Clean Fleet Report

MAY 27, 2025

The first generation BZ4X (2023 and 2024) had a button to increase the amount of brake regeneration (which replenishes the battery by converting kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting). note: This includes hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles.

Toyota

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 17, 2025

When coasting or braking, kinetic energy is converted into electric energy and returned to the battery to add driving range. 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 other efficient powertrains.

Hyundai

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 10, 2025

Clean Fleet Report is familiar with the Mercedes-Benz electrified models, having previously reviewed the EQE 350 4Matic EV sedan , EQE 500 4Matic EV sedan , EQS 580 EV 4Matic sedan and the S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid. When coasting or braking, it converts kinetic energy into electric energy and returns it to the battery.

Mercedes

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2025

When driving, charging is accomplished through regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electric energy when applying the brakes or coasting, and stores it in the battery. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. kW on-board charger.

Hummer

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Fast charging with friends Powerful regeneration when coasting or braking converts kinetic energy into electric energy and returns it to the battery. 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 other efficient powertrains.

BMW

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2025

MPGe is a measurement of how efficient a car powered by electricity is using the same amount of energy as is contained in one gallon of gasoline. When driving, charging is accomplished through regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electric energy when applying the brakes or coasting, and stores it in the battery.

All-Electric

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JUNE 9, 2025

hours 480V DC Fast Charging – 10-80% in 30 minutes or less Additional charging will be through regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

Re-Charge

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JUNE 22, 2025

Polestar’s First Dedicated EV Platform Delivers Polestar has released three models in America, with variants, beginning with the company’s last gasoline engine propelled car, the limited production sublime 2021 Polestar 1 plug-in hybrid. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

Motors

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 10, 2025

When coasting or braking, kinetic energy is converted into electric energy and returned to the battery to add driving range, but it also adds a level of joy and fun with the one-pedal driving technique. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

Hyundai

Energy Institute at HAAS

JUNE 16, 2025

Skip to content Menu Home About Contributors Open Menu Overlay Energy Institute Blog Research that Informs Business and Public Policy Posted 2 hours ago by Maximilian Auffhammer Uncategorized Taxing the Distance What if we taxed miles not gallons? Urban and coastal types with high-MPG cars and smug EV grins? This is the pickle.

Tax

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Volvo Bus’ plug-in hybrid. Field tests being conducted in Gothenburg show that Volvo Buses’ plug-in hybrid reduces fuel consumption by 81% and total energy consumption (diesel plus electricity) by 61% compared to a comparable Euro 5 diesel bus. A number of European cities are showing an interest in the plug-in hybrids.

Plug-in

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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. This is the first time the Sonata Hybrid has been shown in North America. The Sonata Hybrid is equipped with a Smartstream G2.0

2020

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MARCH 25, 2015

GM will introduce a strong hybrid version of the next-generation Malibu. 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 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Lithium-Ion Battery System, 1.8L An 80-cell, 1.5

Fuel Economy

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

The Toyota Corolla Hybrid enters the 2023 model year as a thoroughly upgraded model. The 2023 Corolla Hybrid now offers a choice of five model grades versus just one before. The 2023 Corolla Hybrid LE grade gets a $1,250 price reduction (starting from $22,800, down from $24,050). As before, the system pairs a 1.8-liter

Hybrid

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NOVEMBER 27, 2014

BMW 3 Series Plug-in hybrid prototype. BMW has unveiled a 3 Series plug-in hybrid prototype. The plug-in hybrid drive system has a combined output of approximately 245 hp (183 kW) and maximum combined torque of approximately 400 N·m (295 lb-ft). mpg US) and 50 g/km respectively. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

Plug-in

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Toyota is introducing the Corolla Hybrid to the US market at the LA Auto Show. The new hybrid version of Toyota’s all-time best-selling car series achieves at least 50 mpg (4.7 That makes the 2020 Corolla Hybrid the most fuel-efficient model to ever wear the model name that debuted more than a half-century ago.

MPG

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

EOLAB delivers NEDC combined cycle fuel consumption of 1 liter/100 km (235 mpg US), equivalent to 22g of CO 2 /km. Hybrid” plug-in hybrid system—the last offering all-electric trips of up to 60 km (37 miles) at speeds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph). Hybrid system. Hybrid system. For the EOLAB prototype, the Z.E.

Plug-in

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Equipped with a plug-in hybrid system from the super-efficient XL1 ( earlier post ), the four-seater based on the up! liters per 100 km (214 mpg US ) (NEDC), with corresponding CO 2 emissions of 27 g/km. The electric motor is supplied with energy from the 8.6 Volkswagen presented the twin up! concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show.

Plug-in

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FEBRUARY 14, 2020

The all-new Honda Jazz features efficient and responsive performance delivered by e:HEV hybrid technology as standard. For the first time, the Jazz will be sold exclusively across Europe with an advanced hybrid powertrain. The hybrid system produces CO 2 emissions from 102 g/km (WLTP) and fuel economy of 4.5

Honda

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DECEMBER 11, 2011

Exxon Mobil Corporation’s new The Outlook for Energy: A View to 2040 , released last week, projects that global energy demand in 2040 will be about 30% higher than it was in 2010 as population grows to 9 billion and global GDP doubles. Light duty vehicle fleet by type and average fuel efficiency. Source: ExxonMobil Outlook.

Personal

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2012

The US Department of Energy’s (DOE)’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has published a report on an 18-month evaluation of in-service second-generation diesel-electric hybrid delivery vans and found significant fuel economy benefits of the hybrids compared to similar conventional vans. Click to enlarge.

