Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Road testing by Consumer Reports has found the fuel economy on the 2013 Fusion Hybrid sedan and new C-Max Hybrid falling far short below Ford (and EPA) triple 47 mpg (5.0 Yes, the disclaimer on EPA fuel-economy labels notes that “your results may differ.” EPA fuel-economy estimates are the result of testing on a dynamometer.

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Fusion EPA Ford MPG 244

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

28-30 miles; EPA electric range TBA). Acceleration 0-60 mph (s). est. Top speed (mph). Top speed, electric (mph). EPA electric range (mi). By the end of 2019, Mercedes-Benz will have more than ten plug-in hybrids available globally—from the compact car to the flagship Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

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Mercedes Range Power Powered 236

Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2019

Every model in the new Escape lineup, whether powered by one of two EcoBoost engines or the new hybrid powertrains, targets an EPA-estimated range of at least 400 miles per tank. The standard hybrid with front-wheel drive targets best-in-class EPA-estimated range of more than 550 miles. The all-new 1.5-liter

Escape 311

Escape 2020 Ford Hybrid 311

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2014

However, Consumer Reports’ engineers cautioned that buyers expecting their car to deliver the EPA’s figure of 47 mpg posted on the window sticker might be disappointed. We’ve found that the EPA tests often exaggerate the fuel-economy of hybrids. Both vehicles scored near the top of their classes in Consumer Reports testing.

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy Honda 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2018

SF Motors has also developed a patented battery pack system, enabling range of more than 300 miles (EPA) or 500 km (NEDC). SF Motors acquired its Indiana factory in 2016; this former AM General plant has a legacy of producing high-end vehicles such as the Hummer H2 and Mercedes R Class, and has been retooled for premium EV production.

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Motor Motors Motoring MPH 218

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2013

Ford had attracted criticism (and lawsuits, see below) around the end of 2012 for the large discrepancy between real-world fuel economy results for the C-MAX hybrid and its EPA fuel economy ratings—47 mpg (5.0 The discrepancies resulted in a number of class action lawsuits alleging Ford overstated the fuel efficiency of its hybrids.

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Fuel Economy Economy Ford Hybrid 277

Teslarati

MAY 27, 2021

During its unveiling, the Tesla Cybertruck’s tri-motor configuration was announced with some very impressive specs, including a 0-60 mph time of 2.9 seconds, a towing capacity of 14,000 pounds, and a top speed of 130 mph. But beyond this, the tri-motor Cybertruck was also announced with 500+ miles of EPA estimated range.

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Miles Range Tesla F-150 145

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Based on the EPA fuel-economy estimates, many of the charged engines look better. As another example, in December, Consumer Reports road testing found the fuel economy on the 2013 Fusion Hybrid sedan and new C-Max Hybrid falling far short below Ford (and EPA) triple 47 mpg (5.0 l/100 km) figures—i.e., Earlier post.). While the 1.4-liter

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Fuel Economy Economy Engine Fusion 299

Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2019

Certified dynamometer test results demonstrated that the Ford Transit 350HD equipped with the Lightning Electric drivetrain achieved 61 MPGe on EPA city and highway routes. The Lightning Electric Ford Transit is a battery-electric drivetrain package for the Ford Transit 350HD, a product used extensively by commercial and government fleets.

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Ford Range Batteries Battery 220

Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2012

liter V6 in the Police Interceptor sedan delivers 288 hp (215 kW) and EPA-certified fuel economy of 18 mpg city, 26 mpg highway (13 and 9 L/100km). liter V6 in the all-wheel-drive Police Interceptor sedan is rated at 365 hp (272 kW) and is EPA-certified at 16 mpg city, 23 mpg highway (14.7 The base 3.5-liter The optional EcoBoost 3.5-liter

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Fuel Economy Economy Tahoe Ford 231

Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2012

liter V6 in the Police Interceptor sedan delivers 288 hp (215 kW) and EPA-certified fuel economy of 18 mpg city, 26 mpg highway (13 and 9 L/100km). liter V6 in the all-wheel-drive Police Interceptor sedan is rated at 365 hp (272 kW) and is EPA-certified at 16 mpg city, 23 mpg highway (14.7 The base 3.5-liter The optional EcoBoost 3.5-liter

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Fuel Economy Economy Tahoe Ford 225

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2009

Area 1: Systems Level Technology Development, Integration and Demonstration for Efficient Class 8 Trucks. At least 20% of this improvement is be through the development of a heavy-duty diesel engine capable of achieving 50% Brake Thermal Efficiency (BTE) on a dynamometer under a load representative of a level road at 65 mph.

