The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

vehicle launch, racking up seriously mixed reviews and delaying the rollout with technology hiccups. Electric vehicles tend to have fewer routine maintenance needs, but some components, such as the batteries, are incredibly expensive to repair or replace. VinFast had some stumbles out of the gate with its U.S.

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Dealers Maintenance California Miles 97

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) is holding a. public workshop on Friday, 2 December 2016, to provide suggestions for Volkswagen’s $800-million 10-year zero emission vehicle (ZEV) Investment Commitment in California. the process and timeline associated with development, review, and approval of the first investment plan.

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California Emissions Diesel United States 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

A new report from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) reviews the major advantages and disadvantages associated with battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel-cell vehicles (FCVs). For example, in the San Diego, California territory of SDG&E, optimal time of use residential EV charging rates range from $0.19/kWh

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San Diego Fuel District of Columbia Gasoline-Electric 150

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

A new 38 port electric truck charging depot and maintenance hub is coming online to service Southern California’s ports and logistics centers, along with 50 new electric trucks from Volvo and Daimler. It’s the first of its kind – that we know of anyway – that functions solely as an electric truck charging hub and maintenance facility.

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Los Angeles Long Beach Charging Pollution 52

Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2017

A team from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has released the second report summarizing the results of the battery-electric bus (BEB) demonstration underway at Foothill Transit in California. After removing accident- and warranty-related items for both fleets, the average per-mile maintenance cost for the data period was $0.21/mi

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Maintenance 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2015

The Silverado 3500HD Chassis Cab joins the bi-fuel Silverado 2500HD ( review ) and 3500HD and the dedicated CNG full-size Chevrolet Express and vans. Southern California Gas Co. As part of Chevrolet Complete care, both fleet and retail customers also receive two years/24,000 miles (whichever comes first) of scheduled maintenance.

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Silverado Chevrolet Fleet Gasoline 150

Setec Powerr

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

For instance, residents in sunny areas like California or Arizona may find their solar panels generate more electricity than those living in cloudier or less sunny states like Washington or Oregon. While the upfront investment may be higher, solar panels typically operate for over 25 years with minimal maintenance required.

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Solar Charging Installation Maintenance 52

Teslarati

JUNE 9, 2022

The agency cited numerous crashes, including ones in Culver City and Laguna Beach, California; Norwalk, Connecticut; Cloverdale, Indiana; West Bridgewater, Massachusetts; Cochise County, Arizona; Charlotte, North Carolina, Montgomery County, Texas; Lansing, Michigan; and Miami, Florida. .

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Tesla Vehicles North Carolina Charlotte 83

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

The California Air Resources Board released the draft proposed first update to the AB 32 Scoping Plan, which guides development and implementation of California’s greenhouse gas emission reduction programs. California’s zero emission vehicle (ZEV) regulation is also driving a transformation of the fleet.

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Transportation Emissions California Ozone 273

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 1, 2024

Although California has numerous charging options, there are comparatively fewer in parts of North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana. For example, statistics suggest people could save up to $10,000 over the car’s life span due to not having to buy fuel at volatile prices and because EVs require less maintenance than gas-powered automobiles.

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Charging South Dakota North Dakota Montana 53

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

The Federal Transit Administration reviewed more than $2 billion in applications for these funds. Laredo Bus Facility Solar Canopies: Provide shade structures with integrated, grid tied photovoltaic cells to be erected on the bus storage lot at the Laredo Bus Maintenance Facility. City of Santa Clarita, California: $4,620,000.

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Emissions Gas Energy Maintenance 256

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. Gasoline fueled vehicles require tune-ups, oil, transmission servicing and other typical maintenance and costs. The Mach-E, as well as other EVs, has an overall lower cost per mile of operation as none of those need to be done.

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Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles 83

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

I like to get drive impressions from my wife for some of the cars I review. This is saying something, as she has ridden in or driven many of the 800+ cars I have reviewed for Clean Fleet Report over the past 10 years. Each of these are excellent all-electric SUVs (check out review links at the end of this story.

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All-Electric Miles Clean Cleaning 106

Current EV

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Motortrend.com reviewer Kelly Lin: “Toyota’s biggest strength is its hybrid technology, and in our SUV-obsessed market, the RAV4 Hybrid has overtaken the Prius as the best-selling hybrid in the brand’s lineup. At the moment, only a handful are available at California dealerships. Low maintenance costs.

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Miles PHEV Toyota Range 52

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2023

Toyota invited the automotive media to Carlsbad, California, in late March for the first drives of what turns-out to be a significantly improved Prius Prime. Look for a full Road Test review soon on Clean Fleet Report. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Prius PHEV Toyota Plug-in 87

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Cruising Southern California freeways and curve-filled mountains, we were trying to determine if the GT is the most civilized McLaren ever, which the company touts as an everyday driver. This is easily in the Top 5 of cars I have reviewed in the past 14 years at Clean Fleet Report. The fire extinguisher was a $300 option. Yes, and Yes!

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Carbon Fiber Clean Cleaning Carbon 90

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

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 Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

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Lexus Nickel Metal Hydride MPG Clean 77

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

For one, the [California Air Resources Board] CARB-established limit of HC+NO x emissions in the 7.4 Poor vehicle maintenance, misuse of lubricants, and adulteration of gasoline exacerbate emissions from these vehicles. —Faiz and Gautam (2004).

