The Truth About Cars

MARCH 18, 2024

Honda beat everybody to the production gasoline-electric hybrid game in the United States, putting the Insight in showrooms in 1999. Toyota followed with the Prius a year later, but it took GM until 2006 to introduce its first true gasoline-electric hybrid here. Even with $4/gallon gas ($6.13

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VUE Saturn 2007 Green 90

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited. Smooth, Quiet and 50+ MPG. While the looks are what catches the eye in the 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited, it is the efficiency that raises an eyebrow. The front-wheel drive Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is powered by a 2.0-liter The gas-electric punch.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 84

Green Car Reports

MARCH 12, 2018

Today, we're still cleaning up our list of stories from last week's Geneva auto show, including an electric-car admission and a disappointing debut, along with fuel-economy ratings for the 2019 VW Jetta sedan and this year's new Honda Accord Hybrid. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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2019 Electric Cars Gas-Electric Hybrid 64

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Five months ago, we drove the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid--which gave us slightly more than 45 mpg using "Econ" mode. That's the best gas mileage of any Honda Civic in recent memory. Its standard 1.8-liter.

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MPG Honda Civic Hybrid 2012 84

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 29, 2021

High Marks for Hyundai’s First Hybrid SUV. 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. The AWD Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is powered by a 1.6-liter

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Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 76

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!), Hybrid Efficiency.

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Camry Hybrid Toyota Hybrid MPG 69

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Today on Green Car Reports: The Toyota Prius C hybrid could get a convertible model in Japan, the Ford Edge could get a hybrid model with its next redesign, and we preview the green cars of the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show. We learned that the 2015 Honda Fit will have an EPA combined gas-mileage rating of 36 mpg.'

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Honda Gas Gas-Electric Green Cars 82

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 5, 2021

All-New, All-Hybrid Family-Friendly Minivan. 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.

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Toyota Hybrid Minivan Fuel Economy 100

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 Insight.

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i-MiEV Gas Honda Insight Li-ion 247

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

If this is appealing, then the 2022 Pacifica plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is what you are looking for. The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has a gasoline-powered 3.6-liter liter V6 and two electric motors mated to an electrically variable transmission driving the front wheels. Getting The Most From the Plug-In Hybrid System.

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Chrysler Plug-in Plug Hybrid 80

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

Oh, and could you get used to 32 miles of all-electric driving and 30+ mph when in hybrid mode? The newly styled 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is ready for your test drive. When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in 2017, it was the only electrified minivan on the market. Ready to ride.

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Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid Plug 93

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

Gets more than 50 mpg. Now in its second year, the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid sets the bar high for five-passenger sedans. 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.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 71

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2009

comparable to that of hybrid cars. mpg US, 3.33 L/100 km], similar to hybrids sold by Toyota Motor. mpg US, 3.33 L/100 km], similar to hybrids sold by Toyota Motor. and Honda Motor Co.Suzuki will overhaul its mainstay engine, which has been in wide use. It will feature such gas-saving. Trimming the.

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Suzuki Hybrid Fuel MPG 210

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

mpg higher (+5.4%) than MY 2011. mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. mpg, or 22%. There are 15 MY 2013 pickup and minivan/van models for which at least one variant of the model has a combined city/highway label fuel economy rating of 20 mpg (11.8

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 30, 2023

No, not the Toyota Starlet or Corolla Tercel , not the Honda CRX HF , not the Subaru Justy. If you want to be picky, the 198 6 Sprint ER was the gas-mileage king of 1980s America, rated at 44 city and 53 highway miles per gallon. The Sprint ER shouldn't be compared to modern hybrids or EVs, though. per gallon. It loves to run!

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Chevrolet Suzuki California Los Angeles 105

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 9, 2022

A study conducted by a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) compared the lifetime costs of owning a gas-powered vehicle versus that of owning an eco-friendly vehicle. Hybrids and EVs can cost you less. Moreover, electric cars use regenerative braking that reduces wear and tear compared to traditional brakes.

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Nickel Metal Hydride Lithium Ion Cars Cost Of 84

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

Kia recently invited members of the automotive press to drive the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid and X-Pro in sunny Palm Springs, California. This Flash Drive will touch on both models, which are significantly different vehicles, spotlighting the Sportage Hybrid. Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city/32 highway/28 combined. Sportage Hybrid.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 84

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter That number jumps to 105 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when combining electricity and gasoline. MPGe is a measurement of how far a car can travel, electrically, on the same amount of energy as is contained in 1 gallon of gasoline.

