Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The Natural Bridge to an EV Escaping the High Price of Fuel The natural bridge from a gasoline-powered car to an electric vehicle is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). A 37-mile range EV Electric and Gasoline Power The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV is powered by a 2.5-liter miles per gallon combined gasoline and electricity.

Escape 81

Escape PHEV Ford Gasoline-Electric 81

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 23, 2024

A Bona Fide Third Row in an Electric SUV Combine the Kia Telluride three-row SUV and the Kia EV6 crossover and you get the all-new, all-electric 2024 Kia EV9 three-row SUV. The 2024 Kia EV9 went on-sale in December 2023 and is available in all 50 states. 0-60 mph: 7.7 of torque 0-60 mph: 8.8

Kia 88

Kia SUV All-Electric MPH 88

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The gasoline-powered GV70 is the best-selling Genesis model, so the addition of an all-electric version of this popular SUV will find a place in many garages as GV70 owners make the transition to electric propulsion. Both GV70s share the same platform that was specifically designed for a gasoline engine and electric motors.

All-Electric 79

All-Electric Gasoline-Electric Los Angeles Hyundai 79

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. That number jumps to 105 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when combining electricity and gasoline. No gasoline used. liter 4-cylinder while the non-hybrid models have either the gasoline 1.5-liter

Escape 91

Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

Charged EVs

JANUARY 5, 2024

Still, the 2025 Kia EV9 and 2025 Volvo EX30 stand out as particularly important EVs for 2024. We’re not holding our breath for that mythical $30,000 Chevrolet Equinox EV, but we figured retail versions of Chevy’s Silverado EV pickup truck and Blazer EV SUV would have reached the market by now. Photos courtesy of John Voelcker.

Volvo 121

Volvo Kia SUV North America 121

Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2014

Within the group, Kia, which is set up in North America as a competitor to Hyundai, is focusing on battery-electric vehicles. There will be no Kia analog to the Tucson Fuel Cell, said Castillo.). Her primary goal will be to support a successful launch and market growth for FCEVs. Source: UC Irvine APEP. Click to enlarge.

Tucson 351

Tucson Hyundai Fuel Hydrogen 351

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2009

Fisker Automotive has appointed its first group of 32 US retailers to market and service its luxury plug-in hybrid vehicles, beginning with the $87,900 Karma sedan later this year. Nellemann is one of Europe’s oldest auto distributors, with ties going back to Nash and Morris, and at present time Kia, Jaguar and Aston Martin.

Fisker 150

Fisker Europe Karma Aston Martin 150

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2023

liter gasoline engine, running on 87 octane, and two motor generators producing 120 kilowatts for a combined 220 horsepower and 139 pound-feet of torque. Performance of 0-60 mph in 6.6 There is no mystery about how to stay away from gasoline stations for the majority of your driving.

Prius 87

Prius PHEV Toyota Plug-in 87

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

In a short five years VinFast has gone from an idea to entering the North American market with the first-ever cars built in Vietnam by a Vietnamese company. Eco Two models to kcik things off Dual 150 kW motors producing 348 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque AWD 82 kWh battery 124 mph maximum top speed 6.5

San Diego 96

San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina 96

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Chrysler has the market locked-up for anyone needing a seven passenger vehicle that can go a very long way on a tank of fuel. Or how about 32 miles on no gasoline at all as you chauffeur around the kids and do in-town errands? The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has a gasoline-powered 3.6-liter Impressive Efficiency for Seven.

Chrysler 80

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? When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in 2017, it was the only electrified minivan on the market. Once the battery is depleted, the Pacifica is then powered by the gasoline hybrid system. Ready to ride.

Chrysler 93

Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid Plug 93

Charged EVs

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Most already had gasoline pickups or SUVs, and some had Teslas, but for an electric vehicle, they wanted a truck—not one of the compact hatchbacks that made up the market of non-Tesla EVs. Rivian quotes acceleration from 0 to 60 mph at about 3 seconds, startling for a truck that weighs 7,000 pounds or more.

