The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Similarly, you won’t buy this car for its cornering ability, but it no longer feels like any level of aggression will overcome the tires and send you into the bushes. My biggest gripe was an intrusion of outside noise above 60 mph. Still, if you want Lexus quiet from your hybrids, you’ll need to, you know, buy a Lexus.

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Prius Toyota Fuel Economy Las Vegas 111

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Overview of the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid. Ford began production of the 2013 C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid vehicle ( earlier post ) at Michigan Assembly in October, and the vehicles are heading for showrooms. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Starting MSRP is $29,995 (after a federal tax credit). Earlier post.).

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Plug-in Plug Ford Hybrid 312

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

Gets more than 50 mpg. Now in its second year, the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid sets the bar high for five-passenger sedans. With the coupe-like design, the sleek lines will cause you to pause about buying a crossover SUV. The 2021 Sonata Hybrid comes in three trim levels of Blue, ES and Limited. Exterior Statement.

Hyundai 71

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 71

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This small crossover is appealing in a number of ways as it offers hybrid efficiency, is available with all-wheel drive and does so with an upscale look and a high-quality fit-and-finish. The target customer may be someone buying their first Lexus and their first luxury car, a combination Lexus wants to take the lead in reaching.

Lexus 76

Lexus Nickel Metal Hydride MPG Clean 76

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 22, 2023

How Does 50+ MPG Sound? Be careful listening to self-anointed experts that owning a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is not a wise choice or viable option when buying a new car. Here is the truth: when owning a 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE AWD PHEV, you will never buy gasoline for probably 90% of your regular driving.

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PHEV Toyota Gasoline-Electric Gasoline 67

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Hybrid+AWD+Lexus Quality=Impressive Fuel-Efficient Premium Compact Crossover. This small crossover is appealing in a number of ways as it offers hybrid efficiency, all-wheel drive (AWD) and does so with an upscale look and a high-quality fit-and-finish. Hybrid Efficiency. The Lexus entry-level. A powerful, efficient drivetrain.

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Lexus Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel Economy 79

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2022

A Premium Plug-In Hybrid Hiding in Plain Site. What the Corsair PHEV does, or should do, is open the brand to a new audience who will consider buying a Lincoln for the first time. The 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, powered by a 2.5-liter The way to Lincoln. kilowatt-hours/kWh).

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PHEV Plug-in Plug MPG 103

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 1, 2023

Without hesitation, the reply is—The best luxury sedan they can buy. Running on premium, the EPA rates fuel economy at 17 mpg city/24/highway/20 combined. miles per gallon, with a high of 30 mpg over a 40-mile stretch with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 miles per hour. Story and photos by John Faulkner.

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Fuel Economy MPG Lexus Miles 85

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

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. The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. The base Santa Cruz engine is the non-turbo 2.5L

Hyundai 80

Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 80

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. Zero-to-60 mph times were right around 5.0 Good grip from the rear.

Ford 85

Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 85

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

Iconic Styling in a Premium Hybrid Compact Crossover. The all-wheel drive 2021 NX 300h is powered by the Lexus Hybrid Drive system, a parallel hybrid system where the electric motor can power the car by itself for short distances, the gas engine can power the car by itself, or they can power the car together. Drivetrain.

Lexus 84

Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid MPG 84

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Honda bumps up mpg & power. 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 non-turbo, fuel economy estimates are 30 mpg city/37 highway/37 combined. 50+ MPG and good handling, too.

Honda 85

Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy 85

Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2009

The Gen III Prius offers an EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy of 50 mpg (now revealed to comprise 50 mpg city and 49 mpg highway). Hybrid Synergy Drive. All Hybrid Synergy Drive vehicles released subsequent to that vehicle have employed a boost converter capable of up to 650 VDC output to the inverter.

