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EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

Green Car Congress

The report also noted that: Since alternative fuel vehicle production [CNG, PHEVs and EVs] has generally been less than 0.1% of total vehicle production until very recently, the impact of excluding alternative fuel vehicles was negligible. Non-hybrid stop/start systems represent about 5% of the projected MY 2014 market.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

A disappointing compliance car, the Ford Focus EV, languished while plug-in hybrid versions of the midsize Fusion and small crossover C-Max sold relatively well, until Ford came up with a real plan. Chevrolet Bolt/Bolt EUV – Waiting for more GM EVs. Kia/Hyundai/Genesis – Coming on Strong. Don’t forget the Korean plug-ins.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

Clean Fleet Report

GM underneath, but Acura throughout The ZDX comes in a base A-Spec and a performance model called Type S. at seconds, Kia EV6 GT at 3.6 Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. Hyundai Ioniq 5 N at 3.1

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Road Test: 2021 Buick Envision Avenir FWD

Clean Fleet Report

This is one area where GM is the industry leader, and after the initial service plan expires, it is well worth renewing. Road Test: 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Lexus NX 300h Hybrid. 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 Polestar 2

Clean Fleet Report

The car is a “2” because it was preceded by the “1,” which is an electric performance plug-in hybrid GT, with a six-figure price tag and a limited output of 500 units per year over the next three years. Ones to watch include the upcoming BMW i4 and recently announced Kia EV6, but you can’t buy one of those yet.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

Audi RS models – performance flagships set to pick up plug-in hybrid tech as early as 2021. BMW M cars – they’re coming with hybrid drivetrains. Chevrolet Corvette electric – GM confirms its worst kept secret: the the iconic muscle car will soon go silent. Cupra Formentor e-Hybrid PHEV.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Alternative-fuel cars were some of the hottest items on display at the Shanghai auto show from homegrown companies like Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd., Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid, which is expected to sell for $40,000 when it goes on sales in the U.S. GM plans to launch the Volt in China in 2011. Prius hybrid.

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