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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

Clean Fleet Report

A new midsize EV SUV Contender Clean Fleet Report was both intrigued and curious about an all-new car from an all new company from a country that is not known for building cars. Eco Two models to kcik things off Dual 150 kW motors producing 348 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque AWD 82 kWh battery 124 mph maximum top speed 6.5

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

The 2023 UX 250h runs on 87 octane and is EPA rated at 43 mpg city/41 highway/42 combined. Zero-to-60 mph speeds are in the low-eight second range, which doesn’t quite put it in the performance or sporty category. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Road Test: 2023 Honda HR-V EX-L AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Running on 87 octane, the EPA rates the HR-V AWD at 25 mpg city/30 highway/27 combined. If opting for the front-wheel drive HR-V, the fuel economy numbers are 26/32/28. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific, and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus UX 250h F Sport AWD

Clean Fleet Report

The UX 250h can go-up to 71 mph on electricity alone, with a nearly imperceptible transition between gasoline and electricity. The trick to getting the highest fuel economy in a hybrid is learning how to drive it efficiently. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Building a legacy. The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 city/24 highway/21 combined. mpg, but did a bit better on a 207-mile freeway run with the smart cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 25.1 In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

Green Car Congress

Direct Petroleum Displacement by Liquid Alternative Fuels in Vehicle Applications. This effort shall design, build and validate a light-weight material prototype vehicle that is 50% lighter through reduction in weight of the vehicle when compared to a baseline light-duty vehicle commercially available in 2002.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis GV70 AWD 3.5T Sport Prestige

Clean Fleet Report

Running on unleaded premium, the EPA has rated the fuel economy at 19 mpg city/25 highway/21 combined. 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 Clean Fleet Report drove the GV70 with the twin-turbo 3.5-liter

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