Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Adjusted CO 2 emissions and adjusted fuel economy by model year. For the fifth consecutive year, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reporting an increase in new vehicle fuel efficiency with a corresponding decrease in average carbon dioxide emissions for new US cars and light duty trucks. Source: EPA.

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Fuel Economy 2004 Economy EPA 268

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2014

Honda unveiled the all-new 2015 Fit at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. With an annual capacity of 200,000 units, the facility will begin mass production of the 2015 Fit next month, adding production of an all-new small Honda SUV later in the year. Engines Fuel Efficiency' Click to enlarge.

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2015 Honda Detroit Fuel 262

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2009

Changes in the attributes (clockwise from upper left, weight, power, fuel economy and torque) of the Honda Accord over time as an example of fleet trends in the US. In contrast, fuel economy actually increased by 15% during that period. Knittel, 2009. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Downsizing Obama Economy 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

Honda continued the expansion of its manufacturing operations in North America with the production start of the redesigned 2015 Honda Fit at a new, automobile plant of Honda de Mexico, S.A. The start-up of the Celaya Plant increases Honda’s annual automobile production capacity in North America to approximately 1.92

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2015 Honda Mexico North America 255

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2013

Following the conclusion of a collaboration with Toyota ( earlier post ), Ford is moving forward with the development of a rear-wheel-drive hybrid system on its own; the company says that it will have the hybrid system ready “later this decade” on rear-wheel-drive Ford pickups and SUVs. Earlier post.)

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Ford Hybrid SUV 2013 290

Current EV

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

The Honda CR-V has an incredible record of global sales. In the SUV market, it ranks second only to the Toyota RAV4. Launched in Japan in 1995, the CR-V became one of the pioneer models of what has become the highly popular Compact SUV segment. Fuel Economy is excellent. By John Coulter, CURRENT EV CMO.

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Honda Hybrid Global Maintenance 52

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

It fits in below the Tiguan in the VW SUV hierarchy. 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. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

Fuel Economy 80

Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 80

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

This gave Clean Fleet Report the opportunity to sit down with the Seltos Product Manager, Jenny Chang, to discuss the latest updates to this compact SUV. It is the most affordable of our all-wheel drive-equipped SUVs, sliding between the Soul and Sportage in price. A big change for Kia’s entry-level model.

Kia 79

Kia Production SUV Los Angeles 79

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Major automotive suppliers see national fuel economy standards as important for long-term planning and investment and don’t want to see them altered by US policymakers, according to a first-of-its-kind industry survey commissioned by CALSTART and conducted by Ricardo Energy & Environment.

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy Auto Economy Standards 150

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Premium Three-Row Midsize SUV. Now in year two, the 2021 Hyundai Palisade continues to be one of the best three-row midsize SUVs. The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 city/24 highway/21 combined. New for 2021 is the Palisade Calligraphy, slotting in at the top of the Hyundai SUV line-up. Story by John Faulkner.

Hyundai 105

Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105

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. Honda Civic Natural Gas. Honda Insight. Honda Civic Hybrid. Honda CR-Z. ACEEE 2012 “Greenest” Rankings.

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i-MiEV Gas Honda Insight Li-ion 247

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 29, 2021

High Marks for Hyundai’s First Hybrid SUV. 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 grille design has cleverly integrated LED daytime running lights and turn signals. Need we go on? Clean, Refreshing Interior.

Tucson 75

Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 75

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

The ubiquitous SUV, crossover or truck have become the belle of the ball, getting all the attention while the poor four-door sedan is like the kid that gets picked last for the baseball team. Normal and Smart will give the best fuel economy Through the touchscreen you can configure a Custom setting. A little fin help.

Hyundai 82

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 82

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2016

By rightsizing engines with available technologies, automakers are able to continue applying the benefits of smaller turbocharged engines while fine-tuning powertrain systems to further optimize fuel economy, emissions and performance. for its hydrogen-powered Clarity Fuel Cell vehicle.

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Global Sale Transportation Vehicles 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

Restyling a Best-Selling Premium Compact SUV. The Acura RDX has been one of the best-selling compact premium SUVs since 2006, and has sold more than 50,000 every year since 2015. The EPA fuel economy numbers of 21 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined are almost exactly what we got covering 301 miles driving through Southern California.

Acura 76

Acura MPG Fuel Economy SUV 76

Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 22, 2009

Efforts to increase fuel economy and lower emissions show no signs of losing pace as the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a report revealing a fifth consecutive increase in new vehicle fuel efficiency with a corresponding decrease in average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Hybrids are projected to have a 1.8

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel CO2 44

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 26, 2021

VW Fields an Entry-Level SUV. 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 Taos should slip right into the VW SUV lineup. The front end has rounded edges with LED lighting on all trim levels. Story by Michael Coates and John Faulkner.

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Fuel Economy Economy Clean Cleaning 63

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 says the CX-50 is a “rugged and capable crossover SUV, purpose built for active lifestyles” that enables drivers “to venture further into the outdoors and off-road.”

Mazda 79

Mazda SUV MPG Fuel Economy 79

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 12, 2021

In a world where SUVs and crossovers are the rage, the number of minivans sold each year have dropped to where they are about two percent of all light vehicles sold. So why do Kia, Honda, Toyota and Chrysler continue to make these boxy people movers? The Carnival emulates the SUV look from the side. Drivetrain.

