Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2013

With nearly 40 million units sold, the Toyota Corolla is the world’s best-selling car nameplate; this year marks its 47 th year on the market. The Corolla Eco-badged models will achieve an estimated highway fuel economy rating of more than 40 mpg (5.88 Toyota unveiled the 2014 Toyota Corolla—the 11 th generation of the car.

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North America 2014 Toyota MPG 313

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

Road Trip: 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium Extended Range Making the Case To Be Your Only Car Clean Fleet Report recently ventured on a 1,796-mile, four-state road trip in an all-electric 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium AWD Extended. The Mach-E has a 91 kilowatt-hour (kWh) extended range battery, and a 10.5

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Extended Range Ford Range All-Electric 89

Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2019

At the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, BMW announced the market launch of a plug-in hybrid variant of the globally popular BMW X3. The BMW X3 xDrive30e combines the properties of a premium mid-range sports activity vehicle with BMW eDrive technology. The BMW X3 xDrive30e achieves an electrically powered range of up to 50 kilometers.

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Plug-in BMW Plug Hybrid 332

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2012

In today’s model range the Volvo S60, V60 and XC60 form one vehicle cluster. Volvo will bring the gasoline plug-in technology to market in the US “ in a couple of years ”, said Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volvo Car Corporation, although without saying which model will be the first to feature the system. present vehicle.

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Gasoline-Electric Plug-in Volvo Gasoline 268

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

l/100 km (112 mpg US); combined CO 2 emissions of 49 g/km; weighted power consumption of 15.5 kWh/100 km; and an all-electric range of around 50 kilometers (31-miles). A crucial factor in the 50 km electric range is that, although the battery size remains unchanged, the new lithium-ion battery has an increased rated capacity of 13.5

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Plug-in Mercedes Plug Hybrid 186

Baua Electric

JUNE 14, 2024

Earlier this week, a version of its flagship Lucid Air sedan delivered an efficiency ratio of 5 miles per kWh, which could soon translate to more affordable long-range models for all. Lucid Motors remains a relatively young but exciting American automaker that still hasn’t quite found its proper niche in the EV market.

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Miles New York City Affordable Market 52

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 24, 2024

However, the resulting MPG victory will typically come down to who is doing the driving. Without all-wheel drive, the Toyota nabs 27 city/35 highway whereas the Honda manages 28 mpg city/34 mpg highway. Although, Toyota does offer customers the option for a plug-in RAV4 Prime variant that Honda presently lacks on our market.

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Honda Toyota North America MPG 111

Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2010

Michigan-based electric powertrain company ALTe LLC ( earlier post ) revealed its demonstrator Ford F-150 range-extended electric vehicle conversion at the 2010 National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show and Green Truck Summit. Fuel economy in charge sustaining mode is 32 mpg US (7.35 Under the hood of the F-150 REEP.

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F-150 Convert Ford Electric Vehicles 240

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2014

Thus, for the first time, in the newly released 2014 edition of the Trends report, EPA presents a brief analysis of the impact of alternative fuel vehicles on overall new vehicle fuel economy and CCO 2 O2 emissions. In the analysis, EPA uses overall fuel economy in mpg equivalent (mpge) and tailpipe CO 2 emission values.

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Fuel Economy EPA PHEV Economy 312

Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2009

In the near-term (2011), lithium-ion batteries could grow to represent about 21% of the hybrid and EV advanced battery market, according to Dr. Menahem Anderman, President of Advanced Automotive Batteries and the organizer of last week’s Advanced Automotive Battery Conference 2009. By 2015, he suggests, full hybrids (e.g.,

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Li-ion 2011 Market Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2017

In November 2016, Volkswagen presented a major update of the Golf, featuring new engines (including a Millerized 1.5L With the launch of the new Golf GTE, Volkswagen is bringing onto the market the updated version of the plug-in hybrid. l/100 km (53 mpg US) and 4.7 l/100 km (50 mpg US), respectively. seconds (7.9