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2014

In the analysis, EPA uses overall fuel economy in mpg equivalent (mpge) and tailpipe CO 2 emission values. Including net upstream CO 2 emissions for vehicles operating on electricity would reduce the positive impact of alternative fuel vehicles on fleet-wide CO 2 emissions, the agency noted. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy EPA PHEV Economy 312

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

During a media event in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen provided a medium dive into details of its two-seater XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) as well as some driving time on local roads and highways. two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. As a test, part of those miles were driven with the cruise control set at 65 mph where we averaged 44 mpg, and at 60 mph resulting in 51.4 Road Test: 2021 Toyota Corolla Hybrid. Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic. Your numbers may differ.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 72

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2009

Monthly new vehicle market share for hybrids. Hybrids had an especially good month, with reported sales jumping 31.8% Hybrid gains were largely due to an increase in Prius sales (up 29.7% to 19,173 units) and Ford hybrids (up 323% to 5,353 units). Monthly sales of hybrids. Click to enlarge. to 443, 297 units.

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Cash For Clunkers Sale Hybrid Dodge 150

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 Since then, they also debuted the all-electric ID.4 In 371 miles we averaged 28.6 On another 87-mile run we hit an impressive 39.2

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 81

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2021

Maverick comes as a standard five-passenger, four-door pickup, with a full-hybrid powertrain and a projected EPA-estimated rating of 40 mpg city fuel economy and 500 miles of range on a single tank of gas. The standard full-hybrid powertrain features a four-cyinder 2.5-liter The 2022 Ford Maverick goes on sale this fall.

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Ford Hybrid DIY Fuel Economy 459

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

at 24 mpg city/32 highway/27 combined while running on 87 octane. The electric power-assisted steering was quick and direct, with good road feel and response. In January 2020, Kia announced it will be offering 11 electric vehicles by 2025, with the first new model, the EV6 hitting showrooms in mid-2022. More than a badge.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 76

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

Power, but not enough efficiency to hit 30 mpg. 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. We were hoping to get 30 mpg on the highway, but no matter how hard we tried the best we could do was 28.1

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Acura MPG Fuel Economy SUV 77

Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2009

The Gen III Prius offers an EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy of 50 mpg (now revealed to comprise 50 mpg city and 49 mpg highway). Hybrid Synergy Drive. As Prius power steering and air conditioning systems remain electrically driven, the 2ZR-FXE powerplant is Toyota’s first beltless engine. Click to enlarge.

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Prius 2010 Toyota Hybrid 186

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 21, 2023

Fuel economy is EPA rated at 23/29/25 mpg for the turbocharged CX-50. The EPA rates the base engine at 24 mpg city/30 highway/27 combined. Between 2022 and 2025, Mazda will introduce a range of new products including hybrid, plug-in hybrid and EV models. Efficient under the hood The 2.5L while running on 87 octane.

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Mazda SUV MPG Fuel Economy 80

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

All-season, but not the most fun The variable ratio electric-power assist steering was neutral and provided accurate turning results, with the leather-wrapped steering wheel having a good, solid feel. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 72

Green Car Congress

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. Electric driving is supported by a 6.7 Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in 2014 Honda Plug 345

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 17, 2023

The Toyota Prius has been the fuel economy king for years Fuel Efficiency: Save Money on Gas Fuel efficiency is a crucial aspect for college students as it can greatly impact their budgets. Similarly, the Honda CR-V and Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid are distinguished for their fuel-efficient performance among SUVs.

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Cars Connect Connected Prius 66

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. 4-cylinder that gets 21 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined with front-wheel drive, and 21/27/23 mpg with AWD. Offering the Santa Cruz as a hybrid would allow it to equal the Ford Maverick compact pickup for fuel efficiency.

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Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 81

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 11, 2021

are 25 mpg city/28 highway/ 26 combined. Our takeaway is when the Bronco Sport is loaded with a two adults and all their gear, 30 mpg will be realistic on the highway. Ford announced in the next decade the majority of its vehicles will be electric, and gasoline-powered vehicles like the Bronco Sport will be hybrid or plug-in hybrid.

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Ford Jeep MPG Fuel Economy 66

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

2021 Is Here: Here Are the Top 10 Electric Car Companies. Picking the Top 10 electric car makers now involves making some choices as the number of vehicles available increases. Almost two-thirds of the battery electric cars sold in the U.S. The electric “Mustang” is already making an impression with consumers.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 105

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

mpg, but did a bit better on a 207-mile freeway run with the smart cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 25.1 To jump over the midsize SUVs of the Honda Pilot, Ford Explorer , Chevrolet Traverse , Volkswagen Atlas , Toyota Highlander and the Kia Telluride , the Palisade Calligraphy had better be a step up. Three-Row SUV Comparison.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2016

Honda has launched the 2017 Accord Hybrid ( earlier post ) at its dealers in the US. Featuring an advanced second-generation two-motor hybrid powertrain, the 2017 Accord Hybrid midsize sedan delivers peak total system output of 212 hp, best-in-class EPA fuel economy ratings of 49/47/48 mpg US (4.8/5.0/4.9

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2017 Hybrid Honda Motor 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 12, 2021

So why do Kia, Honda, Toyota and Chrysler continue to make these boxy people movers? The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 mpg city/26 highway/22 combined. The next step for the Carnival is for it to have the efficient hybrid system from the 2021 Kia Sorento. Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid.

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Kia Minivan Fuel Economy MPG 74