Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 20, 2012

The 2013 Ford Fusion and 2013 Nissan Altima have earned a Top Safety Pick+ from the IIHS, a new level above the previous Top Safety Pick standard. Ford and Nissan are celebrating the results of the latest round of Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash testing--but rival Toyota won't be quite so joyful.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 18, 2013

If you do, you're perfectly placed to get some hefty discounts on Toyota's Prius Plug-In right now. In fact, you're in the right place to get a discount on several green models at the moment, including the regular Prius, as well as Ford C-Max and Fusion hybrids. Live in the New York area?

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New York Prius Plug-in Toyota 107

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

will recall an estimated 270,000 units of its new third-generation MY 2010 Prius in Japan and the US to fix a brake problem. Toyota had denied the existence of any structural defects in the Prius braking system. The Nikkei reports that Toyota Motor Corp. The company has begun examining these vehicles for braking problems.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Slowly, ever so slowly, the image of green cars is expanding beyond tiny tin-box hatchbacks and nerdy Toyota Prius hybrids to encompass a broader spectrum of the car scene. Take, for instance, this 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid show car, customized by Jonathan Garcia of M&J Enterprises in Phillips Ranch, California.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 3, 2012

The all-new Ford Fusion has been crowned the 2013 Green Car of the Year at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Beating off competition from the 2013 Dodge Dart Aero, Ford C-MAX, Mazda CX-5 SKYACTIV and the Toyota Prius c, the new Fusion was praised for its significantly reduced petroleum use, improved overall environmental impact and [.].

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Fusion Green Cars Los Angeles Ford 57

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2013

While Toyota took second place for the year, with 12,750 units of the Prius PHV plug-in hybrid, it dropped to third place in December with 1,361 units of the PHV. sold 1,361 units of the Prius PHV in December in the US, bringing the total for the year to 12,750 units. For the year, the Prius family saw sales of 236,659 units, a 73.4%

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2013

By comparison, Fuel Economy is the top priority for Volt, LEAF and Prius Plug-In owners (97%, 94% and 98%, respectively). While the field of electric vehicles (EVs) has grown with the Chevrolet Volt, Nissan Leaf and the Toyota Prius Plug-In, Tesla buyers display unique differences. The LEAF, as a contrast, consumes 29 kWh/ 100 miles.

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Tesla Prius Volt EPA 354

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2012

The base MSRP for the Prius Plug-in Hybrid is $32,000. The Prius Plug-in Hybrid Advanced will have an MSRP of $39,525. Both Prius Plug-in models qualify for a federal tax credit of $2,500. Ford’s other electrified vehicles include the Focus Electric; all-new Fusion Hybrid; and the Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 3, 2012

In September, GM’s plug-in hybrid Chevrolet Volt (2,851 units sold) and Toyota’s plug-in hybrid Prius PHV (1,652 units sold) continued to lead sales in the US of plug-in vehicles from major OEMs. Prius PHV sales from Jan-Sep 2012 totaled 7,734 units. Overall, total GM sales rose 29% in September year-on-year. in September year-on-year.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 27, 2015

Carbon guilt weighed heavily on my mind as I approached the car rental counter at the Salt Lake City Airport. The book I was reading on the plane (Sustainable Energy, by David JC Mackay) suggested that my portion of the energy for the round-trip plane ride from Boston and back would amount to roughly 12,000 kilowatt-hours.

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Fusion Prius Boston Toyota 60

Green Cars News

JANUARY 18, 2013

Ford is determined to make its new Fusion Energi (pictured) a serious contender to the dominance of the Chevrolet Volt and Toyota Prius Plug-in: and newly released statistics suggest it will be exactly that.

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Fusion Ford Energy Prius 52

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 5, 2010

Late yesterday, Ford announced a "customer satisfaction program" that will ask that owners of 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid models built before October 17 to bring the cars to their dealer for a free software upgrade. Another day, another hybrid braking problem. Only this time, it's not Toyota. The fix is meant.

