Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

The study—“A portfolio of powertrains for Europe: a fact-based analysis”—compares the economics, sustainability and performance of fuel cell, battery-electric, hybrid-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in achieving the decarbonization goal. Click to enlarge.

Plug-in 244

Plug-in PHEV Transportation Plug 244

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2022

A Premium Plug-In Hybrid Hiding in Plain Site. The 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, powered by a 2.5-liter The Environmental Protection Agency rates the Corsair’s fuel economy at 33 mpg highway and combined when running in hybrid mode only. The first Lincoln with a plug.

PHEV 105

PHEV Plug-in Plug MPG 105

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

Eco is the default setting where you want to be for the best fuel economy in the hybrid system, and the EV mode is good for up to 26 all-electric miles. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Your numbers may differ.

PHEV 95

PHEV Kia Plug-in Fuel Economy 95

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 15, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate Surprising Performance in a Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV Okay, a show of hands if “quick or fast” come to mind when Volvo SUV is mentioned. A PHEV is the natural bridge between a gasoline and electric propulsion, but it only works when the car is plugged in whenever possible.

Recharge 79

Recharge Volvo Plug-in SUV 79

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2016

During past eight years the number of plug-in electric vehicle models has increased from one to more than 20, battery costs have decreased 70%, and the number of electric vehicle charging stations has increased from less than 500 in 2008 to more than 16,000 today—a 40-fold increase. Dayton Power & Light Company. ChargePoint.

Obama 150

Obama Charging Financing DC 150

Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Other studies found that “more than 95% of daily driving can be accomplished with 100 miles of electric range” and that “more than half of [a fleet of BMW Mini EVs with a 70-100 mile range] could meet 95% of driving needs with 100 miles range using only overnight home charging.” Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center , the U.S.

Range 71

Range Charging Gasoline-Electric United States 71

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. Some of these come as hybrids, plug-in hybrids or full electrics, upping the ante even more.

Cadillac 77

Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 77

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 1, 2021

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. The engine shuts off when you’re at a traffic light to save fuel. The XC90 Recharge is an example of the second group. Out on the road where the XC90 Loves to Live.

Recharge 81

Recharge Volvo PHEV MPG 81

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 1, 2023

Running on premium, the EPA rates fuel economy at 17 mpg city/24/highway/20 combined. The rear takes the two-line LED tail light design further as it wraps from fender-to-fender across the trunk. Without hesitation, the reply is—The best luxury sedan they can buy. But things are changing for them.

Fuel Economy 87

Fuel Economy MPG Lexus Miles 87

EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

ACE-EV X1 Transformer – Australian-based start-up plans a small range of affordable EVs focused on light commercial duties. $5 Audi RS models – performance flagships set to pick up plug-in hybrid tech as early as 2021. All the new electric cars, electric SUVs and electric utes arriving in Australia in 2021, 2022 and 2023.

Electric Cars 98

Electric Cars PHEV Australia Cars 98

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The interior is beautiful during the light of day, but reserve your approvals for the dark of night when the 64-color active ambient lighting (a $790 option) gives the S500 many different feels. An OLED display works without a backlight as it emits its own visible light. Where Luxury and Technology Meet. Traditional.

Mercedes 77

Mercedes Hybrid MPG Light 77

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

We spent a week in the smallest Genesis sedan that is designed to take-on the BMW 3-series and Mercedes-Benz C-class sports sedans and found it was a lot of well-engineered car for the money. The dual-level horizontal LED tail lights wrap from the fender onto the hands-free power trunk lid that sports the subtle G70 and 3.3T

MPG 85

MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 85

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The EPA rates fuel economy for the 2022 Lexus ES 300h at 43 mpg city/44 highway/44 combined mpg. The average fuel economy was 46.3 But on two separate occasions we got a true sense of the plug-in hybrid system’s efficiency. Why we were so happy is revealed in detail below. Super-efficient Cruising. 70-mile run at 45 mph: 58.6

Lexus 83

Lexus Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 83

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

With this success you had better bet folks at Acura were careful when doing a light restyle for the 2022 RDX, with a refresh of the exterior, interior and suspension plus added standard technology. LED tail lights and twin, round chrome exhaust tips on the outer edges of the fascia completed the rear design. Turbo Power.

