Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

Raw Sports Car Fun. Sports car purity, says Subaru about the 2022 BRZ. After spending a fun week tooling around Southern California in the BRZ, there isn’t any argument coming from us. The auto market is now dominated by front-wheel drive cars, almost all of them with an automatic transmission. A vanishing breed.

MPG 85

MPG Cleaning Clean Miles 85

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2009

US President Barack Obama today announced a new harmonized national policy intended to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for all new cars and trucks sold in the US. mpg in 2016 (39 mpg for cars, 30 mpg for trucks), or approximately 250 grams CO 2 /mile. Notice of Upcoming Joint Rulemaking.

2016 150

2016 Obama Standards MPG 150

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

All new inside and out Hyundai’s Best-Selling Vehicle Hyundai invited the automotive media to the beautiful Inn at Mattei’s Tavern in Los Olivos, California, to sample the 2025 Tucson hybrid, but also get a taste of the 2025 Santa Fe SUV and the Santa Cruz compact pickup. If you opt for the Blue trim, the fuel economy is rated at 38/38/38/.

Tucson 74

Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 74

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. Welcoming Interior.

Kia 90

Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 90

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

Smooth, Quiet and 50+ MPG. In a very short few years sedans have lost their favor with car shoppers. 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. A little fin help. coefficient of drag.

Hyundai 83

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 83

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

We spent a week in the smallest Genesis sedan that is designed to take-on the BMW 3-series and Mercedes-Benz C-class sports sedans and found it was a lot of well-engineered car for the money. The mpg ratings are for city/highway/combined. RWD we drove 225 miles through Southern California, averaging 24 mpg. Power Options.

MPG 84

MPG Fuel Economy Cleaning Clean 84

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Synonymous with luxury, for many people the S500 has been the pinnacle of car ownership for five decades. After cruising through Southern California I came away appreciating what $127,300 gets you, which is a lot. liter at 21 mpg city/30 highway/24 combined. The standard. Being Handed the Keys. Setting the tone. inches long.

Mercedes 76

Mercedes Hybrid MPG Light 76

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

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. The 2023 UX 250h runs on 87 octane and is EPA rated at 43 mpg city/41 highway/42 combined. Clean Fleet Report’s test car had the Lexus Multimedia System with a 12.3-inch,

Lexus 77

Lexus Nickel Metal Hydride MPG Cleaning 77

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. 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). 187 hp and 178 lb.-ft.

Kia 84

Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 84

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. A steady road warrior Clean Fleet Report was in the Taos SEL 4Motion for a week, spending most of our time on Southern California freeways. mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3

Fuel Economy 81

Fuel Economy MPG SUV Cleaning 81

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

The 2022 Kia Rio S is a small car with much going for it. Low-cost but not cheap. This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. In 180 miles driving through Southern California we averaged a combined 37.7 Basic Transportation Kicked-up a Notch. Drivetrain.

Kia 72

Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 72

Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2014

In an event combining a first-customer ceremony and a media drive, Tustin (California) Hyundai’s Dealer Principal, John Patterson, handed over the keys to Hyundai’s first mass-produced Tucson Fuel Cell crossover ( earlier post ) to Timothy Bush, the first Hyundai Fuel Cell customer, with Hyundai executives in attendance. Click to enlarge.

Tucson 351

Tucson Hyundai Fuel Hydrogen 351

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.

Mitsubishi 52

Mitsubishi MPG Fuel Economy Cleaning 52

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Great style, drives equally as well as it looks, and gets more than 37 mpg. Whatever it is, during our week driving the Tucson Hybrid through Southern California, it drew plenty of attention and comments. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 37 mpg city/36 highway/37 combined. High Marks for Hyundai’s First Hybrid SUV.

Tucson 76

Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 76

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2015

During the late innings of the ICE-age (as in the Internal Combustion Engine age) it has become clear that feeding gasoline and diesel to the next billion new cars is not going to be easy, or cheap. Even after the fall in US crude, gasoline in California costs $4 on average. At that price, California miles are 16 cents each.

Solar 150

Solar Miles Gasoline-Electric MPG 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Chevrolet made the radical decision to have the 2021 Corvette, or C8 as aficionados call it, become a mid-engine sports car, abandoning the front engine design that began when the first Corvette rolled off the line in Flint, Michigan, on June 30, 1953. In 387 miles driving through Southern California, Clean Fleet Report averaged 20.6

Chevrolet 87

Chevrolet MPG Cleaning Clean 87

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Honda’s best-selling passenger car–and their second best-selling model behind only the CR-V crossover–will not lose any sales with this newly designed sedan and hatchback. Honda bumps up mpg & power. turbo at 31 mpg city/38 highway/34 combined. In 205 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 36.6

Honda 85

Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy 85

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

Instead of flying from my home in Southern California, I asked if my wife and I could drive to the event. With strong encouragement and support of the Ford team, a robust charging network and a great car, the 1,796 miles was as pleasant and easy to drive as it would be in any other car. Approximate Cost: $20.64

Las Vegas 83

Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles 83

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. to go to a car show. And yes, you can spin the tires! Shifting Fun.

