Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2023

NHTSA currently projects that the proposed standards would require an industry fleet-wide average for passenger cars and light trucks of roughly 58 miles per gallon (mpg) in MY 2032 and an industry fleet-wide average for HDPUVs of roughly 2.6 gallons per 100 miles in MY 2038.

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Standards Fuel Fuel Economy Alternative Fuels 283

Green Car Reports

JUNE 26, 2012

If you visit this site regularly, you’ll know that we usually only cover smaller, more fuel efficient cars and those powered by alternative fuels like electricity, hydrogen or biofuels. But yesterday the EPA certified the 2013 Ford Taurus 2.0-liter

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MPG 2013 Ford Alternative Fuels 99

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2009

The resulting new standards will cover model years 2012-2016, and will require an average fuel economy standard of 35.5 mpg in 2016 (39 mpg for cars, 30 mpg for trucks), or approximately 250 grams CO 2 /mile. The CAFE program established by the EISA 2007 legislation specified a minimum 35 mpg in 2020.

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2016 Obama Standards MPG 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2014

Honda said the move reflects its reinforced commitment to a clear product strategy focused on further advancing fuel-efficient and alternative-fuel vehicle technologies that are better aligned with customer needs and that strengthen the company’s US sales momentum. of total sales. l/100 km, respectively). Earlier post.)

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Insight Honda Hybrid Honda Insight 273

Green Car Congress

JULY 4, 2011

a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, has already secured lease agreements for 87 heavy-duty natural gas trucks from customers looking to take advantage of the fuel cost savings and environmental benefits of alternative fuel powered vehicles. Ryder System, Inc., Earlier post.).

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Gas California Tucson Alternative Fuels 218

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

The target is vehicles capable of achieving energy efficiencies significantly greater than required under current and pending Federal Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. EPA and NHTSA just released their joint proposed rulemaking for an average 250g/mile CO 2 and 34.1 mpg US limit by 2016, earlier post.)

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2010 2014 Vehicles Hydrogen 257

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2011

To support growing consumer interest in alternative-fuel vehicles, American Honda is expanding its network of US dealers which are qualified to sell and service the Civic Natural Gas to retail customers—expanding sales to 200 dealers in 35 states. Compared to the previous model, city fuel economy is up by 12.5%

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Honda 2012 Gas Dealers 231

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2009

The Toyota Highlander Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle – Advanced (FCHV-adv) ( earlier post ) achieved an estimated range of 431 miles on a single full tank of compressed hydrogen gas, and an average fuel economy of 68.3 miles/kg (approximate mpg equivalent) during a day-long trip down the southern California coast.

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Toyota Miles San Diego Hybrid 231

Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2009

First introduced in 1998, the Civic GX is the cleanest internal combustion vehicle certified by the EPA—90% cleaner than the average gasoline-powered car on the road today. As a result, the GX is certified by the EPA as an Inherently Low Emissions Vehicle (ILEV). 1—to maximize performance from natural gas fuel.

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Indiana Honda Gas Production 150

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 29, 2025

The undetectable and seamless transitions have the Crown Hybrid EPA fuel economy rated at 42 mpg city/41 highway/41 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewers driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

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Toyota Hybrid MPG Nickel Metal Hydride 98

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2012

In November 2011, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed standards for the secondary phase of the National Program (CAFE/GHG vehicle standards for model years 2017-2025), with a standard of 49.6 Earlier post.).

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Detroit Standards Fuel Economy Economy 225

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2017

As Kia’s third plug-in model after the Soul EV and the Optima PHEV, and anticipated in retailer showrooms by the end of this year, the Niro PHEV offers an estimated 26 miles (42 km) of all-electric range, 105 MPGe, 46 mpg combined, and Super Ultra-Low Emissions. The Niro PHEV pairs an all-aluminum 1.6-liter

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Los Angeles PHEV Kia 2018 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

quadrillion Btu in 2035, as a result of fuel economy improvements achieved through stock turnover as older, less efficient vehicles are replaced by newer, more fuel-efficient vehicles. Beyond 2035, LDV energy demand begins to level off as increases in travel demand begin to exceed fuel economy improvements in the vehicle stock.

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Fuel Energy 2013 Hybrid 225

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2015

In 2012 the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which regulates fuel economy, and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which regulates greenhouse gas emissions, proposed new unified standards for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions over the years 2017 to 2025. to 41 mpg by 2021 and 48.7

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Standards Fuel Economy Economy EPA 150

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 23, 2025

Running on 87 octane, the EPA rates the Civic Hybrid at 50 mpg city/47 highway and 49 combined. Oh, the 50+ mpg almost slipped by! The trunk is larger than expected and will swallow up gear for a long, fuel-efficient road trip. Even with all those miles, it still gets 30+ mpg and doesnt burn or leak a drop of oil.

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Civic Hybrid Honda Hybrid Fuel Economy 75

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2014

displayed in longer EV range, higher MPG and/or MPGe ratings). burn systems and controls that allow compliance with proposed EPA Tier 3 emissions regulations with smaller penalty in fuel economy. pressure fuel injection, and higher pressure engine operation, for implementing the clean diesel combustion strategy.