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Fusion Ford Hybrid Mercury 62

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

MY2016 Toyota Prius. MY2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid. MY2012 Toyota Prius. The EV/Hybrid analysis database currently includes the teardown of the following vehicles: MY2017 Chevrolet Bolt. MY2016 Mercedes GLE 550e. MY2016 Tesla Model X. MY2016 Chevrolet Volt. MY2016 Volvo XC90 T8. MY2016 Audi A3 e-Tron. MY2015 Volkswagen e-Golf.

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Renewable i-MiEV Chevrolet Civic Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2013

Toyota followed with 2,353 units of the Prius PHV plug-in hybrid electric vehicle sold in Q1, up 158% year-on-year. The figures for March are 180 Focus Electric; 295 Fusion Energi; and 494 CMAX Energi. Nissan, which sold 3,539 units of the LEAF battery electric vehicle in the US in Q1 (a 104.2% increase from March 2012’s 579 units.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

October sales for the Ford C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid models added up to 2,179 vehicles, compared to 2,095 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrids sold. However.'

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Plug-in Toyota Plug Ford 115

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 22, 2013

Choice in the plug-in hybrid market is growing all the time, and the Accord offers buyers an alternative to the Ford Fusion Energi--not to mention more established plug-ins like the Chevrolet Volt and Toyota Prius Plug-In. Honda's two-motor Accord Plug-In Hybrid is now on sale at select New York and Californian Honda dealers.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 7, 2013

Plug-In Hybrids like the Ford Fusion Energi and Ford C-Max Energi—or the Toyota Prius Plug-In, among others—encourage those with regular commutes to plug in daily and do some (or all) of their commute in electric-only mode, without the gasoline engine ever firing up.

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Plug-in Plug Ford Energy 121

Green Car Reports

MARCH 3, 2013

We've written quite a lot about the gas mileage of Ford's two new 2013 hybrid models, the C-Max and Fusion hybrids. That's because a lot of shoppers and buyers have been talking about it. Both cars are rated at 47 mpg combined, and neither car seems to achieve anything close to that rating in varied real-world usage.

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Ford Fusion Prius 2013 106

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2010

As an example, the UCS “Hybrid Scorecard” gives both the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid a high “hybrid value” rating. The Honda Civic Hybrid has more than $3,000 worth of forced features, while the Ford Fusion Hybrid includes nearly $4,000 worth, according to UCS. The Prius scored a 9.8

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Available in all-wheel drive, the Seltos also comes in LX, S, EX and SX trims with three new colors of Pluton Blue, Fusion Black and Valais Green. 2023 Toyota Prius Hybrid and Prius Prime Plug-in Hybrid. Pricing will be released just before going on sale in spring 2023. Lucid edging toward affordability. 2023 Lucid Air Pure EV.

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Los Angeles Auto Prius Toyota 79

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

The Prius PHV put in a very strong second-place showing of 1,791 units in August 2013, up 65% from 1,047 units in August 2012. The Ford Fusion Energi followed with 600 units, up 47% from July 2013. The Ford Fusion Energi followed with 600 units, up 47% from July 2013. Jan-August 2013 sales for the Volt were 14,994 units, up 11.1%

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All Cars Electric

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

Ford might need to upsize their trophy case for all the awards the new Fusion is winning. Just two weeks ago, the Fusion was awarded Motor Trend's golden calipers as the 2010 Car of the Year, beating out the Honda Insight, the Lexus HS 250h, and the Toyota Prius, among numerous others.

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HS 250h Fusion Honda Insight Ford 40

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2009

year-on-year in April to 21,735, despite full month sales for the new Honda Insight and the Ford Fusion and Milan hybrids. In advance of the market introduction of the new 2010 Prius, Toyota Prius sales dropped 61.5% The new Fusion and Milan hybrid sedans sold a combined 1,165 units, representing 5.7% Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2018

Leading car models sold or leased include: Toyota Prius Prime, which accounted for more than 38% of rebates; Chevrolet Bolt EV, which accounted for 12% of rebates; Chevrolet Volt, which accounted for 9% of rebates; Ford Fusion Energi, which accounted for 8% of rebates; and. Kia Soul EV, which accounted for more than 8% of rebates.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2015

Vehicles in this category include the Chevy Volt, Ford C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi. A $750 rebate is available for vehicles with a battery capacity of less than 7 kWH, such as the 2015 model year Toyota Prius Plug-In. A $1,500 rebate is available for vehicles with a batter capacity of seven to 18 kWH.

