Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Kia pulled the sheet off the updated 2024 Seltos at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show. This gave Clean Fleet Report the opportunity to sit down with the Seltos Product Manager, Jenny Chang, to discuss the latest updates to this compact SUV. Clean Fleet Report will have a full road test on the 2024 Seltos sometime in mid-2023.].

Kia 79

Kia Production SUV Los Angeles 79

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The only time the proceedings didn’t operate as smoothly as James Bond in a casino was on my return to Los Angeles – there was a bit of creakiness to the powertrain/transmission in the lower gears while prowling city streets at low speeds that raised my eyebrows. As for how much the aerodynamics help with fuel economy, read on.

Jeep 105

Jeep MPG Los Angeles Fuel Economy 105

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2014

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) contracted with the Center for Alternative Fuels, Engines and Emissions at West Virginia University to conduct in-use testing of three light-duty diesel vehicles (two 2.0L Overall, urban/suburban driving leads to a 32-39% reduction in fuel economy over highway driving.

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Diesel Light Emissions Los Angeles 230

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2024

This Flash Drive is an introduction to the ZDX Type S, with Clean Fleet Report doing a more detailed ZDX review when we have had more seat time. Styled at the Acura Design Studio in Los Angeles, the ZDX and future Acura EVs will be tailored for American drivers who want comfort, style, performance and all-electric efficiency.

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Acura All-Electric SUV Miles 85

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

In his press presentation at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Scott Keogh, the president of Audi of America, officially announced the addition of A8, A7, A6, and Q5 TDI diesel models to the Q7 and A3 TDI already on sale in the US. According to Keogh, recent fuel economy testing of the new flagship A8 TDI sedan delivered 28 mpg US (8.4

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Diesel Audi Engine Los Angeles 252

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

This should also serve as an important reminder that whatever size tire you have, keeping the inflation at the manufacturer’s suggested rating is also critical to maximizing fuel economy. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all news stories and vehicle reviews.

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Range Miles EPA San Francisco 67

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

This is saying something, as she has ridden in or driven many of the 800+ cars I have reviewed for Clean Fleet Report over the past 10 years. Clean Fleet Report has been impressed with all Genesis models. The glass roof, body color shark fin antenna, roof rails and rear window spoiler complete the exterior’s clean design.

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All-Electric Miles Clean Cleaning 106

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 9, 2021

There are already spaces in New York City and Los Angeles, and there are now two in the San Francisco Bay Area, where I’m located. That will tell you how much energy your vehicle needs to travel 100 miles, a more accurate measurement than our traditional fuel economy (mpg) numbers. Google in the car.

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Volvo San Francisco Google All-Electric 81

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) released a summary of its proposed Advanced Clean Cars (ACC) regulation package ( earlier post ), which establishes stringent new emissions standards for light duty vehicles from 2015 through 2025. It is designed to parallel the national greenhouse gas and fuel economy standards rule the U.S.

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Clean Cleaning California Fuel 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2009

Toyota also previewed the vehicle this weekend in Los Angeles via its “Prius Connection” program for select early adopters and enthusiast forum participants, attracting potential buyers from across the US and Canada. This is about a 10% improvement in EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy over the older generation.

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Prius 2010 Toyota Hybrid 186

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

All-New SUV Coming in 2024 Toyota debuted the all-new 2025 Toyota Crown Signia Hybrid at the 116th Los Angeles Auto Show this week. Clean Fleet Report will write a detailed review after having the chance to drive the Crown Signia sometime in 2024. liter engine and a single electric motor as part of the Toyota Hybrid System.

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Toyota Hybrid Los Angeles SUV 83

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2017

The Chanje vehicles have demonstrated greater than 50 MPGe fuel economy in city and highway driving when tested by independent third-parties. Chanje has provided global expertise from the transportation sector, innovation engineering and a deep understanding of clean energy vehicle adoption.

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Boston Consulting Group Companies Lithium Ion Los Angeles 218

Plug In Partners

JANUARY 24, 2006

The result is an 80+ mile-per-gallon vehicle — with even greater fuel economy possible utilizing bio-fuels. Hybrid sales are projected to triple over the next six years, as more Americans demonstrate their desire for better fuel economy and lower emissions. Last year, U.S. are driven just 25 miles a day or less. “A

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Nickel Metal Hydride EPRI Plug-in Austin 100

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 30, 2009

Honda, which began leasing hydrogen fuel cell FCX Claritysedans in Los Angeles last year, still sees hydrogen as the bestlong-term alternative to gasoline as a fuel that can cut carbonexhaust tied to global warming, President Takeo Fukui said in aninterview. moves to tighten fuel-economy and greenhouse gasrules.