F-150 108

F-150 Land Rover Colorado Los Angeles 108

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 11, 2021

The all-new 2021 Ford Bronco has two EcoBoost gasoline engine choices. A 100-mile piece of those miles was an all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph and in Eco mode, returning 32.1 Road Test: 2021 Kia Seltos. Road Test: 2018 Kia Sportage. A throwback but full of modern tech.

Ford 66

Ford Jeep MPG Fuel Economy 66

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2014

mph] and potentially to provide torque assist at other road speeds including during engine-off coasting. The bottom line of course is that cost is the most critical factor when setting out to achieve CO 2 compliance, particularly in the high volume sector of the market. A common international 48V standard would be a smart move.

Standards 257

Standards International Vehicles Hybrid 257

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Kia Motors America (KMA) introduced the 2015 Soul EV at the Chicago Auto Show. Scheduled to go on sale in the third quarter of 2014, the Soul EV will be Kia’s first battery-electric car sold in the US. Kia also highlighted its Niro hybrid concept along with the 2014 Optima hybrid at the event. Click to enlarge.

Chicago 246

Chicago Kia Auto Li-ion 246

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

Case-in-point is the all-new GV60 EV, which followed its cousins, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 (2020), and the Kia EV6 ( 2021). We turned very fun 0-60 mph times of about 3.7 The power charge door, located on the left rear fender, looks just like if this car used gasoline. Kia EV6 GT. & So Genesis, you did a great job.

All-Electric 107

All-Electric Miles Clean Cleaning 107

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 1, 2021

With today’s crossovers and SUVS at the forefront of the market, they have pivoted nicely in recent years, although wagons are still available if you want one. While Volvo offers a T5 turbocharged model and T6 turbocharged and supercharged model of the gasoline-only XC90, it’s the T8 that’s the focus here. What does all this add up to?

Recharge 79

Recharge Volvo PHEV MPG 79

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Autobahn Sporty Sedan Fun The 2023 Jetta GLI is one of three remaining gasoline-propelled sedans in the Volkswagen line-up; the Golf and Arteon are the others. seconds from 50-70 mph. But in two 150-mile highway runs with the cruise control set at 65 mph and in the Eco or Normal drive mode, we averaged an impressive 38.9

MPG 72

MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 72

Baua Electric

JANUARY 5, 2024

Still, the 2025 Kia EV9 and 2025 Volvo EX30 stand out as particularly important EVs for 2024. We’re not holding our breath for that mythical $30,000 Chevrolet Equinox EV, but we figured retail versions of Chevy’s Silverado EV pickup truck and Blazer EV SUV would have reached the market by now. Photos courtesy of John Voelcker.

Volvo 52

Volvo Kia Charging SUV 52

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Kia Motors has introduced Korea’s first production electric vehicle from a major manufacturer. The new Kia Ray EV is an electric city car with a range of up to 139 km (86 miles) on a single charge. For supply exclusively to the domestic Korean market, the Kia Ray EV is a close relative of Kia’s 1.0-liter

Kia 225

Kia 2012 Recharge Gasoline-Electric 225

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 5, 2022

of torque deliver a 0-60 mph time of 12.6 The 87 octane, gasoline-powered 3-cylinder engine has a rough sound upon start and idle, which increased when pushed during hard acceleration. The speedometer reads out to 140 mph, but at 70 I knew that was enough. Even worse would be the 14-inch wheels on the base Mirage ES.

Mitsubishi 52

Mitsubishi MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

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.

Hyundai 105

Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

Our freeway fuel economy test loop of 210 miles, with the adaptive cruise control set to 65 mph, averaged a very impressive 55.8 Kia does make two very capable sporty sedans, the Stinger and the K5 , that will satisfy your carving needs. Road Test: 2022 Kia K5. On shorter legs, if even for a brief time, we touched 60 mpg.

Hyundai 84

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 84

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Kia Motors outlined its mid- to long-term plans for the development of a greatly increased range of environmentally friendly vehicles, with the goal of becoming a leader in the low-emissions car market by 2020. The new investment by Hyundai Motor Group, Kia’s parent company, totals 11.3 Kia Niro Production Model Rendering.

