Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test True Long Range: 1,796 Miles and Four States in a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Ford presented a great opportunity to test the long-range suitability of the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E when I received an invitation to attend the Ford Bronco Off-Roadeo program in Moab, Utah. miles per kWh.

Las Vegas 83

Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles 83

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

It fits in below the Tiguan in the VW SUV hierarchy. In 371 miles we averaged 28.6 mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3 On another 87-mile run we hit an impressive 39.2 There are also settings for Snow and Off Road, and Off Road Custom, which offer traction options not found on most compact SUVs.

Fuel Economy 80

Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 80

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Stylish Two-Row SUV. The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport debuted in 2020 as a smaller version to the Atlas, the largest SUV in the Volkswagen line-up. The subtle but noticeable design differences between the two earns the Cross Sport a nod for being one of the best looking midsize SUVs. Adding extra style to VW SUV functionality.

MPG 82

MPG SUV Fuel Economy Light 82

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Premium Three-Row Midsize SUV. Now in year two, the 2021 Hyundai Palisade continues to be one of the best three-row midsize SUVs. In 297 miles of mostly freeway driving through Southern California we averaged 22.1 mpg, but did a bit better on a 207-mile freeway run with the smart cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 25.1

Hyundai 105

Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

The Premium Midsize SUV Benchmark. The first foray for Genesis into the hottest automotive segment is the all-new 2021 GV80 SUV, which has been joined by the GV70, and soon the all-electric GV60 , with a yet-to-be announced release date. Clean Fleet Report has a hunch Genesis has even more crossovers and SUVs on the horizon.

MPG 66

MPG Fuel Economy SUV Clean 66

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 21, 2023

This 160-mile drive spotlighted the handling, driving characteristics and performance. In our mixed driving, which had significant motor regeneration due to mountain elevation and tight curves, we averaged 4 miles per kilowatt-hour (kWh). Brief Summary: the Air Touring is an exceptional all-electric luxury sedan.

All-Electric 79

All-Electric Miles Tahoe Charging 79

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2017

billion vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in 2015, with a concomitant increase in gasoline consumption. While the%age increase in VMT was roughly in pace with population increase, as the cost of driving went down it appears some people abandoned public transportation for driving. billion in 2014, up 0.08% from the previous year.

California 150

California Light Emissions Climate 150

EV Connect

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Drivers in the Great Plains region, by contrast, will find charging opportunities sparse, and certainly too thinly distributed to support the typical mile range of an electric vehicle. Cost (and Cost Comparison) A recent study showed 67% of would-be purchasers claim cost is a primary concern.

Charging 106

Charging Gasoline-Electric Manufacturer Standards 106

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 22, 2021

Total miles for the drive are 32. miles/kilowatt-hour, which is pretty good. What impressed me most is that I used only 22 miles of range for the 32-mile trip. Range (EV miles; combined mpgXgas tank size; EV-only range+mpgXtank size). While taking the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 When I get the ID.4 VW Tiguan ICE.

Miles 52

Miles Tax Credit MPH Fleet 52

EV Adoption

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Not all dealers add these markups, but many do and they can range from just a few hundred dollars up to $50,000 or more (which I personally saw on a Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV recently). Add all of these additional costs up and buyers can easily pay $10,000-$15,000 more for an EV than the base MSRP.

PHEV 52

PHEV Available Ferrari Dealers 52

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

In 1,020 miles on a California road trip, using the all-speed dynamic cruise control as much as possible, Clean Fleet Report achieved an average of 34.1 EV runs solely on electricity for about a half mile at no more than 25 miles per hour. 1,000 miles and no complaints. Basic Four years/50,000 miles. Base $41,185.

Lexus 84

Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid MPG 84

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

As with the all-new 2018 Volkswagen Atlas full-size SUV ( earlier post ), the new Tiguan is based on Volkswagen’s Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) architecture. First, it gives the automaker a very competitive offering in the compact SUV segment in the US—a segment which is booming in the US. Select compact SUVs.

2018 314

2018 Engine SUV MPG 314

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

Note: For our purposes here, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) does not have gears, so is not part of this comparison. In 226 miles of mostly freeway driving through Southern California we averaged 23.8 We did a bit better on a 120-mile freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 28.1

Hyundai 80

Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 80

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

But maybe since the predominant vehicles on the road these days are midsize to large SUVs, a big truck really isn’t so big. In 235 miles we averaged 25.2 mpg, but on a 100-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we got an impressive 29.8 This last one was curious as this truck is pretty darn big!

Sierra 97

Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The propulsion qualification is important as the 2021 Volkswagen ID4 AWD is faster than all of them, even though it isn’t marketed as a sports SUV. If a responsive, tightly connected-to-the-road experience is not what excites you, there is an eight-passenger SUV somewhere with your name on it. 2022 Jetta and Jetta GLI—HP & MPG.

MPG 70

MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 70

EV Adoption

MARCH 3, 2021

Volvo reveals C40 Recharge “SUV coupe” – Volvo revealed its new C40 Recharge “SUV coupe” which according to the company “has all the benefits of an SUV but with a lower and sleeker design.” kWh battery, likely reaching about 265 miles of EPA range. Legislation and Incentives.

