Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2022

When handed the keys to the 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD, the experience ended-up not only being pleasant, but one that raises the question–where has Lincoln been hiding this gem? What the Corsair PHEV does, or should do, is open the brand to a new audience who will consider buying a Lincoln for the first time.

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PHEV Plug-in Plug MPG 106

Setec Powerr

DECEMBER 6, 2022

It doesn’t hurt to know some of the terminology used in electric vehicles. For example, what is a hybrid vehicle, PHEV, or EV, and what are the differences between them and their advantages and disadvantages? Hybrid Vehicles. PHEV – Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles. EVs – Electric Vehicles.

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PHEV Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Plug-in 98

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The Polestar 2, a midsize sedan with a 270-mile electric range, came to market in early 2021. Next up will be the Polestar 3 SUV in 2022, the Polestar 4 SUV in 2023, and the Polestar 5 luxury GT sedan in 2024, each with a projected 600-mile electric driving range. The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) 2021 Polestar 1 is powered by a 2.0-liter,

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PHEV Carbon Fiber Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 78

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2013

Strategic Vision’s New Vehicle Experience Study (NVES), using a rapidly growing sample of Tesla buyers, finds what it calls “significant” differences between Tesla owners and the rest of the electric vehicle market. The 85 kWh battery pack Model S, for example, is EPA-rated at 38 kWh/100 miles consumption.

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Prius Tesla Volt EPA 354

Baua Electric

MARCH 20, 2024

In that Toyota PHEV, a geofencing function also automatically activates electric mode in urban low-emission zones, as part of a trip-planning function that saves electric operation for those route portions. That learning is “kept local on the vehicle and is not shared outside the car or stored on the cloud,” according to Toyota.

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Prius Toyota PHEV Plug-in 52

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. mpg while getting as much as 40 miles when driving in the all-electric mode.

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Recharge Volvo Plug-in SUV 80

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 1, 2023

In 217 miles driving mostly on Southern California freeways, we averaged 25.3 miles per gallon, with a high of 30 mpg over a 40-mile stretch with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 miles per hour. You will also receive a loaner vehicle and select when and where your Genesis will be returned. We believe you will.

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Fuel Economy MPG Lexus Miles 88

Push EVs

JUNE 12, 2023

The Tesla Model Y was the month’s bestselling vehicle, miles ahead of others in volume. Volume of PHEVs was down only about 20% from May last year (despite much less incentive support), whilst BEV volumes increased by over 27% YoY. Presumably the same improvements can make it to the Lexus also. BEVs, and 8.2% BEV, and 11.9%

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Market Plugin Tesla Norway 59

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

The EPA fuel economy numbers of 21 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined are almost exactly what we got covering 301 miles driving through Southern California. mpg over a 130-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph. The 2022 RDX comes with these warranties: New Vehicle – Four years/50,000 miles.

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Acura MPG Fuel Economy SUV 79

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Pushed to full power, when climbing a grade or passing another vehicle, it would stay too long in the last CVT band before kicking-down after lifting off the accelerator pedal. So if you are looking for a vehicle with a more commanding outlook on the road, the Crown does have a skosh higher ride height. Road Test: 2021 RAV4 Prime PHEV.

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Toyota Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel Economy 88

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

In 386 miles driving through Southern California, aided by the start/stop (where the engine shuts off when not needed), we averaged 23.7 Where we did much better was on a 102-mile freeway run in either Eco or Smart mode and with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we achieved 27.5 New Vehicle – Five years/60,000 miles.

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SUV Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy 92

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Picking the Top 10 electric car makers now involves making some choices as the number of vehicles available increases. The roomy Model S luxury sedan now starts at about $90,000 with a 100 kWh battery pack and all-wheel drive, offering 405 miles of range. Bolts jolts the market with 200+ miles of range and an affordable price.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electrical 105

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Toyota intends to deploy these new powertrain units in a rapidly broadening range of vehicle models, starting in 2017. The new units will feature in 60% or more of vehicles sold annually in Japan, United States, Europe and China in 2021, reducing CO 2 emissions in those markets by 15% or more. Click to enlarge.

