Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

California’s permitting process for charging stations still lags. Towing an EV1 with an E-Tron helps deliver a reality check on towing. 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.

Highlander 88

Highlander EV1 Hybrid MPG 88

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 19, 2018

Today, we've got an interesting mix of stories, from a debate over how many electric cars California needs to the source of funds for an engine promised to deliver 37 mpg in a full-size Ford F-150 pickup. California. Also, your Tesla primer (it's not what you may think) and the Chevy Bolt EV after a year.

F-150 71

F-150 MPG Electric Cars Gas-Electric 71

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 11, 2019

And we take the Porsche Taycan to California canyons and the cold Arctic. 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. This and more, today at Green Car Reports.

Escape 78

Escape Plug-in Tahoe Ford 78

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2023

News: 2024 Mazda CX-90 An All-New Three-Row SUV Mazda brought the automotive media to Malibu, California, this week to reveal the all-new 2024 CX-90 three-row, eight-passenger SUV. Built on an all-new platform, the CX-90 is larger, wider, and longer than the other Mazda SUVs including the incumbent big wagon, the CX-9.

Mazda 91

Mazda Plug-in Fuel Economy SUV 91

The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 8, 2024

The General decided he'd be wise to make its C4 successor a cornerin' and brakin' machine, and today's Junkyard Find is a first-year C4 discovered in a Northern California car graveyard last year. Fuel economy improved from the 1984 model's 15 combined MPG to 17 combined MPG that year , too.

Chevrolet 96

Chevrolet California Fuel Economy MPG 96

Electric Auto Association

APRIL 5, 2023

We also have news on the new Kia EV9 three-seater, GM moving on from Apple’s CarPlay, how to become an EV expert, and high-power charging for a truck stop. GM will offer Google software in its new EVs, starting with the 2024 Chevrolet EV Blazer. A three-seater Kia EV9 SUV will be sold in the 2024 model year.

Tax Credit 59

Tax Credit Tax Google San Diego 59

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. The Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf went on sale within days back in 2010, and updated models are expected in 2016.

Volt 146

Volt Chevrolet Green Cars MPG 146

The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In order to win the United States MPG crown for the 1985 through 1987 model years (for 1988, the Sprint Metro replaced the Sprint ER), the Sprint ER had a taller final drive gear ratio and a stingier camshaft than the regular Sprint. 1987 Chevrolet Sprint ER in California junkyard. 1987 Chevrolet Sprint ER in California junkyard.

Chevrolet 105

Chevrolet Suzuki California Los Angeles 105

Green Car Reports

APRIL 30, 2018

A leaked memo shows that the Trump EPA will try to freeze fuel economy standards and circumvent California rules. A Tesla driver in Britain shows how not to stop driving, and Toyota reveals new electric C-HR in China. Electric-car drivers in L.A. will no longer get free access to coveted toll-lanes.

Toyota 66

Toyota Electric Cars Fuel Economy MPG 66

Green Car Reports

APRIL 27, 2018

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. Porsche builds its own super fast electric-car charging network. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

Camry Hybrid 62

Camry Hybrid Porsche Toyota Gas 62

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.

Jeep 93

Jeep MPG Los Angeles Fuel Economy 93

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.

Jeep 86

Jeep BMW Design MPG 86

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Honda’s popular CR-V compact crossover is now getting a hydrogen-powered version that will begin deliveries this year in California – the car allows you to recharge via Level 2 charging for quick trips, or rely on hydrogen power for long hauls. Why California? Problem is, there is nowhere to refuel them.

Honda 52

Honda Hydrogen Plug-in Plug 52

Teslarati

JANUARY 19, 2023

As a part of Frito-Lay’s massive sustainability transformation initiative at its facility in Modesto, California, the Tesla Semi took center stage in the company’s efforts to make its operations eco-friendly. If the standard 4-person compact SUV drives on average 15,000 miles per year with an average MPG of 25.5,

Tesla 140

Tesla Peterbilt Energy Storage Li-ion 140

The Truth About Cars

MAY 21, 2024

Last summer in upstate New York, a deer paused its day to check out the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas I was driving, nearly giving me a heart attack in the process. Last week in Desert Hot Springs, California, a wandering canine got my attention and forced me to stop as I piloted the 2025 Mazda CX-70. I did not take the proffered book.)

Mazda 59

Mazda PHEV Lexus MPG 59

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. Washington state loves electric cars, but it doesn't get as many models as California. Today, we discuss Tesla batteries for energy storage, the real meaning for the 54.5 All this and more on Green Car Reports.

Washington 60

Washington Electric Cars Fuel Economy Cars 60

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

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. 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. mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3

Fuel Economy 81

Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 81

Baua Electric

MAY 4, 2024

The UX 300h AWD now gets 43 mpg combined, and it starts around $40,000. Are electric vehicle sales down in California? So overall, EV sales are up in California versus the previous quarter, but with growth of the market as a whole they’ve skewed downward in market share. NEVS Emily GT Toyota is looking to localize U.S.

