Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

Honda continued the expansion of its manufacturing operations in North America with the production start of the redesigned 2015 Honda Fit at a new, automobile plant of Honda de Mexico, S.A. The start-up of the Celaya Plant increases Honda’s annual automobile production capacity in North America to approximately 1.92

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2015 Honda Mexico North America 255

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%. Other highlights of the latest Trends report include: Light truck market share decreased in MY 2012, but continues to be variable. l/100 km), which is 1.2

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

It fits in below the Tiguan in the VW SUV hierarchy. 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 In 371 miles we averaged 28.6 On another 87-mile run we hit an impressive 39.2 Very European.

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 80

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. Honda Civic Natural Gas. Honda Insight. Honda Civic Hybrid. Honda CR-Z. Make and Model. Specifications. Green score.

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i-MiEV Gas Honda Insight Li-ion 247

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. Need we go on? Hyundai calls it “Sensuous Sportiness.”

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Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 75

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

Smooth, Quiet and 50+ MPG. The ubiquitous SUV, crossover or truck have become the belle of the ball, getting all the attention while the poor four-door sedan is like the kid that gets picked last for the baseball team. On shorter legs, if even for a brief time, we touched 60 mpg. Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 82

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Premium Three-Row Midsize SUV. Now in year two, the 2021 Hyundai Palisade continues to be one of the best three-row midsize SUVs. mpg, but did a bit better on a 207-mile freeway run with the smart cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 25.1 Story by John Faulkner. Photos by John Faulkner and Hyundai. Building a legacy.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

Restyling a Best-Selling Premium Compact SUV. The Acura RDX has been one of the best-selling compact premium SUVs since 2006, and has sold more than 50,000 every year since 2015. Power, but not enough efficiency to hit 30 mpg. mpg over a 130-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph. Interior: Quiet Comfort.

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Acura MPG Fuel Economy SUV 76

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 21, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-50 AWD Mazda Wants You to Live A Little The 2023 CX-50 is part of Mazda’s SUV quiver, smallest to largest, of the CX-30, CX-5, CX-50 and CX-9. Mazda says the CX-50 is a “rugged and capable crossover SUV, purpose built for active lifestyles” that enables drivers “to venture further into the outdoors and off-road.”

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Mazda SUV MPG Fuel Economy 79

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

For the fifth consecutive year, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reporting an increase in new vehicle fuel efficiency with a corresponding decrease in average carbon dioxide emissions for new US cars and light duty trucks. mpg US (11.2 Characteristics of light-duty vehicles for four select model years.

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Fuel Economy 2004 Economy EPA 268

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 12, 2021

In a world where SUVs and crossovers are the rage, the number of minivans sold each year have dropped to where they are about two percent of all light vehicles sold. So why do Kia, Honda, Toyota and Chrysler continue to make these boxy people movers? The Carnival emulates the SUV look from the side. Drivetrain.

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Kia Minivan Fuel Economy MPG 73

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

While some SUVs have numb steering, reducing road feel, this was not the case with the Escape PHEV, as there was never a time or situation where we felt disconnected from the tires and the road, including feeling planted around sweeping turns. Road Test: 2020 Honda CR-V. 244 total miles, with 144 all-electric miles. 72 miles, with 35.3

Escape 90

Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 90

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

at 24 mpg city/32 highway/27 combined while running on 87 octane. The sleek look begins with Kia’s signature Tiger Nose front grille that presents an aggressive look, especially when turning-on the four beam LED projection headlights, and amber LED daytime running lights. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 75

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. When at the dealer, make sure to turn on the lights to see the unique and great looking LED lighting scheme. The light show.

Hyundai 80

Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 80

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2024

Revolutionary New Honda EV In a first-ever technology pairing for series production, Honda is mating plug-in battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric in the all-new 2025 CR-V—e:FCEV. Carbon neutrality for all Honda products and corporate activities by 2050. Two (or is it three?)

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Honda Hydrogen Plug-in Hybrid 69

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

Gets more than 50 mpg. With the coupe-like design, the sleek lines will cause you to pause about buying a crossover SUV. 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

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city/32 highway/28 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: Up to 42 mpg city/44 hwy/43 combined (FWD). On our 60-mile drive in the Sportage Hybrid we averaged 45 mpg. Road Test: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid. Front-Wheel Drive (FWD). All-Wheel Drive (AWD).

Kia 83

Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 83

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 26, 2021

VW Fields an Entry-Level SUV. Fuel economy is rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the AWD model returning 25/32/28. The Taos should slip right into the VW SUV lineup. The front end has rounded edges with LED lighting on all trim levels. Story by Michael Coates and John Faulkner. FWD $28,440.

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Fuel Economy Economy Clean Cleaning 63

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

VinFast invited Canadian and American automotive journalists to California to drive the 2023 VF 8, an all-electric midsize two-row SUV. The company has ambitious plans to import the three-row VF 9 by the end of 2023 and the two-row VF 7 in the first part of 2024, both of which are electric SUVs built in Hai Phong, Vietnam.

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San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina 95

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2009

to 554, 527 units, while light truck sales dropped 14.1% Light truck sales were down 10.1% Light truck sales were led by the RAV4 compact SUV with best-ever July sales of 15,912 units, up 32.5% American Honda Motor Co., Nevertheless, July was Honda’s highest volume month so far this year. to 443, 297 units.

