Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Honda HR-V EX-L AWD A Complete Makeover for the Smallest Honda Crossover The 2023 Honda HR-V begins the second generation for the smallest crossover in the Honda line-up. 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.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy 2020 79

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2013

California state economic development director Kish Rajan announced an effort to streamline the permitting process for zero emission vehicle fueling stations and significantly expand California’s hydrogen and electric vehicle capacity. California is working to transform our transportation fleet with a goal of 1.5

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California Hydrogen Fuel Toyota 319

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Honda R&D Co., the R&D subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., earlier post ), to integrate its self-driving technology with Honda vehicles. As part of the discussion on technical collaboration, Honda could initially provide Waymo with vehicles modified to accommodate Waymo’s self-driving technology. Earlier post.)

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Honda Minivan Vehicles PHEV 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2012

Honda has begun deliveries of the 2013 Fit EV ( earlier post ), with the first going to the city of Torrance today as one of the first major steps in the Honda Electric Vehicle Demonstration Program. The program is a prelude to the limited retail market launch of the Fit EV with customers in California and Oregon this summer.

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Honda 2013 Los Angeles Lithium Ion 277

Teslarati

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The Tesla Model Y is definitely becoming more and more ubiquitous on California’s roads. This was highlighted in a new report from the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA), which showed that Tesla’s all-electric crossover stood at the top of the state’s best-selling vehicles list in the third quarter.

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California Tesla Price Honda 98

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The 2022 Honda Civic sedan has been completely redesigned–and for many that will be a good thing. Honda’s best-selling passenger car–and their second best-selling model behind only the CR-V crossover–will not lose any sales with this newly designed sedan and hatchback. Honda bumps up mpg & power. Two Engine Choices.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy 86

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 interior uses rich materials and intuitive, streamlined controls.

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Honda EPA Miles Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2018

A newly released analysis produced by Beacon Economics for the nonprofit, nonpartisan think-tank Next 10 has found that California’s zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) market is on track to meet or exceed a target of 1.5 million ZEVs on California’s roads by 2025. As of October 2017, 337,483 ZEVs have been sold in California.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2014

Nissan led with California ZEV credit transfers out during the last report period. ZEV (zero emission vehicle) credits from its balance account, according to the latest report by the California Air Resources Board (ARB)—just edging out Tesla with 650.195 credits. Click to enlarge. ZEV credit transfers in. Click to enlarge.

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2014 California Nissan Land Rover 218

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 23, 2012

While carmakers like Nissan, Tesla and Renault go on the electric car offensive, Honda has been somewhat candid about its electric car plans. The 2013 Honda Fit EV makes the odd subtle appearance at international auto shows, but the company is certainly less than bullish about its electric vehicle program. Until now, that is.

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Honda Fleet California 2013 101

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2014

Preparing for the 2015 introduction of the next Honda fuel cell-electric vehicle (FCEV), Honda R&D Americas has installed an advanced hydrogen refueling station on its Torrance, California campus to serve as a platform for demonstrating and validating its MC Fill hydrogen fueling protocol. Honda’s fueling station.

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Honda Hydrogen Installation Los Angeles 239

Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2021

GM manufactures its fuel cells in Brownstown Charter Township, Michigan, in a joint venture with Honda. Expanding and accelerating the rollout of EVs for retail and fleet customers: In November 2020, GM announced it would deliver 30 new EVs by 2025 globally, with two-thirds available in North America.

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GM Batteries Battery Honda 186

Green Car Reports

JULY 23, 2012

Honda delivered its first coporately-leased all-electric Fit EV back in December 2010 to the city of Torrence, California, one month after announcing it at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show.

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Honda Los Angeles 2013 2010 82

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2009

Changes in the attributes (clockwise from upper left, weight, power, fuel economy and torque) of the Honda Accord over time as an example of fleet trends in the US. Volvo is the most efficient manufacturer of light duty trucks, followed by Subaru, GM and Honda. Knittel, 2009. Click to enlarge. Knittel, 2009.

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Fuel Economy Downsizing Obama Economy 210

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?) DC Fast Charging is not available.

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Honda Hydrogen Plug-in Hybrid 70

Teslarati

JUNE 16, 2021

The plan is to eventually transition its entire fleet of vehicles to be fully electric, but the company doesn’t plan to accomplish this until 2035. GM manufactures its fuel cells in Brownstown Charter Township, Michigan, in a joint venture with Honda. Further details about these new U.S. Commercializing U.S.-made

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General Motors Motor Motors Motoring 145

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 24, 2021

Honda Drops Clarity FCEV; BMW & Land Rover Test Prototypes. Story by Michael Coates; photos from manufacturers or Clean Fleet Report archives. Just during the past week Honda, one of the pioneers and stalwarts of the fuel cell market, announced it is discontinuing the low-volume Clarity, which is only sold in California.

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Hydrogen Land Rover Market Fuel 67

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

While Hyundai, Toyota and Honda seized much attention over their presentations of fuel cell rollout plans (in the case of Hyundai) and concepts (in the case of Honda and Toyota) at the Los Angeles and Tokyo auto shows, Daimler used EVS27 in Barcelona as a forum to report on its 3.3 million miles) in fleet testing. Fleet results.

