Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

For 44 years and counting, the number one selling truck in the US has been the Ford F-150. The Ford F-150 Lightning isn’t a replacement for any of the existing F-150s, it is a new family member with a smoother, more aerodynamic body and a new front fascia, lighting and wheels.

F-150 98

F-150 Ford Extended Range Dealers 98

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Only buy the 2021 Lexus RC 350 F Sport if you promise to occasionally take it on curvy roads. The 2021 Lexus RC 350 F Sport comes standard with rear-wheel drive (RWD), with all-wheel drive (AWD) optional. If you are looking for a true sports car version, opt for the 2021 RC F Fuji Speedway Edition, with the 5.0L

Lexus 65

Lexus F-150 Fuel Economy MPG 65

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 11, 2022

Ford says the all-new, all-electric 2022 F-150 Lighting is “the truck of the future.” The first was the 2021 Mustang Mach-E , next was the 2022 E-Transit cargo van, and now the enticing 2022 F-150 Lightning. Ford says 75-percent of F-150 Lightning buyers will be new to the brand, while 80-percent are new to owning an EV.

F-150 94

F-150 Ford All-Electric Miles 94

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

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. Road Test: 2021 Lexus RC 350 F Sport. And yes, you can spin the tires!

Ford 84

Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 84

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 24, 2022

Chevrolet Readies Its Counterattack to the Ford F-150 Lightning. Add your name and, after a $100 refundable deposit, a local dealer will be in touch to complete the ordering process. They understand the challenges of converting current diesel and gasoline-powered truck owners to buying an electric pickup.

Silverado 82

Silverado Chevrolet GMC Hummer 82

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Establishing dealer network. Several after-market companies have done PHEV conversions of the Ford Escape hybrid and one has done a retrofit of the F-150 pickup -- see Where PHEVs Are and ICE-Conversions.) 1,000 pre-orders for small production runs in 2009 and 2010starting 4th quarter 2009. Ford Escape PHEV-40 around 2012.

Plug-in 45

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45

EV Adoption

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The reality is that households that can afford to purchase or lease a $75,000 vehicle don’t need a tax credit enable them to buy the vehicle. But a minimum of 150-175 miles of range for BEVs could also make sense. It is like incentivizing automakers to produce ICE vehicles with larger gas tanks instead of a higher MPG rating.

Tax Credit 116

Tax Credit Tax F-150 PHEV 116