Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

mpg higher (+5.4%) than MY 2011. mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. mpg, or 22%. There are 15 MY 2013 pickup and minivan/van models for which at least one variant of the model has a combined city/highway label fuel economy rating of 20 mpg (11.8

Fuel Economy 247

Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

The Truth About Cars

MAY 21, 2024

Last week in Desert Hot Springs, California, a wandering canine got my attention and forced me to stop as I piloted the 2025 Mazda CX-70. Full disclosure: Mazda flew me to the Palm Springs, California metro area and fed and housed me for two nights. Finally, a plug-hybrid powertrain combines an electric motor and a 2.5-liter

Mazda 59

Mazda PHEV Lexus MPG 59

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter That number jumps to 105 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when combining electricity and gasoline. MPGe is a measurement of how far a car can travel, electrically, on the same amount of energy as is contained in 1 gallon of gasoline.

Escape 93

Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 93

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 1, 2021

Local Electric Driving, No Range Anxiety. Volvo has been talking about going electric a lot lately. The company plans to do it with a mixture of all-electric vehicles, like the new XC40 Recharge, and plug-in hybrid versions of its SUVs and sedans. I averaged 25 mpg over 364 miles of mostly freeway driving.

Recharge 82

Recharge Volvo PHEV MPG 82

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-5 2.5 That’s a good place to start when summing-up the Mazda line-up of crossover/SUVs, its one remaining sedan and, of course, the delightful MX-5 Miata. The silhouette still looks the part Turbo Option The 2023 Mazda CX-5 has a base non-turbocharged Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter The EPA rates the CX-5 2.5L

Mazda 73

Mazda Clean Cleaning MPG 73

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

With a new design and built on a new platform, the 2023 Honda HR-V continues to be a good value with a roomy interior and 30+ mpg. Running on 87 octane, the EPA rates the HR-V AWD at 25 mpg city/30 highway/27 combined. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

Honda 81

Honda MPG Fuel Economy 2020 81

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

The 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited is a rear-wheel drive, 200+ horsepower sports coupe that competes with the Mazda MX-5 RF , and shares a platform with Toyota 86. The BRZ is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined mpg. Road Test: 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF. Driving Experience: On the Road. Four co-conspirators.

MPG 87

MPG Clean Cleaning Miles 87

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

If you are the type of conscientious person who never forgets to plug-in your phone every night, and you don’t wander far from home every day, then the 2022 Mazda MX-30 EV may work for you. Mazda says the MX-30’s 100-mile electric driving range is an “ideal companion for daily commuting (and will) meet the needs of most urban residents.”

Mazda 87

Mazda Gasoline-Electric Clean Cleaning 87

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Great style, drives equally as well as it looks, and gets more than 37 mpg. kilowatt (kW) electric motor contributes 59 hp and 195 lb.-ft. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 37 mpg city/36 highway/37 combined. mpg, which moves the Tucson Hybrid AWD into the super fuel sipping category. Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-5.

Tucson 78

Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 78

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 26, 2021

Photos by John Faulkner and Mazda. Mazda never disappoints when it comes to making cars that are fun to drive. But what about the crossovers in the Mazda line-up—the CX-3, CX-30, CX-5, and CX-9? The 2021 Mazda CX-5 has a base Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter Turbo AWD at 22 mpg city/27 highway/24 combined. mpg and 30.1

Mazda 62

Mazda MPG Fuel Economy Clean 62

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 11, 2021

That wild creature is now at your local Ford dealer where it will be taking on the Subaru Crosstrek , Mazda CX-30 and Jeep Compass and Renegade head-to-head. are 25 mpg city/28 highway/ 26 combined. Our takeaway is when the Bronco Sport is loaded with a two adults and all their gear, 30 mpg will be realistic on the highway.

Ford 67

Ford MPG Jeep Fuel Economy 67

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

mpg, but in two 100-mile highway runs with the cruise control set at 65 mph, we achieved 30.1 So while most owners will not be trying to eke-out every last mile from a drop of fuel, it is possible, when on a long road trip and with an easy right foot, to crack 30 mpg. News: Lamborghini Enters the Electric. Road Manners.