Acura 52

Acura Jeep Plug-in Hybrid 52

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

My lifetime tally is 231 mpg, which means I’ve used less than 80 gallons of gas over the car’s 42 months on the road. California’s plug-in vehicle sales tally is impressive: 663,014 battery electrics (62.9%). The California mix for 2021 was interesting, with many of a few vehicles and a few of many. Behind the Numbers.

Personal 80

Personal PHEV Plug-in San Diego 80

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 12, 2022

The EPA has rated fuel economy at 23 mpg city/30 highway/26 combined. Over 245 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 27.1 It didn’t rain in Southern California during our test week, but our history with front-wheel drive cars is they track well in the wet. News: A Look at the Near-Future of Electric Pickups.

Ford 93

Ford MPG Fuel Economy Clean 93

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 29, 2021

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. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 37 mpg city/36 highway/37 combined. Need we go on? Smooth running.

Tucson 76

Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 76

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

Smooth, Quiet and 50+ MPG. 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. During our week in the Sonata Hybrid, we drove 345 miles through Southern California, averaging 49.3 A little fin help.

Hyundai 83

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 83

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 15, 2024

Clean Fleet Report spent a week exploring Southern California in a front-wheel drive XT4 Premium Luxury. The fuel economy, which is best in Touring mode, is rated by the EPA at 24 mpg city/29 highway/26 combined mpg. mpg, same as the EPA. Zero-to-60 times of right around 7.3 Story and photos by John Faulkner. [

Cadillac 55

Cadillac Escalade SUV MPG 55

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. non-turbo 4-cylinder and CVT, fuel economy estimates are 31 mpg city/40 highway/35 combined. Personal note: I own a 1997 Honda Civic EX, with 190,100 miles, which I bought new.

Honda 71

Honda Civic Hybrid MPG Clean 71

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.

Lexus 82

Lexus Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 82

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.

Kia 91

Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 91

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. 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). 187 hp and 178 lb.-ft.

Kia 84

Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 84

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

After cruising through Southern California I came away appreciating what $127,300 gets you, which is a lot. liter at 21 mpg city/30 highway/24 combined. News: Audi Adds Q4 E-tron Sportback. News: Infiniti Qs Inspiration. The standard. Being Handed the Keys. The EPA rates the S500 3.0-liter Driving, Handling and Comfort.

Mercedes 76

Mercedes Hybrid MPG Light 76

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

I’m not sure why, but my news feed seems to be full of stories about how it’s often more expensive to charge an EV than one thinks, often times costing more than the gas equivalent vehicle. Charging places are proliferating in California–and elsewhere. For my Mach-E, at $5/gallon gas, that’s cost equivalent of 90 MPG+.

Plug-in 87

Plug-in Plug Charging Cost Of 87

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The mpg ratings are for city/highway/combined. RWD we drove 225 miles through Southern California, averaging 24 mpg. The high-end interior, sharp exterior design, deft handling, 30+ mpg from the base engine with rear-wheel drive, standard driver safety systems and an outstanding warranty make it a great value.

MPG 84

MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 84

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 30, 2022

The enjoyment of driving the all-new 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid began with getting 45.4 mpg on combined highway and in-town driving through Southern California. The EPA has rated the Maverick Hybrid’s fuel economy at 42 mpg city/33 highway and 37 combined. In 225 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 45.4

Ford 88

Ford Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 88

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 do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements.

Lexus 77

Lexus Nickel Metal Hydride MPG Clean 77

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. In 323 miles driving mostly on Southern California freeways, we averaged 28.2

Honda 78

Honda MPG Fuel Economy 2020 78

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2023

Which is exactly what we did for one fun-filled week tackling Southern California freeways and mountain roads. Fuel economy estimates by the EPA are 23 mpg city/32 highway/27 combined. 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.

MPG 84

MPG Clean Cleaning Fleet 84

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 15, 2024

The EPA has rated the 2024 Maverick Hybrid fuel economy at 42 mpg city/33 highway and 37 combined. In 212 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 44.3 mpg, with the best fuel economy on an all-city 55-mile run where the average was a stellar 46.3 Please let us know your views at publisher@cleanfleetreport.com.

Ford 50

Ford Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 50

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. In 180 miles driving through Southern California we averaged a combined 37.7 As a test, part of those miles were driven with the cruise control set at 65 mph where we averaged 44 mpg, and at 60 mph resulting in 51.4 Your numbers may differ.

Kia 72

Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 72

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. The BRZ is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined mpg. In our week driving through Southern California we averaged 24.7 Road Test: 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited. Raw Sports Car Fun. A vanishing breed.

MPG 85

MPG Clean Cleaning Miles 85