Volvo 95

Volvo All-Electric Tax Credit Fisker 95

EV Adoption

DECEMBER 12, 2021

” has a significant percentage of respondents requiring among other things — 300 or more miles of electric range. “Consumers want beautiful vehicles, a robust charging infrastructure and a range of at least 300 miles (483 km). But 25% wanted 400 or more miles and 35% desired 350 or more miles of range.

Miles 52

Miles Range Purchase Electric Vehicles 52

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2024

Introduction: The All-New 2025 CR-V e:FCEV The 2025 CR-V e:FCEV, a hybrid hydrogen-powered fuel cell and plug-in electric vehicle, will have a 270-mile all-electric driving range (AER) with its 92.2 It also has up to 29 miles of range coming from the 17.7 Versus an electric car, the cost of fueling difference is substantial.

Honda 69

Honda Hydrogen Plug-in Hybrid 69

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. In August 2014, Hyundai’s ix35 fuel cell model was driven a record distance for a hydrogen-powered production car on a single tank, covering 435 miles across three Scandinavian countries.

Fuel 281

Fuel Electric Vehicles Market Hydrogen 281

The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 22, 2024

Enter the 2024 Kia EV9 – a three-row large SUV with an electric powertrain that is one of the first vehicles of its type on the market. Not the first – all six of the luxury EV SUVs that Kia considers competition are on sale now, and one of the three mainstream rivals, the Chevrolet Blazer EV, has launched. Range is 230 miles.

Kia 59

Kia Wind Light Miles 59

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 3, 2023

This five-seat station wagon/SUV slots in the upper end of Subaru SUV line-up, which is, smallest-to-largest: Crosstrek, Forester, Solterra, Outback and Ascent. The Subaru Outback Wilderness is a tall station wagon or small SUV that was remarkably comfortable for highway cruising, but with no compromises for off-road functionality.

MPG 86

MPG SUV Clean Cleaning 86

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. Note: For our purposes here, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) does not have gears, so is not part of this comparison.

Hyundai 69

Hyundai MPG Fuel Economy Clean 69

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. The AWD driving range is 316 miles with the 18-inch tire and 270 miles with 20-inch tires.

Hyundai 77

Hyundai All-Electric Miles Range 77

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 16, 2023

Next up will be the Polestar 2 with a larger single electric motor and then the company’s first SUV, the Polestar 3. In a few 0-60 miles per hour runs, we averaged 3.9 For comparison, the base Polestar 2 Dual Motor is rated at 4.2 In the 498 total miles we drove during our week in the Polestar 2, we averaged 30.1

Motor 77

Motor Motors Motoring Volvo 77

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Its like having a second fuel tank that you always use first -- only you fill up at home, from a regular outlet, at an equivalent cost of under $1/gallon. A PHEV with only a 20-mile all-electric range is 62% lower (see printed page 95 in the 2004 study ). With a PHEV, your electric local travel drops to as little as 2-4 cents/mile.

Plug-in 61

Plug-in Plugin Plug Hybrid 61

Drive Electric

JULY 6, 2021

Nowadays, most new EVs offer a ‘real world’ range of more than 150 miles from a single charge. Some electric cars, like the Tesla Model S Long Range , are capable of covering more than 400 miles without needing to top up. It was only around 15 years ago that EVs could barely travel 50 miles before running out of juice.

Electric Cars 98

Electric Cars Cars Electric Electrical 98

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Despite this, a 2003 EPRI study , assuming only $2/gallon gas , zero buying incentives, and a PHEV premium of $3-$5,000 more than standard hybrids, shows that the total lifetime cost of ownership for a PHEV will be lower than that of any other vehicle type -- so the payback will be there. By then, theyll probably cost well under $1,000.

PHEV 37

PHEV Nickel Metal Hydride Prius EPRI 37

EV Adoption

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Notes: SUVs are not defined, but presumably this category includes crossovers. With caps on vans, SUVs and pickups at $80,000 the proposed revisions fundamentally fails these two goals. This encourages automakers to continue focusing on these lower-volume, higher-cost luxury and performance vehicles.

Tax Credit 116

Tax Credit Tax F-150 PHEV 116

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Hit the jump for a comparison that includes plenty of pics and video. A couple of drawbacks to consider might be the capitalization costs of building these stations and the batteries that they would have to have in stock. BYD , for examples, says their 60 mile range-extended vehicle can add 30 miles of range in ten minutes.

Charging 38

Charging Batteries Battery 2009 38

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2013

Volkswagen also expects plug-in hybrids to coalesce around an all-electric range of 35 miles in the United States, as well as a slightly shorter 50 km (31 miles) range in other markets, spurred by governmental policies, including expected policy in China. Which charging standard will prevail? “DC Adapted from Volkswagen’s graph.

Standards 319

Standards Charging Eaton DC 319

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

It is simply the cost of doing business. "On some products, the costs, particularly in advanced technologies, are high," he said in a lengthy interview with Automotive News (free subscription required). The car is expected to cost around $40,000. Now all you hear is highway miles. Thats right. you see that?

Volt 41

Volt GM Chevrolet EV1 41