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! But as with most things that seem simple on the surface, going from a crossover body to pickup body is a bit more complex, not the least of which is who Hyundai thinks will be buying the Santa Cruz.

Hyundai 79

Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 79

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 18, 2021

New Sporty Look for the Affordable 50 MPG Midsize Sedan. The XSE trim is new to the 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid, offering sporty styling cues that reinforce the value and appeal of this highly efficient five-passenger sedan. A spacious interior with a smooth comfortable ride, high fuel economy (we broke 50 mpg!), Hybrid Efficiency.

Camry Hybrid 68

Camry Hybrid Toyota Hybrid MPG 68

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 24, 2023

A Primer on Hybrid Battery Care This article may contain affiliate links. When the first gasoline-electric hybrids vehicles began arriving in 1999 and 2000, early adopters did their research and were quite knowledgeable about the then-new and revolutionary transportation mode. Here’s a brief overview.

Nickel Metal Hydride 82

Nickel Metal Hydride Plug-in Plug Recharge 82

Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2015

Hyundai began the US rollout of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) and its conventional hybrid sibling (HEV) with a series of media drives in California—one of the main markets for the PHEV, which offers some 24 miles (38.6 Combined fuel economy (mpg). 40 93 MPGe.

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PHEV 2016 Hyundai Plug-in 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Kia Motors has provided a few more details on the new hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains planned for the all-new Optima, as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to broaden its global range of low-emission vehicles. Earlier post.). Optima PHEV. The next-generation Optima PHEV will feature a 9.8

Kia 150

Kia Plug-in Hybrid Plug 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

Kia recently invited members of the automotive press to drive the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid and X-Pro in sunny Palm Springs, California. This Flash Drive will touch on both models, which are significantly different vehicles, spotlighting the Sportage Hybrid. Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city/32 highway/28 combined. Sportage Hybrid.

Kia 82

Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 82

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter Clean Fleet Report ran a few test loops to get a feel for real world fuel economy and electric range. The Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a 2.5-liter liter 4-cylinder while the non-hybrid models have either the gasoline 1.5-liter

Escape 89

Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 89

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 21, 2024

Clean Fleet Report drove the G70 Sport Prestige with rear-wheel drive powered by the twin-turbocharged 3.3-liter Running on unleaded premium, the EPA has rated the fuel economy at 18 mpg city/27 highway/21 combined. Using the same 8-speed automatic, the fuel economy is 22 mpg city/28 highway/24 combined. Your numbers may differ.

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Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning Fleet 58

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 26, 2022

Going for the MPG. A First Timer for Clean Fleet Report is someone who purchased their first EV, PHEV or FCEV. Clean Fleet Report speaks with First Timers to hear about their experience. Clean Fleet Report : Tell us a bit about yourselves. In this case we met with Mark and Annette, who purchased a 2021 Toyota Prius Prime.

Prius 80

Prius Toyota Plug-in Gas-Electric 80

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2023

Mazda has been repositioning itself into the premium category, and the CX-90 will give it a larger SUV to compete with the Acura MDX , Buick Enclave , Kia Telluride , Hyundai Palisade , Subaru Ascent and Toyota Highlande r. It also will mark the first plug-in hybrid from Mazda when it arrives in two months.

Mazda 89

Mazda Plug-in Fuel Economy SUV 89

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

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 The well put together cabin is simple and clean with easy-to-find and read controls.

Kia 71

Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 71

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 3, 2023

Turbo: A mild hybrid 3.3-liter Fuel economy is EPA rated at 24 mpg city, 28 highway, 25 combined. The mild hybrid system consists of a 48-volt electrical system that allows the engine to shut off when not needed, increasing fuel economy. A new badge Turbo S: A mild hybrid 3.3-liter Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV): 2.5-liter

Mazda 89

Mazda PHEV San Francisco Plug-in 89

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

Clean Fleet Report earlier reviewed the 2021 K5 GT-Line AWD with the turbocharged 1.6-liter at 24 mpg city/32 highway/27 combined while running on 87 octane. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. So what does Kia do?

Kia 74

Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 74

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). Clean Fleet Report spent a week driving in Southern California for a total of 179 miles, averaging 48.2 miles per gallon combined gasoline and electricity.

Escape 79

Escape PHEV Ford Gasoline-Electric 79

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

The 2021 Kia Niro PHEV is one of three electrified Niro models to choose from, alongside a hybrid and a pure battery electric version. Clean Fleet Report drove the Niro PHEV EX Premium, and came away with a good feeling about this compact crossover that can deliver a 560-mile driving range. A Winning Formula. Story by John Faulkner.

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PHEV Kia Plug-in Fuel Economy 92

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Honda bumps up mpg & power. turbo at 31 mpg city/38 highway/34 combined. mpg combined, with a 90-mile all-freeway run, using the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, the average bumped up to 40.8 Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience.

Honda 84

Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy 84

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. The only choice For the all-wheel drive version, which Clean Fleet Report had for a week, the transmission is part of the Honda Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control. The engine comes from the U.S.,

Honda 76

Honda MPG Fuel Economy 2020 76

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Clean Fleet Report drove the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion. liter V6, the 4Motion permanent all-wheel drive system and an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, the EPA rates the fuel economy at 17 mpg city/23 highway/19 combined. liter four-cylinder that gets 21 mpg city/24 highway/22 combined.

MPG 81

MPG SUV Fuel Economy Light 81

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2024

In Acura-speak, Type S is the performance division (like BMW has M, Hyundai has N, Mercedes-Benz has AMG and so on). 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. Hyundai Ioniq 5 N at 3.1 seconds; Porsche Taycan GTS at 3.4

Acura 83

Acura All-Electric SUV Miles 83

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 Fuel economy is EPA rated at 23/29/25 mpg for the turbocharged CX-50. The EPA rates the base engine at 24 mpg city/30 highway/27 combined. Efficient under the hood The 2.5L while running on 87 octane.