Chevrolet 89

Chevrolet MPG Clean Cleaning 89

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

liter V6, the 4Motion permanent all-wheel drive system and an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, the EPA rates the fuel economy at 17 mpg city/23 highway/19 combined. liter four-cylinder that gets 21 mpg city/24 highway/22 combined. mpg, just a touch below membership in the magic 30 MPG AWD Club.

MPG 86

MPG SUV Fuel Economy Light 86

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 15, 2023

Volvo has flipped its usual script with the 2023 XC60 Recharge plug-in hybrid, but it hasn’t sacrificed any of the benefits of owning a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV), which is the perfect bridge between a gasoline and electric power. kilowatt electric motor good for 143 hp, producing a total of 455 hp and 523 pound-feet of torque.

Recharge 80

Recharge Volvo Plug-in SUV 80

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 26, 2021

Fuel economy is rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the AWD model returning 25/32/28. 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. All have a 1.5-liter

Fuel Economy 65

Fuel Economy Economy Clean Cleaning 65

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 6, 2021

The EPA rates fuel economy at 24 mpg city/30 highway/26 combined. The electric power steering was neutral-to-a-bit-light on the road, but was perfect in-town for parking and maneuvering at slow speeds. Road Test: 2019 Mazda CX-9. In our brief 100-mile run we averaged 27.7 Story by John Faulkner. Photos by Mitsubishi.

Mitsubishi 52

Mitsubishi Fuel Economy MPG Clean 52

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2009

Some highlights: The all-new redesigned Prius mid-size gas-electric hybrid posted best-ever July sales of 19,173 units, up 29.7% Monthly sales of hybrids. Click to enlarge. General Motors. GM dealers delivered 189,443 total vehicles in July, a 19.4% decline year-on-year by volume. over the same period last year. from last year.

Cash For Clunkers 150

Cash For Clunkers Sale Hybrid Dodge 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2021

at 23 mpg city/31 highway/26 combined. Mazda achieves these numbers through its Skyactiv-G engine and vehicle design philosophy–a slick-shifting automatic transmission and a coefficient of drag (C d ) of 0.285. This engine, with cylinder deactivation, is rated at 26 mpg city/35 highway/29 combined. The EPA rates the Mazda6 2.5T

Carbon 79

Carbon Mazda MPG Clean 79

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 25, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Mazda3 Hatchback AWD Turbo Design + Performance Value The 2023 Mazda3 is the last remaining sedan in the Mazda line-up. If you have ever driven a Mazda, you will know that, top-to-bottom in their line-up, they make the best-handling cars and crossovers that aren’t marketed as a pure sports model.

Mazda 68

Mazda MPG Clean Cleaning 68

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2011

Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the global premiere of the Mazda Takeri next-generation midsize sedan concept car at the upcoming 42 nd Tokyo Motor Show. Mazda will also hold the Japan debut of the new CX-5 crossover SUV. Both vehicles are equipped with the full array of Mazda’s SKYACTIV Technology ( earlier post ).

Mazda 210

Mazda Japan Diesel Clean 210

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 21, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 Lucid Air Touring AWD Exceptional All-Electric Luxury Sedan Lucid Motors invited the automotive media to California to drive the all-new 2023 Air Touring , one of the sedan offerings from Lucid. Brief Summary: the Air Touring is an exceptional all-electric luxury sedan. seconds and hit 88 mph before lifting.

All-Electric 82

All-Electric Miles Tahoe Charging 82

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

The F Sport styling cues (unique front bumper and grille, black finish 19-inch wheels, rear spoiler and sport-themed interior) makes this hybrid very distinctive-looking to go with its performance, comfort and excellent 44 mpg highway fuel economy. Mazda MX-5 Club. Last year’s Lexus ES F Sport model (non-hybrid) was $46,550.

Lexus 97

Lexus Mercedes Volvo Clean 97

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2022

fuel economy at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined, with one mile more on the highway for the FWD model. The key to nudging close to that magic 30 mpg number, is setting the adaptive cruise control and letting it be. turbocharged engine which is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/29 highway/25 combined. Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9.

