Stock Toyota Prius Breaks Record During Cross-Country Drive
Green Fleet Magazine
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
The Toyota Prius, driven by Wayne Gerdes, achieved a fuel economy average of 93 mpg during a drive across the U.S.
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EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share
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.
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Study finds that increased vehicle travel and decreased occupancy have undercut the impact of improving fuel economy over last 40 years
Green Car Congress
MARCH 6, 2013
Sivak found that while the vehicle fuel economy of the entire light-duty fleet improved by 40% (from 13 mpg US to 21.6 mpg US, or from 18.1 l/100km), because of the decrease in vehicle load, the occupant fuel economy only improved by 17% (from 24.8 mpg US to 29.8 mpg US, or 9.5
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EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions
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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News: 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander
Clean Fleet Report
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
News: 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander A New, Larger SUV If the Toyota Highlander isn’t large enough for your family, then the all-new 2024 Grand Highlander may be what you are looking for. The Grand Highlander has voice activation by just staying “Hey, Toyota!” Photos by Toyota. [ The base 2.4-liter Story by John Faulkner.
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Final US mpg rules through 2031 go easy on gas trucks, SUVs
Baua Electric
JUNE 7, 2024
The federal government on Friday revealed vehicle efficiency standards for 2027-2031 that improve the fleet fuel efficiency of new cars and trucks—slightly. mpg under the agency’s original CAFE proposal made in July 2023. 2024 Toyota Prius These fleet rules are one side of U.S.
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FCA has the highest percentage of hybrids but the lowest fleet mpg: Why?
Green Car Reports
MARCH 23, 2020
sales—than Toyota. fleet fuel economy among vehicle makers. In 2019, Fiat Chrysler sold a higher percentage of hybrid vehicles—of its total U.S. And yet for the eighth straight year, FCA is anticipated to post the lowest U.S. EPA with.
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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid
Clean Fleet Report
APRIL 8, 2023
Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid 40+ MPG Small SUV Starting Under $30,000 Another notch in Toyota’s hybrid belt The Toyota Corolla is one of the best-selling vehicles in the world and Toyota is the largest seller of hybrid vehicles in the world. It combines a 2.0-liter,
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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid
Clean Fleet Report
OCTOBER 25, 2022
The Toyota Crown has been around since 1955 in Japan, and was the first Toyota model exported to the United States in 1957, where it was sold until 1960. Sixty-three years later and in its 16th generation, the Crown has returned to the United States as a crossover, or as Toyota calls it, a “lifted sedan.” A country cruiser.
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News: 2023 Toyota and Lexus New Products
Clean Fleet Report
JULY 2, 2022
Toyota and Lexus held their annual new product showcase the first week of June at their Plano, Texas, headquarters. This overview, in alphabetical order, is a glimpse of what Toyota and Lexus have coming out in the next few months. Toyota New Stuff. – Toyota says the Corolla “rolls into 2023 a changed car.”
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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid
Clean Fleet Report
JUNE 5, 2021
Toyota long ago made a commitment to hybrids, with the Prius being the most successful result of the company’s commitment to combining electricity and gasoline. Toyota and its upmarket Lexus division have 16 hybrid models, making the combined nameplates the leader in hybrid offerings. Smooth Power and Fuel Sipping.
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Road Test: 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE AWD PHEV
Clean Fleet Report
DECEMBER 22, 2023
How Does 50+ MPG Sound? Here is the truth: when owning a 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE AWD PHEV, you will never buy gasoline for probably 90% of your regular driving. The Toyota parallel hybrid drivetrain has a non-turbocharged 2.5-liter Clean Fleet Report traveled 442 miles in our week driving through Southern California.
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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV
Clean Fleet Report
APRIL 5, 2023
Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV Plug-in Hybrid Technology in an All-New Package Toyota is taking the lead suggesting how you should drive a plug-in hybrid. Toyota invited the automotive media to Carlsbad, California, in late March for the first drives of what turns-out to be a significantly improved Prius Prime.
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2011 edition of EPA Fuel Economy Trends report shows several advanced powertrain technologies making significant gains
Green Car Congress
MARCH 11, 2012
Fuel economy improvements for the hybrid vehicles vary considerably from 5-10% for the larger, luxury hybrid vehicles to more than 40%. Fuel economy improvements for diesels range from 15% to 30% relative to gasoline counterparts. Compared to MY 1987, MY 2010 CO 2 emissions were 11 g/mi (3%) lower, and fuel economy was 0.6
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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Sequoia
Clean Fleet Report
JUNE 8, 2022
Toyota has added another model to its ever increasing stable of electrified vehicles with the all-new 2023 Sequoia now exclusively hybrid powered. Clean Fleet Report was invited to Toyota’s U.S. We will do a full Road Test in the coming months, reviewing the Sequoia in detail, including real world fuel economy.
