Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

And Kia is adding a hybrid minivan to its lineup. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. With the addition of the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid minivan, families will have another high-mpg family choice with three. Thousands of hotels will be getting Tesla destination charging.

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Minivan Kia BMW Hybrid 107

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The 53-mpg Kia Niro Hybrid slots in well below $30,000. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2023 Nissan Ariya starts around $45,000 but isn’t eligible for the EV tax credit. And Polestar is winding up for an October 12 reveal for its next model. built Polestar 3.

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MPG Nissan Tax Credit Hybrid 106

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 21, 2021

And Ford tops 40 mpg with a pickup. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford has revealed an estimated EPA rating of 42 mpg for its Maverick Hybrid pickup, which starts arriving in January. Volvo and Polestar models get an update for more predictable charging and range.

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MPG Volvo California Hybrid 127

Green Car Reports

JUNE 8, 2021

The Ford Maverick hybrid shows a 40-mpg future for gasoline compact trucks that Toyota has inexplicably omitted. And Volvo has been selling a lot of plug-in hybrids. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Kia carries the Niro EV over as anticipation builds for the EV6. We sum up recent Tesla recalls.

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MPG Volvo PHEV Kia 195

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Toyota’s bulking out its hybrid lineup with two more high-mpg hybrid-only models—and one of them is a market bestseller. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Genesis is planning a super-size electric SUV. And what goes into Tesla range estimates for trip planning?

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Toyota SUV Hybrid Range 108

Green Car Reports

JUNE 5, 2023

Alfa Romeo’s new plug-in hybrid points toward EVs but doesn’t wow on mpg. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Why is the electric VW Bus taking so long to arrive in America? GM and Stellantis pay fuel economy fines. And Colorado ramps up its state EV credits and looks to affordability.

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Colorado MPG PHEV Fuel Economy 105

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. gallon gas in order to recoup its cost over the pure-gazzoline version.

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VUE Saturn 2007 Green 104

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

And Toyota rolls out a Grand version of its Highlander Hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid offers seating for up to eight and fuel economy up to 34 mpg. Lucid responds to pricing pressure. Tesla is looking for a plant site in Mexico.

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Highlander Mexico Toyota Hybrid 148

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 4, 2021

The 40-mpg versions of the Maverick hybrid pickup might be hard to find. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. An EV tax credit could soon extend to used vehicles. And the Leaf is now the lowest-priced EV in the U.S. With a price cut of more than $4,000, the 2022 Nissan Leaf is shaping up to be the lowest-priced U.S.-market

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Tax Credit MPG Tax Nissan 187

Green Car Reports

MAY 16, 2023

The Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid delivers more electric range, but will it deliver more mpg? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a review of the 2024 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid, we looked at how this model essentially helps. Mercedes reveals plans for an electric camper van.

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Porsche Cayenne Mercedes Hybrid 126

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 3, 2023

The Lexus RX plug-in hybrid gets cost, range, and mpg details. The only way to get the new Toyota Land Cruiser is as a hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. With Subaru’s accelerated plans for EVs and hybrids announced Wednesday, it’s now looking like the most aggressive among.

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Lexus Toyota Hybrid PHEV 106

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Lexus gives its UX hybrid crossover a boost. And will a Toyota Crown plug-in hybrid go 55 miles all-electric? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Blazer EV is ready for home backup, but the software and home hardware aren’t here yet.

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Lexus Toyota MPG PHEV 122

Green Car Reports

JULY 28, 2021

Minnesota’s mandate of EVs could change the equation around “compliance car” plug-ins that automakers only sell in some of the U.S. And we look at 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid gas mileage. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. New Biden administration vehicle efficiency rules are on the way.

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Minnesota Tucson Hybrid MPG 177

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 9, 2023

And do you want a car that offers all-wheel drive and about 50 mpg, for a price under $30,000? A review of the Toyota Corolla Hybrid reminded us that it’s very good. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Rivian gets more efficiency from a larger battery pack. The battery pack in.

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Tax Credit Toyota Hybrid MPG 102

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Automakers aren’t doing all they can to raise mpg, according to a new EPA report. Hybrids are hot for car thieves right now. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla owners quibble over an outage. And will the EV tax credit include that union-made bonus?

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Tax Credit Tax Hybrid MPG 190

Green Car Reports

MARCH 18, 2020

Electric car range drops quite predictably in the cold, a new group test finds. The Hyundai Elantra gets on the Hybrid bandwagon—and is aiming for 50 mpg or more. The Honda CR-V Hybrid plays a key role in the brand’s high-volume plans for hybrids. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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MPG Hyundai Hybrid Honda 101

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 3, 2021

We drive the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. We drove the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, and found this midsize SUV to occupy an ideal middle ground for midsize SUVs. Its 32-mpg. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV will charge very quickly.

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Hyundai Clean Cleaning Hydrogen 176

Green Car Reports

JULY 7, 2023

And the Ford Maverick is now more expensive as a high-mpg hybrid in its actual sticker price, not just at the dealership. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM is concerned about hitting 50% EVs by 2030, through a regulatory lens. Ford made waves in making.

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GM Ford Hybrid EPA 102

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

For 2014, our fourth annual Green Car Reports'' Best Car To Buy award goes to the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid. This new model of the redesigned Honda Accord sedan introduced last year is comfortable, quiet, stylish--and delivers real-world fuel economy from 40 mpg to as much as 52 mpg.

