Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Remember, Polestar, owned by Volvo, began in 1995 as the Volvo performance tuner, so Polestar engineers are accustomed to using Swedish winters to test handling and performance. Before that, Polestar was founded in 1995 to performance-tune Volvos. Don’t sleep on Polestar.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

More reviews will be coming from some of the other notable cars that were there (see list at end of article), so stay tuned. Make sure to sign-up for the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (upper right) to be alerted when longer reviews are posted on several of these cars. Volvo V90 T6 AWD R-Design. Volvo V90 T6 AWD R-Design.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 16, 2023

Polestar and Volvo were acquired by Geeley, a Chinese automobile company, in 2010. Polestar was founded in 1995 for the purpose of performance-tuning Volvos. Volvo brought them in-house in 2015 when Polestar badging appeared on Volvos, designating that performance was awaiting the driver.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2022

From IDTechEx’s review of the most promising eVTOL companies, 21 have presented timeline information about when they are looking to begin commercial eVTOL production, plans which are highly dependent on flight certification. Tesla, Daimler, VW, and Volvo are all investing heavily in battery-electric trucks. Electric Trucks - 4.3

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 9, 2021

The secret is that Polestar is an electric performance brand from Volvo and its Chinese owner, Geely Holding. It was established in 2017 and is based in Gothenburg, Sweden, where Volvo has been for a long time (although the Polestar 2 is built in China). Inside, the 2021 Polestar 2 shows its Volvo origins.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 29, 2022

The answer, which I was able to get to elevator-pitch length, is that Polestar is the all-electric division of Volvo Cars, and the Polestar 2 is its first all-electric car here in the States. The Polestar 2 at first looks like a Volvo, but upon closer inspection has a style all its own. Good enough? Not nearly. Speak to me.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 5, 2009

London Mayor Boris Johnson and Transport for London (TfL) is set to review the London Congestion Charge following complaints that the current system for exemptions to the charge is unfair. See our thoughts on the congestion charge as it stands in our article: ‘The Green Piece; Time to review the congestion charge.’

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2018

The Road Ahead for Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Market Trends & Policy Analysis analyzes California’s ZEV market, including historic sales, costs, technology trends, forecasts and challenges. It also reviews policies and implications that could affect future market growth. ZEV sales increased 29.1% More than half of the U.S

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2023

Look for a full Road Test review soon on Clean Fleet Report. 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, including our Prius Prime review that will include detailed reporting on its performance, handling, ride and real world driving range.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

We are familiar with this engine as it was in the 2021 Genesis GV80 we reviewed earlier. The GV70 competes against premium small SUVs including the Acura RDX , Audi Q3, BMW X3, Buick Envision , Lexus NX , Lincoln Corsair, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Tesla Model Y and the Volvo XC60. Road Test: 2018 Volvo XC60 T8 PHEV.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid. Story by John Faulkner.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

This truly premium midsize sedan is priced competitively, especially when considering the low cost of ownership due to the appealing fuel efficiency. Clean Fleet Report has driven and reviewed many sedans, from several different manufacturers, and can report their quality and value have never been better. Midsize Luxury Contenders.

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 82

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

We have reviewed, and have been impressed with, all their hybrid, plug-in hybrid and full-electric vehicles. 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. [ Road Test: 2021 Volvo SC90 Recharge PHEV. Observations: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium.

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Drive Electric

JANUARY 8, 2021

Polestar has risen from its origins as a racing arm of Swedish manufacturer, Volvo, to be a leading light in the challenge to range-masters Tesla in the EV sector. Based on a home charging electricity cost of 14p per kWh, this equates to a stunning electric cost per mile of just 3.2p. Cost of full charge. Battery size.

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Charged EVs

JULY 29, 2021

RWD has advantages for handling and roadholding, and reduces the cost of single-motor base models by eliminating costly constant-velocity joints for powered front wheels. No US reviews yet. But in April, German blogger Dr. Stefan Leichsenring gave the car a solid review. Electronic features galore.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Our review of the not-so-much-smaller 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid returned stellar fuel economy topping 50 miles per gallon. 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. Road Test: 2019 Volvo S90 PHEV. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

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. Road Test: 2018 Volvo XC60 PHEV. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [

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Acura MPG Fuel Economy SUV 77

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The Polestar 1, launched in 2019, was the first car released from what once was the performance division of Volvo. 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. Powerful, Sleek, Plug-in Hybrid Luxury Coupe. Not the End, But a New Beginning.

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Charged EVs

MAY 18, 2021

EPA said, we’re going to do a midterm review that will potentially affect 2021 forward, and when Obama left office, the agency did the midterm review, and concluded that the standards can be met by the car companies, no changes needed to be made for 2021 to 2025. Europe is ahead of even the Obama standards.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2022

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. Road Test: Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 19, 2021

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. Road Test: 2018 Volvo XC60. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [ Road Test: 2020 Acura RDX.

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Buick MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Volvo and its sister company Polestar has just started selling its EVs. Volvo and Polestar have indicated more plug-in models will follow. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. The Swedes (with some Chinese help) are bringing more EVs.

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Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

A company called Circulor provides mapping and analysis of supply chains—it says it can prove where an EV battery’s materials are mined and manufactured, and that it is already providing such services for customers including BHP, Volvo Cars, Polestar and Jaguar Land Rover. Last month, the Energy Department awarded a loan of $2.5

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Charged EVs

AUGUST 2, 2023

Supplying to Volvo Trucks or Daimler Trucks or whoever is more burdensome. The utilities did all the desk reviews, they evaluated each of the sites generally and said, “Okay, it’s going to be this much on upgrades and this much time. Rustam Kocher: I’ve really been impressed with Volvo Trucks. It’s less time and effort.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Saab GM-owned company exploring PHEVs Joint Venture with Volvo and others to research PHEVs Toyota 500 PHEV 2010-model Priuses with lithium batteries to be leased for fleet tests in 2009 (150 in U.S.) Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. People wont buy a full car.

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