The Truth About Cars

APRIL 24, 2025

The EPA has rated fuel economy at 24 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, and 27 mpg combined. A $1,300 optional seating package that adds leather seats, power drivers seat with memory, and cooled front seats. So youre going to have a seven-speed DSG automatic whether you like it or not. At least it has launch control.

West Virginia

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 24, 2025

The electronic torque vectoring could be felt seamlessly shifting needed power and torque to the wheel in most demand as we aggressively powered through tight rights-and-lefts. The electronic power steering and its 5,192-pound weight never giving a feeling of excess body roll.

Cadillac

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 23, 2025

A fresh look for 2025 Effortless Efficiency The Hyundai Tucson PHEV is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter The 88 kW electric motor (powered by a the 360 kWh lithium-ion battery), contributes 97 horsepower and 224 pound-feet of torque, for a total system output of 268 horsepower and 271 pound-feet of torque.

Tucson

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 5, 2025

Fuel economy at 19 mpg city/25 highway/21 combined for the FWD and 18/24/20 for the AWD are very respectable for a vehicle weighing 4,420-4,575 pounds. To aid in fuel economy the Palisade has the stop-and-go feature, where the engine shuts off when coming to a stop and restarts automatically. inches of ground clearance (vs.

Hyundai

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 23, 2025

A hybrid would help with that issue, as electric motors low-down torque assists with off-the-line power. It should also boost fuel economy from todays up to 24 mpg on the highway. The current Frontier comes with a 3.8-liter Images: Nissan] Become aTTAC insider.

Nissan

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 3, 2025

Does Hybrid Power Make On and Off-Road Driving Even More Fun? The appeal of the Forester will only grow having a hybrid option that offers more power and increased fuel economy. liter Subaru boxer engine, which runs on 87 octane, is mated to a hybrid system with two electric motors, powered by a 1.1 So what did we learn?

Hybrid

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 7, 2025

V8 power, no waiting. Transcript: This is the 2025 Porsche Panamera GTS, the most driver-focused and powerful non-hybrid third-generation performance sedan Porsche currently builds. However, it's also the least powerful V8 Panamera available. Power goes to all four wheels, aiding traction and acceleration. The GTS's 4.0L

Porsche

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 5, 2025

Power is down slightly, with 287 horsepower (down by four ponies) and 260 lb-ft of torque (minus two lb-ft) on tap, but the minor reduction in grunt is not felt from the seat of your pants out on the road. An eight-speed automatic transmission sends power to either the front or optionally all four wheels.

Hyundai

The Truth About Cars

JUNE 20, 2025

Those who want pure power from their Civic will need to shop for a Si or Type R. It's a daily driver for those who want fantastic fuel economy -- 50 mpg city/45 highway/48 combined -- and can't or won't make the sacrifices required by the Si or Type R. I was surprised at how engaging to drive it was.

Civic Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 10, 2025

Up until now this meant hauling around a noisy, smelly, polluting diesel-powered generator that took up space in the bed. Ford solved this by making the 2025 F-150 Lightning Pro a powerful, emission-free power source. With a fully charged battery, the Lightning Pro can run a job site or a campsite or even power a house.

F-150

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 3, 2025

kWh useable capacity) battery drives three 300-kilowatt motors, one for the front axle and two rear powering each wheel, producing 751 total system horsepower and 995 pound-feet of torque. This power and grunt drives all four wheels with the option to disable the front motor so it becomes rear-wheel drive.

Convert

The Truth About Cars

MAY 13, 2025

The four-wheel-drive system and rear locker come into play here, distributing power front and back and equally along the rear axle so all four tires dig in to preserve the momentum. Power also improves. Of course, the downside for so much power in such a big vehicle is fuel economy. A healthy 10.6

Ford

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 3, 2025

Two electric motors and a battery later, the Forester has fixed many of the issues I had with the gas-powered model. Of course, there are also improvements to fuel economy alongside performance thanks to this new system. We were told if you could get your family to eat around four fewer eggs per week, youd break even on fuel costs.

Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 27, 2025

Standard front-wheel drive (FWD), optional all-wheel drive (AWD) Designed with the American driver in mind Three different BZ trim levels: XLE, Limited and Woodland NACS charging standard Wireless Apple Car Play and Android Auto Power and Range The 2026 BZ has either one or two electric motors. seconds Battery: XLE: 57.7

Toyota

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 24, 2025

RZ broadens its offerings 2026 Lexus RZ: 350e, 450e and 550e F Sport EVs The three RZ trims give a choice of power and range. It was a gasoline-powered subcompact crossover, sold in the U.S. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

Lexus

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 17, 2025

Taming a Beast The all-wheel drive (AWD) 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5N is powered by dual motors that scoot it along 0-60 mph in a seat-pinning 3.4 IONIQ 5 N: Powering-up Dual Electric Motors 84 kWh Lithium-ion Polymer battery Base Horsepower: 601 Base Torque: 545 pound-feet N Grin Boost Horsepower: 641 N Grin Boost Torque: 568 lb.

Hyundai

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2025

Power and Torque Power and torque are a big part of the Hummer story. But the question is when would you use and need all that power and oomph? Electric propulsion put to use for performance WTF, or Watts To Freedom , is where the full power of the batteries is unleashed delivering true push-you-back-in-your-seat acceleration.

Hummer

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 4, 2025

liter turbocharged four-cylinder (201 horsepower @ 5,000 RPM, 221 lb-ft @ 1,450-4,500 RPM) Transmission/Drive Wheels Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, front-wheel drive Fuel Economy, MPG 28 city / 39 highway / 32combined (EPA Rating) Fuel Economy, L/100km 8.5 2025 Mini Cooper S 2 Door Hardtop Fast Facts Powertrain 2.0-liter

Affordable

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 10, 2025

Powerful Midsize Electric Luxury SUV In Mercedes-Benz speak, an EQ badge on a car or SUV means they are only powered by electricity. The 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 500 is the most powerful all-electric SUV in the Mercedes-Benz line-up. The EQE SUV 350 is the same size but with a bit less power. Curious indeed.

Mercedes

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Through the Iconic Sounds option, engine sounds can be changed for the drive modes; Comfort for a soothing hum, Sport provides an aural sense of power or Eco Pro, where there are no sounds at all. The sleek roofline peaks at the B-pillar and continues on a gentle slope to an ever-so-small lip spoiler integrated on the power hatch.

BMW

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2025

Power, Torque and Range Power, torque and range are a big part of the R1T models that are currently is available. Here are the three power and all-electric driving range (AER) options plus one coming soon. In back, the bold red LED light strip running the width of the power remote tailgate makes no mistake there is a R1T ahead.

All-Electric

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 9, 2025

Easy access The retro look of a boxy-but-aerodynamic design has power dual sliding side doors, a laid back windshield and an upright hands-free power tail gate. The smooth slab sides have dual power sliding doors that include a power sliding inset window for the second-row passengers. coefficient of drag.

Re-Charge

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 22, 2025

The 2025 Polestar 3 Single Motor is above average in everything that counts—handling, power delivery, ride efficiency and practicality. Power and Range The 2025 Polestar 3 comes in three variants: Long Range Dual Motor, Long Range Dual Motor Performance and the Long Range Single Motor, which Clean Fleet Report drove.

Motors

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 10, 2025

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) With a bi-directional onboard charger, the Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function can power devices or charge electrical equipment, such as electric bicycles, scooters, camping equipment or even power necessities during a power outage. cubic feet with the rear seat upright, but grows to a very useable 63.7

Hyundai

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 20, 2025

The Ioniq 9 has Vehicle-to-Load (V2L), where power can flow out of the battery and charge e-bikes, tire pumps and outdoor equipment, run your office while traveling, or even be an electricity source for a home during a power outage. They were power-operated to slide and fold to accommodate easy access to the third row.

