Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Gas prices got you all nervous? Figuring the days of cheap gas are over? Well, just because the EPA rates a specific car at the magic 40-mpg mark doesn't mean you'll actually get 40 mpg. Thinking about a new car with much better gas mileage? But the ratings are a good indicator of where cars stand relative to one another.

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MPG Gas Cheap EPA 106

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

What does a base price of $113,095 get you? Total as-tested price? Size is the enemy of fuel economy, and even with a reduced cylinder count the numbers are a not great 14 mpg city/19 mpg highway/16 mpg combined. Just prepare to spend a lot on both the sticker price and fuel. inch rear entertainment screen.

Jeep 100

Jeep MPG Los Angeles Fuel Economy 100

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Excellent fuel economy, nice styling, low price and an excellent warranty. Low-cost but not cheap. This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. As a test, part of those miles were driven with the cruise control set at 65 mph where we averaged 44 mpg, and at 60 mph resulting in 51.4

Kia 71

Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 71

The Truth About Cars

JULY 18, 2023

The materials are generally nice and price-point-appropriate. Speaking of price points, this is not a cheap car. All that plus destination ballooned the car’s $54,100 base price to $63,585. Fuel economy is listed at 23 mpg city/30 mpg highway/26 mpg combined. Sometimes it’s nice and peaceful.

Volvo 52

Volvo MPG Google Minivan 52

The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 28, 2023

As I write this, I’m sipping my third cup of Kroger-branded “Breakfast Blend” coffee, brewed via a cheap Mr. Coffee maker. Twenty-six mpg combined in this Kona is a bit disappointing when an Elantra with similar interior space can manage 34 mpg. And the prices are generally lower for a car, too.

Hyundai 93

Hyundai MPG Mercury Hawaii 93

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. At that price, California miles are 16 cents each. Hydropower in Seattle will push you around for the same price. Click to enlarge.

Solar 150

Solar Miles Gasoline-Electric MPG 150

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 4, 2023

Speaking of warning, we can’t say we didn’t warn you that this Jeep doesn’t come cheap. The base price for my test unit was $58,595. Your combined MPGe is 49, and your gas-only combined MPG is 20. Sure, you might buy a Wrangler only for the image and not for the utility – but you can’t say we didn’t warn you.

Jeep 85

Jeep Charging Plug-in PHEV 85

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 96

Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 96

Green Cars News

JUNE 19, 2009

Toyota Prius lease prices Toyota Prius new and nearly new car prices. More than half saw over 80mpg, although in the real world expect to see mpg in the mid 60s. Furthermore, the new model is priced the same as the old – starting at £18,370 for the T3 rising to £21,210 for the T Spirit. Are you ready for over 70mpg?

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2009 Prius Toyota CO2 32

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2010

We expected it would come from higher prices or a supply disruption—we’ve all been surprised.) And oil only seems cheap. While we’re fixing vehicles, we can also equip them with low-cost real-time MPG indicators that show us how to save money and still get to places quickly. We’re happy we’re well on our way with plug-in cars.

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Oil Conversion 2020 Oil-Sands 252

The Truth About Cars

MAY 2, 2024

Fortunately, timing with Covid price gouging after I bought the Golf meant I happily sold it back to the dealer (July 2021) to end the headache and didn’t lose money. mpg, while the worst tanks in the winter averaged around 24 miles per gallon. It’s possible to net 29 mpg from a tank if it’s all highway driving during warm weather.&

Lexus 93

Lexus 2015 Miles MPG 93

Baua Electric

APRIL 18, 2024

2025 Toyota Camry 2025 Toyota Camry theoretically sips fuel Toyota said in its most efficient form, which is a front-wheel-drive LE trim, the Camry is expected to have fuel economy ratings of 53 mpg city, 50 highway, 51 combined. The plastic is wavy and looks cheap, especially in the sun. Still efficient. It’s an outright deal.

Camry Hybrid 52

Camry Hybrid Toyota Hybrid Fuel Economy 52

Baua Electric

MARCH 20, 2024

But it’s not cheap; it’s not elegant; and Lexus’ tech foibles carry over from the standard RX and other models. The electric-only range is meaningful, it’s just a shame the package is priced as if Lexus doesn’t really want anyone to buy this thing.

Lexus 52

Lexus Future Plug-in Plug 52

Plug In Partners

JANUARY 26, 2006

This year, however, as hybrids have gained in popularity amid high gasoline prices, Dr. Frank, now 72 years old, is getting some traction: A U.S. By comparison, conventional hybrids must rely on gasoline-powered engines to recharge their batteries and get between 40 and 60 mpg. Only a handful of experimental plug-ins are on the road.

Gasoline-Electric 100

Gasoline-Electric Plug-in Plug Recharge 100

The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

My only serious gripe was that they’re supposed to take premium gasoline, returning roughly 36 mpg. They’re not cheap machines. But they are priced to compete within a segment where you’ll probably be spending a minimum of $23,000 (and probably far more if you want something competitive in terms of maximum cargo and comfort).

Motorcycles 103

Motorcycles Three Wheeled Missouri Automobile 103

The Truth About Cars

JULY 17, 2023

In the 1960s, Americans were enjoying cheap gasoline and everyday automobiles boasting some of the largest engines ever manufactured. They were now required to reach mpg benchmarks or face financial penalties from the government. But that doesn’t mean it hasn’t been taking place over the last few decades.

Vehicles 98

Vehicles Fuel Economy United States Automobile 98

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

An (expected) high price tag. I also think it will be cheap, which is why I think someone will buy the group. The reason theyre starting with high priced sports cars is because aiming at that market is the easiest way for them to fund R&D and scale up production so they can make smaller more practical EVs for the masses.

Dodge Circuit 45

Dodge Circuit Dodge Electric Cars Chrysler 45

The Truth About Cars

MAY 30, 2024

With automakers having lost the plot in terms of new-vehicle pricing and dealers still tacking on markups, there are loads of people in need of cheap, reliable transportation. A fairer comparison would be between the Nissan the larger Mitsubishi Mirage G4 sedan that adds another $1,000 to the base price.

Mitsubishi 101

Mitsubishi Nissan MPG Price 101

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Millions will plug-in their electric vehicles (EV), plug-in hybrids (PHEV) and fuel cell vehicles (FCV) at night when electricity is cheap, then plug-in during the day when energy is expensive and sell those extra electrons at a profit. In the future, utilities will pay you to plug-in your vehicle. Carlos 12:43 AM walt the memecaster said.

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Grid Electric Vehicles Vehicles Oil-Sands 28