The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Toyota Prius was once reviled by most enthusiasts and often the butt of jokes, even in pop culture. But it was based in one truth – the Prius might save you a lot of gas but man it was no fun to drive. But it was based in one truth – the Prius might save you a lot of gas but man it was no fun to drive. Out the door price?

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Prius Toyota Fuel Economy Las Vegas 98

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

APRIL 18, 2019

Toyota introduced the next-generation three-row 2020 Highlander SUV at the New York International Auto Show. Arriving in Toyota dealerships in winter, the Highlander gasoline model will arrive in December 2019 and the Highlander Hybrid will make its way to customers in February 2020.

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Highlander New York 2020 Toyota 287

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Toyota anticipates that the 2016 Prius ( earlier post ) will deliver fuel economy ratings of 54 MPG city / 50 MPG highway / 52 MPG combined. A new Eco grade model is expecting ratings of 58 MPG city / 53 MPG highway / 56 MPG combined thanks to lighter weight and further optimized aerodynamics.

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Prius MPG 2016 Toyota 150

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.

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MPG Plug-in MPH Plug 312

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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Toyota Hybrid San Diego MPG 85

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 22, 2023

How Does 50+ MPG Sound? Be careful listening to self-anointed experts that owning a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is not a wise choice or viable option when buying a new car. 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.

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PHEV Toyota Gasoline-Electric Gasoline 68

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.”

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Toyota Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel Economy 86

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. The all-new 2023 Prius Prime gets two less miles per gallon in hybrid mode than the 2022 model, but the all-electric driving range has increased substantially.

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Prius PHEV Toyota Plug-in 87

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 26, 2022

Going for the MPG. Memories fade over time, but the day you buy your first electric vehicle will stay with you, maybe forever. In this case we met with Mark and Annette, who purchased a 2021 Toyota Prius Prime. The Prius Prime is a good compromise, providing great gas mileage with a fully electric option for shorter trips.

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Prius Toyota Plug-in Clean 82

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 excellent fuel economy.

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Toyota Hybrid Minivan Fuel Economy 100

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Toyota has introduced the fifth-generation 2019 Toyota RAV4. That makes RAV4 Toyota’s best-selling vehicle in the US, and the best-selling non-pickup truck in the country. The new RAV4 powertrains increase performance while reducing fuel consumption. Second-generation Toyota Safety Sense (TSS 2.0) 2019 RAV4 Hybrid.

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2019 Toyota Hybrid Fuel 247

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Toyota has significantly revised its Highlander and Highlander Hybrid crossover sport utility vehicles for 2011. liter V6, while also improving fuel economy. The 2011 Highlander Hybrid receives EPA estimated fuel economy ratings of 28 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (8.4

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Highlander Fuel Economy 2011 Economy 186

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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Camry Hybrid Toyota Hybrid MPG 69

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2013

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched hybrid versions of the Corolla Axio sedan and Corolla Fielder station wagon in Japan. liter hybrid system akin to that in the Prius c ( earlier post ) and that achieves a fuel efficiency of 33.0 mpg US, 3.0 mpg US, 3.0 The vehicles are equipped with a 1.5-liter

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Japan Hybrid Toyota Fuel Economy 294

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Rear-wheel-drive-equipped Explorer Limited Hybrid has an EPA-estimated rating of 27 mpg city /29 mpg highway/28 mpg combined, while a four-wheel-drive version has an EPA-estimated rating of 23 mpg city/26 mpg highway/25 mpg combined. Explorer Limited Hybrid featuring a 3.3-liter liter EcoBoost engine.

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2020 Ford Hybrid Supplies 186

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. The Toyota RAV4 Prime will come to market in summer 2020. liter gas V6 engine that reached 0-60 mph in 6.3-seconds—a

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Plug-in Miles Hybrid SUV 220

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.

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Nickel Metal Hydride Prius Fuel Economy Toyota 150

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

With new corporate average fuel economy rules now taking us to 54.5 mpg by 2025, gas mileage will be the focus of new-car development for years to come. With its 15 years of experience in hybrid-electric vehicles, Toyota seems well positioned for steady improvements.

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MPG Toyota Gas Prius 98

Green Car Reports

APRIL 27, 2018

Porsche builds its own super fast electric-car charging network. 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.