Kia 150

Kia PHEV Green Vehicles Hybrid 150

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

turbocharged inline six-cylinder gasoline engine was mated to a 48-volt mild hybrid system, producing 429 hp and 384 lb.-ft. seconds to 60 mph. Kia Carnival SX Prestige. Kia K5 GT 2.5T. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. V8 we drove.

Lexus 96

Lexus Mercedes Volvo Clean 96

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

With the recent addition of the Atlas and now the 2018 Tiguan, Volkswagen will be competitive in 4 of the 5 biggest segments in the US Market. Therefore, a likely scenario for the US is continued improvement on the gasoline engine side as demonstrated by the 2018 Tiguan, along with the future release of an I.D.-type Source: Volkswagen.

2018 314

2018 Engine SUV MPG 314

Charged EVs

JUNE 2, 2023

and Canadian markets in the second half of next year. That puts it squarely into the nascent segment of mass-market 3-row electric family utilities. Ford, Hyundai, Kia, and GM will all launch vehicles into that segment over the next couple of years. First, the Tiguan small sport-utility launched in 2018 arrived on the U.S.

North America 131

North America America Cheap Electric 131

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2022

However, on a 175-mile fuel mileage run, with the cruise control set at 65 mph and on flat, smooth roadways, we averaged 29.6 Those few more miles from each gallon of gasoline are important, and based on your driving needs, sacrificing some performance of the V6 engine could be worth it. Road Test: 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid.

Chevrolet 88

Chevrolet MPG SUV Fuel Economy 88

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2022

This concept of emission-free mobility is coming from many auto manufacturers as they move away from gasoline-only propulsion. 0 – 60 mph: 7.1 0 – 60 mph: 6.5 Flash Drive: 2022 Kia EV6. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

Toyota 99

Toyota SUV All-Electric DC 99

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 11, 2021

Competing with the Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5-Series , Kia Stinger , Genesis G70 , Polestar 2 and the Lexus ES , the CT5 brings credible performance with the base engine, and has an overall attractive design that grabs attention. The added muscle with the V6 twin-turbo returned high four-second acceleration to 60 mph.

Cadillac 93

Cadillac MPG Fuel Economy Clean 93

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 16, 2023

The pixel LED active bending head and fog lights turn up-to 15-degrees at speeds to 25 mph, illuminating curves. Oh sure, ripping around in a sports car with a gasoline engine is a blast, especially those with a manual. But an EV offers performance and efficiency, and oh yeah, don’t forget the torque that no gasoline engine can match.

Motor 78

Motor Motors Motoring Volvo 78

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 8, 2023

does 0-60 mph in about 7.9 Ready to go beyond normal Crosstrek use The Crosstrek is also the best-seller in the subcompact SUV category, offering standard AWD, two gasoline engines and a reputation for safety. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

MPG 81

MPG SUV Clean Cleaning 81

EV Adoption

MARCH 31, 2021

This past week not only had the usual automaker electrification declarations and teases of EVs to come such as the Kia EV6 and Lexus LF-Z concept EV, but we had a huge April Fools’ joke from Volkswagen. That said, at the moment the German automaker only has a single EV for the US market, the ID.4 Automakers and Models.

Kia 52

Kia Jeep Lexus Re-Charge 52

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 23, 2021

In 514 miles of 75-percent highway/25-percent city driving, we averaged 38 mpg; on one highway run with the cruise control set at 65 mph and in the Normal drive mode, we achieved 42.9 Our results show that in typical driving around town and on the open road, the Venue is a gasoline sipper, not a gulper. Road Test: 2020 Kia Soul.

Hyundai 52

Hyundai Fuel Economy MPG Economy 52

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 23, 2023

It represented an excellent marketing opportunity for the company and one I was eager to exploit for a few hours before relocating. Beyond a handful of trim-specific quirks and a bigger gasoline bill, I doubt it would be that much more difficult to live with than the EcoBoost version of the pony car.&

Ford 98

Ford F-150 Automobile All-Electric 98