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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE
Clean Fleet Report
OCTOBER 18, 2021
New Sporty Look for the Affordable 50 MPG Midsize Sedan. The XSE trim is new to the 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid, offering sporty styling cues that reinforce the value and appeal of this highly efficient five-passenger sedan. A spacious interior with a smooth comfortable ride, high fuel economy (we broke 50 mpg!),
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Flash Drive: 2022 Toyota Tundra
Clean Fleet Report
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Clean Fleet Report is a big fan of adding a hybrid option to any existing vehicle as a step towards full electrification. This is what Toyota has done with the all-new 2022 Tundra, which we previewed in a Texas-based drive program last week. RWD – 18 mpg city/23 highway/20 combined. Fuel economy – same as SR5.
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First Timer: 2021 Toyota Prius Prime
Clean Fleet Report
JUNE 26, 2022
Going for the MPG. A First Timer for Clean Fleet Report is someone who purchased their first EV, PHEV or FCEV. Clean Fleet Report speaks with First Timers to hear about their experience. In this case we met with Mark and Annette, who purchased a 2021 Toyota Prius Prime. Clean Fleet Report : Tell us a bit about yourselves.
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News: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid
Clean Fleet Report
JULY 20, 2022
At a time when American drivers are losing interest in sedans, Toyota is coming out with an all-new full-size sedan, but with a twist. The 2023 Toyota Crown, in Toyota-speak, is a “raised sedan” that offers a cross between a sedan and SUV, with a ride height falling between the two. 2 versions offered–MPG or horsepower.
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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid
Clean Fleet Report
MAY 6, 2023
Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid How Does 53+ MPG Sound? First debuting in 2017, the Niro is a key model for Kia as it offers three different propulsion choices, all of which offer excellent fuel economy or all-electric driving range. This is our in-depth look at the hybrid model.
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Toyota: Prius PHEV Fuel Economy Not Yet Available
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 8, 2009
In a post on Toyota’s Open Road blog, Irv Miller, Toyota Group Vice President – Environmental and Public Affairs, wrote that contrary to some recent reports, Toyota has yet to offer mileage estimates on its plug-in hybrid technology. They are very early “converted” prototypes using double nickel-metal hydride batteries.
Porsche fast chargers, Toyota Camry Hybrid gas mileage review, and battery buses: Today's Car News
Green Car Reports
APRIL 27, 2018
road trip gas mileage review: Can the Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE live up to its 44 mpg highway fuel economy rating? And students vote for and fund the first battery-powered all electric bus fleet at the University of California Irvine. Porsche builds its own super fast electric-car charging network.
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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited
Clean Fleet Report
JANUARY 1, 2023
Smooth, Quiet and 50+ MPG. 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. A little fin help.
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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion
Clean Fleet Report
JULY 16, 2023
Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. A steady road warrior Clean Fleet Report was in the Taos SEL 4Motion for a week, spending most of our time on Southern California freeways. mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3
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University College Dublin Study finds Prius IV hybrids drive >60% of the time in zero-emissions mode under Irish conditions
Green Car Congress
APRIL 23, 2019
A new study carried out by University College Dublin (UCD) academics has found that under typical Irish commuting conditions, the Toyota Prius IV (fourth-generation) hybrid ( earlier post ) drives in zero emissions mode (ZEV) for significantly more than half (62%) of the time and more than 40% (40.4%) of the distance covered.
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Road Test: 2024 Kia Seltos SX Turbo AWD
Clean Fleet Report
JULY 8, 2024
Clean Fleet Report spent a week in the Kia Seltos SX Turbo AWD with the 1.6-liter Normal and Smart were both good for fuel economy, while turning the selector wheel all the way to the right Sport gave more spirited driving. turbo at 25 mpg city/27 highway/26 combined. The EPA rates the 1.6L
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Study Finds Both Unemployment Rate and Fuel Price Influence Buyers Decisions on Fuel Economy of Vehicles Purchased
Green Car Congress
JULY 22, 2009
From October 2007 to April 2009, the average fuel economy of purchased new light-duty vehicles improved from 20.2 mpg US (11.6 mpg (11 L/100km) in April 2009. Sivak and Schoettle performed two regression analyses, one focusing on the number of vehicles purchased and the other one on their rated fuel economy.
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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid
Clean Fleet Report
OCTOBER 11, 2022
All-New Updated Styling+Higher MPG and Longer Range. Kia also has all-new 2023 versions of the Niro EV and Niro PHEV, which Clean Fleet Report will be reviewing separately, so make sure to sign-up for the newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Running on 87 octane, the 1.6-liter
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College Students–Find Your Perfect First Car
Clean Fleet Report
JULY 11, 2023
We have taken care of the selection process for you, including links to Clean Fleet Report’s most recent reviews (you can also search our site for reviews of older models). Toyota Prius This car is a hybrid, meaning it produces fewer emissions and has excellent fuel economy. However, there’s no need to worry!
