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Ford lowers fuel economy ratings for hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and Fiestas; goodwill payments to buyers coming

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Ford Motor Company is lowering the fuel economy ratings for its 2013- and 2014-model year hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles, as well as most 2014-model year Fiestas. Ford said it had identified an error with fuel economy ratings on the vehicles and notified the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Click to enlarge.

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Flash Drive: 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

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Refreshed Best-Selling Hyundai The 2021 Tucson was first-ever hybrid SUV from Hyundai, delivering increased fuel economy while seating five and hauling all their stuff. Great as that was, Hyundai was not done as work was underway for the refreshed and updated 2025 Tucson Hybrid that is now in dealers. Story by John Faulkner.

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XL Hybrids introduces 3rd generation hybrid system for Class 1-4 trucks; XL3 features in-line motor to ease upfitting

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developer of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed specifically for class 1 to 4 commercial fleet use ( earlier post ), unveiled its third-generation XL3 product release for model year 2014 vehicles. Conversions Fleets Hybrids' XL Hybrids’ third-generation inline post transmission motor and system components.

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Kiessling Transit orders 32 more Lightning Hybrids hydraulic hybrid buses

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Kiessling Transit has received a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that pays for 80% of the cost of the Lightning Hybrids’ systems to be installed on Kiessling Transit’s Ford E-450 passenger buses, making them cleaner, more fuel efficient and improving braking efficiency. Click to enlarge.

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News: 2024 Mazda CX-90

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Both engines, running on 91 octane premium fuel, are mated to a drive-by-wire 8-speed automatic transmission for the i-Activ all-wheel drive system that has a rear wheel bias. Mazda did not release fuel economy estimates, how fast the plug-in battery charges, or the all-electric driving range for the PHEV.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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This is sad, but completely unwarranted as some of the best vehicles Clean Fleet Report reviews are sedans—and the 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited is one of those. Normal and Smart will give the best fuel economy Through the touchscreen you can configure a Custom setting. The looks will reel you in. Effortless Efficiency.

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Road Test: 2024 Genesis G70 3.3T RWD Sport Prestige

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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.