Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2011

The increasing drive to market hybrid vehicles has led to a very competitive market, where continual improvements to hybrid powertrains are necessary for the success of a hybrid platform. Engineering of vehicles will be the differentiator for consumers.

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International Hybrid Design Vehicles 225

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 24, 2022

This review highlights the status of the Silverado EV as of May 2022. We will write more detailed reviews, including impressions for on and off-road driving and towing, when we have had the chance to get behind the wheel this much anticipated all-electric pickup from Chevrolet. Observations: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV.

Silverado 83

Silverado Chevrolet GMC Hummer 83

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2013

Light-duty vehicles (LDVs) in the US may be able to reduce petroleum use by 50% by 2030, and by 80% by 2050; and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80% by 2050, according to the newly published results of a two-year study by a committee convened by the National Research Council. Vehicles operating on biofuels.

Hydrogen 244

Hydrogen Oil Plug-in Fuel Economy 244

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.

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PHEV Kia Plug-in Fuel Economy 94

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

I have driven several Chevrolet and GMC vehicles with the wonderful Duramax turbodiesel engine, so expectations were high for a luxury week behind the wheel. Power and Torque and Fuel Sipping. Fuel economy for the 3.0L This means when towing a grade it will pull strong and still deliver good fuel economy.

Escalade 94

Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 94

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 16, 2022

This two row SUV has all the on-road ride comfort expected from a Grand Cherokee with the ability go up-to 25 miles on electricity. This Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) still has all the off-road ability of a non-electrified Grand Cherokee, but when the battery has a charge does so in complete silence.

Jeep 82

Jeep PHEV Gasoline-Electric Plug-in 82

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 13, 2023

Those days are over with the introduction of the all-new, all-electric 2023 Lexus RZ 450e compact SUV. Aero enhanced This Flash Drive review highlights the RZ 450e; Clean Fleet Report will write a more detailed Road Test review in the coming months when we can spend more time with the vehicle. Story by John Faulkner.

Lexus 80

Lexus All-Electric Clean Cleaning 80

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

They were all for it as it generated these two stories, posted on Clean Fleet Report, of the Mach-E driving review , and a proof-of-concept story of driving an all-electric vehicle on such a lengthy road trip, proving it was not only conceivable, but very doable. Our road tests are based on this one-week drive of a new vehicle.

Ford 79

Ford Utah Las Vegas New Hampshire 79

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

Clean Fleet Report earlier reviewed the 2021 K5 GT-Line AWD with the turbocharged 1.6-liter There are four driver-selectable drive modes of Normal, Custom, Sport and Sport+ that adjust the engine, steering and transmission responses to maximize fuel economy or performance. So what does Kia do? The EPA rates the 2022 K5 GT 2.5L

Kia 76

Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 76

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 1, 2021

Local Electric Driving, No Range Anxiety. Volvo has been talking about going electric a lot lately. 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 XC90 Recharge is an example of the second group.

Recharge 79

Recharge Volvo PHEV MPG 79

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

The fuel economy, which is best in Tour, was aided by cylinder deactivation, where the 3.6L Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. The engine ran smooth at all speeds with zero-to-60 times right around 6.4

Cadillac 75

Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

I like to get drive impressions from my wife for some of the cars I review. This is saying something, as she has ridden in or driven many of the 800+ cars I have reviewed for Clean Fleet Report over the past 10 years. Each of these are excellent all-electric SUVs (check out review links at the end of this story.

All-Electric 106

All-Electric Miles Clean Cleaning 106

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. 244 total miles, with 144 all-electric miles.

Escape 91

Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 4, 2024

Since that term is often used in the automotive industry to denote hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles as well as EVs, we will use the term EV within this review.] This says a lot about the Genesis commitment of going all-in with electric vehicles and investing in America. Story and photos by John Faulkner.

All-Electric 59

All-Electric SUV Gasoline-Electric Miles 59

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

It also reviews government policies in a number of OECD countries as well as a selection of non-OECD economies. Several factors are slowing the development of the market, especially of the more radical alternatives such as battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Timing and sequencing of energy technology policy.

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Green Cars Green Market Green Vehicles 360

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2022

The 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, powered by a 2.5-liter liter non-turbocharged, I4 engine and two electric motors producing a total system 266 horsepower. That number jumps to 78 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when looking at the car’s electric power.

PHEV 104

PHEV Plug-in Plug MPG 104

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 29, 2022

The answer, which I was able to get to elevator-pitch length, is that Polestar is the all-electric division of Volvo Cars, and the Polestar 2 is its first all-electric car here in the States. The Polestar 2 is the first EV of a full line-up of all-electric vehicles coming from the Swedish company. Good enough? Not nearly.

Motoring 84

Motoring Motors Motor Tax Credit 84

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 21, 2024

However, if you opt for the Spectre with the 22-inch wheels the all-electric driving range increases to 291 miles. Charging and Regeneration The Spectre is no different to charge than any other electric vehicle and Rolls-Royce has made it easy with this charging overview. Story by John Faulkner.

All-Electric 58

All-Electric Clean Cleaning Miles 58

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

We will have a more in-depth Road Test review after we had the opportunity to drive the VF 8 for a full week and put it through the rigors of daily driving. We are hoping VinFast gets through these early days’ teething pains and continues to offer highly optioned, technology-rich electric vehicles. Story by John Faulkner.

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San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina 96

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 25, 2022

Joining the SUV lineup of Crosstrek, Forester, Outback and Ascent, the Solterra is not Subaru’s first model with a plug as the Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) debuted in 2019. This Flash Drive review hits the highlights of our four hours spent driving the 2023 Solterra at a recent Subaru media launch event.

