Green Car Reports

JANUARY 10, 2017

More proof that plugging in cuts carbon emissions, news on the batteries of the new 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid, and discouraging news on the calculated fuel economy of new vehicles sold last year: all this and more in today's car news on Green Car Reports.

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Camry Hybrid 2018 Plug-in Minivan 60

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

The 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid is a stealth green car; packing a version of Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive system, from the Prius, the Camry Hybrid looks much like a standard four-cylinder or V-6 Camry, yet its 43 mpg EPA city rating (LE) makes it one of the most fuel-efficient cars of any size.

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Camry Hybrid 2012 Toyota Hybrid 82

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Toyota Financial Services (TFS) issued its first euro-denominated unsecured Green Bond today, expanding its commitment to the sale of environmentally friendly vehicles. TFS introduced the auto industry’s first Asset-Backed Green Bond in 2014; this latest issuance is the fourth Green Bond the company has issued.

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Toyota Green Lexus Prius 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Toyota’s 2020 lineup includes seven hybrid models and one fuel cell model: Fourth-generation Prius with available AWD-e features a combined EPA-estimated 50 MPG. The Prius Prime, Toyota’s plug-in Hybrid, now also has seating for 5 and a range of 640 miles on a full charge and a full tank of gas.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

The non-hybrid 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco delivers an EPA-estimated 42 mpg on the highway (manual transmission models), with city fuel economy of 28 mpg. Aerodynamic improvements over non-Eco manual-transmission models contributed approximately six mpg to the Cruze’s EPA-estimated 42 mpg highway fuel economy.

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MPG EPA Chevrolet Altima Hybrid 247

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

is also evident in the midsize Camry Hybrid from previous generation to current model (3,680 lbs. for 2011 Camry Hybrid vs. 3,417 lbs. Despite increased length and width, the new 2013 Avalon Hybrid ( earlier post ) still enjoys a weight advantage over the smaller, previous generation 2011 Camry Hybrid.

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Camry Hybrid 2013 Toyota Fuel Economy 278

Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2012

This new model which offers an EPA-rated 53 city mpg and a starting MSRP of $18,950 continued its rapid sales pace with 4,006 units sold in April. The redesigned 2012 Camry Hybrid, which was introduced in fall of 2011, also recorded strong sales during the March and April 2012.

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Prius Camry Hybrid Sale Toyota 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2017

2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE. Through TNGA, the Camry now has an ideal driving position for the driver—allowing for better concentration on the road ahead while helping to reduce driver fatigue—along with improving the overall seating position for all the vehicle’s occupants. Along with the new platform, an all-new 2.5-liter

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2018 Hybrid Camry Hybrid MPG 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2011

2012 Camry Hybrid. Toyota has unveiled the seventh-generation Camry, the best-selling car in the US for nine years running and for 13 of the past 14 years. liter V6; and a highly revised version of the Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain for the Camry Hybrid, including a new 2.5-liter Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Camry Hybrid Economy 2012 199

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Road testing by Consumer Reports has found the fuel economy on the 2013 Fusion Hybrid sedan and new C-Max Hybrid falling far short below Ford (and EPA) triple 47 mpg (5.0 47 mpg for city, highway and combined—for both vehicles. Consumer Reports found the Fusion Hybrid delivered 39 mpg (6.0

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Fusion EPA Ford MPG 244

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Making its model year 2012 debut on the US market, the i-MIEV earned a score of 58, the highest Green Score awarded since the rankings began in 1998. Green score. Honda Civic Hybrid. Toyota Camry Hybrid LE. ACEEE 2012 “Greenest” Rankings. Make and Model. Specifications. Emission Standard. Mitsubishi I-MiEV.

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i-MiEV Gas Honda Insight Li-ion 247

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

Toyota may be the acknowledged master of hybrid cars - after all, they were one of the first to the party - but Ford isn't about to let its Japanese rival steal the show. To this end, Ford is promising big things with the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid - including Camry Hybrid-beating fuel efficiency.

