Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

California’s permitting process for charging stations still lags. This and more, here at Green Car. The 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid tops the efficiency scales if you can’t plug in. And electric vehicles are much cleaner than they were less than a decade ago.

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Highlander EV1 Hybrid MPG 90

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 27, 2012

The California Air Resources Board has approved the 2014 Honda Plug-in Hybrid Accord as the first car for sale in California that meets ARB’s LEV3/SULEV20 standard—the most stringent smog-emission standard to date. Honda began production of the car that same day. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Honda 2014 Plug-in California 231

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

The Hertz Corporation has expanded its Dream Cars offering with the introduction of the all-electric Tesla Model S in the US. The Tesla Model S to be available in California at San Francisco and Los Angeles airports is the 85kWh model, capable of 265 miles on one charge. Ferrari (California, F430). Audi R8, Spyder.

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Los Angeles Aston Martin Las Vegas San Francisco 240

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2010

Hyundai Motor America, currently the leading fuel economy auto manufacturer in the US according to EPA ratings, plans to achieve a corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) rating of at least 50 (mpg) by 2025 for its lineup of passenger cars and light duty trucks. mpg by 2016. mpg by 2016.

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MPG Hyundai America Fuel Economy 223

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 11, 2019

And we take the Porsche Taycan to California canyons and the cold Arctic. This and more, today at Green Car Reports. Fuel economy ratings are out for the Ford Escape Hybrid, and it’s a tick ahead of the RAV4 Hybrid. Lincoln’s first plug-in vehicle is rated for range. GM adds diesel to the Suburban and Tahoe.

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Escape Plug-in Tahoe Ford 78

Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2012

California buyers of the Ford Focus Electric will be able to receive up to $10,000 in tax credits ($2,500 state, $7,500 federal) and enjoy high-occupancy vehicle lane (HOV) access after the car was just approved for California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Program ( CVRP ). 3 and 7, respectively, for the worst congestion in the US.

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Tax Credit Los Angeles Tax California 225

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

A new economic analysis in an issue brief from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) is recommending that the Obama Administration set a fleet-wide car and light truck fuel economy standard of 60 mpg (3.92 The economic analysis shows that going to 38 mpg (6.19 L/100km) by 2025 and 74 mpg (3.18 L/100km) by 2025.

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MPG Standards America Fuel Economy 225

Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2011

Using a long-term economic forecasting model that details patterns of vehicle ownership and use across the state, the study— Driving California’s Economy —evaluated scenarios ranging from existing vehicle emissions rules to standards representing higher expectations for emerging advanced technologies. Click to enlarge.

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Standards California Fuel Economy Transportation 218

The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 30, 2023

What was the most fuel-efficient (mass-produced, internal combustion-powered, highway-legal, non-gray-market, four-wheeled, et freakin' cetera) new car available in the United States during the 1980s? It was the Chevrolet Sprint ER , and I've found a nicely intact example in a car graveyard just east of Sacramento.

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Chevrolet Suzuki California Los Angeles 105

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2009

The US Environmental Agency (EPA) has granted California’s waiver request enabling the state to enforce its greenhouse gas emissions standards (Pavley I) for new motor vehicles, beginning with the current model year. California requested from EPA the waiver required for implementation of the Pavley regulations in December 2005.

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EPA Grant California Rhode Island 150

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Full disclosure: I was on vacation in Palm Springs, California and Stellantis was nice enough to loan me the Grand Wagoneer for testing while I was in SoCal.) I remembered how smooth the experience was, both in terms of engine operation and ride, and that didn’t change, especially on mostly unbroken California pavement. That’s … a lot.

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Jeep MPG Los Angeles Fuel Economy 105

Green Car Reports

APRIL 28, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: How the Chevrolet Volt really works, Tesla seeks workers for a second California facility, and why we can''t buy cars that get 60, 70, or 80 mpg. All this and more on Green Car Reports. See how their second.'

