Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2018

SUVs were a key driver of growth in February, with the volume of vehicles registered up by 24.7% compared to the same month last year, meaning SUVs accounted for 33% of the total market in February. Demand for SUVs continued to rise, with the segment’s volume up by 24.7% in February 2018, with a total of 67,900 SUVs registered.

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SUV Diesel Europe Market 186

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid How Does 53+ MPG Sound? The second generation 2023 Kia Niro is offered in three models–the all-electric Niro EV, the Niro plug-in hybrid, and the one reviewed here, the Niro hybrid. This is our in-depth look at the hybrid model. Great-looking and efficient around town We clocked 10.8

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 88

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

Take the Hyundai Tucson compact crossover, replace the rear section with a truck bed, and voilà…the Hyundai Santa Cruz is born! But as with most things that seem simple on the surface, going from a crossover body to pickup body is a bit more complex, not the least of which is who Hyundai thinks will be buying the Santa Cruz.

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Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 81

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2022

But for now, the larger focus for the company would be conventional and alternative fuel ICEs. This could be compared with its compact-SUV strategy where it launched its Vitara Brezza after similar products from Ford, Jeep and Hyundai proved successful in the Indian market.

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Suzuki India Jeep Alternative Fuels 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2024

The Fastest Acura SUV Ever Built The all-new 2024 ZDX is the first electric Acura and, as Quincy Tam, Acura product planner, says, it is “for their customers that are ready to take that next step into electrification.” In Acura-speak, Type S is the performance division (like BMW has M, Hyundai has N, Mercedes-Benz has AMG and so on).

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Acura All-Electric SUV Miles 85

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2023

News: 2024 Mazda CX-90 An All-New Three-Row SUV Mazda brought the automotive media to Malibu, California, this week to reveal the all-new 2024 CX-90 three-row, eight-passenger SUV. Built on an all-new platform, the CX-90 is larger, wider, and longer than the other Mazda SUVs including the incumbent big wagon, the CX-9.

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Mazda Plug-in Fuel Economy SUV 90

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 Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a 2.5-liter liter 4-cylinder while the non-hybrid models have either the gasoline 1.5-liter Hybrid System Eight years/100,000 miles.

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 21, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-50 AWD Mazda Wants You to Live A Little The 2023 CX-50 is part of Mazda’s SUV quiver, smallest to largest, of the CX-30, CX-5, CX-50 and CX-9. Mazda says the CX-50 is a “rugged and capable crossover SUV, purpose built for active lifestyles” that enables drivers “to venture further into the outdoors and off-road.”

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Mazda SUV MPG Fuel Economy 80

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

VinFast invited Canadian and American automotive journalists to California to drive the 2023 VF 8, an all-electric midsize two-row SUV. The company has ambitious plans to import the three-row VF 9 by the end of 2023 and the two-row VF 7 in the first part of 2024, both of which are electric SUVs built in Hai Phong, Vietnam.

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San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina 96

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Stylish Two-Row SUV. The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport debuted in 2020 as a smaller version to the Atlas, the largest SUV in the Volkswagen line-up. The subtle but noticeable design differences between the two earns the Cross Sport a nod for being one of the best looking midsize SUVs. Adding extra style to VW SUV functionality.

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MPG SUV Fuel Economy Light 83

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Hyundai Kona 7,349. Tesla helped former shareholder Toyota to bring back the Toyota RAV4 EV , an electric SUV and also aided its other OEM shareholder, Daimler (which also has since divested its Tesla shares), with the Smart ED and B-Class Electric. Kia/Hyundai/Genesis – Coming on Strong. Tesla Model 3 80,681. Audi E-tron 5,612.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 105

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Flash Drive: 2024 Hyundai Kona All-New Small SUV Gas for now; electric is coming soon The all-new 2024 Hyundai Kona is currently offered in four trim levels with the choice of two gasoline-powered engines and, in early 2024, an all-electric version will arrive. The key feature is a floating horizontal C-Pad with dual 12.3-inch