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Diesel Europe Available PHEV 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2019

Three months since the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London, results of a year-long trial in the capital suggest that plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) commercial vehicles could present the most practical, readily available option for businesses trying to meet clean-air targets in cities. million (US$5.9-million)

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London Cleaner PHEV Plug-in 246

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

The introduction of the new engines has reduced the average weighted CO 2 emissions of Peugeot’s European range to 111.2 l/100 km (48 mpg US) and 114 g/km of CO 2 —an improvement of 45 g/km over with the previous 1.6-liter The 308 range will expand to include the 1.2-liter l/100 km (51 mpg US) and 105 g/km of CO 2.

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Gasoline Diesel Engine MPG 225

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

l/100 km [147 – 157 mpg US] in the WLTP cycle; combined electric power consumption of 30.1 – 28.9 The key sales markets will be the USA, China and the Middle East. The intelligently managed interplay between engine and motor delivers an immense build-up of power that begins instantaneously and is sustained throughout the rev range.

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BMW PHEV Oil-Sands Cars 259

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

Elegant + Powerful + Efficient Editor’s Note: Land Rover part of JLR is embarking on what it calls “reimagination,” entailing a new focus on three “families”—Range Rover, Defender and Discovery. John had a chance to sample two Range Rovers which offer views of the different stages of electrification. . An exaggeration?

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Land Rover 61

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2011

Volkswagen, in cooperation with 6 project partners and the German Ministry of the Environment, presented in Berlin the current status of the “Fleet study in electric mobility” that was initiated in July 2008. One of the goals of Volkswagen AG is to launch numerous plug-in hybrid cars on the market in the years 2013/2014. Earlier post.)

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Plug-in Fleet Plug Hybrid 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Despite the new spaciousness, the Prius v will deliver estimated EPA fuel economy ratings of 44 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 42 mpg combined (5.35, 5.88 The Prius v will offer three configurations: the value-driven Prius v Two, the mid-range Three, and the premium-level Five. L/100km, respectively). Driving modes.

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Prius MPG Sale Toyota 255

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

Volkswagen is presenting a concept car of the newly developed Golf Sportsvan in a world premiere at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. All of the engines available at market launch conform to the Euro-6 emissions standard as well. The compact minivan will complete the Golf family at the middle of next year.

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Concept Minivan Fuel Production 225

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2014

They analyzed several factors, including fuel expense, electricity and battery costs, health externalities, and frequency regulation market price. medical and climate change costs), the net present benefit would be $5,700 per seat. In all cases, purchasing an electric school bus is consistently a net present benefit.

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Fleet Electric Electrical Climate Change 210

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

The 74-year-old Land Rover part of JLR is embarking on what it calls “reimagination,” entailing a new focus on three “families”—Range Rover, Defender and Discovery. John had a chance to sample two Range Rovers which offer views of the different stages of electrification. . second range. Sport SE 3.0-liter

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Hybrid Land Rover Range PHEV 60

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Each finalist is then driven on a real-world road loop that provides a range of surfaces and traffic conditions to evaluate ride and handling, engine and transmission smoothness and responsiveness, wind and road noise, and ergonomics. Value—competitive price and equipment levels, measured against those of vehicles in the same market segment.

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2015 Motor Motors Motoring 278

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

In conventional hybrid systems, a low-output electric motor is mated to a gasoline engine range extender to drive the wheels when the battery is low (or when traveling at high speeds). km/L (87 mpg US, 2.69 km/L (80 mpg US, 2.94 Fuel economy on the JC-08 cycle is 37.2 L/100km); 34.0 L/100km); and 34.0 km/L, respectively.

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Nissan Japan Motor Motors 150

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. To keep those lofty perches, sitting still will not do.

