Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2013

MPG: A Progress Report on Achievability ”—of the response of consumers and automakers as both begin to experience the effects of the newly adopted federal fuel economy standard. Those who say fuel economy is very important expect to get twelve miles more per gallon (mpg) from their next vehicle than those who say it is not important.

Europe 281

Europe MPG Fuel Fuel Economy 281

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Midsize SUV with Sporty Styling. Putting the sport in SUV. 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. An impressive time to move a 4,295-pound SUV.

Chevrolet 85

Chevrolet MPG SUV Fuel Economy 85

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 11, 2022

All-New Updated Styling+Higher MPG and Longer Range. The second generation 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid continues what Kia started in 2017 when the Niro Hybrid debuted. inch ground clearance results in an outlook on the road a bit higher than a sedan, but not as high as a SUV. Road Test: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid (a 2 nd opinion).

Kia 90

Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy 2017 90

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Stylish Two-Row SUV. The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport debuted in 2020 as a smaller version to the Atlas, the largest SUV in the Volkswagen line-up. The subtle but noticeable design differences between the two earns the Cross Sport a nod for being one of the best looking midsize SUVs. Adding extra style to VW SUV functionality.

MPG 81

MPG SUV Fuel Economy Light 81

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

Flagship SUV Gives Smooth Luxury, Powerful Diesel Performance. The low diesel rumble upon start-up becomes a nice note when accessing the ample torque to get off the line, but then purrs quietly at freeway speeds. Duramax turbodiesel is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/26 highway/22 combined. Story by John Faulkner.

Escalade 93

Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 93

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.”

Mazda 78

Mazda SUV MPG Fuel Economy 78

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

The midsize Santa Fe has been one of Hyundai’s best-selling SUVs, so when it was time for some updates they weren’t going to just make it prettier, but also better to keep ahead of the pack. The EPA has rated the fuel economy at 21 mpg city/28 highway/24 combined. non-turbo, rated at 25/28/26 mpg.

Hyundai 68

Hyundai MPG Fuel Economy Clean 68

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. Outward visibility is excellent as the 6.3-inch

Kia 87

Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 87

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. We were surprised to cross the 30 mpg mark for this 3,915-pound, five-passenger midsize SUV.

Cadillac 74

Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 74

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

The Premium Midsize SUV Benchmark. In only a few short years Genesis, the luxury division of Hyundai launched in 2017, released the excellent G70, G80 and G90 sedans. Clean Fleet Report has a hunch Genesis has even more crossovers and SUVs on the horizon. The 2021 Genesis GV80 is ready to take on other premium SUVs.

MPG 65

MPG Fuel Economy SUV Clean 65

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. You had me at 46 MPG. These driving routes were chosen for their scenic variety, and the 80-percent highway/20-percent city driving mix that covered 630 miles resulting in an average of 58 mpg. Now it looks like an SUV. Road Test: 2017 Kia Niro FE Hybrid. Wonderfully Efficient.

Kia 89

Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 89

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: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid.

Hyundai 81

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 81

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Volkswagen introduced the second-generation Tiguan SUV at the IAA in Frankfurt. The second generation Tiguan is the first Volkswagen Group SUV whose design is based on the MQB platform. Volkswagen said that the new Tiguan marks the beginning of an SUV product offensive. Additional SUV growth will also occur in Europe.

Plug-in 150

Plug-in Concept Hybrid Plug 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

A Premium Small SUV with Handling Like a Sports Wagon. The all-new 2022 Genesis GV70 slots in just below the larger GV80 SUV, both of which will be joined soon by the all-electric GV60. Clean Fleet Report would not be surprised if Genesis has even more SUVs on the drawing board, with most of them being hybrids, plug-in hybrids or EVs.

SUV 88

SUV Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy 88

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 22, 2021

Driving Fun in a Three-Row Crossover SUV. The up-market interior on the CX-9 Signature has a luxury feel usually found in a premium crossover SUV. The EPA rates the CX-9 AWD at 20 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined. Related Stories—The Bigger SUV Choices We Tasted. Road Test: 2017 Toyota 4Runner. Classy Interior.

Mazda 52

Mazda MPG Fuel Economy SUV 52

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. Freshened Exterior New look coming at ya The HR-V is the smallest of Honda’s four SUVs and crossovers.

Honda 76

Honda MPG Fuel Economy 2020 76

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: 2017 Ford Escape. 244 total miles, with 144 all-electric miles. 72 miles, with 35.3

Escape 89

Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 89

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 Road Test: 2017 Honda Ridgeline. First Drive: GMC Canyon.

Ford 87

Ford Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 87

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

TDI quattro plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ); the Audi A7 h-tron quattro fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ); the Audi e-tron quattro concept battery-electric SUV ( earlier post ); the Audi TT clubsport turbo concept ( earlier post ); the Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept ( earlier post ); and the Audi R18 e-tron quattro ( earlier post ).