Hyundai

Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2015

Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 4-cylinder engine mated to a two-motor drive unit slightly modified from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt drive unit powers the Malibu Hybrid. engine with start/stop.

Fuel Economy

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2018

EPA recently released the latest edition of its annual report Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends. The report is the authoritative reference for real-world fuel economy, technology trends and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions, for new personal vehicles sold in the US every year since 1975.

Fuel Economy

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

liter V6 EcoDiesel-powered 2014 Ram 1500 pickup ( earlier post ) has earned a 28-mpg (8.4 The combined city/highway rating is 23 mpg (10.2 liter Pentastar V-6 gasoline engine earned 25 mpg (9.4 The Ram 1500 now owns the half-ton pickup segment’s top two spots in the EPA’s 2014 highway fuel-economy rankings.

2014

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The A3 40 TFSI quattro carries a 24% improvement in combined efficiency compared with the previous quattro model, with an EPA-estimated 28 mpg city/36 mpg highway/31 mpg combined. For those seeking an amplified experience, the S3 comes with a more powerful TFSI engine with 306 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque.

Audi

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai introduced its new 2020 Sonata Hybrid, featuring up to 686 miles of driving range and an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined fuel economy rating on the Blue trim. The car’s electric motor delivers power output of 39 kW (51 HP) and maximum torque of 151 lb-ft (204.8 N·m) of torque. Digital Key.

2020

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2014

At the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Annual Merit Review meeting in Washington, DC last week, Michael Ruth from Cummins noted that the DOE program target for the project is a fuel economy (CAFE) target of 26 mpg (9.05 l/100 km), and as such would not meet the GHG requirement of 28 mpg (8.4 Earlier post.).

Fuel Economy

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2014

mpg US ), or 82 g/km CO 2. mpg US ) and 94 g/km CO 2. The power levels at market launch are: 44 kW / 59 hp (indirect injection / MPI); 55 kW / 74 hp (MPI); 66 kW / 89 hp (direct injection / TSI) and 81 kW / 109 hp (TSI). mpg US ) and 128 g/km CO 2 to 4.6 mpg US ) and 106 g/km CO 2. mpg US ) and 106 g/km CO 2.

MPG

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2015

Elio Motors, the start-up developing a $6,800, 84-mpg- (2.8l/100 The original engine concept for the three-wheeler was to take the Geo Metro engine and create a template for the Elio engine; the Metro engine was compact, perceived to be efficient, had the correct power requirements, and is relatively inexpensive to produce.

MPG

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The new hybrid version of Toyota’s all-time best-selling car series achieves at least 50 mpg (4.7 l/100 km) combined fuel economy (projected). The model adapts the latest Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive from the new-generation Prius, already proven as an MPG winner. As on the 2020 Corolla gas models, the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0

MPG

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Nissan Serena e-POWER goes on sale in JapanThe Nissan Serena e-POWER will go on sale in Japan on 1 March, combining the exceptional driving performance of the e-POWER electrified powertrain ( earlier post ) with the family-friendly features of the popular Serena minivan. e-Power vehicles do not use grid charging.

Minivan

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual Automotive Trends Report , which shows that model year (MY) 2021 vehicle fuel economy remained at a record high—but flat with MY 2020 fuel economy—while CO 2 emission levels reached a new record low. Estimated real-world fuel economy and CO 2 emissions.

Fuel Economy

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2020

In the US, Model Year (MY) 2018 vehicle fuel economy was 25.1 Since MY 2004, CO 2 emissions have decreased 23%, or 108 g/mi, and fuel economy has increased 30%, or 5.8 Average estimated real-world CO 2 emissions are projected to fall 6 g/mi to 346 g/mi and fuel economy is projected to increase 0.4 miles per gallon, 0.8%

Fuel Economy