Green Car Reports

AUGUST 4, 2015

Today, we have efficiency ratings for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, the EPA finalizes rules that will limit carbon emissions from power plants, and we drive the 2016 Mazda CX-3 crossover. We've updated our July plug-in electric car sales report, and will continue to do so as more information becomes available.

2016 60

2016 Mazda Volt EPA 60

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter With a plug-in option the Escape can drive all-electric (for more than 40 miles we found). With a plug-in option the Escape can drive all-electric (for more than 40 miles we found). The Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a 2.5-liter

Escape 89

Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 89

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.

Honda 111

Honda Toyota North America MPG 111

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 15, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate Surprising Performance in a Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV Okay, a show of hands if “quick or fast” come to mind when Volvo SUV is mentioned. mpg while getting as much as 40 miles when driving in the all-electric mode. mpg while getting as much as 40 miles when driving in the all-electric mode.

Recharge 76

Recharge Volvo Plug-in SUV 76

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 1, 2021

The company plans to do it with a mixture of all-electric vehicles, like the new XC40 Recharge, and plug-in hybrid versions of its SUVs and sedans. The XC90 Recharge is an example of the second group. Out on the road where the XC90 Loves to Live. The XC90, as Volvo’s largest SUV, is currently its most popular model in the United States.

Recharge 78

Recharge Volvo PHEV MPG 78

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%. Click to enlarge. MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 l/100 km), which is 1.2 Preliminary MY 2013 adjusted values are 370 g/mi CO 2 emissions and 24.0

Fuel Economy 247

Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

The Truth About Cars

MAY 21, 2024

Last week in Desert Hot Springs, California, a wandering canine got my attention and forced me to stop as I piloted the 2025 Mazda CX-70. Full disclosure: Mazda flew me to the Palm Springs, California metro area and fed and housed me for two nights. Finally, a plug-hybrid powertrain combines an electric motor and a 2.5-liter

Mazda 59

Mazda PHEV Lexus MPG 59

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 11, 2021

That wild creature is now at your local Ford dealer where it will be taking on the Subaru Crosstrek , Mazda CX-30 and Jeep Compass and Renegade head-to-head. are 25 mpg city/28 highway/ 26 combined. Our takeaway is when the Bronco Sport is loaded with a two adults and all their gear, 30 mpg will be realistic on the highway.

Ford 65

Ford MPG Jeep Fuel Economy 65

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. This computer-operated system automatically and seamlessly makes the power transfers without notice to the driver.

Honda 76

Honda MPG Fuel Economy 2020 76

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

The 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited is a rear-wheel drive, 200+ horsepower sports coupe that competes with the Mazda MX-5 RF , and shares a platform with Toyota 86. The BRZ is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined mpg. Road Test: 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited. Raw Sports Car Fun. Sports car purity, says Subaru about the 2022 BRZ.

MPG 83

MPG Clean Cleaning Miles 83

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Great style, drives equally as well as it looks, and gets more than 37 mpg. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 37 mpg city/36 highway/37 combined. mpg, which moves the Tucson Hybrid AWD into the super fuel sipping category. High Marks for Hyundai’s First Hybrid SUV. Need we go on? Lower display for better visibility.

Tucson 74

Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 74

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

If you are the type of conscientious person who never forgets to plug-in your phone every night, and you don’t wander far from home every day, then the 2022 Mazda MX-30 EV may work for you. Freed from the requirement to have a gaping, wide mouth grille, Mazda designers must have giggled with glee. Mazda enters the EV world.

Mazda 83

Mazda Gasoline-Electric Clean Cleaning 83

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-5 2.5 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. The silhouette still looks the part Turbo Option The 2023 Mazda CX-5 has a base non-turbocharged Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter The EPA rates the CX-5 2.5L

Mazda 69

Mazda Clean Cleaning MPG 69

The Truth About Cars

JUNE 26, 2023

Hell, even the Honda Civic Type R is supposed to yield 36 mpg on the highway when the C-HR was only able to manage 31 mpg. Granted, the Mazda CX-30 is light years better to drive and there’s a slew of excellent Hyundai and Kia-branded crossovers that you should probably cross-shop. The original’s 2.0-liter

Toyota 52

Toyota Market MPH Fuel Economy 52

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 26, 2021

Photos by John Faulkner and Mazda. Mazda never disappoints when it comes to making cars that are fun to drive. But what about the crossovers in the Mazda line-up—the CX-3, CX-30, CX-5, and CX-9? The 2021 Mazda CX-5 has a base Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter Turbo AWD at 22 mpg city/27 highway/24 combined. mpg and 30.1

Mazda 61

Mazda MPG Fuel Economy Clean 61

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 26, 2021

Fuel economy is rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the AWD model returning 25/32/28. Photos by Clean Fleet Report and Volkswagen. This Flash Drive review has the thoughts of Michael Coates, editor and publisher, and John Faulkner, road test editor. Propulsion Choices. All have a 1.5-liter All have a 1.5-liter

Fuel Economy 62

Fuel Economy Economy Clean Cleaning 62

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.

MPG 81

MPG SUV Fuel Economy Light 81

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

mpg, but in two 100-mile highway runs with the cruise control set at 65 mph, we achieved 30.1 So while most owners will not be trying to eke-out every last mile from a drop of fuel, it is possible, when on a long road trip and with an easy right foot, to crack 30 mpg. Smile-Inducing Fun. To be clear, I am a fan. Let the sunshine in.

Chevrolet 85

Chevrolet MPG Clean Cleaning 85

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 6, 2021

The EPA rates fuel economy at 24 mpg city/30 highway/26 combined. Welcome to the reimagined, all-new 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander for what should be a contender in the hot compact crossover segment. Updated in so many ways. The New Exterior. Jumping into the present. The all-new 2022 Outlander is far more contemporary that the outgoing model.

