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Junkyard Find: 1987 Chevrolet Sprint ER

The Truth About Cars

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? No, not the Toyota Starlet or Corolla Tercel , not the Honda CRX HF , not the Subaru Justy.

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Zipcar introduces Honda Fit EV into UC Davis West Village fleet

Green Car Congress

The new Honda Fit EV at UC Davis is located at West Village Square right across the street from West Village’s other Zipcar, a Honda Insight, in front of “The Hub Market.” Zipcar’s vehicles now include hybrids, electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and other EPA SmartWay Certified and LEED Certified cars.

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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 Natural Gas. Honda Insight. Rounding out the top six are the Toyota Prius, the Honda Insight, and the Smart ForTwo. PZEV / Bin 2.

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ALABC lead-acid UltraBattery Civic hybrid surpasses 100,000 miles of fleet duty

Green Car Congress

Monthly fuel economy of the retrofitted Honda Civic during the first 9 months of the fleet test. DOE researchers attributed the significant fuel economy reduction for May, June, and July as most likely being due to significant mountain driving and the likely use of the vehicle’s air conditioning. Source: DOE.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

In a very short few years sedans have lost their favor with car shoppers. Normal and Smart will give the best fuel economy Through the touchscreen you can configure a Custom setting. During our week in the Sonata Hybrid, we drove 345 miles through Southern California, averaging 49.3 A little fin help. Capable, not sporty.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

Clean Fleet Report

The 2022 Kia Rio S is a small car with much going for it. Excellent fuel economy, nice styling, low price and an excellent warranty. 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

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0T Autobahn

Clean Fleet Report

The front wheels are driven through either a 6-speed manual or, like our test car, a 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters. As a driver, the shifts are smooth and certainly fast enough for a road car. Fuel economy estimates by the EPA are 26 city/36 highway/30 combined.

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