Teslarati

JANUARY 2, 2023

Tesla and electric vehicle supporters are responding negatively to the Inflation Reduction Act’s qualified cars for its EV incentive. However, a number of gas-powered hybrids actually do. Credit: US Department of Energy. This is messed up. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 1, 2023.

Hybrid 144

Hybrid Tax Credit Tesla Jeep 144

Baua Electric

JANUARY 18, 2024

Who said electric vehicles can’t perform in the cold? Rivian’s R1T continues to prove itself to be the ultimate electric “Adventure Vehicle.” That’s more than the Ford Bronco (13.1″), Jeep Wrangler (12.9″), and Land Rover Defender (11.5″). In comparison, the 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor has 720 horsepower and 640 lb-ft of torque.

F-150 52

F-150 Ford Land Rover New Zealand 52

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2009

All comparisons are by volume. Some highlights: The all-new redesigned Prius mid-size gas-electric hybrid posted best-ever July sales of 19,173 units, up 29.7% Dodge Journey, Avenger and Caliber and Jeep Patriot and Compass registered their best July sales ever. Passenger car sales dropped 10.6% to 443, 297 units.

Cash For Clunkers 150

Cash For Clunkers Sale Hybrid Dodge 150

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

The rack and pinion electric power steering was too light for our liking, even though it was progressive, tightening (or becomes heavier) on the open road, While lighter in town. When comparison shopping compact SUVs, if a plusher interior is a pacing item, the Taos may be a bit Spartan.

Fuel Economy 80

Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 80

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Road Test: 2018 Chevrolet Traverse: 3-Row SUV Comparison. Road Test: 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Road Test: 2018 Subaru Ascent: 3-Row SUV Comparison. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

MPG 82

MPG SUV Fuel Economy Light 82

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

The electric-assisted steering had good road feel with responsiveness and little body roll in most cornering situations. Our Sierra AT4 also was equipped with the trailering package that included a trailer brake controller, jackknife alert and trailer electrical hook-ups. Road Test: 2021 Jeep Gladiator EcoDiesel.

Sierra 97

Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

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. The MacPherson struts, coil springs, and gas-pressured shock absorbers up front, and the self-leveling multi-link rear suspension resulted in a composed and even ride. Road Test: 2021 Jeep Gladiator.

Hyundai 80

Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 80