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Connecticut PHEV Tax Credit Fusion 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

The total system output surpasses that of the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid (134 hp), Chevrolet Volt (149 hp) and projected output of the Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid. Electric driving is supported by a 6.7 kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion battery pack, and total system output is 196 hp (146 kW). Earlier post.).

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Honda Japan 2015 Hybrid 268

Green Car Reports

JULY 20, 2012

The C-Max Energi is just part of a five-pronged attack on the hybrid and plug-in market this year, joining the 2012 Ford Focus Electric, and flanked by the regular C-Max Hybrid, all-new Fusion Hybrid, and the upcoming.

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2013 Plug-in Ford Plug 80

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Not only does the 2011 Sonata Hybrid carry gas-mileage ratings better than its competition, but it neatly splits the difference between the indistinguishable-from-standard styling of the Toyota Camry and Ford Fusion hybrids and a dedicated body style a la Toyota Prius.

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2011 Hyundai Hybrid Fusion 93

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2009

For MY 2010, the Prius is the top fuel economy leader , with EPA ratings of 51/48 mpg city/highway. The US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy today released the 2010 Fuel Economy Guide, which gives consumers information about estimated fuel costs and mileage standards for model year 2010 vehicles.

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Fuel Economy 2010 Economy EPA 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

Left: 2001-2003 Toyota Prius (THS). Right: 2004-2009 Toyota Prius (THS-II). Reports of irregular braking behavior from some 2010 Toyota Prius hybrids as well as some 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan hybrids appear to be focused on the activation of ABS in conjunction with both regenerative and friction braking.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Leading car models sold include the Toyota Prius Prime, which accounted for more than 40% of the rebates, the Chevrolet Bolt EV (12%), Chevrolet Volt (10%), and the Ford Fusion Energi (10%). In total, more than $3 million in rebates were provided to New Yorkers for the purchase or lease of 26 different types of cars.

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New York Plug-in Plug Sale 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2010

Toyota remains the leading seller of hybrids in the US, lead by the Prius, the sales of which jumped up 32.1% Sales of the Fusion and Milan sedan hybrids were up 295.6% According to Autodata, total light-duty vehicle sales in the US grew 24.3% year-on-year in March 2010 to 1,066,205 units. in March to 11,786 units. to 594 units.

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LS 600H Honda Hybrid Toyota 186

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2014

l/100 km), tying the smaller Honda Civic Hybrid and falling below the top-performing and smaller Toyota Prius hatchback by only 4 mpg. Prior Consumer Reports tests of the Ford Fusion Hybrid and C-Max Hybrid also found a significant shortfall between the EPA’s estimated highway fuel economy figures and those in CR’s own fuel economy tests.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2009

The month also saw the debut of three new hybrids—the Honda Insight and the Ford Fusion and Milan—all of which only came on sale toward the end of the month. Sales of the Toyota Prius were off 56.8% In their partial month debut, the new Fusion and Milan hybrids sold a combined 451 units, representing 3.0%

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 29, 2012

This year’s finalist line-up consists of Dodge Dart Aero, Ford C-MAX, Ford Fusion, Mazda CX-5 SkyACTIV and the Toyota Prius c, which are all in the [.]. The finalists for the 2013 Green Car of the Year have been revealed ahead of the reveal of the overall winner at the Los Angeles Auto Show next month.

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Green Cars Los Angeles Green Dodge 57

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Prius posted 13,496 units, up 14.3% The new car hybrids (Fusion and Milan) posted 1,333 units, representing 8.9% of total Fusion and Milan sales. Toyota posted a total of 18,757 hybrid units, a 15% increase by volume year on year, and representing 12.3% of its sales in October. year-on-year. y-o-y and representing 4.7%

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2009

Prius sold 9,617 units, up 11% from the year before. The new Fusion/Milan hybrid sedans sold 1,401 units, representing 8.7% of all Fusion/Milan sales. Toyota posted 14,473 hybrids in November 2009, up 16.3% from November 2008. Total light-duty vehicle sales were up 2.6% to 133,700 units. Click to enlarge. to 118,536 units.

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