Acura 78

Acura MPG Fuel Economy SUV 78

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2016

The study was commissioned by a coalition of fuel suppliers and automotive companies with a view to identifying a roadmap to 2030+ to identify GHG abatement options at the lowest cost to society. The coalition comprises BMW, Daimler, Honda, NEOT/St1, Neste, OMV, Shell, Toyota and Volkswagen.

Transportation 150

Transportation Emissions Fuel Vehicles 150

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Our review of the not-so-much-smaller 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid returned stellar fuel economy topping 50 miles per gallon. The grille is bordered by quad, horizontal LED head and daytime running lights, which sit above air inlets and a narrow lower grille in the fascia. Luxury Abounds. Just the opposite. Driving Pleasure.

Fuel Economy 73

Fuel Economy MPG GS 450h Clean 73

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 11, 2021

Competing with the Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5-Series , Kia Stinger , Genesis G70 , Polestar 2 and the Lexus ES , the CT5 brings credible performance with the base engine, and has an overall attractive design that grabs attention. Playing with the drive modes tells the story of how performance and fuel economy can be affected.

Cadillac 94

Cadillac MPG Fuel Economy Clean 94

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 5, 2022

Value & Style Rule the Day. Kia’s newest EV delivers great value, cutting edge styling and variety of configurations. The Kia EV6 is a strong contender. Kia has been one of the leaders in value-priced EVs over the last few years, but their offerings had been based on vehicles that started life as conventional internal combustion cars.

Kia 103

Kia Wind EPA All-Electric 103

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 28, 2021

What you will see is a sharp design with a great stance that rivals its Mercedes-Benz CLA, BMW 2-Series, and the Audi A3 competitors. What you will see is a sharp design with a great stance that rivals its Mercedes-Benz CLA, BMW 2-Series, and the Audi A3 competitors. Sharp Styling in a Compact Premium Sedan. Story by John Faulkner.

Cadillac 94

Cadillac MPG Clean Cleaning 94

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

Clean Fleet Report would not be surprised if Genesis has even more SUVs on the drawing board, with most of them being hybrids, plug-in hybrids or EVs. Running on unleaded premium, the EPA has rated the fuel economy at 19 mpg city/25 highway/21 combined. A Premium Small SUV with Handling Like a Sports Wagon. A striking silhouette.

SUV 91

SUV Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy 91

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Fabrics are soft to the touch, plastics are limited, but high-quality, and metal and lighted accents provide defined edges to the interior space. Mercedes Starts at the Top with its EV Makeover. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is an icon—it signals you have arrived at a certain social and economic level. Two Flavors of Silent Luxury.

Mercedes 63

Mercedes San Francisco All-Electric Gas-Electric 63

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 21, 2023

kW charger, the slowest is by a standard 120V household plug that delivers a full charge in about two and a half days. 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. Don’t blink.

All-Electric 81

All-Electric Miles Tahoe Charging 81

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. Tip-Toeing into the EV market. Does this fit your driving pattern and lifestyle? If so, there may be a match. Good handling, but underwhelming power.

Mazda 86

Mazda Gasoline-Electric Clean Cleaning 86

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

liter V8 has direct injection with active fuel management, using cylinder deactivation to maximize fuel efficiency. The EPA rates the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray fuel economy at 15 city/27 highway/19 combined. Smile-Inducing Fun. To be clear, I am a fan. Let the sunshine in. Powerful and Responsive. V8 under glass.

Chevrolet 89

Chevrolet MPG Clean Cleaning 89

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

The EPA has rated the GV80’s fuel economy at 21 mpg city/25 highway/23 combined. Eco is best used on long stretches of flat or gently sloping roads to squeeze-out every last drop of fuel, but in this setting the acceleration and air conditioning are reduced in favor of saving fuel. The Premium Midsize SUV Benchmark.

MPG 67

MPG Fuel Economy SUV Clean 67

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Serious, Affordable Performance. All-new in 2018, the 2022 Kia Stinger continues to turn heads by those that know cars. This coupe was Kia’s first entry into the five-passenger, four-door sportback GT world–and they got it right. Designed in Kia’s Frankfurt, Germany, design studio and built in Sohari, Korea, the Stinger is truly a world car.

Kia 74

Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 74

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 19, 2021

To aid in fuel economy the Envision has the automatic stop/start feature where the engine shuts off when coming to a stop. The sculpted front end incorporates LED head and daytime running lights sitting outside the wide, and not-so-large, tasteful new grille, which was finished in tinted chrome. Looking like a Euro competitor.

Buick 52

Buick MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52