Mazda 78

Mazda SUV MPG Fuel Economy 78

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Clean Fleet Report spent a fun week in the Jetta GLI 2.0T Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. While modern touchscreen technology is nice, Clean Fleet Report is a big fan of knobs and switches for the radio and climate controls.

MPG 70

MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 70

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

Clean Fleet Report’s BRZ was equipped with a 6-speed manual, while a 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters is optional. 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.

MPG 83

MPG Clean Cleaning Miles 83

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

Clean Fleet Report would not be surprised if Genesis has even more SUVs on the drawing board, with most of them being hybrids, plug-in hybrids or EVs. Clean Fleet Report drove the GV70 with the twin-turbo 3.5-liter Running on unleaded premium, the EPA has rated the fuel economy at 19 mpg city/25 highway/21 combined.

SUV 88

SUV Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy 88

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. This is just a taste. V8 we drove.

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Lexus Mercedes Volvo Clean 96

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Clean Fleet Report’s Stingray came with the eight-speed dual-clutch automatic, which is the only transmission offered. In 387 miles driving through Southern California, Clean Fleet Report averaged 20.6 mpg, but in two 100-mile highway runs with the cruise control set at 65 mph, we achieved 30.1 Your numbers may differ.

Chevrolet 85

Chevrolet MPG Clean Cleaning 85

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

In only a few short years Genesis, the luxury division of Hyundai launched in 2017, released the excellent G70, G80 and G90 sedans. Clean Fleet Report has a hunch Genesis has even more crossovers and SUVs on the horizon. Clean Fleet Report drove the rear-wheel drive 2021 Genesis GV80 2.5T The Premium Midsize SUV Benchmark.

MPG 65

MPG Fuel Economy SUV Clean 65

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 19, 2021

Clean Fleet Report drove the 2021 Buick Envision Avenir FWD. The EPA rates the Buick Envision FWD at 24 mpg city/31 highway/26 combined miles per gallon. mpg average. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

Buick 52

Buick MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Flash Drive: 2024 Hyundai Kona All-New Small SUV Gas for now; electric is coming soon The all-new 2024 Hyundai Kona is currently offered in four trim levels with the choice of two gasoline-powered engines and, in early 2024, an all-electric version will arrive. The Kona Limited and N-Line have a 1.6-liter Rear cargo space is 25.5

Hyundai 84

Hyundai Gasoline-Electric Fuel Economy Gasoline 84

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 22, 2021

Clean Fleet Report’s CX-9 Signature, painted in Snowflake White Pearl, had a color-keyed shark fin antenna and a power moonroof, with the dual, bright exhaust tips completing the graceful and attractive design. Clean Fleet Report’s CX-9 was the all-wheel drive (AWD) model, front-wheel drive is standard. Ready to rack up the miles.

Mazda 52

Mazda MPG Fuel Economy SUV 52

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. Case-in-point is the all-new GV60 EV, which followed its cousins, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 (2020), and the Kia EV6 ( 2021). Clean Fleet Report has been impressed with all Genesis models.

All-Electric 105

All-Electric Miles Clean Cleaning 105

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Hyundai Kona 7,349. A disappointing compliance car, the Ford Focus EV, languished while plug-in hybrid versions of the midsize Fusion and small crossover C-Max sold relatively well, until Ford came up with a real plan. Kia/Hyundai/Genesis – Coming on Strong. Tesla Model 3 80,681. Chevrolet Bolt 22,799. Volkswagen ID4 10,685.

Electric Cars 104

Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 104

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

The midsize Santa Fe has been one of Hyundai’s best-selling SUVs, so when it was time for some updates they weren’t going to just make it prettier, but also better to keep ahead of the pack. Clean Fleet Report drove the all-wheel drive 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy with the turbocharged 2.5-liter Propulsion Options.

Hyundai 68

Hyundai MPG Fuel Economy Clean 68

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 15, 2024

The Joy of Driving , Malibu Style The Motor Press Guild (MPG), the Southern California non-profit association for automotive journalists, annually brings together writers with automotive manufacturer representatives and their cars. The rest of the cars and trucks at the 2024 MPG Drive Day is at the end of the story. Prices are MSRP.

MPG 69

MPG Land Rover Recharge Kia 69

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 17, 2023

We’ve also included links to some of Clean Fleet Report ’s recent reviews of the models mentioned. Top Picks for Fuel Efficiency Hybrid and electric cars like the Toyota Prius or Nissan Leaf are great choices due to their remarkable ability to conserve fuel. Let’s examine some of these vital car features.

Cars 65

Cars Connect Connected Prius 65

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

A new midsize EV SUV Contender Clean Fleet Report was both intrigued and curious about an all-new car from an all new company from a country that is not known for building cars. The Driving Experience Clean Fleet Report had the opportunity to drive the 2023 VinFast VF 8 City Plus. Story by John Faulkner.

San Diego 94

San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina 94

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 2, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV A Stand-Out Electric Sedan Not all auto manufacturers are abandoning sedans for SUVs; some are even growing their stables of what for decades was the most popular car in America. Hyundai gets electricity. Hyundai’s SmartSense safety tech is robust with advance driver assistance systems (ADAS).

Hyundai 76

Hyundai All-Electric Miles Range 76

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 30, 2022

The enjoyment of driving the all-new 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid began with getting 45.4 mpg on combined highway and in-town driving through Southern California. Clean Fleet Report spent a week in the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid XL, powered by a 2.5-Liter A smaller, but not small pickup. Unexpected Efficiency.

Ford 87

Ford Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 87