Cash For Clunkers 150

Cash For Clunkers Sale Hybrid Dodge 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

As with the all-new 2018 Volkswagen Atlas full-size SUV ( earlier post ), the new Tiguan is based on Volkswagen’s Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) architecture. First, it gives the automaker a very competitive offering in the compact SUV segment in the US—a segment which is booming in the US. Select compact SUVs.

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2018 Engine SUV MPG 314

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2012

Through engineering efficiency, including substantial use of high-strength steel and aluminum, the RLX Concept achieves an ultra-rigid and light body design, with the front wheel drive version to weigh in at under 4,000 pounds (1,814 kg). The RLX Concept’s all-new 3.5L

Acura 225

Acura New York Concept Hybrid 225

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 5, 2021

Using 87 octane fuel, the engine and transmission combination earned an EPA fuel economy rating of 36 mpg city/36 highway/36 combined. All-new for 2021, the Sienna takes design queues from the 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV with narrow, swept back LED headlights, distinctive daytime running lights and a large grille.

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Toyota Hybrid Minivan Fuel Economy 99

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

The Environmental Protection Agency rates fuel economy at 30 mpg highway and combined in hybrid mode, with an impressive 84 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) that measures the pure electric mode. mpg based on the dashboard computer. Edging toward SUV looks. The Pacifica runs on a gas engine–and two electric motors.

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Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid Plug 92

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

mpg, with a breakdown of 174 all-electric and 290 hybrid miles. Clean Fleet Report, on an all in-town test loop, never exceeding 45 mph, and encountering many stop lights, achieved 46.2 Knee and leg room for third row passengers also good and puts all but the largest SUVs to shame. Road Test: 2021 Honda Odyssey.

Chrysler 79

Chrysler Plug-in Plug Hybrid 79

Current EV

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

In 2019, the RAV4 wasn’t just the world’s best-selling SUV; it was also the 4th best-selling passenger car overall, selling 535,000 units in North America alone. Toyota’s ground-breaking SUV reached a 10M global sales landmark in February of 2020. That makes the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime the crown jewel of the brand’s SUV lineup.”.

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Miles PHEV Toyota Range 52

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2014

2015 Honda CR-V. Honda has given its 2015 CR-V compact SUV, which launched in US dealerships on 1 October, the most significant mid-model cycle refresh in the 17-year history of the model. The 2015 CR-V features increased EPA fuel economy ratings of 27/34/29 mpg (8.7/6.9/8.1 Honda Sensing. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy 2015 Honda Fuel 311

Plugs and Cars

JUNE 4, 2009

The plan calls for 39 mpg for cars and 30 mpg for light trucks and SUVs by 2016; no automaker lawsuits; and California subscribes to the national program through 2016. But their dreams haven’t yet been sunk.

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Plug-in Plug Cars Obama 100

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2023

Fuel economy estimates by the EPA are 23 mpg city/32 highway/27 combined. Driving Experience: Searching Out Esses The 3,133-pound Golf GTI has a light and agile feel with a surefooted driving experience that begins with the Goodyear Eagle Sport 225/45 all-season tires mounted on 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels. Your numbers may differ.

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MPG Clean Cleaning Fleet 83

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 30, 2022

mpg on combined highway and in-town driving through Southern California. The EPA has rated the Maverick Hybrid’s fuel economy at 42 mpg city/33 highway and 37 combined. mpg with the best fuel economy on an all-city 45-mile run where the average was a stellar 46.7 Light and plug where it’s needed.

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Ford Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 88

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2023

That’s a good place to start when summing-up the Mazda line-up of crossover/SUVs, its one remaining sedan and, of course, the delightful MX-5 Miata. Turbo AWD at 22 mpg city/27 highway/24 combined. mpg, but a somewhat better 29 mpg on a 94-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph.

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Mazda Clean Cleaning MPG 70

EV Adoption

MAY 8, 2021

Sales of EVs have basically been flat the last three years and have hovered at +/- the 2% of total light passenger vehicle sales. All new non-commercial vehicles that are below a certain MPG or other efficiency standard should have a significant tax that increases for each MPG under the threshold.

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Vehicles Gas-Electric Tax Credit Sale 132

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2021

at 23 mpg city/31 highway/26 combined. This engine, with cylinder deactivation, is rated at 26 mpg city/35 highway/29 combined. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Carbon Mazda MPG Clean 76

The Truth About Cars

JULY 17, 2023

They were now required to reach mpg benchmarks or face financial penalties from the government. But the industry has learned it's easier to work around the system and has been designing vehicles intended for the American market around the CAFE standard’s distinction between “passenger vehicles” and “light trucks.”

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Vehicles Fuel Economy United States Automobile 98

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 25, 2023

Offered in both a sedan and hatchback, if a car company needed to have just one four-door non-SUV, then they couldn’t do much better than the Mazda3. The EPA rates the Mazda3 Hatchback AWD at 23 mpg city/31 highway/26 combined. mpg, which is a bit below its rating, but not noteworthy for its class.

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Mazda MPG Clean Cleaning 65

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 26, 2021

Turbo AWD at 22 mpg city/27 highway/24 combined. mpg and 30.1 mpg on a 106-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph. The shark fin antenna, roof rails, integrated spoiler over the raked power lift gate and bright twin exhaust ports finish-off the rear with LED tail lights.

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Mazda MPG Fuel Economy Clean 62

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Family Compact SUV Increases Power and Boosts Handling. Both have a classic German design with sleek LED projector headlights located on the outer fender edges, which are connected by a LED light bar intersected by the lighted VW logo. The rear power hatch has LED tail lights, connected by another light bar.

All-Electric 71

All-Electric Miles SUV Charging 71