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Volt Chevrolet Green Cars MPG 149

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Used Priuses, especially the Generation 2 that were made from 2004 to 2009 are becoming a bargain to buy, especially for the MPG and features you get in return. It was time to buy our first car. I was nervous as this was the first time that I was buying a car, so the experience was new to me. Awesome, relaxing car to drive.

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2004 Prius Cheap 2009 409

Green Car Reports

APRIL 27, 2018

Porsche builds its own super fast electric-car charging network. road trip gas mileage review: Can the Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE live up to its 44 mpg highway fuel economy rating? And students vote for and fund the first battery-powered all electric bus fleet at the University of California Irvine.

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Camry Hybrid Porsche Toyota Gas 62

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2015

On 26 June, CLP Motorsports’ Superlite Coupe crossed the finish line in Santa Monica, California, after driving across the USA on one tank of NEXBTL renewable diesel ( earlier post )—the first time that this type of trip was driven using a fuel that is made exclusively from bio-based raw materials. mph/109 km/h). mph/109 km/h).

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Renewable MPH Diesel San Francisco 150

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Today on Green Car Reports: Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] will offer an "autobahn" tuning package for the Model S, the 2014 Jeep Cherokee crossover is finally on its way to dealers, and why California influenced the design of 2014 BMW i3 electric cars that have the optional range extender.

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Jeep BMW Design MPG 89

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2017

In an expected ruling, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy finalized her decision to maintain the current greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for model years 2022-2025 cars and light trucks. mpg-e (if all reductions were achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements). Earlier post.)

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EPA Light Standards Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2009

mpg (0.543 L/100km). This year’s challenge brought together a number of returning teams striving to beat the 2,843 mpg (0.083 L/100km) record set by Mater Dei High School in 2008, combined with a number of new teams adding fresh innovation and vehicle designs to the competition. mpg in its Blood, Sweat & Gears vehicle.

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2009 MPG America Engine 199

Green Car Reports

APRIL 29, 2015

mpg Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) target for 2025, and why electric-car loving Washington state gets so few models. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Washington state loves electric cars, but it doesn't get as many models as California. Find out why.

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Washington Electric Cars Fuel Economy Cars 60

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

The San José, California, City Council approved the purchase of ten Proterra Catalyst E2 battery-electric transit buses and related charging infrastructure for use at the Norman Y. Scheduled to be placed in service in late 2018, the buses will be designed and built in California at Proterra’s Los Angeles County manufacturing facility.

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BYD 2018 International San Francisco 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2015

The Hertz Corporation, which includes the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty brands, has expanded of its Green Traveler Collection car rental fleet to include the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid ( earlier post ) in select cities across the US. All of the Green Traveler cars have fuel efficiency ratings starting at 33+ highway mpg.

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2016 Fleet San Jose Hyundai 150

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

2021 Is Here: Here Are the Top 10 Electric Car Companies. Picking the Top 10 electric car makers now involves making some choices as the number of vehicles available increases. Picking the Top 10 electric car makers now involves making some choices as the number of vehicles available increases. for 2016, followed by the Model X.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 105

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

In their study, Slemrod and Sallee focus on “car notches”—where small changes in behavior lead to large changes in tax liability or the amount of a subsidy—in policies intended to encourage the production and use of fuel-efficient vehicles. mpg and 22.4 mpg and 22.4 For example, a car with an 18.5

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 186

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

The 2017 Hyundai Ioniq isn't one car but three, with a unique choice of powertrains. The volume seller will be the Ioniq Hybrid, a dedicated hybrid (as is the Toyota Prius) with a 58-mpg combined EPA fuel-economy rating for its base model.

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2017 Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 101

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Despite the new spaciousness, the Prius v will deliver estimated EPA fuel economy ratings of 44 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 42 mpg combined (5.35, 5.88 Sophisticated valve control, injector design, and other technologies reduce emissions to allow the Prius v to qualify for California SULEV and US Tier2 Bin3 emissions standards.

