Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

The 39 kilowatt (kW) electric motor adds 29 hp and 151 lb.-ft. The gas-electric punch. The slippery aerodynamics are partially due to the deflectors of smooth underbody panels that block air going to the engine when in electric mode, and tiny rear lamp fins to improve air flow, resulting in a 0.24 coefficient of drag.

Hyundai 85

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 85

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

All-season, but not the most fun The variable ratio electric-power assist steering was neutral and provided accurate turning results, with the leather-wrapped steering wheel having a good, solid feel. coefficient of drag (C d ) helped it slice through the wind. With an eye to fuel economy and aerodynamics, the 0.27

MPG 74

MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 74

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

When the engine is winding-out at the highest rpms it can be bit noisy. The suspension set-up for the 2,765-pound Rio had electric power steering, 15-inch alloy wheels shod with 185/65 Michelin ProContact tires, front MacPherson struts, a coupled rear Torsion Beam axle and shock absorbers at both ends. Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic.

Kia 74

Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 74

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

For the all-new 2022 Civic sedan Honda has stiffened the chassis, making for tight and predictable handling. The electric power steering, with good road feedback, is programmed with a neutral feel, with the steering weight providing for a good connection with the road. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid.

Honda 88

Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy 88

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The Toyota Prius has come a long way since it debuted 22 years ago, as the second hybrid car to be sold in the United States (after the first generation Honda Insight). The 2023 Prius Hybrid is available with a single electric motor and front-wheel drive (FWD) or with dual motors for all-wheel drive (AWD).

Prius 91

Prius Toyota Hybrid Fuel Economy 91

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Car and Driver s Patrick Bedard writes amusingly but tellingly about this issue. What do car companies say about PHEVs? Wont all these cars require us to build even more power plants? The enthusiasm for ethanol ("flex-fuel" cars use E85, which is 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline) is welcome. See our Global Warming page.

PHEV 37

PHEV Nickel Metal Hydride Prius EPRI 37