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Toyota Hybrid San Diego MPG 83

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid How Does 53+ MPG Sound? First debuting in 2017, the Niro is a key model for Kia as it offers three different propulsion choices, all of which offer excellent fuel economy or all-electric driving range. This is our in-depth look at the hybrid model. Story by John Faulkner. Photos by John Faulkner and Kia.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 87

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 We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements. In 371 miles we averaged 28.6

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 79

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Audi extended its range of natural-gas-fueled g-tron models just a few weeks ago ( earlier post ) with the new A4 Avant g-tron and A5 Sportback g-tron. The A3 Sportback g-tron has been on the market since 2014. mpg US) and 126 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (202.8 mpg US) and emits 126 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (202.8

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Audi Gas Gasoline MPH 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2010

Peugeot launched a comprehensive new Marque plan, with the objectives of moving up three places in the world car market by 2015 (it is currently in 10 th place); establishing Peugeot as a benchmark for style; and becoming the leader in mobility services. Peugeot said it will also target new markets. L/100 km (118 mpg US).

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Downsizing Plug-in Hybrid Concept 218

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 21, 2024

Running on unleaded premium, the EPA has rated the fuel economy at 18 mpg city/27 highway/21 combined. Using the same 8-speed automatic, the fuel economy is 22 mpg city/28 highway/24 combined. The 600W, 11-channel digital external amplifier drove the door and under seat-mounted woofers, tweeters and mid-range speakers.

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Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning Fleet 47

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

The study investigated the the WTW energy and emissions from the use of natural gas in CNGVs with a range of CNGV fuel economy and natural gas compressor efficiency. The efficiency for combined-cycle natural gas turbines ranges from to 36%-50.7%. L Chevrolet Malibu with a combined fuel economy of 26 mpg (9.0

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Gas-Electric Gas Fuel Economy PHEV 345

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will present the global debut of the new Outlander SUV plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at the 2012 Paris Motor Show later this month. mpg US, 1.6 l/100km) and a cruising range in excess of 880 km (547 miles). mpg US, 1.6 Powertrain elements in the Outlander PHEV. Battery pack.

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PHEV Mitsubishi 2012 Motor 281

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Learning how to modulate the accelerator pedal to stay in the eco and charge range will produce the best efficiency. The 2023 UX 250h runs on 87 octane and is EPA rated at 43 mpg city/41 highway/42 combined. Zero-to-60 mph speeds are in the low-eight second range, which doesn’t quite put it in the performance or sporty category.

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Lexus Nickel Metal Hydride MPG Clean 75

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

Clean Fleet Report ran a few test loops to get a feel for real world fuel economy and electric range. Note: The Escape PHEV is rated by the EPA to have 37 miles of all-electric driving range. The drive and power modes described above present several options for tailored driving. 244 total miles, with 144 all-electric miles.

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 89

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

When Ford decided to enter the truck EV market, it made perfect sense to extend the success of its Swiss army knife of pickups with an electric version. Ford’s biggest market for the F-150 is its commercial customers, and Ford hopes that will continue with the Lightning. for the standard-range battery and 1952 lb.

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F-150 Ford Extended Range Dealers 98

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

When the K5 replaced the Optima in 2021, Kia’s intention was to disrupt the midsize sedan market. at 24 mpg city/32 highway/27 combined while running on 87 octane. The safety systems on Kia Drive Wise are not one package, but can range in features based on the Kia model. In other words, Kia has the sedan market covered.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 74

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

Smooth, Quiet and 50+ MPG. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 45 mpg city/51 highway/47 combined, numbers that make Clean Fleet Report smile, as we are happy to drive a car that is a serious fuel sipper. 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 81

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). EPA Fuel Economy: TBD, should be similar to hybrid; 32-mile all-electric range. On our 60-mile drive in the Sportage Hybrid we averaged 45 mpg.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 82

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2022

The Environmental Protection Agency rates the Corsair’s fuel economy at 33 mpg highway and combined when running in hybrid mode only. While the Corsair PHEV is rated at 28 miles of all-electric driving range, with regenerative braking we were able to extend that to 33 miles. The drive modes present several options for tailored driving.

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PHEV Plug-in Plug MPG 102