Audi 150

Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150

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. The sculpted hood leads to a crossover SUV cabin that morphs into a truck bed. Road Test: 2017 Honda Ridgeline. Glam inside.”

Hyundai 79

Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 79

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8 The First Car Vietnamese Car Comes To North America When Vietnam’s largest company, the VinGroup, announced in 2017 they were entering the automobile manufacturing business, it probably didn’t get too much notice. The exterior looks aerodynamic sitting still from a combination of curves and sharp edges.

San Diego 94

San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina 94

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 25, 2022

This is one of four Crown models in the line-up, including the Sport (hatchback), Sedan and Estate (Crossover/SUV.) The undetectable and seamless transitions have the Crown Hybrid fuel economy rated at 42 mpg city/41 highway/41 combined, and the more powerful Hybrid Max at 29 city/32 highway/30 combined. Story by John Faulkner.

Toyota 83

Toyota Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel Economy 83

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. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

Carbon 75

Carbon Mazda MPG Clean 75

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The 40+ MPG Low-Cost Transportation King. Every car, SUV and truck is designed and built for a reason, and buying one to not do what it was intended to do is wrong in so many ways. The front wheels are turned by the optional Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) delivering an EPA mpg rating of 36 city/43 highway/39 combined.

Mitsubishi 52

Mitsubishi MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

EV Adoption

JULY 4, 2022

Drivers of gasoline- and diesel-powered cars and trucks pay a fuel tax when filling up a a gas station/convenience store and then the gas station owners send payment to the tax authorities in their state. In the 20 year period of 1997-2017, the average miles per gallon (MPG) of new passenger cars increased to 39.4 MPG from 28.7.

Fuel Tax 98

Fuel Tax Tax Electric Vehicles Fuel 98

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

at 24 mpg city/32 highway/27 combined while running on 87 octane. Auto manufacturers are slowly getting out of the midsize sedan business aiming their sights at crossovers, SUVs and trucks. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. The EPA rates the 2022 K5 GT 2.5L In 514 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 34.7

Kia 74

Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 74

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The undetectable and seamless transitions have the more powerful Hybrid Max Platinum at 29 mpg city/32 highway/30 combined, while the Crown THS Limited and XLE fuel economy are rated at 42 city/41 highway/41 combined. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

Toyota 78

Toyota Hybrid Fuel Economy Nickel Metal Hydride 78

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

In less than half a year since then, Chevrolet has introduced two larger all-electric SUVs, the Blazer EV and Equinox EV , as well as the Silverado EV pickup. The two SUVs won’t be in dealerships for a while, which makes the Bolt EUV even more important to Chevrolet. SUV functionality. Powertrain. Safety and Pricing.

Chevrolet 100

Chevrolet Tax Credit Lithium Ion Charging 100

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

If you consider buying one, make sure you plan on spending time off-pavement seeking sand, mud and snow, as its DNA is far different from any other SUV on the market. The system, with a total of 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque, is EPA city and highway combined rated at 20 mpg with the gasoline engine only.

Jeep 76

Jeep Plug-in Gasoline-Electric PHEV 76

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. 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. Great style.

Hyundai 70

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 70

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in 2017, it was the only electrified minivan on the market. But the landscape has changed since 2017 as the 2021 Toyota Sienna minivan is now a hybrid. mpg based on the dashboard computer. Edging toward SUV looks. Ready to ride. Redesigned Exterior.

Chrysler 91

Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid Plug 91

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

The Environmental Protection Agency rates the 2021 Kia Niro PHEV at 46 mpg combined city and highway when running in hybrid mode, but an impressive 105 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent—MPGe is a measurement of how far a car can travel, electrically, on the same amount of energy as is contained in one gallon of gasoline). The Niro’s 6.3

PHEV 92

PHEV Kia Plug-in Fuel Economy 92

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The interior has top-level Toyota design elements found on their other cars, trucks and SUVs. Road Test: 2017 Toyota Mirai. Road Test: 2017 Toyota Mirai (2 nd opinion). First Drive: 2017 Honda Clarity FCEV. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

Toyota 80

Toyota Hydrogen Lexus Gasoline-Electric 80

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 9, 2021

It was established in 2017 and is based in Gothenburg, Sweden, where Volvo has been for a long time (although the Polestar 2 is built in China). That will tell you how much energy your vehicle needs to travel 100 miles, a more accurate measurement than our traditional fuel economy (mpg) numbers. Still a bit of a mystery.

Volvo 79

Volvo San Francisco Google All-Electric 79

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Tesla helped former shareholder Toyota to bring back the Toyota RAV4 EV , an electric SUV and also aided its other OEM shareholder, Daimler (which also has since divested its Tesla shares), with the Smart ED and B-Class Electric. First Drive: 2017 Tesla Model X P100D ; Tesla Continues to Get Mixed Marks ; Flash Drive: Tesla Model 3.

Electric Cars 104

Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 104