Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Despite the recent progress, a number of myths around the use, power efficiency and cost of fuel cells still exist. A hydrogen-powered version of Hyundai’s Tucson sport utility vehicle has already appeared in southern California showrooms. The cost of making fuel cell vehicles has recently dropped dramatically.

Fuel

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

Clean Fleet Report will have detailed reviews of the Sportage gasoline, hybrid and eventually the plug-in hybrid in the coming months. It is no surprise the all-new 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid was a fine experience on the road, as all Kia hybrids Clean Fleet Report has tested have been praise worthy. Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid.

Kia

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

Clean Fleet Report ran a few test loops to get a feel for real world fuel economy and electric range. All seats are covered in ActiveEx, a vegan synthetic material designed to clean easily, resist stains and be more durable than leather. Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. 244 total miles, with 144 all-electric miles.

Escape

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

Clean Fleet Report’s was painted in Cityscape Green, but the most eye catching element from the side view is what Kia calls the Aero Blade. Clean Fleet Report was driving the Niro SX Touring model with heated and ventilated front seats covered in vegan leather that is soft to the touch and looked pretty good. Story by John Faulkner.

Kia

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

Take the Hyundai Tucson compact crossover, replace the rear section with a truck bed, and voilà…the Hyundai Santa Cruz is born! Clean Fleet Report drove the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited that comes standard with HTRAC, Hyundai-speak for all-wheel drive (AWD). Clean Fleet Report’s Santa Cruz Limited AWD 2.5T Hitting the Road.

Hyundai

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 16, 2025

Clean European Styling That Will Stand the Test of Time The European design of the Volkswagen Tiguan has hit the mark with Americans as it is the best-selling Volkswagen. When Clean Fleet Report has the Tiguan for a week or more, we will report on real world fuel economy. More on this later. Story by John Faulkner.

Fuel Economy

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2023

Clean Fleet Report spent a week recently in the 2023 CX-5 Turbo AWD and are pleased to say, even though Zoom-Zoom is no longer its marketing slogan, Mazda made sure this compact crossover continues the fun-to-drive heritage. Clean Fleet Report opted for the turbocharged version that uniquely offered either 227 hp and 310 lb.-ft.

Mazda

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Clean Design The Niro PHEV falls someplace between a hatchback and a small crossover. It has a clean and simple design. Your numbers may differ. Charging The Niro PHEV has an 11.1-kWh

Plug-in

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

The event, WAJ Media Day 2021, afforded me a chance to experience some exotic and high-end cars that aren’t normally in the sights of Clean Fleet Report. Make sure to sign-up for the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (upper right) to be alerted when longer reviews are posted on several of these cars. Hyundai Tucson Limited Hybrid AWD.

Lexus

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 21, 2023

A step up from the CX-5 in size Getting There Clean Fleet Report reviewed the CX-50 with the optional Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter Up front, the dash has a simple, clean and logical layout with plenty of soft touch materials. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

Mazda

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The Tucson, Santa Fe, Elantra and Sonata come as hybrid and/or plug-in hybrids; the Nexo is powered by electricity via a hydrogen fuel cell; and the Kona, Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 are battery electric, with the Ioniq 6 an electric sedan that can be compared with electric sedans costing twice as much. Hyundai gets electrification.

Hyundai

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 2, 2023

The Tucson, Santa Fe, Elantra and Sonata come as hybrid and/or plug-in hybrids, the Nexo is powered by electricity via a hydrogen fuel cell, and the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 are battery electric. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews.

Hyundai

Blink Charging

AUGUST 26, 2022

In this model, Blink incurs most costs associated with the EV charging stations; thus, Blink retains most of the EV charging revenues after deducting network connectivity and processing fees. Hybrid Business Model: Blink incurs the costs of the charging equipment while the property partner incurs the installation costs.

Parts

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 23, 2021

From largest to smallest it goes Palisade, Santa Fe/Santa Fe Hybrid, Tucson/Tucson PHEV, Nexo FCEV, Kona/Kona EV and Venue. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Clean Fleet Report’s. Your numbers may differ.

Hyundai

Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

I have had memberships in the EAA, Tucson EAA, and West Michigan EV and Plug-in Vehicle Enthusiasts. He has spent the better part of the last decade developing EV pilot projects, leading clean transportation research, and evaluating EV programs. What is your most effective contribution toward the adoption of EVs?

North America

Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

I have had memberships in the EAA, Tucson EAA, and West Michigan EV and Plug-in Vehicle Enthusiasts. He has spent the better part of the last decade developing EV pilot projects, leading clean transportation research, and evaluating EV programs. What is your most effective contribution toward the adoption of EVs?

North America