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Light Fuel Economy Economy Engine 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2015

It is possible for Sonata Hybrid to operate solely on electric power at speeds up to 75 mph (120 km/h) by decoupling the gasoline engine from the rest of the drivetrain. Sonata Hybrid is expected to achieve up to 39 mpg in the city, 44 mpg on the highway and have a combined EPA rating of 42 mpg (6.03, 5.35

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Fuel Economy Economy Hyundai Hybrid 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Clean Fleet Report drove the 2023 Grecale Modena that offered plenty of power, style and class and for $30K less than the more powerful Trofeo. The Grecale is Maserati’s first entry in the super competitive premium compact SUV class, where it faces new and well-established competition. With 0-60 mph in 5.3

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Hybrid MPG SUV Miles 60

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2015

EPA estimated fuel consumption for the US is still TBD.) GLA SUV in the A-Class segment. GLC SUV in the C-Class segment; formerly GLK. GLE SUV in the E-Class segment; formerly M-Class. GLE Coupé SUV in the E-Class Coupe segment. GLS SUV in the S-Class segment; formerly GL. EPA fuel economy (mpg US).

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Plug-in Mercedes SUV Plug 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2013

(As a comparison, although not exact because of drive cycle differences, the Fiat 500e has an EPA-rated energy consumption of 18 kWh/100 km, or 180 Wh/km; the smart fortwo electric drive consumes 20 kWh/100 km, or 200 Wh/km.). The e-Golf, positioned two classes higher than the e-up!, seconds; top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).

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Germany Lithium Ion MPH Miles 225

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

L/100 km (NEDC), or 45 mpg US with an EPA rating. Top speed is 227 km/h (141 mph) with 8.6 seconds required to accelerate to 100 km/h (0-60 mph in 8.1 The New Compact Coupe shows, both technically and visually, how Volkswagen envisions a front-wheel drive hybrid for the compact class. CO 2 emissions (NEDC) are 98 g/km.

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Concept Hybrid Li-ion Lithium Ion 246

The Truth About Cars

MAY 3, 2024

They’ll both hit 60 mph in about 8 seconds. Toyota still has class-leading cargo capacity and more ways of storing things. EPA estimates have the base Toyota delivering 27 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway. Meanwhile, the CX-5 gives drivers the option of a base 2.5-liter cubic feet. The RAV4 is likewise more economical.

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Mazda Toyota MPG Honda 78

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The EPA-rated range is 230 miles for the standard range and 320 miles for the extended range battery. These are competitive with other smaller EVs, but the EcoBoost V6 F-150 version tops 520 miles of EPA range with a 26-gallon gas tank. With towing, expect less range than the EPA ratings. Luckily top speed is limited to 120 mph.

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F-150 Ford Extended Range Dealers 99

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. 70-mile run at 45 mph: 58.6 90-mile run at 65 mph: 48.7

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 81

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 1, 2023

Running on premium, the EPA rates fuel economy at 17 mpg city/24/highway/20 combined. The smile inducing silky power and torque was strong, especially in Sport mode, where we turned 0-60 mph times of about 4.9 We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Fuel Economy MPG Lexus Miles 85

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: Up to 42 mpg city/44 hwy/43 combined (FWD). EPA Fuel Economy: TBD, should be similar to hybrid; 32-mile all-electric range. This exceeded the EPA estimate of 43 mpg, which is always a satisfying feeling, especially in a crossover weighing 3,834 pounds.

