Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2017

In March, 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. mpg in MY 2021. Earlier post.)

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Standards Fuel Economy Economy Climate Change 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2011

Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). Each of these nine pathways produced a specific fuel economy standard and cost estimate measured at retail price equivalence. the EPA/NHTSA Technical Assessment Report for the upcoming CAFE regulations: 47, 51, 56 and 62 mpg.

Fuel Economy 199

Fuel Economy Economy Auto Industry Standards 199

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

liter twin-turbo, standard-output inline-six or a 3.0-liter The standard output engine is unsurprisingly not as potent, but that’s fine – there’s still enough thrust to handle most situations. One is a “hands-free” mode that allows drivers to go mostly hands-free – you still need to maintain a light touch on the wheel.

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Austin Texas Available Power 98

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2017

Diesel vehicles have had a rough time penetrating the US light-duty vehicle market, reflecting outdated negative perceptions, higher fuel prices for diesel than for gasoline, the cost of complying with stringent US emission standards, and rapidly improving gasoline engines. mpg in model year 2025—equating to 54.5

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Diesel Light Fuel Economy 2017 186

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 24, 2023

In case you’ve forgotten, the Crown comes standard with all-wheel drive and is only available as a hybrid – and there is no plug-in setup. The steering feels a bit too light and artificial, but at least body roll was muted surprisingly well, given the car’s lifted setup. suite of advanced driver-assistance systems is standard.

Toyota 96

Toyota Chicago MPG Price 96

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 26, 2023

The Q3 handles with a lively friskiness that’s just fun enough to liven up the dreary commute, though the steering feels, as if often the case these days with VW/Audi products, a bit too light and disconnected. Fuel economy for the Q3 S Line is 21 mpg city/28 highway/24 mpg combined. Where the Q3 confounds me is in the cabin.

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Audi MPG Price Design 82

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 4, 2023

It’s going to be the theme of just about every Wrangler (and Ford Bronco, for that matter) review that I write – these off-road rigs are quite annoying on road but that’s OK because that’s the point. Your combined MPGe is 49, and your gas-only combined MPG is 20. Oh, and because you can go doorless and topless, should you choose.

Jeep 81

Jeep Charging Plug-in PHEV 81

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2015

—Michael Ruth, Director/Technical Project Leader, Advanced Light-Duty. 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. Cummins Inc. ATLAS target.

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Fuel Economy Economy Diesel Light 150

The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In addition to the grille, new exterior styling touches include light bars across the front and rear and wheel-arch cladding that might contrast with the body color, depending on the trim. The rear brake light integrates into the spoiler and there is black molding around the bottom. The two AWD models I drove were listed at 24/29/26.

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Hyundai Light Available Baltimore 104

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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MPG Miles 2009 Fuel 150

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.). Earlier post.). —John Bozzella, President and CEO, Global Automakers.

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EPA Standards Global Fuel Economy 150

The Truth About Cars

JUNE 5, 2023

The X-Pro Sportage is for “light” off-roading while the hybrid is for urban and suburban commuters, and it’s well-suited to that role. 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.

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Kia Price Hybrid Juice 74

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

EOLAB delivers NEDC combined cycle fuel consumption of 1 liter/100 km (235 mpg US), equivalent to 22g of CO 2 /km. EOLAB features materials such as magnesium and aluminium, which are extremely light and also much cheaper than titanium. kWh battery, the motor is sufficient to power the light weight car under electrical power.

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Plug-in MPG Hybrid Plug 370

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. Source: The ICCT. Click to enlarge. Source: The ICCT.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Price 210

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

Smooth, Quiet and 50+ MPG. This is sad, but completely unwarranted as some of the best vehicles Clean Fleet Report reviews are sedans—and the 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited is one of those. On shorter legs, if even for a brief time, we touched 60 mpg. The strip appears to be chrome during the day, but at night, it lights up.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 83

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 10, 2024

With a Level 2 charger at hand, we can better replicate the typical experience of a real-world EV owner and bring you more comprehensive report of whatever electric vehicle is darkening our driveway in a particular week instead of turning the review into a vehicle for kvetching about the state of communal charging stations.

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Installation Plug-in Plug PHEV 92

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid How Does 53+ MPG Sound? The second generation 2023 Kia Niro is offered in three models–the all-electric Niro EV, the Niro plug-in hybrid, and the one reviewed here, the Niro hybrid. The roof ends at an integrated spoiler over the rear hatch window that incorporates the LED high brake light.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 88

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

liter non-turbo hybrid setup that has a rear electric motor that adds an additional 100 horsepower and bumps fuel economy to an estimated 34 miles per gallon (one mpg less than the Highlander Hybrid). The Hybrid Max gets bespoke front and rear lower bumpers; 18-inch wheels are standard, 20-inchers are an option. The base 2.4-liter

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Highlander Toyota Hybrid SUV 92

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

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 Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 81

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The mpg ratings are for city/highway/combined. RWD we drove 225 miles through Southern California, averaging 24 mpg. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Standard RWD – $38,570. RWD 21/31/24.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 84

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 20, 2022

Since we did not get to do any driving, this review is a general introduction which we’ll follow up with details on how the Crown performs coming in the fall. The 2023 Crown comes with either a standard hybrid or the Max hybrid powertrain with standard all-wheel drive (AWD). 2 versions offered–MPG or horsepower.

