Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

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. Is the Sonata Hybrid enticing enough to sway you from a SUV or crossover? Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight. A case for sedans.

Hyundai 84

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 84

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2009

GM dealers delivered 189,443 total vehicles in July, a 19.4% Light truck sales were led by the RAV4 compact SUV with best-ever July sales of 15,912 units, up 32.5% Total sales of the fuel-efficient Honda Civic increased 3.1% The new Honda Insight hybrid posted 2,295 units. Monthly sales of hybrids. General Motors.

Cash For Clunkers 150

Cash For Clunkers Sale Hybrid Dodge 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2021

As noted in the opening, the Mazda6 is going away partly due to consumers wanting pickup trucks, crossovers and SUVs, and also that the Mazda6, and the Mazda brand, are not on enough shopping lists when people are considering a new car. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid.

Carbon 77

Carbon Mazda MPG Clean 77

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Toyota has had a battery recycling program since 1998 and even offers dealers a $200 bounty to ensure batteries arent just thrown away (described at end of linked document). Honda Insight, Civic and Accord use an entirely different design: the electric motor never runs without the gasoline engine running at the same time.

PHEV 37

PHEV Nickel Metal Hydride Prius EPRI 37