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Prius MPG Sale Toyota 255

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2009

US President Barack Obama today announced a new harmonized national policy intended to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for all new cars and trucks sold in the US. mpg in 2016 (39 mpg for cars, 30 mpg for trucks), or approximately 250 grams CO 2 /mile. Notice of Upcoming Joint Rulemaking.

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2016 Obama Standards MPG 150

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 24, 2023

I had a chance to wheel both cars on a short drive loop through the exurbs at the edge of the Chicago metro area. Not exactly a California canyon road. Keeping that in mind, I found the Crown to handle a bit better than the somnambulant Avalon, though this is still a touring car. Toyota's Safety Sense 3.0

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Toyota Chicago MPG Price 98

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The EPA rates fuel economy for the 2022 Lexus ES 300h at 43 mpg city/44 highway/44 combined mpg. Running on regular unleaded, our Southern California road tripping covered 499 miles, with the majority on highways and traveling no faster than 70 mph. mpg average (Rush hour, on-and-off the brakes). liter 4-cylinder engine.

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 81

Green Car Reports

APRIL 29, 2014

arm from Torrance, California, to Plano, Texas. Left unaddressed in the announcement was the fact that the Japanese carmaker, known for its green image and its pioneering Prius hybrid range of 50-mpg cars, is moving from a state that has aggressively cut auto emissions.'

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Prius Texas Toyota Carbon 137

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

Raw Sports Car Fun. Sports car purity, says Subaru about the 2022 BRZ. After spending a fun week tooling around Southern California in the BRZ, there isn’t any argument coming from us. The auto market is now dominated by front-wheel drive cars, almost all of them with an automatic transmission. A vanishing breed.

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MPG Clean Cleaning Miles 85

The Truth About Cars

JULY 24, 2023

For most car enthusiasts, a Ford Mustang without a V8 under the hood is sacrilege. Full disclosure: Ford flew me to Southern California and fed and housed me. There are overhead USB ports for those who like to mount GoPros, and Ford says it’s now easier to enter the car with a helmet on – you’re less likely to bump your noggin.

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Cheap Ford Exhaust Available 98

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

While in some cases it’s actually true (the most expensive of charge points vs. the most efficient of internal combustion cars, like my 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman that often gets almost 40 MPG), for the most part these are just hit pieces to sow controversy and generate revenue on ad-heavy websites. Yes, we still do occasionally gas up.

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Plug-in Plug Charging Cost Of 87

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Diesel Drives the Future’ tour spanning the length of California. mpg on average, while the other car averaged 43 mpg. The Audi A3 TDI has an EPA average highway fuel economy rating of 42 mpg on traditional clean diesel fuel. Audi reported that two Audi A3 TDI models running on Rentech, Inc. Earlier post.).

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Audi Fuel MPG Colorado 239

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. You had me at 46 MPG. Wonderfully Efficient. Welcoming Interior.

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 90

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

Smooth, Quiet and 50+ MPG. In a very short few years sedans have lost their favor with car shoppers. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 45 mpg city/51 highway/47 combined, numbers that make Clean Fleet Report smile, as we are happy to drive a car that is a serious fuel sipper. A little fin help. coefficient of drag.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 83

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

The C-MAX Hybrid is EPA-rated at 47 mpg US city, highway and combined. C-MAX Hybrid sales also helped Ford deliver its best October for small car sales in 11 years. One in four C-MAX Hybrids sold in October were sold in California, according to Ford, with Los Angeles as the best-selling region and San Francisco following in second.

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Prius Ford Sale Hybrid 294

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Expect the Civic to remain Honda’s best-selling passenger car, and its second best-selling model overall coming in behind the CR-V crossover. turbo at 28 mpg city/37 highway/31 combined. In 294 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 33.2 mpg combined. The quick take is the 2024 Honda Civic Hatch 1.5T

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Honda Civic Hybrid MPG Clean 71