Fuel Economy, Gas-Electric, Honda and Mazda

Kawasaki, Subaru, Toyota, Mazda, and Yamaha partner on producing, transporting, and using carbon-neutral fuels, including hydrogen

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Subaru Corporation, Toyota Motor Corporation, Mazda Motor Corporation, and Yamaha Motor Co., jointly announced that, toward the achievement of carbon neutrality, they will take on the challenge of expanding fuel options through the use of internal combustion engines at the (three-hour) Super Taikyu Race in Okayama on 13-14 November.

Mazda

Mazda Hydrogen Toyota Transportation

Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-50 AWD

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 21, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-50 AWD Mazda Wants You to Live A Little The 2023 CX-50 is part of Mazda’s SUV quiver, smallest to largest, of the CX-30, CX-5, CX-50 and CX-9. Mazda wants the CX-50 to be seen as its first-ever adventure-oriented SUV. Fuel economy is EPA rated at 23/29/25 mpg for the turbocharged CX-50.

Mazda

Mazda SUV MPG Fuel Economy

EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. l/100 km) fuel economy, which, if achieved, will again represent all-time records. Click to enlarge. l/100 km), which is 1.2 mpg, or 22%. Click to enlarge.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA

Road Test: 2023 Honda HR-V EX-L AWD

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Honda HR-V EX-L AWD A Complete Makeover for the Smallest Honda Crossover The 2023 Honda HR-V begins the second generation for the smallest crossover in the Honda line-up. 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.

Honda

Honda MPG Fuel Economy 2020

Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

Escaping High Fuel Prices; a Natural Bridge to an EV. The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. 244 total miles, with 144 all-electric miles. 72 miles, with 35.3

Escape

Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in

Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited AWD

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 29, 2021

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. The Tucson Hybrid looks like no other compact SUV, as it veers far from the sharp-angles on its closest competitors–the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4. Need we go on? A whole new face.

Tucson

Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy

Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo AWD

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-5 2.5 That’s a good place to start when summing-up the Mazda line-up of crossover/SUVs, its one remaining sedan and, of course, the delightful MX-5 Miata. The silhouette still looks the part Turbo Option The 2023 Mazda CX-5 has a base non-turbocharged Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter Your numbers may differ.

Mazda

Mazda Clean Cleaning MPG

Flash Drive: 2022 Volkswagen Taos

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 26, 2021

Fuel economy is rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the AWD model returning 25/32/28. The 2022 Taos is roomy, has a quiet ride, plenty of power, and mid-thirties fuel economy. And this doesn’t address the segment leaders, the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Clean Cleaning

Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 26, 2021

Photos by John Faulkner and Mazda. Mazda never disappoints when it comes to making cars that are fun to drive. But what about the crossovers in the Mazda line-up—the CX-3, CX-30, CX-5, and CX-9? The 2021 Mazda CX-5 has a base Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter Fun Driving Dynamics + Turbo Pizzazz. Story by John Faulkner. Getting There.

Mazda

Mazda MPG Fuel Economy Clean

Road Test: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4WD

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 11, 2021

That wild creature is now at your local Ford dealer where it will be taking on the Subaru Crosstrek , Mazda CX-30 and Jeep Compass and Renegade head-to-head. EPA fuel economy numbers for the 1.5L Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-30. Road Test: 2020 Honda CR-V. Photos by John Faulkner and Ford. Cute, but fun.

Ford

Ford MPG Jeep Fuel Economy

Event: WAJ Media Day: A Million Dollar Drive

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

The F Sport styling cues (unique front bumper and grille, black finish 19-inch wheels, rear spoiler and sport-themed interior) makes this hybrid very distinctive-looking to go with its performance, comfort and excellent 44 mpg highway fuel economy. Honda Civic Sport. Honda Civic Touring. Mazda MX-5 Club.

Lexus

Lexus Mercedes Volvo Clean

Final Test: 2021 Mazda6 Carbon Edition

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Mazda achieves these numbers through its Skyactiv-G engine and vehicle design philosophy–a slick-shifting automatic transmission and a coefficient of drag (C d ) of 0.285. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. Home for a driver. The freestanding 8.0-inch

Carbon

Carbon Mazda MPG Clean

Road Test: 2023 Mazda3 Hatchback AWD Turbo

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 25, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Mazda3 Hatchback AWD Turbo Design + Performance Value The 2023 Mazda3 is the last remaining sedan in the Mazda line-up. If you have ever driven a Mazda, you will know that, top-to-bottom in their line-up, they make the best-handling cars and crossovers that aren’t marketed as a pure sports model.

Mazda

Mazda MPG Clean Cleaning

President Obama announces 54.5 mpge, 163 gCO2/mile target for MY2025 light-duty vehicles; California on board

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2011

Light-duty vehicle fuel economy standards, 1978-2025. President Barack Obama announced an agreement with 13 major automakers to pursue the next phase in the Administration’s national vehicle program ( earlier post ) , increasing fuel economy to a fleetwide average 54.5 MY1978-2011 figures are NHTSA CAFE in mpg.

Obama

Obama Light California Miles

Flash Drive: 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 4, 2021

The EPA rates fuel economy at 25 mpg city/26 highway/25 combined. We felt the electric power steering was a bit light on the road, but perfect in town for parking and maneuvering at slow speeds. Options in the diverse compact crossover market: Road Test: 2018 Mazda CX-5. Flash Drive: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid.

Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi 2018 2020 Fuel Economy

Flash Drive: 2024 Subaru Crosstrek AWD

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 8, 2023

Clean Fleet Report was not in the Crosstrek long enough to report a fuel economy number, so come back after we have had the Crosstrek for a full week to see what it does in the real world (the 2024 Crosstrek will be in Subaru dealers in the fall of 2023).

MPG

MPG SUV Clean Cleaning

Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Venue

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 23, 2021

To maximize fuel economy, selecting the Normal drive mode is key to equaling or besting the EPA rating of 30 mpg city/34 highway/32 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Road Test: 2020 Honda HR-V.

Hyundai

Hyundai Fuel Economy MPG Economy

Flash Drive: 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The EPA has rated fuel economy for the 2022 Forester Wilderness at 25 mpg city/28 highway/26 combined, just missing the coveted AWD 30 MPG Club. The 3,620-pound Forester Wilderness never felt heavy or unbalanced, and the electric power steering wasn’t dumbed-down, so there was a loss of road feel and connection.

MPG

MPG Clean Cleaning Fleet

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

GM has announced plans for public sales in 2010, and almost every carmaker now says it will sell PHEVs or highway-speed battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sometime after 2010. Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna. Mazda Ford Partner was reported to be developing Series PHEV based on Mazda 5 MPV platform.

Plug-in

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV

EV Driven

Kawasaki, Subaru, Toyota, Mazda, and Yamaha partner on producing, transporting, and using carbon-neutral fuels, including hydrogen

Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-50 AWD

EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

Road Test: 2023 Honda HR-V EX-L AWD

Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited AWD

Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo AWD

Flash Drive: 2022 Volkswagen Taos

Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD

Road Test: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4WD

Event: WAJ Media Day: A Million Dollar Drive

Final Test: 2021 Mazda6 Carbon Edition

Road Test: 2023 Mazda3 Hatchback AWD Turbo

President Obama announces 54.5 mpge, 163 gCO2/mile target for MY2025 light-duty vehicles; California on board

Flash Drive: 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

Flash Drive: 2024 Subaru Crosstrek AWD

Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Venue

Flash Drive: 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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