Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

As another example, in December, Consumer Reports road testing found the fuel economy on the 2013 Fusion Hybrid sedan and new C-Max Hybrid falling far short below Ford (and EPA) triple 47 mpg (5.0 47 mpg for city, highway and combined—for both vehicles. Dodge Dart. Dodge Dart. Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy Economy Engine Fusion 299

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 10, 2022

There may even be a new definition coming for the muscle car as modern EVs and plug-in hybrids demonstrate the quick-launching power of an electric motor and the center of gravity lowering power of a large pack of batteries. You can drive down most interstate highways and see at least one Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro or Dodge Challenger.

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Future Dodge Cars Ford 88

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2009

Monthly new vehicle market share for hybrids. All comparisons are by volume. Hybrids had an especially good month, with reported sales jumping 31.8% Hybrid gains were largely due to an increase in Prius sales (up 29.7% to 19,173 units) and Ford hybrids (up 323% to 5,353 units). Monthly sales of hybrids.

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Cash For Clunkers Sale Hybrid Dodge 150

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. Then, for comparison take a spin in the Mustang GT or Mach 1.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 86

EV Adoption

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Currently only five PHEVs would not meet the proposed 10 kWh threshold: Toyota Prius Prime, Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, Hyundai IONIQ, Kia Niro PHEV, Ferrari SF90 Stradale (which exceeds MRSP cap and would not qualify anyway). It is like incentivizing automakers to produce ICE vehicles with larger gas tanks instead of a higher MPG rating.

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Tax Credit Tax F-150 PHEV 116