Fuel Economy

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DECEMBER 15, 2013

By 2040, hybrids are expected to account for about 35% of the global light-duty vehicle fleet, up from less than 1% in 2010. Hybrids are expected to account for about half of global new-car sales by 2040. Without the projected gains in efficiency, global energy demand could have risen by more than 100%. Source: ExxonMobil.

Oil-Sands

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JANUARY 2, 2014

Audi will present the Audi Sport quattro laserlight plug-in hybrid concept at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from 6 to 10 January in Las Vegas. US mpg) fuel economy, equivalent to CO 2 emissions of 59 g/km (94.95 US mpg) fuel economy, equivalent to CO 2 emissions of 59 g/km (94.95 It draws its drive energy from a 14.1

Audi

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JANUARY 22, 2013

Elements of the “Hybrid Air” hydraulic hybrid powertrain under development for B, C, and D vehicles. Following the introduction of the Bosch electric axle-split hybrid in PSA Peugeot Citroën diesel vehicles ( earlier post ), the two companies are now planning to develop a hydraulic hybrid powertrain for passenger cars.

Hybrid

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OCTOBER 4, 2013

Ford’s changing share of the hybrid-electric, plug-in hybrid electric, battery-electric vehicle segments and total ED market in the US in 2012 and YTD 2013. share of the conventional hybrid market in the US (434,645 total units sold, according to EDTA, with Ford accounting for 32,660). Data: EDTA, Ford Motor. Click to enlarge.

Plug-in

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NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Toyota anticipates that the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid—unveiled earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show ( earlier post ) and the eighth hybrid in Toyota’s line-up—will receive EPA ratings of 34 mpg city / 31 mpg highway / 33 mpg combined (6.9, The 2016 RAV4 Hybrid combines output from a 2.5-liter

Fuel Economy

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

2014 Accord plug-in hybrid. Set to go on sale in early 2013, Honda’s 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) Sedan ( earlier post ) will offer the ability to run in an all-electric mode for 10 to 15 miles and a calculated total driving range of more than 500 miles. Click to enlarge. 17-inch forged aluminum wheels. Aluminum brake pedal.

2014

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MARCH 10, 2019

At the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, BMW announced the market launch of a plug-in hybrid variant of the globally popular BMW X3. This makes it the first model of the brand to be offered with both a conventional combustion engine and a plug-in hybrid system—with the addition of a purely electrically powered version in 2020.

Plug-in

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JUNE 1, 2022

kWh/100 km; estimates based on the car’s current development stage) as well as by a pair of plug-in hybrid models and another two conventionally powered variants with 48V mild hybrid technology. The high energy density battery gives the car a range of 413 – 438 kilometers (257 – 272 miles). All-electric BMW iX1 xDrive30.

BMW

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FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Used Priuses, especially the Generation 2 that were made from 2004 to 2009 are becoming a bargain to buy, especially for the MPG and features you get in return. They knew about hybrids and after a couple of times riding in our Prius, they decided to pull the trigger on two 2006s with 180k km (112k miles). How did it all start?

2004

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

PEUGEOT is showcasing its 208 HYbrid Air 2L Demonstrator at next month’s Paris Motor Show. The 2L stands for two liters per 100 km, equivalent to 118 mpg US, and is based on a production version of the Peugeot 208 1.2-liter Peugeot 208 HYbrid Air 2L Demonstrator. Hybrids Hydraulic Hybrid' Click to enlarge.

Hybrid

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APRIL 14, 2022

The 2023 Niro will launch in the United States with three electrified powertrains: hybrid electric (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and all-electric (EV). Improved cooling, friction and combustion technologies ensure maximum fuel efficiency, and Niro HEV returns a targeted 53 mpg combined and an estimated driving range of 588 miles.

PHEV

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MARCH 7, 2015

Elio Motors, the start-up developing a $6,800, 84-mpg- (2.8l/100 As the team began to dive into some of the details and changes to meet the desired Elio targets, it found that the Geo Metro engine would not meet the fuel efficiency targets to enable the vehicle fuel economy goal of 84 mpg highway. Current prototype of the Elio.

MPG

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MARCH 21, 2014

2 nd -generation Dual Mode (DM II) plug-in hybrid system of the Qin. BYD’s second-generation Dual-Mode, plug-in hybrid electric sedan Qin has posted a second month of strong sales in February. In the first weeks of 2014, more than 6,000 Qin vehicles were sold, accounting for more than one-half of the Chinese new-energy vehicle market.

Plug-in

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JULY 15, 2014

The powertrain range for the Estate, which includes diesel, gasoline and hybrid options, features a new 1.6-liter mpg US) NEDC. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (S 205) 2014: C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID & C 250 BlueTEC. In addition, Mercedes-Benz offers a diesel engine combined with a hybrid module. l/100 km (54.7 Click to enlarge.

Diesel

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JANUARY 19, 2019

Ford revealed the enhanced Mondeo—including a new Hybrid Wagon variant for the first time—at the Brussels Motor Show in Belgium. Combined with the benefits of a low CO 2 petrol engine we expect the Hybrid to account for up to 50 percent of sales. The hybrid powertrain delivers 187 PS, and combines a specially-developed 2.0-liter

Diesel

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JUNE 13, 2020

Chevrolet launched five new Orlando variants in China featuring 48V mild hybrid technology. They add a 48V mild hybrid system consisting of a 48V motor, 48V power battery, power management module and hybrid control unit. The system has five working modes: Auto Start, E-boost, Smart Charge, Brake Energy Regeneration and E-idle.

Chevrolet