Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

Hybrid options in this category include: Road Test: 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Flash Drive: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid. Flash Drive: 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. Road Test: 2020 Honda CR-V. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

Escape 91

Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The VW Group is all-in, so expect to see more news and road tests appearing soon. Road Test: Ford Mustang Mach-E ; News: Ford Introduces the E-Transit. Flash Drive: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV ; News: GMC Hummer EV First Edition Sells Out ; Cadillac Lyric First Look. Road Trip: 2020 Nissan Leaf ; News: The Nissan Ariya Crossover.

Electric Cars 105

Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 105

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

In January 2020, Kia announced it will be offering 11 electric vehicles by 2025, with the first new model, the EV6 hitting showrooms in mid-2022. With the K5 being all-new in 2021, it is too early to speculate on the future of this model, but could it be one of those upcoming EVs? Road Test: 2020 Toyota Camry.

Kia 76

Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 76

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Hyundai debuted the Palisade in 2020 to nearly unanimous reviews and praise for its design, features and value. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Road Test: 2020 Kia Telluride. Road Test: 2020 Ford Expedition.

Hyundai 105

Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. [ Road Test: 2020 Lexus NX 300h Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid. News: Lexus UX 300e EV. Road Test: 2020 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Lexus UX 250h Hybrid.

Lexus 84

Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid MPG 84

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Our road tests are based on this one-week drive of a new vehicle. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [

MPG 72

MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 72

Blink Charging

APRIL 6, 2023

According to Cornell University’s SC Johnson School of Business, EV sales are expected to grow to 70% of total car sales by 2040 from just 4% in 2020. In fact, China accounted for half of the worldwide growth of EV sales in 2021, and IEA writes that more EVs were purchased there in 2021 than in the entire rest of the world throughout 2020.

Electric Vehicles 52

Electric Vehicles Global Vehicles Tax Credit 52

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Mazda3 Hatchback. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. Photos by John Faulkner and Kia.

Kia 72

Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 72

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro PHEV. Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro PHEV (2 nd opinion). Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro EV. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

Kia 90

Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 90

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

In April 2018 Ford announced all its sedans and coupes would be going away by 2020, except for one–the iconic Mustang. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Supra. Road Test: 2020 Toyota 86 Hakone. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Photos by Lex Adams. [

Ford 86

Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 86

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 15, 2023

Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements.

Recharge 77

Recharge Volvo Plug-in SUV 77

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all news stories and vehicle reviews. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Volkswagen Passat. Road Test: 2020 Volkswagen Passat. Road Test: 2020 Subaru Legacy. Road Test: 2020 Mazda6.

Hyundai 71

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 71

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 21, 2023

Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

Mazda 80

Mazda SUV MPG Fuel Economy 80

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 22, 2021

News: More EVs Get Certified 200+ Ranges. Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro EV. Road Test: 2020 Hyundai Kona EV. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

Miles 52

Miles Tax Credit MPH SUV 52

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

Check out the heavy-duty version of GM diesel pickup power—the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500 Duramax. & News: Pickup Trucks Make Big Power/MPG Moves. Road Test: 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel. Road Test: 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Duramax. & the baby brother midsize diesel—the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado Duramax.

Sierra 97

Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 19, 2021

Road Test: 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e PHEV. Road Test: 2020 Acura RDX. Road Test: 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe. News: Audi Adds Q4 E-Tron Sportback EV to Portfolio. Road Test: 2020 Lexus NX 300h Hybrid. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

Buick 52

Buick MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements.

Fuel Economy 81

Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 81

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Blue Cruise has a complimentary trial period, and then will require a subscription of $600 for three years, plus the cost of the Blue Cruise hardware when ordering your F-150 PowerBoost. The full-size SUV 2020 Explorer hybrid and 2022 Maverick came along first, and then in 2021 the full-size F-150 PowerBoost hybrid pickup.

F-150 88

F-150 Ford Hybrid Fuel Economy 88

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 1, 2021

Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. News: Mazda Intros the MX-30 EV & Promises PHEV Variants. Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro PHEV. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

Recharge 79

Recharge Volvo PHEV MPG 79

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all news stories and vehicle reviews. Flash Drive: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

Tucson 76

Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 76

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Road Test: 2020 Mazda3 Hatchback. Road Test: 2020 Kia Forte. Road Test: 2020 Volkswagen Jetta. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Flash Drive: 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. Road Test: 2018 Subaru Impreza.

Honda 85

Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy 85

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport debuted in 2020 as a smaller version to the Atlas, the largest SUV in the Volkswagen line-up. Road Test: 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid. Stylish Two-Row SUV. Road Test: 2018 Chevrolet Traverse: 3-Row SUV Comparison.

MPG 83

MPG SUV Fuel Economy Light 83

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

News: BMW iX EV. Road Test: 2020 Range Rover Sport Plug-in Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid. News: Tesla Model Y Revealed. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Photos by John Faulkner and Cadillac. [ Road Test: 2021 Genesis GV80.

Cadillac 75

Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 6, 2021

Apparently many people have been lately, as sales results for March 2021 saw an increase of 59 percent compared with March 2020. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. Road Test: 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid. Have you ever been in one of its remodeled dealerships?

Mitsubishi 52

Mitsubishi Fuel Economy MPG Clean 52

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2022

Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Other Premium Plug-ins: News: 2023 Lexus Hybrids, PHEVs & EVs. News: 2022 Range Rover Line-up. Road Test: 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [

PHEV 104

PHEV Plug-in Plug MPG 104

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

Our history with the RX through the years: Road Test: 2020 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid. News: 2018 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

Lexus 94

Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 94

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

Flash Drive: 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. Photos by John Faulkner and Kia. [

Kia 84

Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 84

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. Photos by John Faulkner and Toyota. [

Camry Hybrid 69

Camry Hybrid Toyota Hybrid MPG 69

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 3, 2023

Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements.

Mazda 90

Mazda PHEV San Francisco Plug-in 90

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. The Sports Car Contenders We’ve Seen: Road Test: 2020 Toyota 86 (sister car). Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

MPG 85

MPG Clean Cleaning Miles 85

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

Road Test: 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e PHEV. News: BMW iX3 All-Electric Crossover. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [

Acura 76

Acura MPG Fuel Economy SUV 76

Cars That Think

JANUARY 20, 2024

At the same time, it’s becoming apparent that alternative-fuel solutions we’re looking at have big drawbacks, and that producing these fuels will take a lot of green power that will be needed to replace coal and gas on shore. The first was the American NS Savannah , built in the late 1950s at a cost of $46.9

Molten Salt 144

Molten Salt Mariner South Korea Water 144

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

Case-in-point is the all-new GV60 EV, which followed its cousins, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 (2020), and the Kia EV6 ( 2021). Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

All-Electric 106

All-Electric Miles Clean Cleaning 106

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 11, 2021

Considering the Ford Escape Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid , with which the Bronco Sport shares much of its mechanical pieces, have been on the road since 2020, there is little question where the Bronco Sport is headed. News: Jeep Compass to Go Plug-in Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Honda CR-V. Ready to take you there.

Ford 65

Ford Jeep MPG Fuel Economy 65

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Supra. Road Test: 2020 Toyota 86 Hakone. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

Lexus 67

Lexus F-150 Fuel Economy MPG 67

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 26, 2021

Road Test: 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. Our road tests are based on this one-week drive of a new vehicle. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

Fuel Economy 63

Fuel Economy Economy Clean Cleaning 63

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 22, 2021

Road Test: 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. Road Test: 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid.

Mazda 52

Mazda MPG Fuel Economy SUV 52