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Mercedes Fuel Los Angeles Hydrogen 300

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2017

ARB has now released the Midterm Review of Advanced Clean Cars Program —an extensive evaluation of the California passenger vehicle market and technology. The report indicates that existing programs in California will add at least 1 million zero-emission vehicles on its roads and highways by 2025. PM and criteria pollutants.

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Standards PHEV California CO2 150

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 6, 2022

This flagship car for Faraday Future will be produced in limited quantities with production beginning in Hanford, California, in late 2022, so customer deliveries could be sometime in 2023. If this quote is any indication, Clean Fleet Report feels strongly it will come to market. Sony’s automotive vision will get a Honda boost.

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Concept Future Jeep Lexus 99

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Other companies, led by Toyota and Honda, focused on fuel cell vehicles that converted hydrogen to electricity on board so were essentially electric vehicles. California is essentially the only place in the U.S. First Drive: 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell. first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. Hydrogen Vehicles in 2022.

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Hydrogen Vehicles Alternative Fuels Toyota 87

Baua Electric

JANUARY 9, 2024

The South Korean automaker is among a small group of companies embracing hydrogen fuel cell technology, with GM, Toyota, and Honda among them. Currently the 2024 Hyundai Nexo compact crossover and the Toyota Mirai sedan are the only two hydrogen fuel cell (FCEV) EVs available to buy in the US, and that’s only in California.

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Waste Hyundai Hydrogen Las Vegas 52

Cars That Think

MARCH 11, 2023

It occurred in the wake of the California electricity crisis of 2000 and 2001, when mismanaged deregulation, market manipulation, and environmental catastrophe combined to unhinge the power grid. At the turn of the 20th century, utilities promoted the use of electric truck fleets to soak up excess electricity.

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Grid Power Powered Vehicles 140

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 16, 2013

General Motors will build a Chevrolet Impala sedan for retail and fleet customers that operates on either gasoline or compressed natural gas (CNG), GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson announced today. Currently, the only natural gas vehicle from a major manufacturer on sale in the US is the Honda Civic Natural Gas. Click to enlarge.

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Chevrolet Gasoline GM Fuel 230

Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2015

Although the SAE World Congress has been running panel sessions on fuel cell vehicle commercialization since 2005, this year was the first in which three participating automakers—Toyota, Hyundai and Honda—had fuel cell vehicles that customers can buy now or within a year. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Congress Commercial Fuel Hydrogen 150

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

Instead of flying from my home in Southern California, I asked if my wife and I could drive to the event. In our case it was as, traveling through four states, California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah, having the extended battery made the trip worry-free. This $7,000 option is a worthy consideration if road trips are in your plans.

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Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles 84

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

This is sad, but completely unwarranted as some of the best vehicles Clean Fleet Report reviews are sedans—and the 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited is one of those. During our week in the Sonata Hybrid, we drove 345 miles through Southern California, averaging 49.3 The looks will reel you in. Effortless Efficiency.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 84

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

A Taste of 10 Different Cars Along the California Coast. The event, WAJ Media Day 2021, afforded me a chance to experience some exotic and high-end cars that aren’t normally in the sights of Clean Fleet Report. The event was held in last week in Half Moon Bay, California. Honda Civic Sport. Honda Civic Touring.

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Lexus Mercedes Volvo Clean 97

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Clean Fleet Report spent a fun week in the Jetta GLI 2.0T Autobahn roaming Southern California. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. Clean Fleet Report’s Jetta GLI 2.0T Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0T Your numbers may differ.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 72

Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Some, such as Wisk and Kittyhawk and Joby , are flying a small fleet of prototype aircraft; others have nothing more than a design concept. Today, some 250 companies are working toward what they hope will be a revolution in urban transportation.

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Companies Google Honda Supplies 110

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

In 180 miles driving through Southern California we averaged a combined 37.7 Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Clean Fleet Report’s Rio S 5-door with the $995 destination charge and $2,215 in options, came to $20,300.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 73

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Running on regular unleaded, we spent a week cruising Southern California and covered 470 miles. With the majority of driving on freeways, traveling no faster than 75 mph, Clean Fleet Report averaged 47.7 Clean Fleet Report’s Camry Hybrid was nicely equipped with standard equipment that came as part of the XSE trim package.

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Camry Hybrid Toyota Hybrid MPG 69

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. PEV makers pursue revenue beyond vehicle sales.

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2014 Global Sale Motorcycles 346

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 96

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Several major automakers, including Honda, Toyota, and Hyundai, are committed to producing commercial quantities in the 2015-2017 timeframe and reaffirmed those commitments in 2012. In July, the CaFCP published A California Road Map: Bringing Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles to the Golden State. Light duty vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Hydrogen Market Fuel 2012 284

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Deployment of electric vehicles is required under the ZEV mandates that exist in California and various other states (requiring electrification in 15% of new light-duty vehicle sales by 2025, which equates to about 4% of new light-duty vehicle sales nationwide). miles per gallon under test conditions for the 2025 model year.

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Fuel Economy Auto Economy Standards 150

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. Clean Fleet Report will have detailed reviews of the Sportage gasoline, hybrid and eventually the plug-in hybrid in the coming months. Road Test: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid. New Design: Out and In.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 84