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Toyota 2017 Engine Hybrid 150

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The front grille sets the tone for the S500 as the flagship vehicle in the Mercedes-Benz line-up. In 274 miles of driving through Southern California and using the air conditioning at most times, we averaged 27 mpg, but on a 150-mile all-freeway run using the adaptive cruise control set to 65 mph, we averaged 32.8

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Mercedes Hybrid MPG Light 78

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 19, 2021

The EPA rates the Buick Envision FWD at 24 mpg city/31 highway/26 combined miles per gallon. In our real-world experience, driving 251 miles through Southern California, we averaged 28.6 Part of those miles were a 190-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 miles per hour, resulting in a 32.2

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Buick MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

The Truth About Cars

MAY 21, 2024

I spent time with the more-powerful turbo as well as the PHEV. The PHEV, on the other hand, was impressively smooth throughout more of the rev range. Like the turbo, the PHEV was punchy, but it seemed easier to summon its power at light throttle. PHEVs offer up to 26 miles of electric-only range.

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Mazda PHEV Lexus MPG 59

EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Alfa Romeo Tonale – the Italian brand finally has a rechargeable car in its ranks in the form of the Tonale PHEV compact SUV. Aptera – US-based company claims to have created the world’s most efficient vehicle with the three-seat F1-inspired Aptera. Expect to see it Down Under in 2023. Think iX3, but smaller.

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Electric Cars PHEV Australia Cars 94

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

GM is producing 2 vehicles a day with the goal of having a total of 76 vehicles available by the end of the summer; these vehicles will be used for validation testing ranging from fit and finish reviews, to durability testing to eventual crash testing. Chevrolet is a global value leader. Build better products. Click to enlarge.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Genesis currently does not offer any hybrid vehicles, but as the up-market division of Hyundai they certainly could. Our review of the not-so-much-smaller 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid returned stellar fuel economy topping 50 miles per gallon. The 2022 G80 comes with these warranties: Powertrain – 10 years/100,000 miles.

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Fuel Economy MPG GS 450h Clean 73

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. What Are Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs)? What do car companies say about PHEVs? Dont PHEVs just shift pollution from gasoline cars to power plants? And its easier to clean central power plants than millions of vehicles.

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PHEV Nickel Metal Hydride Prius EPRI 37

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 28, 2021

With sedan sales in the US declining over the past few years as crossover SUVs have become the vehicles of choice, Cadillac is looking to grab the attention of luxury sports sedan enthusiasts with the competitively priced CT4. In 286 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 27.2 Road Test: 2016 Audi A3 E-tron PHEV.

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Cadillac MPG Clean Cleaning 95

EV Adoption

MARCH 9, 2021

These are all dates that various automakers, electric vehicle organizations, and states have declared when they want to ban the sale of or end their production of vehicles powered by an internal combustion engine. EV Price Parity With ICE Vehicles Is Fast Approaching. Chart: EVAdoption / Loren McDonald.

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Price Gas-Electric Available Charging 87

EV Adoption

MARCH 31, 2021

This past week not only had the usual automaker electrification declarations and teases of EVs to come such as the Kia EV6 and Lexus LF-Z concept EV, but we had a huge April Fools’ joke from Volkswagen. kWh pack with latter achieving a claimed range of over 316 miles (510 km) on the WLTP combined cycle. Automakers and Models.

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Kia Jeep Lexus Re-Charge 52

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Encased in metal and painted black, the battery looked much smaller than a Roadster pack and is said to be able to power the fortwo up to 100 miles. Theres a company in Guernsey (a UK island) which does conversions (the Mk1 shape), but I want a current shape model and a 60 mile range is just fine. Mercedes please take note.

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Power Powered Dodge Circuit Tesla 49

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

We can now say with confidence that it is worth waiting 70+ days to make the shift to the left side of the car, following a brief spin around Cobo Hall in a prototype vehicle during the SAE World Congress here in Detroit. It will be a long, long time before the thrill of driving an all-electric vehicle wears off. No coasting available.

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Dodge Circuit Dodge Electric Cars Chrysler 45