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Hyundai Gasoline-Electric Fuel Economy Gasoline 86

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

Kia recently invited members of the automotive press to drive the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid and X-Pro in sunny Palm Springs, California. This Flash Drive will touch on both models, which are significantly different vehicles, spotlighting the Sportage Hybrid. EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined. Sportage Hybrid.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 84

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

A Premium Small SUV with Handling Like a Sports Wagon. The all-new 2022 Genesis GV70 slots in just below the larger GV80 SUV, both of which will be joined soon by the all-electric GV60. Clean Fleet Report would not be surprised if Genesis has even more SUVs on the drawing board, with most of them being hybrids, plug-in hybrids or EVs.

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SUV Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy 90

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

Western Automotive Journalists (WAJ), a Northern California association for automotive writers, annually brings together journalists to drive an assortment of cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs as well as taking time to discuss current and future product with automotive industry representatives. Genesis fields a powerful SUV.

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Lexus Mercedes Volvo Clean 96

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2011

The vehicle categories seeing the most significant response increases in the 2011 survey compared with 2010 were SUVs, luxury vehicles, large pick-up trucks, and cross-overs. Conversely, responses for hybrid vehicles dropped in 2011, and basic/introduction cars fell more than 20 percentage points from last year.

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Global Auto Fuel 2010 218

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 3, 2023

Turbo: A mild hybrid 3.3-liter 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. A new badge Turbo S: A mild hybrid 3.3-liter Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV): 2.5-liter

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Mazda PHEV San Francisco Plug-in 90

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

Case-in-point is the all-new GV60 EV, which followed its cousins, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 (2020), and the Kia EV6 ( 2021). Each of these are excellent all-electric SUVs (check out review links at the end of this story. The rest of the Hyundai Group compact crossover EV family: Hyundai Ioniq 5. Story by John Faulkner.

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All-Electric Miles Clean Cleaning 106

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 25, 2022

Subaru’s All-New, All-Electric Compact SUV. The all-new, all-electric 2023 Solterra compact SUV is a major step for Subaru, one that will be a welcome addition for its loyal owners. For even more peace of mind, on those occasion where a long road trip is planned, there are 10 free days of a Subaru gasoline-powered car or SUV.

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All-Electric SUV Clean Cleaning 87

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. There are driver-selectable drive modes of EV, Eco, Hybrid and Sport. inches of ground clearance is not as high as a SUV, but it still provided a lifted outlook on the road, besting a sedan.

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PHEV Kia Plug-in Fuel Economy 94

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 2, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV A Stand-Out Electric Sedan Not all auto manufacturers are abandoning sedans for SUVs; some are even growing their stables of what for decades was the most popular car in America. Hyundai gets electricity. Photos by John Faulkner and Hyundai. [ Story by John Faulkner.

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Hyundai All-Electric Miles Range 78

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

The midsize Santa Fe has been one of Hyundai’s best-selling SUVs, so when it was time for some updates they weren’t going to just make it prettier, but also better to keep ahead of the pack. Clean Fleet Report drove the all-wheel drive 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy with the turbocharged 2.5-liter Propulsion Options.

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Hyundai MPG Fuel Economy Clean 69

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

The Premium Midsize SUV Benchmark. In only a few short years Genesis, the luxury division of Hyundai launched in 2017, released the excellent G70, G80 and G90 sedans. Clean Fleet Report has a hunch Genesis has even more crossovers and SUVs on the horizon. The 2021 Genesis GV80 is ready to take on other premium SUVs.

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MPG Fuel Economy SUV Clean 66

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 22, 2021

Driving Fun in a Three-Row Crossover SUV. The up-market interior on the CX-9 Signature has a luxury feel usually found in a premium crossover SUV. The dash layout is logical, simple and clean, with three round gauges (tachometer, speedometer and water temperature/fuel) with black faces and white letters were easy to read.