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Engine Emissions Fleet Market 329

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Over 215 miles of Southern California city and highway driving, our combined average was 25.3 Powertrain – Five years/60,000 miles Basic – Five years/60,000 miles Maintenance Plan – Five years/60,000 miles Roadside Assistance – Five years/60,000 miles. Hitting the Road. Using 91 octane fuel, the 3.0-liter

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Hybrid SUV Clean Cleaning 73

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 1, 2023

Genesis began as a stand-alone company in 2015 and is just now hitting its stride with a line-up of sedans and SUVs that get rave reviews. In 217 miles driving mostly on Southern California freeways, we averaged 25.3 In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Fuel Economy MPG Lexus Miles 85

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2010

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have presented preliminary proposals aimed at closing compliance loopholes for medium- and heavy-duty diesel engines using SCR-based NO x emissions control systems for 2011 and later model years.

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2010 EPA Engine Exhaust 186

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

After spending a fun week tooling around Southern California in the BRZ, there isn’t any argument coming from us. In our week driving through Southern California we averaged 24.7 Maintenance – Two years/25,000 miles. Road Test: 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited. Raw Sports Car Fun. Sports car purity, says Subaru about the 2022 BRZ.

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MPG Clean Cleaning Miles 85

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 25, 2022

This Flash Drive review hits the highlights of our four hours spent driving the 2023 Solterra at a recent Subaru media launch event. Look for the full Road Test review in the coming months, where we will have spent a week driving and exploring the full capabilities of the Solterra. Story by John Faulkner. Compact EV SUVs Multiply!

All-Electric 87

All-Electric SUV Clean Cleaning 87

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Over 259 miles driving Southern California freeways we averaged 25.6 Maintenance – Three years/Unlimited. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. But on a 38.7-mile mpg with 20.5 miles of all-electricity and 18.2 miles of using the hybrid engine.

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Jeep PHEV Gasoline-Electric Plug-in 82

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 Complimentary Maintenance – Three years/36,000 miles.

Hyundai 83

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 83

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

Exclusively available in California, Toyota sold 2,737 Mirais in 2023. For perspective, China, which is far larger than California, has 250 and Japan, which is roughly that same size as California but populated by three times as many people, has 160 stations. So why the low station numbers, and why only in California?

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus California 64

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

The California state legislature has passed a set of bills ( AB 134 and AB 109 ) providing $895 million towards programs that will reduce air pollution from mobile sources which are responsible for 40% of the state’s greenhouse gas emissions. Accounting for continuous appropriations, California expects to spend $2.4

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California Clean Cleaning Emissions 170

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

A steady road warrior Clean Fleet Report was in the Taos SEL 4Motion for a week, spending most of our time on Southern California freeways. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. In 371 miles we averaged 28.6 Story and photos by John Faulkner.

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 81

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

RWD we drove 225 miles through Southern California, averaging 24 mpg. Maintenance – Three years/36,000 miles. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. But heck, the 3.3-liter During our time in the G70 3.3T Warranties.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 84

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Whatever it is, during our week driving the Tucson Hybrid through Southern California, it drew plenty of attention and comments. During our week in the Tucson Hybrid AWD we drove 463 miles through Southern California, averaging 38.1 Complimentary Maintenance – Three years/36,000 miles. Smooth running.

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Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 76

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 5, 2021

Clean Fleet Report reviewed the former model highly. In 313 miles of driving through Southern California we averaged 35.6 Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Hybrid hauling people and things is our thing.

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Toyota Hybrid Minivan Fuel Economy 99

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Running on regular unleaded, our Southern California road tripping covered 499 miles, with the majority on highways and traveling no faster than 70 mph. Maintenance Plan – Two years/25,000 miles. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews.

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 81

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2016

Frank (email: afrank@efficientdrivetrains.com) Dr. Frank is Professor Emeritus, Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering at the University of California, Davis, where he established the Institute for Transportation Studies (ITS-Davis), and was director of the US Department of Energy’s National Center of Hybrid Excellence at UC Davis.

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Clean Cleaning Future Green 150

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 15, 2024

Clean Fleet Report spent a week exploring Southern California in a front-wheel drive XT4 Premium Luxury. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Zero-to-60 times of right around 7.3 seconds were plenty peppy for freeway onramp merging.

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Cadillac Escalade SUV MPG 55

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

In 386 miles driving through Southern California, aided by the start/stop (where the engine shuts off when not needed), we averaged 23.7 We are familiar with this engine as it was in the 2021 Genesis GV80 we reviewed earlier. Maintenance Three years/36,000 miles. Excellent Road Manners. The smooth and quiet twin-turbo 3.5L

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SUV Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy 90

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

In 1,020 miles on a California road trip, using the all-speed dynamic cruise control as much as possible, Clean Fleet Report achieved an average of 34.1 Two Free Scheduled Services – Per Maintenance Schedule. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

Lexus 84

Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid MPG 84

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Hyundai debuted the Palisade in 2020 to nearly unanimous reviews and praise for its design, features and value. In 297 miles of mostly freeway driving through Southern California we averaged 22.1 Free Maintenance – Three years/36,000 miles. Premium Three-Row Midsize SUV. Story by John Faulkner. Building a legacy.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105