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Camry Hybrid Porsche Toyota Gas 61

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid How Does 53+ MPG Sound? The second generation 2023 Kia Niro is offered in three models–the all-electric Niro EV, the Niro plug-in hybrid, and the one reviewed here, the Niro hybrid. Eco is best when on the highway to maximize fuel economy and Sport for when an extra boost of performance is needed.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 89

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Toyota Motor Corporation will launch the redesigned Harrier crossover SUV (Lexus RX in overseas markets) in Japan on 2 December, with a hybrid model scheduled for release on 15 January 2014. liter engine and hybrid system achieves fuel efficiency of 21.8 mpg US , 4.6 mpg US , 4.6 mpg US , 6.25

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Lexus Japan Toyota Hybrid 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Mitsubishi’s i-MIEV battery electric vehicle took the top spot from the Honda Civic Natural Gas on the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) 14 th annual environmental ranking. The natural gas Civic had held first place for 8 years running. Honda Civic Natural Gas. Honda Civic Natural Gas.

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i-MiEV Gas Honda Insight Li-ion 247

The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 30, 2023

What was the most fuel-efficient (mass-produced, internal combustion-powered, highway-legal, non-gray-market, four-wheeled, et freakin' cetera) new car available in the United States during the 1980s? No, not the Toyota Starlet or Corolla Tercel , not the Honda CRX HF , not the Subaru Justy. Just $66 with gas priced at $1.16

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Chevrolet Suzuki California Los Angeles 105

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2015

At the Geneva Motor Show, Toyota introduced the facelifted Auris. With the launch of the Auris Hybrid in 2010, Toyota became the first manufacturer to offer a choice of three powertrains (gasoline, gasoline-electric hybrid, and diesel) in the C-segment. New Toyota Auris Hybrid on display at Geneva. 2015 Toyota 1.2T

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Gasoline Engine Toyota Gasoline-Electric 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city/32 highway/28 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined. Liter Inline 4-cylinder Turbo+44 kilowatt (kW) motor, Gasoline-Electric. EPA Fuel Economy: Up to 42 mpg city/44 hwy/43 combined (FWD). kW motor, Gasoline-Electric.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 84

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

Smooth, Quiet and 50+ MPG. The 39 kilowatt (kW) electric motor adds 29 hp and 151 lb.-ft. The gas-electric punch. Normal and Smart will give the best fuel economy Through the touchscreen you can configure a Custom setting. On shorter legs, if even for a brief time, we touched 60 mpg.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 84

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2016

kWh battery pack for twice the electric range of its predecessor, as well as some enhancements to its powertrain, including a Toyota-first dual motor generator drive system. This uses both the electric motor and the generator for drive force, helping to boost acceleration performance. Toyota didn’t add another motor, however.

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Prius Price PHEV Sale 244

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Toyota is unveiling its new Auris for the European market ( earlier post ), representing its first step in a product offensive in the European C-Segment. Aerodynamic improvements, weight savings and engine enhancements have reduced fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions across the range. not a niche solution, according to Toyota.

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Gasoline Toyota Diesel Emissions 252

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Toyota expects Prius v to account for about 15% (incremental) of conventional Prius sales. Despite the new spaciousness, the Prius v will deliver estimated EPA fuel economy ratings of 44 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 42 mpg combined (5.35, 5.88 The Prius v will arrive at Toyota dealerships in late October.

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Prius MPG Sale Toyota 255

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. mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3 mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3 Since then, they also debuted the all-electric ID.4

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 81

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Look to the top of the fuel economy charts and, if you're not in the market for a plug-in vehicle, it's hybrids that typically top the list. Cars like the 2012 Toyota Prius C, which currently tops the list, sip gas whether in the city or on the highway, and ultimately they're the greenest way of getting about without going electric.

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Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy Prius 110

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. kilowatt (kW) electric motor contributes 59 hp and 195 lb.-ft. Need we go on? Exterior Statement.

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Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 76

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Toyota has released more detail on the powertrain of the new Lexus CT 200h premium compact dedicated hybrid ( earlier post ); Toyota plans to introduce it to the US market in early 2011. seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 2011 Lexus CT 200h. Click to enlarge.

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Exhaust 225

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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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 72

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 11, 2022

All-New Updated Styling+Higher MPG and Longer Range. The 2023 Kia Niro hybrid is the class leader in fuel economy. liter 4-cylinder engine coupled to a 32-kW electric motor that puts out 139 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque, driving the front wheels through a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy 2017 92

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2017

The 2018 Toyota Camry, the new eighth-generation of the most popular mid-size sedan in the world and the best-selling car in America for the past 15 years, will be going on sale in the US in late summer. Toyota unveiled the 2018 Camry at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January. 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE.

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2018 Hybrid Camry Hybrid MPG 150