Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2022

When handed the keys to the 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD, the experience ended-up not only being pleasant, but one that raises the question–where has Lincoln been hiding this gem? What the Corsair PHEV does, or should do, is open the brand to a new audience who will consider buying a Lincoln for the first time.

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PHEV Plug-in Plug MPG 104

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

The 2021 Kia Niro PHEV is one of three electrified Niro models to choose from, alongside a hybrid and a pure battery electric version. Clean Fleet Report drove the Niro PHEV EX Premium, and came away with a good feeling about this compact crossover that can deliver a 560-mile driving range. Photos by John Faulkner and Kia.

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PHEV Kia Plug-in Fuel Economy 94

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

Escaping High Fuel Prices; a Natural Bridge to an EV. The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. The Escape PHEV does not come with a 480V DC Fast Charge option.

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Road Test: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe PHEV. The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV is the second electrified model from Jeep, following the Wrangler Rubicon 4xe PHEV, which Clean Fleet Report tested earlier this year. If you don’t plug-in whenever possible, the fuel economy will be in the low 20s mpg.

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Jeep PHEV Gasoline-Electric Plug-in 83

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The Polestar 2, a midsize sedan with a 270-mile electric range, came to market in early 2021. Next up will be the Polestar 3 SUV in 2022, the Polestar 4 SUV in 2023, and the Polestar 5 luxury GT sedan in 2024, each with a projected 600-mile electric driving range. Polestar 1: Power and Range. Other expensive PHEVs.

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PHEV Carbon Fiber Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 77

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 1, 2021

Local Electric Driving, No Range Anxiety. Fuel economy for the Recharge is 55 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) when you use electricity and gasoline and drops to 27 mpg when you don’t charge up the battery. News: Mazda Intros the MX-30 EV & Promises PHEV Variants. Road Testing: Comparing EVs, PHEVs and HEVs.

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Recharge Volvo PHEV MPG 80

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2019

For the Transportation sector, EIA projects that energy consumption will decline between 2019 and 2037 (in the Reference case) because increases in fuel economy more than offset growth in vehicle miles traveled (VMT). Gains in energy efficiency offset increases in travel for passenger and freight modes.

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Transportation Energy Fuel Economy 2018 207

Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2014

Alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs)—including battery-electric (BEVs), plug-in hybrid (PHEVs), propane autogas (PAGVs) and natural gas vehicles (NGVs)—will grow from 5.0% Propane autogas fueled vehicles (PAGVs) will grow from 2.2% of the market in 2014 to 11.2% A majority of these AFVs will be NGVs and PAGVs.

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Market Alternative Fuels Engine Gas-Electric 273

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

Elegant + Powerful + Efficient Editor’s Note: Land Rover part of JLR is embarking on what it calls “reimagination,” entailing a new focus on three “families”—Range Rover, Defender and Discovery. John had a chance to sample two Range Rovers which offer views of the different stages of electrification. An exaggeration? kWh battery.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Land Rover 63

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

Yesterday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National High Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly established increasingly stringent greenhouse gas emission standards under the Clean Air Act for 2012 through 2016 model-year vehicles and fuel economy standards under the Corporate Average Fuel Economy program, respectively.

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EPA Standards Light PHEV 236

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. But with the 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) we obliterated the “official” number in our real world driving.

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 91

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

According to a new report from the California Center for Jobs and the Economy, California’s cumulative plug-in vehicle (PEV, including PHEVs and full EVs) sales are at 10.5% True ZEVs—battery electric vehicles and the handful of fuel cell electric vehicles—are at 5.6% of the state’s 5-million ZEV unit goal for 2030.

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California Sale PHEV 2018 186

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 3, 2023

Fuel economy is EPA rated at 24 mpg city, 28 highway, 25 combined. The mild hybrid system consists of a 48-volt electrical system that allows the engine to shut off when not needed, increasing fuel economy. Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV): 2.5-liter Mazda supplies the charging cord with the PHEV. The rechargeable 17.8

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Mazda PHEV San Francisco Plug-in 91

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

Bubble chart of plausible mainstream PHEV buyers’ battery requirements (light and dark gray circles) and experts’s requirements overlaid on a Ragone plot of NiMH and Li-ion batteries. The Most Plausible Early Market consumers value fuel economy. A trajectory through time of PHEV designs allows good things to happen.

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PHEV Fuel Economy San Diego Climate Change 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

The 74-year-old Land Rover part of JLR is embarking on what it calls “reimagination,” entailing a new focus on three “families”—Range Rover, Defender and Discovery. John had a chance to sample two Range Rovers which offer views of the different stages of electrification. of torque Sport Autobiography Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) 3.0-liter

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Hybrid Land Rover Range PHEV 61

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

number of shares and price range—are yet to be determined. It is focusing its efforts on five areas aimed at reducing fuel consumption and emissions: vehicle energy use (weight, aerodynamics, and rolling resistance); engines; transmissions; axles and drivelines; and hybrid propulsion and alternative fuel technologies.

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Chrysler Light Hybrid Dodge 268

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2023

liter 4-cylinder PHEV (plug-in hybrid). Both engines, running on 91 octane premium fuel, are mated to a drive-by-wire 8-speed automatic transmission for the i-Activ all-wheel drive system that has a rear wheel bias. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Mazda Plug-in Fuel Economy SUV 91

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 15, 2023

Volvo has flipped its usual script with the 2023 XC60 Recharge plug-in hybrid, but it hasn’t sacrificed any of the benefits of owning a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV), which is the perfect bridge between a gasoline and electric power. It is important to note cold weather can affect the charging time and all-electric driving range.

