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ACEEE ranks i-MiEV as “Greenest” car in US, Civic Natural Gas ties for second with LEAF

Green Car Congress

With a combined city and highway fuel economy of 112 miles per gallon equivalent, the i-MIEV outpaces all other vehicles currently sold in United States. Honda Civic Hybrid. Toyota Camry Hybrid LE. This year, hybrids dominate the “Greenest” list occupying half of all spots. ACEEE 2012 “Greenest” Rankings.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

Hyundai has electrification figured out, with the Sonata Hybrid reaping the benefits in what may be the best hybrid sedan you can buy. The ubiquitous SUV, crossover or truck have become the belle of the ball, getting all the attention while the poor four-door sedan is like the kid that gets picked last for the baseball team.

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Total Sales of Toyota and Lexus Hybrids Top 1M Mark in US

Green Car Congress

Two months later Toyota launched the Highlander Hybrid sport utility vehicle (SUV). One year later in April 2006, the Lexus GS 450h made its debut as the world’s first front-engine, rear-wheel drive, full-hybrid performance sedan. July 2007 saw the arrival of the second-generation 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

Now in its second year, the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid sets the bar high for five-passenger sedans. With the coupe-like design, the sleek lines will cause you to pause about buying a crossover SUV. Smart mode will give you the best fuel economy while compromising slightly on performance. Exterior Statement.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

Clean Fleet Report

There are four driver-selectable drive modes of Normal, Custom, Sport and Sport+ that adjust the engine, steering and transmission responses to maximize fuel economy or performance. 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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Final Test: 2021 Mazda6 Carbon Edition

Clean Fleet Report

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. Road Test: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid. Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. Your numbers may differ. The base engine in the Mazda6 Sport and Touring trim lines is a 2.5-liter

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Who is winning the green car race? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

It has pushed several hybrid cars in the USA including the Camry Hybrid and Highlander Hybrid, and a number of luxury hybrid vehicles through its Lexus brand. When sales of the Civic Hybrid started to flag, Honda introduced the Insight Hybrid earlier this year.