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Obama Honda Plug-in Plug 53

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, California: $4,466,000. The new Fisher buses will provide more than triple the equivalent fuel economy in all-electric mode and reduce CO2 emissions due to the extensive use of lightweight materials and the large capacity battery system.

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Emissions Gas Energy Maintenance 256

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

kilograms of compressed hydrogen gas Fuel Economy: maximum MPGe estimates Limited: 67 city/64/highway/65 combined XLE: 76 city/71 highway/74 combined Driving Range: Limited: 357 miles XLE: 402 miles. Clean Fleet Report drove the 2022 Mirai 232 miles through Southern California. The H2 & EV bits under the skin.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus Gasoline-Electric 82

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

A Little History It is rare when we post a review of a car that is only available in one of the 50 United States, but things are about to change, hopefully creating more demand for hydrogen fuel and stations. See Clean Fleet Reviews at the end of the story. A maintenance-free car for about $21,000 sounds pretty enticing.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus California 64

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Toyota pulled the sheet off the 2023 Prius before the media in Los Angeles on November 16. Toyota says the lithium-ion battery is 15% more efficient and weighs less, both of which are key for getting high fuel economy. For the Prius Prime PHEV, Toyota did not release the expected fuel economy. We say Bravo!

Prius 85

Prius PHEV Toyota Hybrid 85

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2014

White Clean Air Vehicle Stickers are available to an unlimited number of qualifying Federal Inherently Low Emission Vehicles (ILEVs). Cars that meet these requirements are typically certified pure zero emission vehicles (100% battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell) and compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles.

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Purchase Honda California Gas 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

The 2014 Mazda6 sedan made its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The SKYACTIV-D-equipped diesel version will follow in the second half of the year, making Mazda the first Asian manufacturer to offer a modern-technology clean-diesel engine in a non-commercial vehicle in North America.

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North America Mazda Diesel America 236

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 30, 2023

In 340 miles of driving through Southern California counties of Orange, San Diego and Los Angeles, we averaged 4.1 This combination offered low rolling resistance (for fuel economy) and helped reduce noise being transmitted to the cabin. miles per kilowatt-hour (kWh), which is very efficient. The liquid-cooled 64.8

Kia 84

Kia Miles Tax Credit Charging 84

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2012

Several hydrogen fueling stations are now open in Los Angeles and surrounding areas, including Newport Beach. Although Mercedes-Benz has introduced a plug-in hydrogen fuel cell research vehicle—the F125! The new legislation [the Advanced Clean Cars package in California, earlier post ] will help very much.”

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Mercedes Hydrogen 2017 Fuel 332

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2014

We refueled with CNG twice; once locally (with a partial fill, more on this below), and once off the I-5 on the way up to Los Angeles. As with any alternative fuel, be it CNG, LPG, electricity, hydrogen or E85, one of the challenges facing its adoption is both the availability of the fuel as well as the mechanics of refueling.

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Silverado Chevrolet Fuel Gasoline-Electric 247

Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 22, 2009

The conversion can double or even triple fuel economy, thereby severely limiting carbon dioxide emissions. That means you can drive around town as an electric car, and then jump on the freeway and head to Los Angeles, without having to recharge the battery. The first has to do with the car’s catalytic converter.

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Prius Plug-in Plug Gasoline-Electric 100

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today, with Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Air Resources Board, led a coalition of 24 state attorneys general and the cities of Los Angeles and New York in filing a lawsuit against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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District of Columbia Los Angeles Congress Pollution 207

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

2/12/07 GM is aggressively pursuing plug-in hybrids "because of the tremendous potential to significantly increase fuel economy," according to spokesman Brian Corbett. But I can tell you that this is a top priority program for GM, given the huge potential it offers for fuel-economy improvement." ( GM ). Red Herring ).

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2017

If accompanied by aggressive efforts to get drivers out of their cars, compact growth programs could reduce auto-based 2030 CO 2 emissions by as much as 25% over and above any emissions reductions attributable to higher fuel economy standards. Los Angeles, by contrast, produces only 10.7 — Landis et al.

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Transportation Cleveland CO2 Phoenix 199

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Think of driving any vehicle in the hot Los Angeles summer time. If no one wants your car (because people think it sucks), then no one will buy it, regardless of how good the fuel economy may or may not be. A simple, clean, efficient EV that wont run out of juice because of its on-board gas generator.

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Volt GM Chevrolet EV1 41