Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

The 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is arriving in select dealerships in 10 states this week with an EPA-estimated 27-mile (43.5-kilometer) At the Sonata PHEV’s launch in January, Hyundai had estimated a 22-mile AER ( earlier post ), which it later bumped up to around 24 miles ( earlier post ).

Plug-in 150

Plug-in 2016 Plug EPA 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2015

Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 4-cylinder engine mated to a two-motor drive unit slightly modified from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt drive unit powers the Malibu Hybrid. Engine and Drive Unit.

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy Malibu Hybrid MPG Volt 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2015

Hyundai introduced the Hybrid version of the seventh-generation Sonata at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Hyundai expects the 2016 Sonata Hybrid to improve fuel economy more than 10%. Sonata Hybrid will be built at Hyundai’s Asan, South Korea assembly plant and will go on sale early this summer.

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy Economy Hyundai Hybrid 150

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

Gets more than 50 mpg. Now in its second year, the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid sets the bar high for five-passenger sedans. Hyundai can rightly claim the Sonata Hyundai Hybrid looks like no other sedan, highlighted by a distinctive LED headlight design, which is edged by a very unique and compelling daylight running light strip.

Hyundai 71

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 71

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2015

Hyundai lanched the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle—Hyundai’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle—along with the hybrid version of the seventh-generation Sonata, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. In charge sustaining mode, the Sonata PHEV is expected to return 38 mpg (6.19

PHEV 150

PHEV Hyundai Miles Range 150

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 17, 2012

South-Korean automaker Hyundai announced last week that it achieved a fleet-wide corporate average fuel economy of 36 mpg across its entire 2011 range. In doing so, Hyundai has essentially met U.S. 2016 Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards set for cars and light-duty trucks four years early.

MPG 84

MPG Hyundai Fuel Economy Corporation 84

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Hyundai and Kia will pay a combined $100-million civil penalty, the largest in Clean Air Act history, to resolve violations concerning the testing and certification of vehicles sold in the US (“Conformity Violations”) and will spend approximately $50 million on measures to prevent any future violations. Hyundai and Kia will also forfeit 4.75

Kia 199

Kia Hyundai Emissions Fuel Economy 199

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 21, 2015

The redesigned 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is now available to rent, in certain areas at least. DON'T MISS: 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid & Plug-In Hybrid Debut At 2015. Hertz is adding the mid-size sedan to its fleet as part of its "Green Traveler Collection" green rental-car program.

Hyundai 60

Hyundai Fleet Hybrid MPG 60

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

While we don't yet know the model name, we do know Hyundai is expected to launch its first dedicated hybrid vehicle at the Detroit Auto Show in January. That car--codenamed 'AE' for now--will go on sale within a year of the fourth-generation Toyota Prius, the car that has defined hybrid efficiency for more than a decade.

Detroit 60

Detroit Prius Hyundai Hybrid 60

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

The new 2016 Toyota Prius is now arriving at dealers all over the country, and while gas prices--and hence hybrid sales--are down, it's expected to boost sales of the quintessential hybrid, now ranked at 52 or 56 mpg combined.

Prius 60

Prius 2017 Hyundai MPG 60

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 8, 2016

The Honda Accord Hybrid has the highest fuel-economy rating of any mid-size hybrid sedan: 47 mpg combined. That's better than any other competitor now on sale, including hybrid models of the Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, and Toyota Camry. But the hybrid Accord has quietly vanished from the carmaker's 2016 lineup.

Honda 60

Honda Hybrid Fusion Fuel Economy 60

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

A new addition to the Kia model line-up, the Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) will be Kia’s first plug-in hybrid for global markets when it goes on sale in the second half of 2016, offering increased battery capacity and pure electric range. Earlier post.). The powertrain has the 156 PS, 189 N·m (139 lb-ft) 2.0-liter

Kia 150

Kia Plug-in Hybrid Plug 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

at 24 mpg city/32 highway/27 combined while running on 87 octane. Road Test: 2016 Honda Accord. Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Hyundai Sonata. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

Kia 76

Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 76

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. As a test, part of those miles were driven with the cruise control set at 65 mph where we averaged 44 mpg, and at 60 mph resulting in 51.4 Flash Drive: 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Sentra.

Kia 72

Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 72

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Honda bumps up mpg & power. turbo at 31 mpg city/38 highway/34 combined. mpg combined, with a 90-mile all-freeway run, using the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, the average bumped up to 40.8 non-turbo, fuel economy estimates are 30 mpg city/37 highway/37 combined. 50+ MPG and good handling, too.

