Green Car Reports

MAY 6, 2020

When it arrived less than three years ago, the current generation of the Toyota Camry Hybrid was the first mid-size sedan ever rated by the EPA at more than 50 mpg combined.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 3, 2025

When I reviewed the new Forester last year , I had a few gripes. Two electric motors and a battery later, the Forester has fixed many of the issues I had with the gas-powered model. The Forester Hybrid nets 35 MPG combined, whereas the RAV and CR-V hybrids will do 39 and 40 MPG combined, respectively.

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Hybrid MPG San Francisco Fuel Economy 75

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has published a new paper reviewing and summarizing data on commercial vehicle sales and real-world fuel consumption for heavy-duty tractor-trailers in the three key markets of the US, China and Europe, which together account for more than 70% of HDV sales worldwide. Askin, Garrett E.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 5, 2019

Seating for six, up to 32-miles of EPA-rated all-electric range, and a 30-mpg combined rating set the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid up to be not just the ideal minivan but the ideal family mover at this point in time.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 29, 2020

The 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is one of the highest-mileage family-size sedans ever, and it’s arriving soon—at a time of sustained record-low gas prices and a global oil glut. Keeping that unfortunate timing in mind only underscored that there’s so much more to this model’s appeal.

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2020 Hyundai Hybrid MPG 136

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

The National Academies have released a third review of the 21 st Century Truck Partnership (21CTP); the review follows the Phase 1 and Phase 2 reviews by the National Research Council in 2008 and 2012 ( earlier post ) and assesses the progress the partnership has made. mpg result, the LSFC was 4.85

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 29, 2025

The undetectable and seamless transitions have the Crown Hybrid EPA fuel economy rated at 42 mpg city/41 highway/41 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewers driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Your numbers may differ. Story by John Faulkner.

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Toyota Hybrid MPG Nickel Metal Hydride 98

Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2012

Preliminary findings from a study by researchers at Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) show that current compressed natural gas (CNG) technology applied in conventional light-duty vehicles leads to a 2% fuel consumption penalty when the engine is not resized (i.e., mpg for the gasoline baseline. Source: ANL. Click to enlarge.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 15, 2024

The Joy of Driving , Malibu Style The Motor Press Guild (MPG), the Southern California non-profit association for automotive journalists, annually brings together writers with automotive manufacturer representatives and their cars. The rest of the cars and trucks at the 2024 MPG Drive Day is at the end of the story. Prices are MSRP.

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MPG Land Rover Recharge Kia 98

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2012

Natural gas and other alternative fuel vehicle technology is basically mature, the government said, and is headed toward initial industrialization. L/100km (34 mpg US) with the fuel consumption of energy-efficient vehicles dropping to 5.9 L/100km (40 mpg US) or less. mpg US) or less. L/100km (52.3 New energy vehicles.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 13, 2025

inch-long standard wheelbase body style means the breakover and departure angles are also improved and that prevents any contact with the standard front axle, transfer case, and gas tank skid plates. The 2025 Expedition gets EPA ratings of just 15/22/18 mpg with four-wheel drive and 16/24/19 mpg with rear-wheel drive.

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Ford Louisville Fuel Economy Kentucky 62

Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2017

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced that EPA intends to reconsider its final determination issued on 12 January 2017 which recommended no change to the greenhouse gas standards for light duty vehicles for model years 2022- 2025. Earlier post.) Background.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

GM introduced the 2014 Cruze Diesel in early summer 2013 in the US with an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 27 mpg city, 46 mpg highway and 33 mpg combined (8.7, At that time, the MY2014 Cruze Diesel was going up against the MY2014 Jetta with fuel economy of 30 mpg city, 42 mpg highway, 34 mpg combined (7.8,

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Diesel Fuel Economy MPG Economy 311

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 15, 2025

Running on 91 octane, the fuel economy is rated at 35 mpg on gasoline alone in city and highway tests with 37 all-electric miles when fully charged. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all stories and vehicle reviews. Powered by a 2.5-liter The combined rating is 83 MPGe.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2017

Starting from a baseline 26 mpg (9.04 l/100 km) in 2016, the The ICCT team assessed increased consumer label fuel economy (as opposed to the regulatory test fuel economy) to 35 mpg (6.71 l/100 km) in 2025 and to 42–46 mpg (5.6-5.11 l/100 km) (under three scenarios) by 2030. EPA found cylinder deactivation CO 2 benefits of 3.5%–5.8%

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 26, 2018

And we take a deep dive into the next technology that will make gas engines more fuel effiicent. After Lexus introduced a new ES 300h hybrid yesterday, we finished out test drive in the considerably more luxurious LC 500h coupe. Honda introduced its new electric car for China, and it's based on the small HR-V SUV that it sells here.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Focus on fuel economy.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2013

Light-duty vehicles (LDVs) in the US may be able to reduce petroleum use by 50% by 2030, and by 80% by 2050; and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80% by 2050, according to the newly published results of a two-year study by a committee convened by the National Research Council. Source: NRC. Click to enlarge. —Douglas M.

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Hydrogen Oil Plug-in Fuel Economy 244

The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The gas engine just doesn't sound pleasant or smooth when you dig into the throttle. Towing capacity is 1,500 pounds and the EPA ratings are 39 mpg city, 37 mpg highway, and 38 mpg combined. It's just a shame that the gas engine can be so cacophonous when called upon. That's the good.