Kia 84

Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 84

Baua Electric

APRIL 18, 2024

Just yesterday, Lucid shared its upgrades to the Grand Touring version of the 2024 Air, which now utilizes the heat pump from its top-tier Sapphire edition and significantly faster charging speeds while offering the same EPA estimated range of 516 miles on a charge. The current version offers 620 horsepower and can accelerate 0-60 mph in 3.4

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MPH San Francisco Design Motor 52

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

Eco Two models to kcik things off Dual 150 kW motors producing 348 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque AWD 82 kWh battery 124 mph maximum top speed 6.5 seconds: 0-60 mph 191 mile driving range. ( EPA measurement) Battery and Charging The VF 8 is charged through a plug-in port offering three charging speeds.

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San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina 96

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The EPA has rated the EcoBoost 2.3L In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 mpg, exceeding the EPA figure. ZR is a speed rating, which in this case means the tire can handle speeds surpassing 150 mph.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 86

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. 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 If the Rio is driven lightly, as intended, surpassing the EPA numbers is easy.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 72

Green Car Congress

MAY 30, 2013

The new BMW X5 xDrive30d has a 0-100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 6.9 EPA mileage estimates will be available closer to launch. The 0–100 km/h (62 mph) time of the BMW X5 M50d is 5.3 30 – 100 mph) and does not apply the brakes at the same time. seconds (–0.7 liters per 100 kilometers—to 6.2 BMW X5 M50d.

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BMW Diesel Fuel Power 220

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

In Utah the posted limit is 80 mph and for many drivers that was only a suggestion. We set the cruise control to 72 mph when on the freeway. A comparable SUV, such as a 2023 Ford Explorer AWD with the turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and an EPA highway rating of 26 miles per gallon, would have used 69 gallons of gasoline.

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Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles 83

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

For even more fun and exclusivity, the 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition (only 1,000 will be made) takes this proven comfortable driving compact crossover, with best-in-class fuel economy, to new styling and performance levels. Rising to the top of the premium compact crossover class. Acceleration, 0-60 mph in 8.6

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid MPG 84

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2009

Top speed is 140 km/h (90 mph). The headlights also consume just 10% of the electricity of conventional lamps, which helps Nissan LEAF to achieve its world-class range autonomy. 1 ] The EPA Urban Dynamometer Driving Schedule (UDDS) is commonly called the LA4 or “the city test” and represents city driving conditions.

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Nissan Production Lithium Ion Japan 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2010

Max speed: 50 mph (80 km). Less than one year later, Navistar has completed testing and validation, developed and delivered prototype vehicles, and received EPA and CARB certifications. This Class 2c-3 electric truck—the first in its category—has a range of 100 miles per charge, making it ideal for many urban applications.

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All-Electric Commercial Los Angeles Li-ion 207

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The S-Class debuted in 1972 and the seventh generation of this flagship sedan was introduced in 2021. The EPA rates the S500 3.0-liter Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. Where Luxury and Technology Meet.

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Mercedes Hybrid MPG Light 75

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The front wheels are turned by the optional Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) delivering an EPA mpg rating of 36 city/43 highway/39 combined. mpg, which is a nice bump over the EPA Combined estimate of 39 mpg. of torque deliver a 0-60 mph time of 12.6 The speedometer reads out to 140 mph, but at 70 I knew that was enough.

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Mitsubishi MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. We did a bit better on a 120-mile freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 28.1 Selecting the Sport mode for that extra oomph helped turn 0-60 mph in about 6.3 The base Santa Cruz engine is the non-turbo 2.5L

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Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 81

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Maserati says the top speed is a stunning 203 mph, which we believe, but did not attempt, making it the fastest vehicle in its class. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 13 mpg city/20 highway/16 combined running on 91 octane. The base Ghibli engine is a Ferrari-based 3.0-liter Something borrowed, something gray.

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Carbon Fiber Ferrari Aston Martin Cadillac 96

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2015

Estimated EPA MPGe. >59. 1 Given that US EPA fuel economy figures for the vehicles are not yet available, we are using the ECE fuel consumption figures from Europe as a means to provide a comparison across vehicles, and are providing the estimated EPA figure where available. Estimated EPA city fuel economy is more than 59 MPGe.

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Volvo Plug-in PHEV Engine 150

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. Zero-to-60 mph speeds are in the low-eight second range, which doesn’t quite put it in the performance or sporty category. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Lexus Nickel Metal Hydride MPG Clean 77