Honda 86

Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy 86

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

The BRZ is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined mpg. mpg, which we thought was great considering how much fun we had whipping through the gears while seeking out every twisty road we could find. Road Test: 2019 Hyundai Veloster (now out of production). Road Test: 2016 Dodge Challenger.

MPG 85

MPG Clean Cleaning Miles 85

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 24, 2023

note: Larry originally wrote this in 2016, but since Toyota is still advertising about its hybrid “that doesn’t need to be plugged in,” we thought it was worth updating and repeating.]

Nickel Metal Hydride 84

Nickel Metal Hydride Plug-in Plug Recharge 84

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Hyundai has begun the US sales rollout of its Ioniq line of electrified vehicles, which come in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric variants. The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). Earlier post.)

Hyundai 186

Hyundai Plug-in Hybrid Plug 186

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2016

Hyundai’s all-new 2017 Hyundai Elantra arrives in dealerships this month, featuring two new, more efficient powertrains; lower weight; improved stiffness, and a number of safety and connectivity technologies. liter Kappa turbocharged GDI four-cylinder engine equipped on the Elantra Eco trim, available in Spring 2016.

2017 150

2017 MPG Hyundai Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Hyundai has begun the US sales rollout of its Ioniq line of electrified vehicles, which come in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric variants. The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). Earlier post.)

Hyundai 150

Hyundai Plug-in Hybrid Plug 150

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 19, 2021

First introduced as a 2016 model, this Chinese-built compact crossover had a facelift in 2019 (when we last tested it ), and two short years later, is all-new for 2021. The EPA rates the Buick Envision FWD at 24 mpg city/31 highway/26 combined miles per gallon. mpg average. Road Test: 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe.

Buick 52

Buick MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Hyundai Kona 7,349. for 2016, followed by the Model X. Kia/Hyundai/Genesis – Coming on Strong. Kia’s parent company Hyundai , Kia is scheduled to launch the Ioniq 5 crossover (joining the Ioniq EV sedan and Kona EV in its lineup). Tesla Model 3 80,681. Chevrolet Bolt 22,799. Ford Mustang Mach-E 15,938.

Electric Cars 105

Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 105

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2021

at 23 mpg city/31 highway/26 combined. This engine, with cylinder deactivation, is rated at 26 mpg city/35 highway/29 combined. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima. Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

Carbon 77

Carbon Mazda MPG Clean 77

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2015

Chevrolet introduced the all-new 2016 Cruze—larger, lighter, and more efficient than its predecessor. The new Cruze will be offered in more than 40 global markets and goes on sale first in North America in early 2016. turbocharged direct injection engine (for North America) helps enable a General Motors-estimated 40 mpg (5.88

Chevrolet 150

Chevrolet Diesel 2017 Oil-Sands 150

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 25, 2023

The EPA rates the Mazda3 Hatchback AWD at 23 mpg city/31 highway/26 combined. mpg, which is a bit below its rating, but not noteworthy for its class. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. The Mazda3 comes with a 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters.

Mazda 66

Mazda MPG Clean Cleaning 66

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2011

MY1978-2011 figures are NHTSA CAFE in mpg. The combination of the new MY 2017-2025, the current MY 2012-2016 program, and the model year 2011 light truck standard, represent the first significant update to fuel efficiency standards in three decades, spanning MY 2011-2025. Light-duty vehicle fuel economy standards, 1978-2025.

Obama 291

Obama Light California Miles 291

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Along with Hyundai and Honda who also have sold FCEVs, since 2012 there have been 14,225 fuel cell cars sold in the United States, nearly all of those in California. First Drive: 2016 Toyota Mirai. Flash Drive/News: 2020 Hyundai Nexo FCEV. Road Test: 2019 Hyundai Nexo. Road Test: 2019 Hyundai Nexo (2 nd opinion).

Toyota 82

Toyota Hydrogen Lexus Gasoline-Electric 82

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2016

of all hybrid and electric vehicle trade-ins in the US in 2016 have been applied to the purchase of another hybrid or EV, according to a new analysis from car shopping destination Edmunds.com. When you’re buying a vehicle that can get over 30 mpg, you can still say you’re doing your part to help the environment. Only 27.5%

Hybrid 150

Hybrid SUV 2016 Purchase 150