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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage
Clean Fleet Report
MAY 2, 2022
Clean Fleet Report will have detailed reviews of the Sportage gasoline, hybrid and eventually the plug-in hybrid in the coming months. Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city/32 highway/28 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: Up to 42 mpg city/44 hwy/43 combined (FWD).
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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited AWD
Clean Fleet Report
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Great style, drives equally as well as it looks, and gets more than 37 mpg. Hyundai’s first-ever hybrid SUV, the all-new 2022 Tucson Hybrid, delivers great fuel economy and seats five while hauling all their stuff, too. This system is designed to maximize both fuel economy and traction depending on the road conditions.
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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback
Clean Fleet Report
DECEMBER 25, 2021
Excellent fuel economy, nice styling, low price and an excellent warranty. This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. Kia’s iVT is a continuously variable transmission with intelligence that adapts shifts for improved performance and fuel economy.
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Road Test: 2024 Subaru Impreza RS
Clean Fleet Report
JULY 16, 2024
Aaron Cole, product communications specialist at Subaru told Clean fleet Report that “discontinuation of a manual transmission for the 2024 Impreza was more of a function of buyers’ preferences; very few opted for it in the (2023) Impreza. Note: Gone is the 5-speed manual that was available on the last generation Impreza Sport.)
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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD
Clean Fleet Report
AUGUST 12, 2021
Clean Fleet Report drove the 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD with the 3.8-liter The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 city/24 highway/21 combined. mpg, but did a bit better on a 207-mile freeway run with the smart cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 25.1 One Engine, One Transmission. Building a legacy.
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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium
Clean Fleet Report
DECEMBER 23, 2021
Clean Fleet Report spent a week in the rear-wheel drive 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium Fastback, powered by a high-performance turbocharged 2.3-liter high-performance at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. mpg, exceeding the EPA figure. This car begs to be driven with great elan , so real world driving will use more fuel.
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Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring
Clean Fleet Report
OCTOBER 23, 2021
Honda bumps up mpg & power. turbo at 31 mpg city/38 highway/34 combined. mpg combined, with a 90-mile all-freeway run, using the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, the average bumped up to 40.8 Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience.
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85 CMU study concludes alt fuel vehicle incentives for OEMs result in increased fleet gasoline consumption and emissions
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 15, 2016
A study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University has concluded that regulatory incentives for OEMs for alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) intended to encourage a technology transition in the transportation fleet result in increased fleet-wide gasoline consumption and emissions. Incentives for selling AFVs.
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Flash Drive: 2023 Lexus RX
Clean Fleet Report
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Clean Fleet Report recently had the opportunity to drive three of the five when Lexus brought the international media to Santa Barbara for a few days of driving through mountains and vineyards. Clean Fleet Report drove the RX 350 F Sport Handling AWD, RX 350h Premium AWD, and the RX 500h F Sport Performance AWD. Here are our thoughts.
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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited
Clean Fleet Report
APRIL 17, 2021
Gets more than 50 mpg. Clean Fleet Report was driving the highly optioned Limited, which had the standard solar panel roof that charges the 12-volt and hybrid batteries, producing two miles of electric driving range for every six hours the car is left in the sun. Making a Case to Consider a Sedan. Great style. Exterior Statement.
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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD
Clean Fleet Report
AUGUST 25, 2022
Clean Fleet Report recently had the opportunity to drive the 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD and came away reminded why more than 50% of Lexus owners return to the brand. The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. coefficient of drag (C d ) helped reduce wind noise and increase fuel economy.
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Road Test: 2022 Lexus UX 250h F Sport AWD
Clean Fleet Report
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
The trick to getting the highest fuel economy in a hybrid is learning how to drive it efficiently. Fuel economy for the 2022 UX 250h, which runs on 87 octane gasoline, is EPA rated at 41 mpg city/38 highway/39 combined, but in the Eco drive mode our time traversing Southern California highways covered 221 miles at an average of 42.7
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Road Test: 2023 Honda HR-V EX-L AWD
Clean Fleet Report
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
With a new design and built on a new platform, the 2023 Honda HR-V continues to be a good value with a roomy interior and 30+ mpg. The only choice For the all-wheel drive version, which Clean Fleet Report had for a week, the transmission is part of the Honda Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control. Story and photos by John Faulkner.
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Road Test: 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage SE Hatchback
Clean Fleet Report
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The 40+ MPG Low-Cost Transportation King. The front wheels are turned by the optional Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) delivering an EPA mpg rating of 36 city/43 highway/39 combined. mpg, which is a nice bump over the EPA Combined estimate of 39 mpg. It’s small, but it has a place. Your numbers may differ.
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Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L
Clean Fleet Report
JANUARY 25, 2022
Clean Fleet Report earlier reviewed the 2021 K5 GT-Line AWD with the turbocharged 1.6-liter There are four driver-selectable drive modes of Normal, Custom, Sport and Sport+ that adjust the engine, steering and transmission responses to maximize fuel economy or performance. Clean Fleet Report’s K5 GT came with a 10.25-inch
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