Ford 86

Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 86

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. Topping out at more than 50 MPG.

Camry Hybrid 69

Camry Hybrid Toyota Hybrid MPG 69

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Under President Obama’s national fuel policy ( earlier post ), the EPA and the Department of Transportation’s NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), are jointly developing a new harmonized national policy intended to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for all new cars and trucks sold in the US.

EPA 191

EPA Congress Climate Change Automobile Manufacturer 191

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

With a new design and built on a new platform, the 2023 Honda HR-V continues to be a good value with a roomy interior and 30+ mpg. Running on 87 octane, the EPA rates the HR-V AWD at 25 mpg city/30 highway/27 combined. In 323 miles driving mostly on Southern California freeways, we averaged 28.2 The engine comes from the U.S.,

Honda 78

Honda MPG Fuel Economy 2020 78

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

So when they are ready to get their next car, the Lexus RX 450h F Sport will certainly not disappoint, and in many ways impress them with the changes from their previous model. In the parallel hybrid system the electric motor can power the car by itself, the gas engine can power the car by itself or they can power the car together.

Lexus 94

Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 94

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 1, 2023

When matched against the perennial standard of the Mercedes-Benz S500 , the G90 equals or bests this iconic German luxury car in many ways. After 2025 they will come out with no new internal combustion engine models and, by 2030, will only sell cars and SUVs powered by a battery. But things are changing for them.

Fuel Economy 86

Fuel Economy MPG Lexus Miles 86

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Autobahn roaming Southern California. The front wheels are driven through either a 6-speed manual or, like our test car, a 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters. As a driver, the shifts are smooth and certainly fast enough for a road car. Times for 0-60 runs were a respectable 6.1

MPG 72

MPG Fuel Economy Cleaning Clean 72

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

Gets more than 50 mpg. A seductive statement car in the midsize segment. Clean Fleet Report was driving the highly optioned Limited, which had the standard solar panel roof that charges the 12-volt and hybrid batteries, producing two miles of electric driving range for every six hours the car is left in the sun. Great style.

Hyundai 71

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 71

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 11, 2022

All-New Updated Styling+Higher MPG and Longer Range. Kia invited media to the Alila Marea Beach Resort in Encinitas, California, from which we ventured out over the Cuyamaca Mountains and through the Cleveland National Forest to the 1800s silver mining town of Julian , with an elevation of 4,245 feet. Driving Experience: On the Road.

Kia 92

Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy 2017 92

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

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. The EPA rates the fuel economy at 33 mpg city/30 highway/31 combined.

Lexus 84

Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid MPG 84

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2018

This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) is the first formal step in setting the 2021-2026 Model Year (MY) standards that must be achieved by each automaker for its car and light-duty truck fleet. Under the preferred alternative, the estimated CAFE and CO 2 curves for passenger cars would average out to 43.7 l/100 km) and 284 g CO 2.

Fuel Economy 186

Fuel Economy Economy EPA MPG 186

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

The Ford Maverick is more truck-like, while the Hyundai Santa Cruz is more car-like. The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. In 226 miles of mostly freeway driving through Southern California we averaged 23.8 Both sell in the same space but will appeal to different customers.

Hyundai 81

Hyundai MPG Cleaning Clean 81

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

Cadillac 75

Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

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

Acura 76

Acura MPG Fuel Economy SUV 76

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

Broadly, Navigant expects expansion in both the higher end of the market (thereby putting competitive pressure on Tesla Motors), as Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes, Saab, and Volvo introduce their first plug-in cars. Automakers will push for changes in the California ZEV mandates.

2014 346

2014 Global Sale Motorcycles 346

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

liter Duramax turbodiesel is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/26 highway/24 combined. mpg, but on a 100-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we got an impressive 29.8 But nudging 30 mpg is impressive, which was aided by the engine stop/start system, which shuts off the engine rather than idling.

Sierra 97

Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

MPGe is a measurement of how far a car can travel, electrically, on the same amount of energy as is contained in 1 gallon of gasoline. The Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle is available, but it’s only sold in select areas of California. With a plug-in option the Escape can drive all-electric (for more than 40 miles we found).

Escape 91

Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2022

There is no shame if, for you, Lincoln means either the massive Navigator SUV or the chauffeured Town Car sedan, as these are the most recognizable models from Ford’s premium division. The Environmental Protection Agency rates the Corsair’s fuel economy at 33 mpg highway and combined when running in hybrid mode only. per gallon.

PHEV 104

PHEV Plug-in Plug MPG 104

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

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. mpg, and on short in-town runs I was getting in excess of 50 mpg. Clean Fleet Report’s test car had the Lexus Multimedia System with a 10.3-inch, Hybrid Efficiency.

Lexus 79

Lexus Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel Economy 79