Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

GM unveils the US production version of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan at the LA Auto Show on 2 December. I-4 turbo with variable valve timing that delivers up to an estimated 40 mpg (EPA ratings pending) on the highway with a high-efficiency model. The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will be offered in LS, LT and LTZ trims.

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Chevrolet GM MPG Auto 210

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 19, 2023

News: Corvette Adds Electric Power to Boost Performance Hybrid E-Ray Is a 70 th Birthday Present & Future Direction Indicator The 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray is something old and something new for the brand. When it arrives later this year, the 2024 Chevrolet eAWD Corvette E-Ray will be as pricey as it is fast.

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Power Powered Chevrolet MPG 83

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2015

Chevrolet has introduced the diesel version ( earlier post ) of its 2016 Colorado midsize pickup truck. Duramax turbo-diesel, the Colorado’s maximum trailering capacity rises to 7,700 pounds (3,492 kg) on 2WD models, with estimated fuel economy projected by GM to top the already segment-leading efficiency of the gas models (27 mpg (8.7

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Colorado Chevrolet Diesel Exhaust 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Chevrolet is entering the US and Canadian diesel car markets this summer with a 2.0L Assembled in Lordstown, Ohio, the 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel has demonstrated an estimated 42 mpg (5.6 Chevrolet has had a lot of success globally with the diesel engines. 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel engine. Click to enlarge.

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Chevrolet Diesel Clean Cleaning 239

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

Ford unveiled the new 2013 Ford Fusion midsize sedan, with conventional gasoline engine; hybrid featuring a next-generation of Ford’s hybrid system; and plug-in hybrid versions at the Detroit Auto Show—the first production sedan to offer that trio of options. 100km) in city driving and 44 mpg (5.335 L/100km) on the highway.

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Fusion Plug-in Hybrid Ford 236

Green Car Reports

JULY 14, 2015

The first Chevrolet Volt plug-in cars went on sale in December 2010, meaning that by now a few examples have accumulated significant mileage. As the fleet of modern electric cars ages, closer attention is being paid to how well these cars hold up after long-term use.

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Volt Chevrolet MPG 2012 60

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2016

Expansion of GM’s electrified vehicle portfolio in China will be led by the Chevrolet Malibu XL Hybrid ( earlier post ) and Buick LaCrosse Hybrid ( earlier post ) as well as the Cadillac CT6 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) that will be introduced in the market later this year. 100 km (50 mpg US).

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GM China Buick Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 3, 2015

The 2016 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid has been rated by the EPA at 53 miles of electric range, a nice boost on Chevy's earlier promise of "at least 50 miles." The EPA also rates the 2016 Volt at 42 mpg combined when the engine is running, and 106 Miles Per Gallon Equivalent combined when operating solely on electricity.

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EPA Volt 2016 MPG 60

Green Car Reports

MAY 3, 2015

The 2016 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid will be priced from $33,995 when it goes on sale sometime this fall, a GM executive said this morning. The old Volt lacks the 50-mile range, 41-mpg fuel efficiency, and fifth "seating position" of the 2016 version.

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Volt 2016 Chevrolet 2015 60

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 13, 2022

I was at the end of a 3-year lease and a 6-month extension on my 2018 Chevrolet Volt Plug-in Hybrid. After 3 ½ years my mpg is well north of 200 mpg (the measurement tops out at 250 mpg, which is my goal). It’s a shame plug-in hybrids seem to be falling out of favor. Road Test: 2019 Chevrolet Volt.

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Volt Personal All-Electric Chevrolet 52

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2016

Conducted at an independent, EPA-certified chassis dynamometer testing lab, the test results mirror earlier EPA UDDS chassis dyno performance for Chevrolet and GMC 2500 Express and Savana vans equipped with XL Hybrids’ technology. The test was completed using a Ford Transit cargo van with a Ford 3.7

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Ford Hybrid MPG EPA 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2009

GM Europe staged the world premieres of the Opel Ampera, the European cousin of the Chevrolet Volt, and the Chevrolet Spark mini-car, at the Geneva Motor Show. The Ampera is an extended range electric vehicle based on the Voltec technology used in the Chevrolet Volt. Chevrolet Spark. Opel Ampera. Click to enlarge.

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Chevrolet GM Europe Li-ion 150

Baua Electric

JUNE 9, 2023

Hyundai Palisade: Evaluate Crossover SUVs 2024 BMW 1-Order Hatchback secret agent pictures and video PHEV drivers don’t plug in so regularly, and EPA is adjusting to it Toyota GR H2 thought previews hydrogen race automobile for Le Mans Evaluate: 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV GM follows Ford in adopting Tesla’s NACS Supercharger {hardware} 2024 (..)

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Automobile Porsche Ford Lexus 52

Green Car Reports

JULY 18, 2012

According to Automotive News (subscription required), the demand for small, high gas mileage cars has meant that sales of compact cars -- like the Toyota Yaris, Kia Rio and Chevrolet Sonic -- has grown 80 percent over the past year.

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Plug-in Sale MPG 2012 95

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2011

Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid. On the heels officially introducing the Focus Electric last week ( earlier post ), Ford revealed two next-generation hybrids—including its first production plug-in hybrid (PHEV)—at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in Hybrid Ford Plug 231

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

And I’m one those million since they’re counting plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) as well as full battery electrics. I think that’s fair since on a good day my 3 ½-year-old Chevrolet Volt has a 61-mile all-electric range, roughly comparable to a used Nissan Leaf or Fiat 500e. 379,125 plug-in hybrids (26%). Chevrolet Bolt EV – 12,313.

