Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has built a demonstrator vehicle, based on a 2012 Buick Regal GS, incorporating the latest D-EGR (dedicated EGR) technology ( earlier post ), an outgrowth of SwRI’s HEDGE (High Efficiency Dilute Gasoline Engine) consortium projects ( earlier post ). In 2013, SwRI reported a 2.0-liter

Fuel Economy 277

Fuel Economy Engine Fuel Economy 277

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. It wouldn’t be a surprise if the next generation RDX is a hybrid or plug-in hybrid to get that fuel economy into the mid-30 miles per gallon range. Road Test: 2018 Volvo XC60 PHEV.

Acura 77

Acura MPG Fuel Economy SUV 77

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

Running on unleaded premium, the EPA has rated the fuel economy at 19 mpg city/25 highway/21 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Road Test: 2018 Volvo XC60 T8 PHEV. Road Test: 2021 Buick Envision Avenir.

SUV 90

SUV Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy 90

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 15, 2023

Supercharged, turnbocharged and paired with a 143 hp electric motor Range and fuel economy are rated by the EPA 28 mpg city and highway combined for the hybrid engine. The rear fascia and bumper are body color, and the exhaust tips are tucked underneath. Very clean. Photos by John Faulkner and Volvo. [

Recharge 78

Recharge Volvo Plug-in SUV 78

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 22, 2021

Clean Fleet Report’s CX-9 Signature, painted in Snowflake White Pearl, had a color-keyed shark fin antenna and a power moonroof, with the dual, bright exhaust tips completing the graceful and attractive design. This is respectable fuel economy for an AWD, 4,400-pound, six-passenger crossover. Road Test: 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan.

Mazda 52

Mazda MPG Fuel Economy SUV 52

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. The fuel economy is marginally better if you were to opt for the base Atlas Cross Sport with the turbocharged 2.0-liter Road Test: 2019 Buick Enclave.

MPG 83

MPG SUV Fuel Economy Light 83