Green Car Reports

JUNE 5, 2023

The 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale plug-in hybrid achieves an EPA-rated 33 miles of electric range with an efficiency rating of 77 MPGe combined, as well as 29 mpg combined fuel economy, the automaker announced Wednesday.

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MPG Miles PHEV Fuel Economy 118

Green Car Reports

MARCH 17, 2021

The 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid will have 32 miles of electric range when it goes on sale later this year, Hyundai confirmed Tuesday in a press release. The automaker is now also quoting a 70 MPGe efficiency rating and a 30 mpg fuel-economy rating.

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Tucson Hyundai Plug-in Miles 157

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2012

The Ford C-MAX Hybrid ( earlier post ) is now officially EPA-certified at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway and 47 mpg combined (5.0L/100km), 100km), bettering the fuel economy of the Toyota Prius v by 3 mpg on the city cycle and 7 mpg on the highway (5 mpg combined). C-MAX Hybrid. C-MAX Energi.

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MPG Plug-in MPH Plug 312

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2019

The existing T5 turbocharged 250 hp gasoline unit has been joined by an all-wheel-drive T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid powertrain, combining a 303 hp gasoline engine with an 87 hp electric motor for a total output of 390 hp. Fuel economy (on the WLTP combined cycle) is up to 147 mpg US. The 0-62mph sprint takes just 4.6

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. You had me at 46 MPG. Wonderfully Efficient.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 5, 2023

Alfa Romeo’s new plug-in hybrid points toward EVs but doesn’t wow on mpg. GM and Stellantis pay fuel economy fines. Why is the electric VW Bus taking so long to arrive in America? And Colorado ramps up its state EV credits and looks to affordability. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Colorado MPG PHEV Fuel Economy 105

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. Although the powertrains remain the same, the new Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a comprehensive exterior and interior redesign, safety, suspension and new and improved infotainment and connectivity features.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2014

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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Fuel Economy Economy Ford Plug-in 218

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 24, 2023

For the uninformed, the question was: Does the battery need to be plugged in to a hybrid car charger ? When hybrids appeared most used nickel-metal-hydride batteries This question was such a big roadblock for increasing sales that Toyota began an advertising campaign for the Prius that clearly emphasized that plugging in was not necessary.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 16, 2020

One by one, BMW is repositioning its plug-in hybrids for more electric range, better refinement, and stronger performance than the previous generation of PHEVs. And the official EPA numbers for the electric range and fuel economy, released this week, suggest that it might.

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Plug-in BMW Hybrid Plug 119

Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2014

Improving fuel economy exhibits diminishing returns in fuel savings, according to a brief analysis by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Similarly, the fuel and cost savings of improving fuel economy from 12 mpg to 15 mpg are the same as increasing from 30 mpg to 60 mpg.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 325

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Toyota introduced its new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) RAV4 performance model with an estimated 302-horsepower, advanced all-wheel drive, sport-tuned suspension and exclusive design features. seconds—a half-second slower than the RAV4 Prime—and a 21 combined MPG fuel economy rating.

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Plug-in Miles Hybrid SUV 220

Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2013

achieved fuel economy of 36.4 mpg US, 2.7 l/100 km) over the JC08 cycle on the new Fit Hybrid—a 35% improvement over the preceding model and the highest among all hybrid models (excluding plug-in hybrids) in Japan, according to Honda research. Honda Motor Co., Earlier post.) Adopting a newly developed inline 4-cylinder 1.5L

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

Each family will be adding full electric siblings, but at the end of 2023 still has its wheels firmly planted in the internal combustion world with the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) its furthest current reach into electrification. liter PHEV is rated at 21 mpg combinimg gasoline and electricity. An exaggeration? kWh battery.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 3, 2023

Lexus on Tuesday revealed launch timing and specs for the first-ever plug-in hybrid version of its RX mid-size crossover. Fuel economy, again just a. The 2024 Lexus RX 450h+ will arrive at U.S. dealerships at the end of 2023 with a base price of $70,080 (including destination).

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Lexus Miles MPG PHEV 123

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2013

Featuring the new Sport Hybrid i-MMD (intelligent Multi-Mode Drive) powertrain, the Accord Hybrid offers fuel economy of 30.0 mpg US, 3.33 The company also introduced the Accord Plug-in Hybrid, with fuel economy (gasoline plus electricity) of 70.4 mpg US, 1.42 mpg US, 1.42 Honda Motor Co., Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2019

XL unveiled its plug-in hybrid electric Ford Super Duty F-250 pickup truck ( earlier post ) at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. The XLP F-250 features a high voltage 15 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that is compatible with Level 1 and Level 2 charging stations using an industry-standard J1772 plug interface.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

If this is appealing, then the 2022 Pacifica plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is what you are looking for. The EPA rates fuel economy, when using the hybrid gasoline-only engine at 30 miles per gallon. mpg, with a breakdown of 174 all-electric and 290 hybrid miles. mpg, with a breakdown of 174 all-electric and 290 hybrid miles.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2014

The new generation of the Cayenne will enter the market later this year in five versions: Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Diesel, Cayenne S Diesel and—in a world premiere—the Cayenne S E-Hybrid, the first plug-in hybrid in the premium SUV segment. l/100 km (69 mpg US), with 79 g/km CO 2. kWh/100 km (208 Wh/km).