All-Electric 87

All-Electric SUV Clean Cleaning 87

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2022

The take-away is there is a whole lot to absorb, which is why this Flash Drive review will hit the high points of the Hummer EV, with a more detailed Road Test review coming later in the year. 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.

Hummer 97

Hummer GMC All-Electric F-150 97

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2012

China’s State Council has published a plan to develop the domestic energy-saving and new energy vehicle industry, which includes battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and fuel cell vehicles. Electric drive system power density of 2.5 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report.

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Auto Industry Industrial Industry 2015 334

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

Electric vehicles are most efficient when driven in town to take advantage of the regenerative braking, or on the open road at slower speeds. Conclusion Don’t be afraid to hit the open road in your EV A robust and highly developed public charging network will be crucial for mass acceptance of electric vehicles.

Las Vegas 83

Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles 83

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 13, 2024

The 2024 Kia EV6 GT is one of the best electric vehicles you can buy. People always talk about how fast a car goes, but we at Clean Fleet Report , as well as the electric vehicle manufacturers, are more interested in how fast an EV accelerates. Our road tests are based on this one-week drive of a new vehicle.

Kia 70

Kia All-Electric Miles Clean 70

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 9, 2021

The EPA gives this all-electric car ratings of 96 MPGe city/88 highway/92 combined (where MPGe is Miles per Gallon equivalent that measures how far the car will travel on the electric energy equivalent of a gallon of gasoline/33.7 New electric vehicles like the VW ID.4 kilowatt-hours). Story by Steve Schaefer.

Volvo 81

Volvo San Francisco Google All-Electric 81

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2015

The analysis used by federal agencies to set standards for fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas emissions for new US light-duty vehicles from 2017 to 2025 was thorough and of high caliber overall, according to a new report from the National Research Council. UMTRI Survey: US drivers want better fuel economy, don’t care how.

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Standards Fuel Economy Economy EPA 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 21, 2023

In the world of electric vehicles, this is very good efficiency. Clean, wide front Smile-inducing torque at any speed is what makes driving an electric car so special, and boy did the Air Touring deliver. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

All-Electric 80

All-Electric Miles Tahoe Charging 80

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles Written by Jerry James Stone Published on April 19th, 2009 34 Comments Posted in Electric Cars (EVs) , Plug-in hybrid EVs Just a few hours after General Motors called for a standardized EV plug , one has been created! Like this post? About Gas 2.0 on It’s On!

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Gas-Electric Standards Plug Gas 66

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 24, 2024

The smooth operation is what makes driving an electric vehicle so wonderful. 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. Our road tests are based on this one-week drive of a new vehicle. We were impressed with the 3.7

All-Electric 56

All-Electric Clean Cleaning Miles 56

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2015

DOE also announced up to $35 million to advance fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, including enabling the early adoption of fuel cell applications, such as light duty fuel cell electric vehicles. Reducing the cost of electric drive systems from $30/kW to $8/kW.

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Fuel Hydrogen Vehicles Carbon Fiber 150

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 28, 2023

liter in-line 4-cylinder with tunable exhaust Twin scroll turbocharger with overboost Port and direct fuel injection Rear-wheel drive 315 horsepower (hp)/350 foot-pounds of torque (ft.-lb.) liter in-line 4-cylinder with tunable exhaust Twin scroll turbocharger with overboost Port and direct fuel injection Rear-wheel drive 315 hp/350 ft.

Ford 88

Ford Fuel Economy Convert MPG 88

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Finally, Hyundai has a unique offering, its Nexo fuel cell electric vehicle , which is available in California. Toyota offers 12 hybrid models (Toyota & Lexus ) with similar electric motors and advanced battery packs. Road Test: 2021 RAV4 Prime PHEV ; Flash Drive: 2021 Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle.

Electric Cars 105

Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 105

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro SX Touring Plug-in Hybrid The Perfect Marriage: 33 All-Electric Miles+A Miserly Hybri d Love your gasoline internal combustion engine and don’t want to jump into a battery electric vehicle quite yet? Adding together the gasoline and electricity, the EPA estimates 108 MPGe (Miles Per Gallon Equivalent).

Kia 74

Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 74

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

It is rare when we post a review of a car that is only available in one of the 50 United States, but such is the case with the 2022 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), which is only sold in California. Observations: 2022 Toyota Mirai Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV).

Toyota 82

Toyota Hydrogen Lexus Gasoline-Electric 82

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

If there was ever a car on the road fitting the bill as future, it is the 2024 Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV). This is impressive as there are only 55 operating hydrogen fuel stations in the state and the availability of hydrogen is sometimes spotty. See Clean Fleet Reviews at the end of the story.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus California 64

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2022

The 2023 BZ4X small SUV is the first-ever mass production all-electric vehicle from Toyota. It joins the line-up of cars and SUVs powered by hybrid, plug-in hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell technology that have made Toyota the world leader in electrified vehicles. Breaking Into the EV World. American first! Stay tuned!

Toyota 98

Toyota SUV All-Electric DC 98

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 30, 2023

Kia realizes in a booming EV market (check out the competition list at the end of this review), it is not a good idea to have a model with the same design for too many years as consumers are looking for the next newest thing on wheels. Kia EV starting point Kia is all-in with vehicle electrification, and Clean Fleet Report is glad it is.

Kia 84

Kia Miles Tax Credit Charging 84