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Mazda MPG Fuel Economy SUV 52

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 13, 2024

Welcoming Interior The EV6 GT is built on Kia’s all-new dedicated EV-only platform, which will see service on future EVs from Kia, plus on models from sibling brands Hyundai and Genesis. 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.

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Kia All-Electric Miles Clean 70

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Freshened Exterior New look coming at ya The HR-V is the smallest of Honda’s four SUVs and crossovers. 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. Going up the size chart are the HR-V, CR-V, Passport and Pilot.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy 2020 78

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5. Hyundai, along with its siblings Kia and Genesis, has some of the best-designed vehicles on the road. The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is one EV that blurs the traditional look of a sedan, crossover and hatchback. Hyundai calls this its Smart Living Room concept. The Shaking Things Up EV.

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Hyundai Lithium Ion All-Electric Light 88

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

Auto manufacturers are slowly getting out of the midsize sedan business aiming their sights at crossovers, SUVs and trucks. Midsize Sedan Competition Remains Tough–& Fuel Efficient. Road Test: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 76

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 22, 2021

4 go up against its ICE competitors, I’ll offer a chart that illustrates two things—how it stacks up against the segment sales leader, the Toyota RAV4 (in the Prime, its plug-in hybrid version) and also how it compares with its stablemate, the VW Tiguan. Road Test: 2020 Hyundai Kona EV. Since VW’s wants to see the ID.4 VW Tiguan ICE.

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Miles Tax Credit SUV MPH 52

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? The hybrid setup is impressively efficient, rated alone at 48 miles per gallon.

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 73

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 17, 2021

All-New, All-Electric Compact SUV. The next few years will see an onrush of electric vehicles, with the SUV class getting the majority of the new models. Clean Fleet Report had the opportunity to drive the Ioniq 5 for a few hours at a Hyundai media event. Hyundai calls this the Smart Living Room concept.

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Hyundai All-Electric SUV Design 89

EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

All the new electric cars, electric SUVs and electric utes arriving in Australia in 2021, 2022 and 2023. Alfa Romeo Tonale – the Italian brand finally has a rechargeable car in its ranks in the form of the Tonale PHEV compact SUV. Aston Martin DBX PHEV and EV – electrified versions of AM’s first SUV on the cards.

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Electric Cars PHEV Australia Cars 98

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 30, 2022

Fuel Economy King in a Not-So-Small Pickup. The enjoyment of driving the all-new 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid began with getting 45.4 This compact pickup is smaller than the mid- and full-size trucks roaming our streets, but size alone doesn’t explain how it sips fuel. A smaller, but not small pickup. Unexpected Efficiency.

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Ford Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 88

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

If you are ready to scrap the minivan and SUV, get down to your local Subaru dealer and tell the sales representative you need to take a long, winding test drive. Road Test: 2019 Hyundai Veloster (now out of production). In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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MPG Clean Cleaning Miles 85

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 23, 2021

Hyundai’s crossover entry point. The 2021 Hyundai Venue is the smallest crossover in the Hyundai line-up. From largest to smallest it goes Palisade, Santa Fe/Santa Fe Hybrid, Tucson/Tucson PHEV, Nexo FCEV, Kona/Kona EV and Venue. Affordable, Subcompact Crossover. The only engine offered is a 1.6-liter

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Hyundai Fuel Economy MPG Economy 52

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 19, 2021

Road Test: 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe. Road Test: 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Lexus NX 300h Hybrid. 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. Road Test: 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e PHEV.

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Buick MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Baua Electric

APRIL 26, 2024

As part of its strategy to push alternative fuels on the path to reducing carbon footprint, Maruti Suzuki is looking to sell over 6 lakh CNG vehicles in FY-25. The company had the widest product portfolio of over dozen CNG vehicles right from Alto hatchback to Grand Vitara SUV starting at a price point of Rs 5 lakh to Rs 18 lakh.

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Suzuki Sale Vehicles India 52