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

A study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University has concluded that regulatory incentives for OEMs for alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) intended to encourage a technology transition in the transportation fleet result in increased fleet-wide gasoline consumption and emissions. Earlier post.). Incentives for selling AFVs.

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Gasoline Fleet Emissions Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 1, 2018

The 2018 Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid provides an all-electric range of more than 29 miles (47 km), 119 MPGe in EV mode and 52 MPG in hybrid mode based on EPA estimates, powered by a 8.9 EPA combined fuel economy. 115 mpge (electric) 52 mpg gas+electric. kWh lithium-ion polymer battery. The PHEV has a 3.3 Ioniq Electric.

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PHEV 2018 All-Electric Hyundai 170

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).

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 105

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. Kia’s iVT is a continuously variable transmission with intelligence that adapts shifts for improved performance and fuel economy. If the Rio is driven lightly, as intended, surpassing the EPA numbers is easy.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 105

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 mpg average (Rush hour, on-and-off the brakes). mpg average (Using the adaptive cruise control). mpg average (Rush hour, on-and-off the brakes). Welcoming Interior.

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 105

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 31, 2024

40+ MPG Small SUV Starting Under $25,000 The 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, a five-passenger small SUV, is nicely equipped at a low starting price of $24,960. Fuel economy for the Corolla Cross Hybrid is EPA rated at 45 mpg city/38 highway/42 combined. seconds, which feels slow, but is adequate for highway merging.

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Toyota Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 98

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. 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. You had me at 46 MPG. Wonderfully Efficient.

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 105

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Clean Fleet Report spent a week exploring Southern California in the front-wheel drive XT5 Premium Luxury, which the EPA rates at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined mpg. We were surprised to cross the 30 mpg mark for this 3,915-pound, five-passenger midsize SUV. In 224 miles of mostly freeway driving we averaged 22.5

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 105

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Fuel economy for the 2025 Camry is rated at 48 mpg city/47 highway/47 combined. The average fuel economy for our time behind the wheel was 46.4 mpg, which reflects not spending much time in-town driving. Had we, we would have exceeded the EPA estimates.

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Toyota Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 96

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

The EPA has rated the fuel economy at 21 mpg city/28 highway/24 combined. Cracking 30 mpg on the open road with a midsize AWD was a nice surprise, but it really shouldn’t be that big of deal as Clean Fleet Report feels all AWD cars, at a minimum, should get 30+ mpg on the highway. non-turbo, rated at 25/28/26 mpg.

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Hyundai MPG Fuel Economy Cleaning 103

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2022

The EPA has rated the Blazer AWD 3.6L fuel economy at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined, with one mile more on the highway for the FWD model. However, on a 175-mile fuel mileage run, with the cruise control set at 65 mph and on flat, smooth roadways, we averaged 29.6

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Chevrolet MPG Fuel Economy SUV 105

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

That could yield more than 50 mpg of fuel economy—or usage of less than 300 gallons per year—and still be a lot cheaper than a plug-in hybrid or a fuel cell vehicle, he noted. Our history with alternative fuels has been truly awful.” or below; advanced accessories; and a mild hybrid drivetrain. Steven Plotkin.

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PHEV Fuel Economy San Diego Climate Change 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The EPA has rated the EcoBoost 2.3L high-performance at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 mpg, exceeding the EPA figure. And yes, you can spin the tires!

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 105

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Honda bumps up mpg & power. Running on 87 octane, the EPA rates the Civic 1.5L turbo at 31 mpg city/38 highway/34 combined. mpg combined, with a 90-mile all-freeway run, using the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, the average bumped up to 40.8 50+ MPG and good handling, too. Your numbers may differ.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy 105

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.

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Ford Fuel Economy Convert MPG 98

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Great style, drives equally as well as it looks, and gets more than 37 mpg. 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 EPA estimates fuel economy to be 37 mpg city/36 highway/37 combined. Need we go on?

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Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 98

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

Power, but not enough efficiency to hit 30 mpg. 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. We were hoping to get 30 mpg on the highway, but no matter how hard we tried the best we could do was 28.1

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Acura MPG Fuel Economy SUV 105

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 18, 2021

New Sporty Look for the Affordable 50 MPG Midsize Sedan. A spacious interior with a smooth comfortable ride, high fuel economy (we broke 50 mpg!), The undetectable and seamless transitions give the Camry Hybrid XSE EPA-rated fuel economy of 44 mpg city/47 highway with a combined of 46 mpg.

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Camry Hybrid Toyota Hybrid MPG 103

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. Clean Fleet Report ran a few test loops to get a feel for real world fuel economy and electric range. Note: The Escape PHEV is rated by the EPA to have 37 miles of all-electric driving range. 72 miles, with 35.3

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 105

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 28, 2021

Such horsepower and torque numbers can mean so-so fuel economy, but that was not the case with the EPA rating at 21 mpg city/29 highway/24 combined. mpg, but in a 180-mile all-freeway run with the cruise control set at 65 mph we averaged 32.9 In 286 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 27.2

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Cadillac MPG Fuel Economy Cleaning 105

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

Gets more than 50 mpg. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 45 mpg city/51 highway/47 combined: numbers that make Clean Fleet Report smile as we are happy to drive a car that is a serious fuel sipper. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 104