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Cayenne Porsche Plug-in Plug 218

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Volvo’s plug-in hybrids get more miles and more mpg. And a major environmental organization jabs Ford over fuel economy. GM has revealed a new electric car, but so far it’s only for China. A new study underscores the importance of workplace charging. This and more, today at Green Car Reports.

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MPG Volvo Plug-in Miles 73

Baua Electric

MARCH 11, 2024

Just before Volvo continues its all-electric shift with the XC90-sized EX90 EV , it’s smoothed out its popular plug-in hybrid powertrain in the XC90. The latest plug-in hybrid powertrain in the XC90 features a ‘B’ mode for braking, which Volvo calls “one-pedal drive,” as it does with its electric cars. inch touchscreen.

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Recharge Volvo Plug-in Plug 52

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2014

EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. Adjusted fuel economy distribution by model year. Fuel economy. Source: EPA.

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA 230

Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2023

Combined fuel economy is 29 MPG. 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale (European spec shown) Alfa Romeo says that the Tonale is the most efficient plug-in hybrid C-SUV in the segment. The all-new Alfa Romeo Tonale ( earlier post ) has completed final US EPA testing with an electric range of 33 miles and MPGe rating of 77.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Fuel economy ratings are out for the Ford Escape Hybrid, and it’s a tick ahead of the RAV4 Hybrid. Lincoln’s first plug-in vehicle is rated for range. GM adds diesel to the Suburban and Tahoe. And we take the Porsche Taycan to California canyons and the cold Arctic. This and more, today at Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 30, 2019

We drive Lincoln’s new plug-in hybrid. The Ford Explorer Hybrid gets fuel economy numbers. After a short stint behind the wheel of the 2020 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring plug-in hybrid, it’s. Tesla has been given a purchase tax exemption from the Chinese government. And could rust generate power?

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

It was more than a hybrid—it was a plug-in hybrid. The plug means the 2021 Pacifica has a 32-mile all-electric driving range, which for most people is far more than they will drive in their daily routine. mpg based on the dashboard computer. mpg based on the dashboard computer. How It Works.

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Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid Plug 93

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2011

A European-based Vauxhall Vivaro van retrofitted with Protean Electric’s electric wheel motors ( earlier post )applied in a through-the-road plug-in hybrid system (TTRH) has shown a more than three-fold improvement in fuel economy in hybrid mode over a conventional Vivaro on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2015

Cadillac will add a Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) propulsion system to its upcoming range-topping CT6 sedan, to be manufactured at the new Shanghai GM Cadillac plant, Pudong Jinqiao, China. per 100 km (141 mpg US) based on China testing standards. per 100 km (141 mpg US) based on China testing standards. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2014

BYD has officially launched its Qin plug-in hybrid in China; the performance-based hybrid car is intended to target key world markets. L/100 km (147 mpg US ). L/100 km (147 mpg US ). These can be selected by the driver, commanding the appropriate blend of economy and performance for any driving condition. Engine type.

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BYD Plug-in China Plug 218

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2011

Peugeot is also staging the worldwide debut of the six-seat multipurpose HX1 plug-in diesel-electric hybrid concept at the show. HDi FAP diesel engine and electric motor on the rear axle, and offers a choice of four HYbrid4 modes (Automatic, “Zero Emissions Vehicle”, Sport or 4WD) and exceptional fuel economy (4.0 Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Overview of the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid. Ford began production of the 2013 C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid vehicle ( earlier post ) at Michigan Assembly in October, and the vehicles are heading for showrooms. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Starting MSRP is $29,995 (after a federal tax credit). Earlier post.).

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Plug-in Plug Ford Hybrid 312

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2014

With alternative fuel vehicles now approaching 1% of new vehicle production, however, they are in fact beginning to have a “ measurable and meaningful impact ” on overall new vehicle fuel economy and CO 2 emissions. In the analysis, EPA uses overall fuel economy in mpg equivalent (mpge) and tailpipe CO 2 emission values.

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Fuel Economy EPA PHEV Economy 312

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. These changes are expected to contribute to a 10% improvement in fuel economy over earlier versions of the Optima Hybrid.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Golf GTE plug-in hybrid. Volkswagen will formally unveil the Golf GTE—a new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the Golf hatchback combining electric mobility with the dynamics of a Golf GTI—at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The Golf GTE offers combined cycle fuel economy (provisional) of about 157 mpg US (1.5

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Honda has begun US production of the 2014 Accord Hybrid ( earlier post ), which will carry an EPA fuel economy rating of 50 mpg (4.7 The EPA rating is 1 mpg higher than Honda had originally anticipated for the hybrid (49 mpg). The new Accord Hybrid also carries an EPA-rated highway fuel economy of 45 mpg (5.2

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MPG Honda 2014 EPA 230

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

announced that the 2012 Prius Plug-in has been approved for the State of California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Program ( CVRP ). The 2012 Prius Plug-in also offers consumers eligibility for the State of California’s HOV lane sticker. While in EV Mode, the Prius Plug-in is rated by the EPA to drive up to 11 miles.

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Tax Credit Prius Plug-in Rhode Island 231

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

Ford unveiled the new 2013 Ford Fusion midsize sedan, with conventional gasoline engine; hybrid featuring a next-generation of Ford’s hybrid system; and plug-in hybrid versions at the Detroit Auto Show—the first production sedan to offer that trio of options. 100km) in city driving and 44 mpg (5.335 L/100km) on the highway.

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