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Gas prices and high-mpg models, Lucid battery primer, Ford EVs for Europe, Mach-E demand: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Gas prices are leading to a surge of demand for high-mpg vehicles. And leave it to Lucid to present EV battery tech with clarity. Demand for the Mustang Mach-E is so strong Ford has put orders on hold. Aston and Britishvolt aim to develop performance batteries. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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2021 Honda Insight again has highest city mpg of any sedan, gets more safety tech

Green Car Reports

The 2021 Honda Insight hybrid enters the new model year with minor changes, including more safety tech. Gas mileage ratings remain unchanged, at 52 mpg combined (55 mpg city, 49 mpg highway) for all trim levels except the top-level Touring, which is rated at a slightly lower at 48 mpg combined (51 mpg city, 45 mpg highway).

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First drive review: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid superiority extends beyond gas mileage

Green Car Reports

The 38-mpg Tucson Hybrid is the first hybrid SUV in Hyundai’s lineup, and from what I’ve seen it’s the best way you can get the new Tucson—for now. The redesigned 2022 Tucson gets a fresh look, upgraded tech, and a growth spurt that gives it one of the best back seats in this crowded class.

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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander hybrid to start at $44,670; $54,040 for the Hybrid MAX

Green Car Congress

The gasoline powertrain has an EPA-estimated 24 combined MPG for XLE FWD; the hybrid an EPA-estimated 36 combined MPG for the XLE FWD and the HYBRID MAX with an EPA-estimated 27 combined MPG. turbo gas engine and the efficient 2.5L hybrid or standard on the powerful Hybrid MAX.

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EV partisan divide, higher mpg penalties for automakers, solid-state Porsche 911: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Automakers will soon have to pay more for selling gas-guzzlers. Porsche is reportedly mulling solid-state battery tech in its 911 sports car. And does a partisan divide exist regarding EV policy? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Audi Plans 200 MPG-Plus High-Tech Small Car

Green Car Reports

In mainland Europe, where gas mileage is measured in liters used per 100 kilometers (l/100km), a 'three liter car' doesn't usually refer to engine capacity. Instead, it means 3L/100km, or around 78 MPG. And now Audi wants to make a one-liter car--the equivalent of 235 MPG.

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Tech: New Technology Reduces Diesel Emissions

Clean Fleet Report

Cummins, evolving into a propulsion-system company from its history as an diesel engine manufacturer, has not only embraced improvements to conventional engines, but also is developing battery electric and fuel cell electric powertrains as well as also remaining the major heavy-duty natural gas engine provider through its Cummins Westport operation.

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