Mitsubishi 52

Mitsubishi Fuel Economy MPG Clean 52

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 21, 2023

kW charger, the slowest is by a standard 120V household plug that delivers a full charge in about two and a half days. Flash Drive: 2023 Lucid Air Touring AWD Exceptional All-Electric Luxury Sedan Lucid Motors invited the automotive media to California to drive the all-new 2023 Air Touring , one of the sedan offerings from Lucid. Don’t blink.

All-Electric 78

All-Electric Miles Tahoe Charging 78

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

The F Sport styling cues (unique front bumper and grille, black finish 19-inch wheels, rear spoiler and sport-themed interior) makes this hybrid very distinctive-looking to go with its performance, comfort and excellent 44 mpg highway fuel economy. This is just a taste. The event was held in last week in Half Moon Bay, California.

Lexus 96

Lexus Mercedes Volvo Clean 96

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 25, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Mazda3 Hatchback AWD Turbo Design + Performance Value The 2023 Mazda3 is the last remaining sedan in the Mazda line-up. If you have ever driven a Mazda, you will know that, top-to-bottom in their line-up, they make the best-handling cars and crossovers that aren’t marketed as a pure sports model.

Mazda 64

Mazda MPG Clean Cleaning 64

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2021

at 23 mpg city/31 highway/26 combined. Mazda achieves these numbers through its Skyactiv-G engine and vehicle design philosophy–a slick-shifting automatic transmission and a coefficient of drag (C d ) of 0.285. This engine, with cylinder deactivation, is rated at 26 mpg city/35 highway/29 combined. It starts with the Skyactiv-G.

Carbon 75

Carbon Mazda MPG Clean 75

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?",

Plug-in 45

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

The EPA has rated the fuel economy at 21 mpg city/28 highway/24 combined. Cracking 30 mpg on the open road with a midsize AWD was a nice surprise, but it really shouldn’t be that big of deal as Clean Fleet Report feels all AWD cars, at a minimum, should get 30+ mpg on the highway. non-turbo, rated at 25/28/26 mpg.

Hyundai 68

Hyundai MPG Fuel Economy Clean 68

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2022

fuel economy at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined, with one mile more on the highway for the FWD model. The key to nudging close to that magic 30 mpg number, is setting the adaptive cruise control and letting it be. turbocharged engine which is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/29 highway/25 combined. Midsize SUV with Sporty Styling.

Chevrolet 85

Chevrolet MPG SUV Fuel Economy 85

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Plug-In Charging. The cord has a changeable plug that allows owners to plug into a standard 120-volt three-prong outlet for Level 1 charging or a 240-volt outlet for Level 2 charging. The two SUVs won’t be in dealerships for a while, which makes the Bolt EUV even more important to Chevrolet. hours for a full charge).

Chevrolet 100

Chevrolet Tax Credit Lithium Ion Charging 100

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 30, 2023

kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack is replenished through plug-in charging and regenerative braking. Charging The three plug-in charge options can all be controlled by the Kia Access app, which can also set the day and time of charging. Zero-to-60 times were around 7.1 miles per kilowatt-hour (kWh), which is very efficient.

Kia 82

Kia Miles Tax Credit Charging 82

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 8, 2023

liter is rated at 27 mpg city/34 highway/29 combined, and puts out 152 horsepower (hp) and 145 pound-feet of torque (lb.-ft.). of torque and 26/33/29 mpg. The all-new third generation 2024 Subaru Crosstrek updates the company’s subcompact crossover that debuted in the United States in 2012. What did we learn? The optional 2.5-liter

MPG 79

MPG SUV Clean Cleaning 79

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The EPA has rated fuel economy for the 2022 Forester Wilderness at 25 mpg city/28 highway/26 combined, just missing the coveted AWD 30 MPG Club. Upgrades from the standard Forester touch the engine, transmission, suspension, towing capacity, ground clearance, tires and even the seat coverings. Propulsion. cubic feet to 74.2 cubic feet.

MPG 67

MPG Clean Cleaning Fleet 67

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

kW onboard charger, accessed through a plug-in port offering three charging speeds. The batteries, located under the seats, make for a lowered center of gravity driving experience that truly shines in city maneuvers, highway cruising, and a tight turning radius. A slight redesign. Exterior: Tall and Narrow. Updated & moving up in class.

Chevrolet 75

Chevrolet Miles Clean Cleaning 75

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2011

MY1978-2011 figures are NHTSA CAFE in mpg. Light-duty vehicle fuel economy standards, 1978-2025. MY2012-2025 standards are EPA GHG standards in miles per gallon equivalent, incorporating air conditioning improvements. Dashed lines denote that standards for MY2017-2025 reflect percentage increases in Notice of Intent.

Obama 291

Obama Light California Miles 291

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 4, 2021

The EPA rates fuel economy at 25 mpg city/26 highway/25 combined. Out back, deleting the bifurcated rear hatch was a great decision, because, does anyone really like that design? Skipping into the future. We will give our thoughts here in the Flash Drive review, and then write a longer and more in-depth road test at a later time.

Mitsubishi 52

Mitsubishi 2018 2020 Fuel Economy 52

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 23, 2021

To maximize fuel economy, selecting the Normal drive mode is key to equaling or besting the EPA rating of 30 mpg city/34 highway/32 combined. 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

Hyundai 52

Hyundai Fuel Economy MPG Economy 52

EV Adoption

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Passage by the Senate is far from a certainty and will require all 50 yes votes including from conservative-leaning Democrat Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia to the Independent Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont. So in essence, you would lose out on most of the benefit of the tax credit. Intuit/TurboTax.

Tax Credit 116

Tax Credit Tax F-150 PHEV 116