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Prius 2010 Toyota Hybrid 186

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The 40+ MPG Low-Cost Transportation King. Every car, SUV and truck is designed and built for a reason, and buying one to not do what it was intended to do is wrong in so many ways. The front wheels are turned by the optional Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) delivering an EPA mpg rating of 36 city/43 highway/39 combined.

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Mitsubishi MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

seconds, but straight line speed is not why anyone should be buying a BRZ. The BRZ is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined mpg. mpg, which we thought was great considering how much fun we had whipping through the gears while seeking out every twisty road we could find. The BRZ is powered by a 2.4-liter,

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MPG Clean Cleaning Miles 84

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 15, 2024

The Most Fuel-Efficient Gas-Powered Pickup You Can Buy Ford Maverick Hybrid owners will willingly tell you all about their truck, so be prepared to hang-out for a while. Regarding the Maverick Hybrid, I hear nothing but superlatives, including, “the best vehicle I have ever owned.” Your numbers may differ.

Ford 50

Ford Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 50

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Fuel economy for the Stinger GT-Line is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/32 highway/25 combined. mpg, and 33.0 mpg on a 140-mile freeway run using the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. Your numbers may differ.

Kia 73

Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 73

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 13, 2024

The 2024 Kia EV6 GT is one of the best electric vehicles you can buy. seconds, the 1/4 mile at 118 mph and, if daring enough, spin the dual electric motors to their maximum of 161 miles per hour. kWh lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese battery Dual electric motors 576 horsepower and 545 pound-feet of torque 0-60 mph: 3.4

Kia 69

Kia All-Electric Miles Clean 69

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

A Very Trail-Ready Plug-in Hybrid. Jeep global CEO Christian Meunier closed out 2021 by announcing his brand’s goal of becoming the “zero emission freedom brand,” with the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV) as its first example. It’s a whole new world. This is exactly what the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe has to offer.

Jeep 77

Jeep Plug-in Gasoline-Electric PHEV 77

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 24, 2022

0 – 60 mph: Up to 4.5 They understand the challenges of converting current diesel and gasoline-powered truck owners to buying an electric pickup. 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. Power and Range.

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Silverado Chevrolet GMC Hummer 83

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The interior is serene with a 70-mph sound measurement of 65 dB, which is in Rolls Royce territory. Luckily top speed is limited to 120 mph. As with other Ford EVs like the Mustang Mach-E and the E-Transit, demand has been overwhelming, making it almost impossible to buy one. Looking and feeling like every F-150, but not.

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F-150 Ford Extended Range Dealers 99

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. In two all-freeway runs of 150 miles each, with the dynamic radar cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.6 We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

Lexus 66

Lexus F-150 Fuel Economy MPG 66

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid Max AWD Platinum Vintage Name Returns to the United States The Toyota Crown has been around since 1955 in Japan, and was the first Toyota model exported in 1957 to the United States, where it was sold until 1960. The new Toyota flagship Hybrid Options The 2023 Crown comes with two hybrid engine choices.

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Toyota Hybrid Fuel Economy Nickel Metal Hydride 79

The Truth About Cars

MAY 11, 2023

Alfa Romeo has likewise been talking a big game about going all-electric, making me wonder how their holdover combustion vehicles are going to fare when nobody running the business wants you to buy them. Fuel economy is said to be 29 mpg on the highway and 23 around town. I am only human.) Let’s start with the powertrain.

Dodge 98

Dodge All-Electric Exhaust MPH 98

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2022

The one in WTF mode (Watts To Freedom in GM’s sanitized parlance) that takes the 9,200-pound pickup 0-60 mph in three seconds? If you have driven any electric vehicle, you know the acceleration is quick, with manufacturers trying to outdo each other with the shortest time to 60 or 100 mph. Like Nothing Else On the Road.

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Hummer GMC All-Electric F-150 96

Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The plug-in hybrid version of the Jeep Wrangler offers useful all-electric range and great electric torque—if drivers plug it in. The accelerating pace of electric vehicle launches has brought us to this: The first Jeep in the US to get a plug-in hybrid version is the legendary Wrangler. Default: hybrid, not EV.