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Mazda Hybrid MPG Exhaust 109

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

million greenhouse gas emission credits that the companies previously claimed, which are estimated to be worth more than $200 million. million greenhouse gas (GHG) emission credits. Automakers earn greenhouse gas emissions credits for building vehicles with lower emissions than required by law. Hyundai will pay a $56.8-million

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Kia Hyundai Emissions Fuel Economy 199

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 23, 2025

Running on 87 octane, the EPA rates the Civic Hybrid at 50 mpg city/47 highway and 49 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewers driving experience. Oh, the 50+ mpg almost slipped by! miles per gallon. Your numbers may differ. Story and photos by John Faulkner.

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Civic Hybrid Honda Hybrid Fuel Economy 75

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 28, 2015

After spending four days and covering 440 miles with a new Toyota Prius, we can say that in our first real-world testing, the car delivers on its 50-mpg promise. We got daily readings of 50 to 54 miles per gallon in a mix of three-quarters highway miles and one-quarter low-speed local use.

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Prius MPG Toyota 2016 60

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

But it was based in one truth – the Prius might save you a lot of gas but man it was no fun to drive. It was all about passing up gas pumps. Fuel economy is listed at 52 mpg across the board for city/highway/combined. mpg -- and the computer wasn't reset when I picked up the car. Something I didn’t think could be done.

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Prius Toyota Fuel Economy Las Vegas 109

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2011

km/L (73 mpg US, 3.2 The indicator shows when the gas engine shuts down and the vehicle is powered by the electric motor only, thus giving the driver full awareness of the vehicle’s performance. The Prius α features the Toyota Hybrid System II (THS II) with motor speed reduction gear and uses a 1.8-liter

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 29, 2024

Sure, you’ll be envisioning an endlessly spinning price meter on a gas pump, but you’ll also be making short work of the stoplight-to-stoplight dash. All four corners get Fox Racing Shox shocks that are gas-pressurized and have electronically controlled, continously-variable compression damping. You need to let this puppy run.

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F-150 Ford MPG Carbon Fiber 104

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2015

Test cycle fuel economy (mpg). The Highway Fuel Economy Test (HFET) and FTP-75 Test (city) cycles demonstrated fuel economy above 35 mpg (6.72 mpg (12.45 mpg (12.45 mpg city and 34.3 mpg highway. ATLAS target. ATLAS result. l/100 km) and 25.5 l/100 km), respectively. Langenderfer, D., and Ruth, M.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Gas-mileage ratings are rising every year in virtually every vehicle segment, but most buyers expect smaller cars to deliver the highest numbers of all. That's true, to a point, although minicars like the Smart ForTwo two-seater and the Fiat 500 tend to be rated lower than longer and more aerodynamic small sedans.

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2016 Gas MPG Cars 60

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2015

The analysis used by federal agencies to set standards for fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas emissions for new US light-duty vehicles from 2017 to 2025 was thorough and of high caliber overall, according to a new report from the National Research Council. to 41 mpg by 2021 and 48.7 mpg by 2025. Background.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 24, 2025

Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report sponsored newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. Story by John Faulkner. Photos by John Faulkner and Cadillac. [

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 29, 2015

Gas prices are at their lowest level in years, and that''s triggered a flurry of speculation from analysts that sales of hybrids and other fuel-efficient vehicles will suffer. DON''T MISS: 2014 BMW 328d xDrive: 40-MPG Diesel Sport Wagon Reviewed.'

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BMW Diesel Gas Price 60

Green Car Reports

APRIL 14, 2016

On the side of a barn not too far from its Franklin, Tennessee, headquarters, the automaker painted "38 mpg"—referring not to its combined EPA rating, but its highway number. Nissan made big waves a few years ago when it introduced its then-new 2013 Altima. And then it took a bunch of pictures of the 2013 Altima in front of the barn.

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Nissan 2016 Tennessee Gas 60

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2016

On 30 November, EPA proposed leaving the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for those model years in place, based on its technical analysis that shows automakers are well positioned to meet the targets, and proposed a 30-day comment period. Earlier post.). l/100 km), if achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 5, 2023

That’s where I thought this review might turn south – perhaps Kia was shortchanging EX buyers and forcing those who wanted comfort and convenience to shell out too much coin for an SX-Prestige top-trim model. That said, the Sportage Hybrid is fun-to-drive, fuel-efficient (38 mpg combined -- though I was seeing lower numbers.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 11, 2023

Realistically, fuel economy isn’t really changed either - both the old V6 and the new turbo four manage around 24 mpg in mixed driving as rated by the EPA.& Otherwise, show me to the 36 mpg Highlander Hybrid, or, really, the Sienna hybrid minivan. They both do the same job as this gas-only Highlander, but better.

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Highlander Toyota Minivan MPG 75

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Clean Fleet Report will write detailed reviews of the GV70 when we get behind the wheel early in 2025. liter turbocharged 4-cylinder Horsepower: 300 Torque: 311 pound-feet Fuel Economy: 22 mpg city/28 highway/24 combined 3.5-liter This is what we know so far. We don’t have a hard line, so the GV70 offers them to choose what they want.”

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Gasoline-Electric MPG Fuel Economy All-Electric 98

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2012

L/100km NEDC (67 mpg US), equivalent to 79 g/km CO 2. When used in combination with a cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system, an Atkinson cycle engine offers significant gains in fuel efficiency and the reduction of emissions. Fuel consumption is 3.5 The downsized full hybrid system combines the new 1NZ-FXE 1.5-liter

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed leaving the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for light-duty vehicle model years 2022-2025 in place, based on its technical analysis that shows automakers are well positioned to meet the targets. l/100 km), if achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements.

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