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Recharge Volvo Plug-in SUV 78

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2012

Natural gas and other alternative fuel vehicle technology is basically mature, the government said, and is headed toward initial industrialization. This progress includes advanced internal combustion engines; efficient transmissions; lightweight materials; and hybrid and other energy-saving technologies.

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Auto Industry Industrial Industry 2015 334

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. While fuel economy may be less if your driving keeps you on city streets with frequent starts and stops, it is good to know when on the open road and at a consistent speed, mid-to-high-thirties are possible.

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 82

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2011

The agency is seeking feedback on the specific assumptions and on the range of values used to represent achieving aggressive, moderate or conservative levels of success for various technologies: Advanced internal combustion engine vehicles. Fuel cell hybrid electric vehicles. Alternative fuels from biomass.

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Cost Of Future Fuel Economy Vehicles 210

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the final rule for greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards for MYs 2017-2025 for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). mpg US (5.84

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MPG 2017 EPA Miles 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

The Pennsylvania Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) program has awarded Axion Power International, Inc. The goals are to develop cost-effective designs that appreciably improve fuel efficiency while demonstrating the commercial production viability of alternative vehicles. Temple University.

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Pennsylvania Philadelphia PHEV Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2011

The report focused on two main alternative scenarios: plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) and combined PEVs and fuel cell vehicles (FCVs). The report anticipates that the majority of PEVs sold will be plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), with increasing average battery capacity. Realistic case for PEVs. —Yang et al.

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2005 Transportation California Energy 250

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2013

Achieving those goals will will be difficult—but not impossible to meet—and will necessitate a combination of more efficient vehicles; the use of alternative fuels such as biofuels, electricity, and hydrogen; and strong government policies to overcome high costs and influence consumer choices.

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Hydrogen Oil Plug-in Fuel Economy 244

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 11, 2022

All-New Updated Styling+Higher MPG and Longer Range. Kia also has all-new 2023 versions of the Niro EV and Niro PHEV, which Clean Fleet Report will be reviewing separately, so make sure to sign-up for the newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Running on 87 octane, the 1.6-liter

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy 2017 92

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

The DOE-QTR defines six key strategies: increase vehicle efficiency; electrification of the light duty fleet; deploy alternative fuels; increase building and industrial efficiency; modernize the electrical grid; and deploy clean electricity. Impartial DOE research can help inform these standards. —QTR.

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Transportation Fuel Economy Light Fuel 218

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 1, 2018

Hyundai’s 2018 Plug-in Hybrid Ioniq ( earlier post ) is heading to dealerships now—joining the Hybrid and Electric models—with an aggressive starting price of $24,950—$5,000 less than the full battery-electric version of the Ioniq but with more than five times the range. The PHEV has a 3.3 EPA combined fuel economy.

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PHEV 2018 All-Electric Hyundai 170

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

If this is appealing, then the 2022 Pacifica plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is what you are looking for. The EPA rates fuel economy, when using the hybrid gasoline-only engine at 30 miles per gallon. This is excellent fuel economy for a 5,010-pound nicely styled shoe box. All-Electric Driving Range. How It Works.

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Chrysler Plug-in Plug Hybrid 80

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

Jeep global CEO Christian Meunier closed out 2021 by announcing his brand’s goal of becoming the “zero emission freedom brand,” with the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV) as its first example. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEV is powered by two electric motors and a 2.0-liter This is exactly what the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe has to offer.

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Jeep Plug-in Gasoline-Electric PHEV 78

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Fuel economy is rated at 22 mpg city/29 highway/25 combined with the FWD model. A constant velocity transmission (CVT) smoothly puts power evenly to all four wheels, with the fuel economy rated at 37 mpg city/34 highway and 36 combined. The fuel economy is rated at 27 city/28 highway and 27 combined.

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Lexus Fuel Economy MPG Clean 85

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city/32 highway/28 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: Up to 42 mpg city/44 hwy/43 combined (FWD). EPA Fuel Economy: TBD, should be similar to hybrid; 32-mile all-electric range. Front-Wheel Drive (FWD). Sportage Hybrid.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 84

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2015

They used GREET 1 fuel-cycle and GREET 2 vehicle-cycle models to determine GHG (CO 2 , CH 4 , and N 2 O) and criteria air contaminant (CAC) (PM 2.5 , VOC, NO x , and SO x ) emissions. CNG HEV energy use and CO 2 emissions are both 30% lower than those of the CNG CV, because of fuel economy differences. —Luk et al.

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Climate Change Energy Gas-Electric Plug-in 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In

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PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

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.

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Acura MPG Fuel Economy SUV 77

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Hyundai’s first-ever hybrid SUV, the all-new 2022 Tucson Hybrid, delivers great fuel economy and seats five while hauling all their stuff, too. The rear seats recline about nine inches, which was an unexpected range of motion, and rear passengers get air vents, map lights, dual USB ports and a center armrest with cup holders.

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Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 76

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The undetectable and seamless transitions have the Crown Hybrid fuel economy rated at 42 mpg city/41 highway/41 combined, and the more powerful Hybrid Max at 29 city/32 highway/30 combined. The shape is unique to the market, which Toyota hopes will attract a broad range of potential buyers. Road Test: 2021 RAV4 Prime PHEV.

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Toyota Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel Economy 86