrid will be moving into showrooms shortly, the battery-electric version in April (in California initially), and the plus-in hybrid in Q4. We are the highest fuel economy of any hybrid, of any gasoline car without a plug sold in the US. Driveability.

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Hyundai Plug-in Hybrid Plug 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

All program vehicles will be equipped with data retrieval/communication devices which will monitor activities such as: how often the vehicle is charged and when, whether the batteries are depleted or being topped-off during charging, trip duration and all-electric driving range, combined mpg and so on. This year, the FT-EV2 makes the rounds.

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Prius Toyota Concept Hybrid 218

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

Running on unleaded premium, the EPA has rated the fuel economy at 19 mpg city/25 highway/21 combined. In 386 miles driving through Southern California, aided by the start/stop (where the engine shuts off when not needed), we averaged 23.7 Using the same 8-speed automatic, the fuel economy is 22 city/28 highway/24 combined.

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SUV Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy 92

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

Automakers will push for changes in the California ZEV mandates. California’s zero emission vehicle (ZEV) regulations require volume automakers to sell a minimum number of PEVs each year in the state. By 2022, not even California will meet the 10% ZEV requirement. Nonetheless, 2014 may be a breakout year for e-motorcycles.

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2014 Global Sale Motorcycles 346

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Current fuel economy for Class 8 trucks is estimated by the US Department of Energy at 6.0 mpg and projected to rise modestly to 6.8 mpg by 2025 (EIA, 2009). Among medium- and heavy-trucks, Class 8 trucks are the largest CO 2 emitters and fuel users, consuming two-thirds of all truck fuel, or 1.57 million barrels per day.

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2017 Fuel T600 Diesel 281

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

A Taste of 10 Different Cars Along the California Coast. The event was held in last week in Half Moon Bay, California. In our case the AMG E53 Cabriolet has all the high-quality build expectations of a Mercedes, but with added performance. Story and photos by John Faulkner. This is just a taste. AMG E53 Cabriolet.

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Lexus Mercedes Volvo Clean 97

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

new appliance standards and CAFE) and changes in the way energy is used in the US economy. quadrillion Btu in 2035, as a result of fuel economy improvements achieved through stock turnover as older, less efficient vehicles are replaced by newer, more fuel-efficient vehicles. mpg in 2025. million, or less than one-half the 2.9

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Fuel Energy Sale 2013 225

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. Currently only available in California, the VF 8 also will be introduced in British Columbia, Toronto and Montreal. If you live in California, find a local dealer here and check them out.

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San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina 98

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Because the high-voltage battery is both power and energy dense, engineers were able to use the downsized gasoline engine to maximize fuel economy and reduce emissions. Niro is targeting a combined fuel efficiency rating of 50 mpg (4.7 Optima Hybrid. kWh now fits neatly underneath the trunk floor without encroaching into cargo space.

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Hybrid Chicago Plug-in Kia 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2015

mpg (19.26 These exhaust gases pass through a boiler which transfers heat to the working fluid, which vaporizes to high-temperature steam and builds up pressure. This reduces friction, and increases efficiency and fuel economy. We are thrilled with the positive results, and are honored to have been part of the program.

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2009 Engine Detroit Oregon 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 13 mpg city/20 highway/16 combined running on 91 octane. Acceleration is strong and builds as you glide through the gears. The automatic transmission is operated by a pistol-grip shifter sending all that power to the rear wheels. The base Ghibli engine is a Ferrari-based 3.0-liter

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Carbon Fiber Ferrari Aston Martin Cadillac 98

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Plug-ins are trending in key markets around the country, although much of the action remains focused in California and other West Coast states. Finally, Hyundai has a unique offering, its Nexo fuel cell electric vehicle , which is available in California. California and seven other states reaffirmed their goal to have 3.3

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electrical 105

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 25, 2022

To demonstrate this, Subaru flew journalists from Santa Barbara to Catalina Island, which sits 26 miles off the Southern California coast, to drive in all-electric silence on dirt roads usually only open to fire and maintenance personnel. There are several reasons why major car companies would get together to jointly build a car.

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All-Electric SUV Clean Cleaning 89

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 11, 2022

It is one thing to build a new vehicle, but developing one offering so many different appealing technologies and features will draw buyers with broad interests and lifestyles. So off they went to Texas (which is truck crazy) and California (which is EV crazy) to ask truck owners a wide range of questions about trucks.

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F-150 Ford All-Electric Miles 97