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Fusion Camry Hybrid 2013 Toyota 90

Green Car Reports

MARCH 28, 2012

When it launched early in 2009 as a 2010 model, the Ford Fusion Hybrid was a sensation. It easily outdid that year's Toyota Camry Hybrid in gas mileage, with ratings of 41 mpg city, 36 mpg highway, for a combined overall rating of 39 mpg. The new 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid is rated at 41 mpg combined.)

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Fusion 2012 Camry Hybrid Ford 63

Green Car Reports

MAY 31, 2012

When Lexus rolled out its HS 250h hybrid sedan a few years ago, there was a lot of head-scratching. The HS 250h was rather cramped inside, had a powertrain that was way too noisy for a Lexus, and was rated at just 35 mpg city, 34 highway—barely better than the Camry Hybrid of the time, which we'd argue was more pleasant to drive.

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HS 250h Lexus Camry Hybrid 2013 104

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2009

For MY 2010, the Prius is the top fuel economy leader , with EPA ratings of 51/48 mpg city/highway. The estimate is calculated based on the vehicle’s miles per gallon (mpg) rating and national estimates for annual mileage and fuel prices. Each vehicle listing in the Fuel Economy Guide provides an estimated annual fuel cost.

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Fuel Economy 2010 Economy EPA 150

Green Car Reports

JUNE 30, 2011

The Ford Fusion Hybrid mid-size sedan was Ford's second hybrid vehicle after the Escape Hybrid crossover. The Fusion Hybrid, launched early in 2009 as a 2010 model, was a sensation.

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Fusion Ford Camry Hybrid Hybrid 87

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2009

Combined sales of these mid-size hybrid sedans for through September were 12,602 units, according to Ford—48.4% Both vehicles deliver an EPA-certified 41 mpg rating in the city and 36 mpg on the highway, topping the Toyota Camry hybrid by 8 mpg in the city and 2 mpg on the highway. of the total.

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2009 Hybrid Sale Ford 246

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

In addition to the hybrid and Energi plug-in hybrid alternatives, Fusion offers a pair of EcoBoost four-cylinder engines (1.6L liter EcoBoost is expected to deliver non-hybrid fuel efficiency of 26 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway. 100km) in city driving and 44 mpg (5.335 L/100km) on the highway.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

The new 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid achieves EPA gas mileage ratings of up to 43 mpg city, 39 highway—which, if you need to haul a full family of five or even four adults, makes it possibly the greenest roomy sedan pick on the market.

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2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid MPG 67

Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2009

Camry hybrid) PHEV with a 4 kWh and an 8 kWh pack; and a series hybrid (extended-range electric vehicle, e.g., Volt) with a 12 kWh and a 16 kWh pack. These were compared to a conventional HEV, using the same hybrid drive as the power split PHEV, and a conventional combustion engine vehicle. Hybrid (HEV): 4.69

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PHEV Cost Of MPG Kansas City 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2009

Monthly sales of hybrids. Some highlights: The all-new redesigned Prius mid-size gas-electric hybrid posted best-ever July sales of 19,173 units, up 29.7% Camry and Camry Hybrid remained Toyota’s volume leader in July, posting combined monthly sales of 33,974 units, down 19.4% Click to enlarge. General Motors.

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Cash For Clunkers Sale Hybrid Dodge 150

Plugs and Cars

DECEMBER 22, 2006

There is more to Dan Neil's recent LA Times column than a favorable review of yet another gasoline-only hybrid. He likes the Nissan Altima Hybrid well enough. Calls it a "Camry hybrid in tight jeans." More important, Neil says, is that it comes from an automaker that had scoffed at "hybridization."

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Altima Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Lithium Ion Plug-in 100

Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2015

Sonata Plug-in Hybrid buyers will be eligible for a $2,500 fixed federal tax credit and a variable federal tax credit based on battery capacity that will also be over $2,000. Pricing will be announced before the Sonata Plug-in Hybrid goes on sale this Fall. Combined fuel economy (mpg). Sonata Plug-in Hybrid. 40 93 MPGe.

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PHEV 2016 Hyundai Plug-in 150

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). This is about a 10% improvement in EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy over the older generation. Click to enlarge. The result is 20% lighter in weight compared to the previous model.

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