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Jeep Plug-in Plug Hybrid 112

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The Saturn version of the two-mode plug-in hybrid at the Milford Proving Grounds. GM had been announcing they were planning on launching 25 vehicles over the next 24 months but with the cancellation of the Buick compact crossover (and its plug-in hybrid variant, earlier post ) that number may drop to 24 vehicles. by Bill Cooke.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 12, 2022

Ford not only brought back its compact pickup, which some thought was a gamble, but the Maverick comes standard with a hybrid engine. As far as Maverick buyers, most of whom will be buying their first pickup, they will unknowingly become hybrid ambassadors. Who will buy the all-new 2022 Ford Maverick?

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Clean 92

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

We turned very fun 0-60 mph times of about 3.7 The impressive interior with a long and deep features list and a full safety suite make the GV60 the luxury all-electric crossover to buy. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. seconds while using the Boost Mode.

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All-Electric Miles Clean Cleaning 106

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2012

The future of electric vehicles (EVs) depends on regulations from governments and the European Union, incentivizing the consumer to buy them. According to the latest AID newsletter , electric vehicle (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) sales reached 20,558 units in Western Europe for the first 10 months of 2012.

MPG 385

MPG Tax Gasoline-Electric 2012 385

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 18, 2022

seconds, the 1/4 mile at 118 mph and, if you’re daring enough to do so, spin the dual electric motors to their maximum of 161 miles per hour. 0-60 mph: 7.2 Electronically controlled top speed: 115 mph. 0-60 mph: 7.2 Electronically controlled top speed: 117 mph. 0-60 mph: 3.4 Single electric motor.

Kia 87

Kia Las Vegas All-Electric MPH 87

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA unveiled the FT-CH dedicated hybrid concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The CH stands for compact hybrid as in compact class. By far, the single most successful example of this has been the gas-electric hybrid. Eight new hybrids. —Jim Lentz.

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Prius Toyota Concept Hybrid 218

Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2009

For example, President Obama has issued the United States the challenge of having one million plug-in hybrids on the road by the end of 2015—a goal which many keynote speakers supported but also identified significant barriers to achieving. CAFE mpg US (cars / trucks). Earlier post.)]. 27.5 / 22.2. 35.7 / 28.6. ?35 8.6 / 10.6.

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2009 Congress 2007 Personal 150

The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Every version of the Spyder will handily out accelerate practically every automobile that wasn’t developed with performance as its primary goal and will reportedly press on to 125 mph. But I never had an opportunity to take one beyond 103 mph. That’s middling for a motorcycle. Many had previously owned touring bikes.

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Motorcycles Three Wheeled Missouri Automobile 105

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 11, 2022

Ford early-on knew the wrong way to develop their first-ever electric pickup truck was to do it with preconceived ideas on what consumers wanted, or would buy. 0 – 60 mph: 4.5 0 – 60 mph: 5.0 Next was driving through the Texas Hill Country at speeds between 30 and 50 mph on gently winding rural roads.

F-150 95

F-150 Ford All-Electric Miles 95

Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 22, 2009

3Prong Power converts existing Toyota Priuses into plug-in hybrids that can run entirely on electricity. Who’s Killing the Plug-In Hybrid? East Bay Express Who’s Killing the Plug-In Hybrid? They convert Toyota Prius hybrids into mostly electric vehicles that get 100 to 150 miles per gallon.

Prius 100

Prius Plug-in Plug Gasoline-Electric 100

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

A car like the Circuit does not like to be stuck on roads with 25 mph speed limits, but those roads made up most of the prescribed route. Can these things add up to make a car that people want to buy? It seems like it still may be cheaper to just buy a well used Lotus Elise and modify it yourself. Small size. New technology.

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Dodge Circuit Dodge Electric Cars Chrysler 45