Toyota 88

Toyota Hybrid Clean Cleaning 88

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 1, 2023

When matched against the perennial standard of the Mercedes-Benz S500 , the G90 equals or bests this iconic German luxury car in many ways. Genesis began as a stand-alone company in 2015 and is just now hitting its stride with a line-up of sedans and SUVs that get rave reviews. But things are changing for them.

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Fuel Economy MPG Lexus Miles 85

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 11, 2022

All-New Updated Styling+Higher MPG and Longer Range. Kia also has all-new 2023 versions of the Niro EV and Niro PHEV, which Clean Fleet Report will be reviewing separately, so make sure to sign-up for the newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Niro gets a new look–and more.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy 2017 92

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid 40+ MPG Small SUV Starting Under $30,000 Another notch in Toyota’s hybrid belt The Toyota Corolla is one of the best-selling vehicles in the world and Toyota is the largest seller of hybrid vehicles in the world. If interested in towing a light trailer, the maximum weight is 1,500 pounds.

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Toyota Hybrid San Diego MPG 84

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

World luxury standard. The standard. The interior is beautiful during the light of day, but reserve your approvals for the dark of night when the 64-color active ambient lighting (a $790 option) gives the S500 many different feels. An OLED display works without a backlight as it emits its own visible light.

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Mercedes Hybrid MPG Light 75

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The EPA rates fuel economy for the 2022 Lexus ES 300h at 43 mpg city/44 highway/44 combined mpg. mpg average (Rush hour, on-and-off the brakes). mpg average (Using the adaptive cruise control). mpg average (Rush hour, on-and-off the brakes). mpg average (Using the adaptive cruise control).

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 81

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Standard on the LX and Sport, the 2.0-liter turbo at 28 mpg city/37 highway/31 combined. mpg combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. liter non-turbo puts out 158 horsepower (hp) and 138 pound-feet (lb.-ft.)

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Honda Civic Hybrid MPG Clean 71

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. You had me at 46 MPG. Wonderfully Efficient. Now it looks like an SUV.

Kia 90

Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 90

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

Gets more than 50 mpg. 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. The strip appears to be chrome during the day, but lights-up at night. Great style.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 71

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

liter V6, the 4Motion permanent all-wheel drive system and an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, the EPA rates the fuel economy at 17 mpg city/23 highway/19 combined. liter four-cylinder that gets 21 mpg city/24 highway/22 combined. mpg, just a touch below membership in the magic 30 MPG AWD Club.

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MPG SUV Fuel Economy Light 83

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Great style, drives equally as well as it looks, and gets more than 37 mpg. The grille design has cleverly integrated LED daytime running lights and turn signals. The LED headlights sit on the lower far edges of the fascia; it’d the sort of front end that, when the lights are on, makes you check it out one more time as you walk away.

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Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 76

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 13, 2023

Aero enhanced This Flash Drive review highlights the RZ 450e; Clean Fleet Report will write a more detailed Road Test review in the coming months when we can spend more time with the vehicle. The standard Direct4 AWD system works to optimize the RZ 450e’s drive force and traction, utilizing separate rear and front eAxles.

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Lexus All-Electric Clean Cleaning 80

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

With a new design and built on a new platform, the 2023 Honda HR-V continues to be a good value with a roomy interior and 30+ mpg. Running on 87 octane, the EPA rates the HR-V AWD at 25 mpg city/30 highway/27 combined. The hill start assist and brake hold are standard safety and convenience features.

Honda 78

Honda MPG Fuel Economy 2020 78

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 15, 2024

The fuel economy, which is best in Touring mode, is rated by the EPA at 24 mpg city/29 highway/26 combined mpg. mpg, same as the EPA. We were pleased to cross the 30 mpg mark and surpass the EPA 29 mpg rating by so much. In 365 miles of mostly freeway driving we averaged 26.1 cubic-feet with it lowered.

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Cadillac Escalade SUV MPG 55

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 22, 2023

How Does 50+ MPG Sound? Part-time power The EPA has rated the RAV4 Prime at 42 miles of all-electric range (AER) and 40 mpg city/36 highway/38 combined. mpg, but in two all-electric runs we saw 49 and 51 AER. This, of course, is nonsense and crazy talk. The overall average was 46.7 So how do we exceed the EPA’s 42 AER?

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PHEV Toyota Gasoline-Electric Gasoline 67

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

liter Duramax turbodiesel is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/26 highway/24 combined. mpg, but on a 100-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we got an impressive 29.8 But nudging 30 mpg is impressive, which was aided by the engine stop/start system, which shuts off the engine rather than idling.

Sierra 97

Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. As a test, part of those miles were driven with the cruise control set at 65 mph where we averaged 44 mpg, and at 60 mph resulting in 51.4 In 180 miles driving through Southern California we averaged a combined 37.7 Your numbers may differ.

Kia 72

Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 72