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Green Cars 2014 Honda Buy 156

Green Car Reports

MAY 6, 2020

And how does the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid compare to the Toyota Camry in mpg? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla batteries look different down to the cell. Mercedes once made some electric sedans that were sized closely to the Model 3.

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Camry Hybrid MPG Mercedes Hybrid 91

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 18, 2021

The Toyota RAV4 Prime has a rival from Hyundai, and it’s been rated for miles and mpg. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid has been rated at 33 electric miles and. We get up close with the EV that starts Cadillac’s electric transformation.

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Tucson Cadillac Hyundai Plug-in 161

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 1, 2022

This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 30, 2022. Which new electric pickup is being made but can’t yet be delivered? Which automaker released an adapter that will allow it to use the vast majority of U.S. fast-chargers?

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MPG PHEV Green Cars SUV 185

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The Toyota Corolla Hybrid gains performance, tech, and AWD, but loses some mpg. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid mpg is down, but there are many gains in performance and. Audi is actively cleaning the air with EVs. BMW announced some big battery plans for the U.S.

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Audi BMW Price Hybrid 95

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 22, 2022

Which Toyota high-mpg hybrid model is gaining all-wheel drive? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 21, 2022. In a review of the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid, we found this model to be the brand’s best.

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Price Hybrid GMC Cadillac 119

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

And we take a last drive in the new 43-mpg Avalon Hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. With the 2023 Toyota Crown arriving soon, a recent 2022 Toyota Avalon Hybrid test drive reminded us what a tough act this big, comfortable, efficient 43-mpg sedan. Honda shows an EV concept for China.

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Porsche Honda Toyota Concept 87

Baua Electric

APRIL 18, 2024

The 2025 Toyota Camry goes all-hybrid and does that matters to Camry shoppers a little bit better. It’s a variety pack of Toyota news today, here at Green Car Reports. Available all-wheel drive, its ratings of up to 51 mpg combined, and a comfortable, spacious interior make it one of the most appealing Camry sedans yet.

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Camry Hybrid Highlander Prius Hybrid 40

Green Car Reports

JULY 12, 2022

And Honda rolls out a new generation of the CR-V Hybrid, with hopes for it to be a sporty, high-mpg sales leader. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Americans prefer point-of-sale EV rebates, and we’d all save money in the process. Could faster-charging batteries save raw materials?

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Honda Downsizing Sale Hybrid 105

Green Car Reports

JUNE 11, 2020

Drivers of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid have an unusual issue: They’re only able to access part of their gas tank’s reported fuel-tank capacity—and thus they can’t take advantage of the 40-mpg Hybrid’s excellent 580-mile rated range.

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Toyota Hybrid Fuel MPG 135

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

And Honda reveals the 2023 Accord Hybrid, aiming to make the high-mpg model the popular pick. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid. Tesla is recalling more than 40,000 vehicles, but they’re already fixed.

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Honda Kia Tax Credit Price 78

Green Car Reports

JUNE 13, 2021

Which upcoming full-size pickup has the operating footprint of an 85 mpg gasoline vehicle? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 12, 2021. Which EV startup sent out an SOS? Hint: It just might be electric.

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Aptera Plug-in Lexus MPG 162

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

The Ford Escape lineup has improved on multiple fronts this year—and not just with the return of the far more fuel-efficient Escape Hybrid. The IIHS confirmed to Green Car. The other major front of improvement is being proven by third-party tests: safety.

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Escape Ford MPG Hybrid 110

Green Car Reports

APRIL 16, 2020

Mercedes-Benz is ramping up its family of plug-in hybrids. And the range, gas mileage, and performance for the latest BMW 3-Series plug-in hybrid sport sedan could add up to narrow appeal for spec-smart shoppers. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The latest version of the BMW 3-Series plug-in hybrid.

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Porsche Plug-in BMW Mercedes 113

Green Car Reports

MARCH 17, 2021

Hyundai released better numbers for its Tucson Plug-In Hybrid SUV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. BMW provided splashy product news for two upcoming electric vehicles, both expected to get the German brand to hit a higher driving-range peg. And what EV might Foxconn build in Wisconsin?

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Wisconsin Tucson Plug-in Hyundai 188

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 12, 2020

The 48-mpg Honda Accord Hybrid accelerates quicker for 2021. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Mazda has made its rotary range extender official. REE Automotive shows off its range of skateboard platforms. And you can rent electric commercial trucks.

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Honda Mazda Range Hybrid 125

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Which automaker is keeping driving data in its cars for up to a year? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 22, 2021. Which company revealed plans for three future EVs this past week?

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Volvo MPG PHEV Recharge 160

Green Car Reports

JULY 31, 2021

This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 30, 2021. Which electric vehicle startup is already reportedly looking around for a second factory location? Which former executive of an EV startup posted $100 million bail this week?

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Tucson MPG Mercedes Hyundai 148

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2015

The BMW i8 plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) was named the World Green Car at the World Car Awards in New York. The other two short-listed finalists in contention for the award were the Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-In Hybrid and the Volkswagen Golf GTE. seconds to 100 km/h from a standing start.

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New York Green Cars BMW Green 150