Kia 73

Kia Minivan Fuel Economy MPG 73

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

With the coupe-like design, the sleek lines will cause you to pause about buying a crossover SUV. Hyundai can rightly claim the Sonata Hyundai Hybrid looks like no other sedan, highlighted by a distinctive LED headlight design, which is edged by a very unique and compelling daylight running light strip. Exterior Statement.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 71

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. EPA Fuel Economy: Up to 42 mpg city/44 hwy/43 combined (FWD). EPA Fuel Economy: TBD, should be similar to hybrid; 32-mile all-electric range. Front-Wheel Drive (FWD). All-Wheel Drive (AWD).

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 83

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2024

Revolutionary New Honda EV In a first-ever technology pairing for series production, Honda is mating plug-in battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric in the all-new 2025 CR-V—e:FCEV. This breaks the norm of a fuel cell vehicle run solely on hydrogen or simply with a battery for energy storage. Two (or is it three?)

Honda 69

Honda Hydrogen Plug-in Hybrid 69

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. Clean Fleet Report ran a few test loops to get a feel for real world fuel economy and electric range. The Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle is available, but it’s only sold in select areas of California.

Escape 90

Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 90

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

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. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 75

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

VinFast invited Canadian and American automotive journalists to California to drive the 2023 VF 8, an all-electric midsize two-row SUV. The company has ambitious plans to import the three-row VF 9 by the end of 2023 and the two-row VF 7 in the first part of 2024, both of which are electric SUVs built in Hai Phong, Vietnam.

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San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina 95

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2014

2015 Honda CR-V. Honda has given its 2015 CR-V compact SUV, which launched in US dealerships on 1 October, the most significant mid-model cycle refresh in the 17-year history of the model. The 2015 CR-V features increased EPA fuel economy ratings of 27/34/29 mpg (8.7/6.9/8.1 Honda Sensing. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy 2015 Honda Fuel 311

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The EPA rates fuel economy, when using the hybrid gasoline-only engine at 30 miles per gallon. This is excellent fuel economy for a 5,010-pound nicely styled shoe box. Clean Fleet Report, on an all in-town test loop, never exceeding 45 mph, and encountering many stop lights, achieved 46.2 All the right touches.

Chrysler 79

Chrysler Plug-in Plug Hybrid 79

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 5, 2021

Smooth power and excellent fuel economy. Using 87 octane fuel, the engine and transmission combination earned an EPA fuel economy rating of 36 mpg city/36 highway/36 combined. Road Test: 2021 Honda Odyssey. [ Yep, the only place you will find all three the same is on a hybrid. Your numbers may differ.

Toyota 99

Toyota Hybrid Minivan Fuel Economy 99

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2012

Through engineering efficiency, including substantial use of high-strength steel and aluminum, the RLX Concept achieves an ultra-rigid and light body design, with the front wheel drive version to weigh in at under 4,000 pounds (1,814 kg). The RLX Concept’s all-new 3.5L

Acura 225

Acura New York Concept Hybrid 225

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

As with the all-new 2018 Volkswagen Atlas full-size SUV ( earlier post ), the new Tiguan is based on Volkswagen’s Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) architecture. First, it gives the automaker a very competitive offering in the compact SUV segment in the US—a segment which is booming in the US. Select compact SUVs.

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2018 Engine SUV MPG 314

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. When at the dealer, make sure to turn on the lights to see the unique and great looking LED lighting scheme. The sculpted hood leads to a crossover SUV cabin that morphs into a truck bed. The light show. Glam inside.”

Hyundai 80

Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 80

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

Using 87 octane fuel, there is a total system of 260 horsepower combined. The Environmental Protection Agency rates fuel economy at 30 mpg highway and combined in hybrid mode, with an impressive 84 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) that measures the pure electric mode. Edging toward SUV looks. Redesigned Exterior.

Chrysler 92

Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid Plug 92

Current EV

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

In 2019, the RAV4 wasn’t just the world’s best-selling SUV; it was also the 4th best-selling passenger car overall, selling 535,000 units in North America alone. Toyota’s ground-breaking SUV reached a 10M global sales landmark in February of 2020. That makes the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime the crown jewel of the brand’s SUV lineup.”.

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Miles PHEV Toyota Range 52

The Truth About Cars

JULY 17, 2023

Safety standards have required the implementation of systems that often won’t fit into older/smaller designs and loopholes in the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards have resulted in manufacturers sizing up models to exploit regulatory blind spots. CAFE also takes into account the footprint of individual models.

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Vehicles Fuel Economy United States Automobile 98

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2023

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. Fuel economy and performance numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

Mazda 70

Mazda Clean Cleaning MPG 70

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2023

Fuel economy estimates by the EPA are 23 mpg city/32 highway/27 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience.

MPG 83

MPG Clean Cleaning Fleet 83

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 30, 2022

Fuel Economy King in a Not-So-Small Pickup. This compact pickup is smaller than the mid- and full-size trucks roaming our streets, but size alone doesn’t explain how it sips fuel. The EPA has rated the Maverick Hybrid’s fuel economy at 42 mpg city/33 highway and 37 combined. Light and plug where it’s needed.

Ford 88

Ford Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 88