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Personal PHEV Plug-in San Diego 80

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2009

General Motors will debut its two-mode plug-in hybrid technology—originally intended to appear first in a Saturn VUE, prior to that brand’s sale—in a new Buick crossover vehicle in 2011. In early testing, the plug-in hybrid is capable of electric-only propulsion for more than 10 miles at low speeds. V-6 flex-fuel engine. engine side.

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Buick Li-ion Plug-in GM 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2013

V-8 EcoTec3 AFM VVT DI (L83) for Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. EcoTec3 V-8 engine ( earlier post ) equipped with direct injection, cylinder deactivation (AFM) and variable valve timing to achieve EPA estimates of 16 mpg city (14.7 l/100 km) with two-wheel drive or 16/22 mpg (14.7/10.7 Click to enlarge. Fuel economy.

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Sierra Fuel Economy Economy F-150 262

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. Part-time power The EPA has rated the RAV4 Prime at 42 miles of all-electric range (AER) and 40 mpg city/36 highway/38 combined.

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PHEV Toyota Gasoline-Electric Gasoline 68

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter With a plug-in option the Escape can drive all-electric (for more than 40 miles we found). The Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a 2.5-liter Other than when it’s plugged in, the only way you’ll know it can. 72 miles, with 35.3

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2015

EcoBoost delivers 22 mpg (10.68 l/100 km) combined—1 mpg shy of RAM’s EcoDiesel—the F-150’s life-cycle environmental and economic performance “ leaves RAM and others in the dust ,” according to ASG. In the Mid-size truck segment, the return of the GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado shook up this segment.

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F-150 2015 Ford Colorado 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Chevrolet Volts: extended range electric vehicles (EREVs). Chrysler Ram Pickup: plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The EV Project: charging infrastructure, Nissan Leafs, Chevrolet Volts and Car2Go Smart EVs. A commonly cited barrier to PEV adoption is the lack of public places for PEV drivers to plug in their vehicles.

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Charging Volt Chevrolet Plug-in 150

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 4, 2015

Today, we have efficiency ratings for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, the EPA finalizes rules that will limit carbon emissions from power plants, and we drive the 2016 Mazda CX-3 crossover. We've updated our July plug-in electric car sales report, and will continue to do so as more information becomes available.

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2016 Mazda Volt EPA 60

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

turbocharged engine is available in the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. l/100 km) and 30 mpg (7.9 A hydraulic tensioner keeps the timing chain adjusted for life, and extended-life spark plugs deliver 100,000 miles (160,000 km) of service. New Ecotec 2.0L Click to enlarge. A new, gasoline direct-injected (GDI) Ecotec 2.0L

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2013 Oil-Sands Chevrolet Sodium 236

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The Natural Bridge to an EV Escaping the High Price of Fuel The natural bridge from a gasoline-powered car to an electric vehicle is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). The 2023 Escape has four engine choices, including the plug-in hybrid which we drove. liter Hybrid use both gasoline and electricity, but doesn’t plug in.

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Escape PHEV Ford Gasoline-Electric 81

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD. The aggressive and sporty design of the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD seems to have accomplished what Chevrolet had in mind when they gave it Corvette styling cues —it is a head-turner as you cruise around town. turbocharged engine which is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/29 highway/25 combined.

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Chevrolet MPG SUV Fuel Economy 88

Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2017

Toyota’s carbon fiber closure panels for the 2017 Prius Prime and Lexus LC500 ( earlier post ), and Faurecia’s Adaptive Valve for exhaust systems employed on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado took the top honors for the module category. 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Earlier post.). pounds (12 kilograms). Enabling Technology category.

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Chrysler 2017 Toyota Minivan 150

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.

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Plug-ins are trending in key markets around the country, although much of the action remains focused in California and other West Coast states. Chevrolet Bolt 22,799. The Model S is the best-selling plug-in car in the U.S. Chevrolet Bolt/Bolt EUV – Waiting for more GM EVs. Tesla Model 3 80,681. Ford Mustang Mach-E 15,938.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 105

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2011

C-MAX is a dedicated hybrid with two versions (conventional hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric), and with the same 5 passenger seating, replaces the Escape Hybrid in the Ford lineup. It is expected to deliver greater highway fuel economy than the current Escape Hybrid, which is EPA-rated at 31 mpg. Since launch, sales of the 1.6-liter

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Escape Ford Hybrid Fuel Economy 199

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

Smooth, Quiet and 50+ MPG. 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. On shorter legs, if even for a brief time, we touched 60 mpg. Road Test: 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. A little fin help.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 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. mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3 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.

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 81

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV. When Chevrolet launched the 2022 Bolt EUV in February of this year (its first electric utility vehicle), it was recognized for its interior size, refreshed look over the sibling Bolt EV and a low price. Plug-In Charging. Observations: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV. Expanding the lineup.

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Chevrolet Tax Credit Lithium Ion Charging 102

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 Chevrolet Corvette. And yes, you can spin the tires!

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 86

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. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy 2020 78

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

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. Road Test: 2021 Chevrolet Camaro RS. Road Test: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette. Flash Drive: 2023 Kia EV6 GT.

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MPG Clean Cleaning Miles 85

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2010

Engine technologies such as SIDI (spark ignition direct injection) and turbocharging, as well as new transmissions such as the S6, will be applied in Buick, Cadillac and Chevrolet products offered by Shanghai GM. The automaker will show a Chevrolet New Sail ( earlier post ) electric vehicle prototype this year. [A liters and 2.5

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GM 2015 Buick Engine 210