Chevrolet 90

Chevrolet MPG SUV Fuel Economy 90

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

The EPA has rated the fuel economy at 21 mpg city/28 highway/24 combined. Cracking 30 mpg on the open road with a midsize AWD was a nice surprise, but it really shouldn’t be that big of deal as Clean Fleet Report feels all AWD cars, at a minimum, should get 30+ mpg on the highway. non-turbo, rated at 25/28/26 mpg.

Hyundai 71

Hyundai MPG Fuel Economy Clean 71

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 8, 2023

liter is rated at 27 mpg city/34 highway/29 combined, and puts out 152 horsepower (hp) and 145 pound-feet of torque (lb.-ft.). of torque and 26/33/29 mpg. New for 2024, the dual-pinion electric power steering, first used on the sporty Subaru WRX, delivers a quicker response and a more natural feel of the road. The optional 2.5-liter

MPG 84

MPG SUV Clean Cleaning 84

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The EPA has rated fuel economy for the 2022 Forester Wilderness at 25 mpg city/28 highway/26 combined, just missing the coveted AWD 30 MPG Club. The 3,620-pound Forester Wilderness never felt heavy or unbalanced, and the electric power steering wasn’t dumbed-down, so there was a loss of road feel and connection.

MPG 71

MPG Clean Cleaning Fleet 71

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2011

MY1978-2011 figures are NHTSA CAFE in mpg. The standards also cut more than 6 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions over the life of the program. Light-duty vehicle fuel economy standards, 1978-2025. MY2012-2025 standards are EPA GHG standards in miles per gallon equivalent, incorporating air conditioning improvements.

Obama 291

Obama Light California Miles 291

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

A Great(er) Electric Vehicle. When Chevrolet launched the 2022 Bolt EUV in February of this year (its first electric utility vehicle), it was recognized for its interior size, refreshed look over the sibling Bolt EV and a low price. If driving an electric car is new to you, then the instant torque at any speed will be an eye opener.

Chevrolet 104

Chevrolet Tax Credit Lithium Ion Charging 104

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 30, 2023

The regenerative charging system converts kinetic energy into electric energy when applying the brakes or coasting, and stores it in the battery. Without it, there is no sound coming from this all-electric crossover. Other than the charge door on the nose, there is no indication this car was powered by electricity.

Kia 87

Kia Miles Tax Credit Charging 87

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 4, 2021

The EPA rates fuel economy at 25 mpg city/26 highway/25 combined. We felt the electric power steering was a bit light on the road, but perfect in town for parking and maneuvering at slow speeds. Options in the diverse compact crossover market: Road Test: 2018 Mazda CX-5. Flash Drive: 2020 Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle.

Mitsubishi 52

Mitsubishi 2018 2020 Fuel Economy 52

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 23, 2021

To maximize fuel economy, selecting the Normal drive mode is key to equaling or besting the EPA rating of 30 mpg city/34 highway/32 combined. In 514 miles of 75-percent highway/25-percent city driving, we averaged 38 mpg; on one highway run with the cruise control set at 65 mph and in the Normal drive mode, we achieved 42.9

Hyundai 52

Hyundai Fuel Economy MPG Economy 52

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Affordable 259-Mile All-Electric Driving Range. Refreshed inside and out, the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV continues to be the best-selling electric car for Chevrolet and parent General Motors. The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt with a 259-mile driving range from a 150-kilowatt electric motor that drives the front wheels. Better than ever.

Chevrolet 79

Chevrolet Miles Clean Cleaning 79

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

GM has announced plans for public sales in 2010, and almost every carmaker now says it will sell PHEVs or highway-speed battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sometime after 2010. Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna. Mazda Ford Partner was reported to be developing Series PHEV based on Mazda 5 MPV platform.

Plug-in 45

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45

EV Adoption

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

For electric vehicles, the BBBA includes multiple proposed changes to IRC 30D, more commonly knows as the federal EV tax credit. Below is a summary table ( download a PDF version ) of the proposed changes to the EV tax credit for new 4-wheeled electric vehicles. Download PDF version. Summaries of the Major Proposed Changes.

Tax Credit 116

Tax Credit Tax F-150 PHEV 116