The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 9, 2024

Chinese car buyers are among the most prolific EV and PHEV buyers in the world, and the country recently saw their sales numbers eclipse those of gas vehicles for the first time. The Chinese government’s propping up of EV production and sales aims to help reduce air pollution and the country’s appetite for imported oil.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Kia had its Soul EV on the market and made its presence known, then added the Niro EV (and PHEV & Hybrid), but now is adding the EV6 crossover. Road Test: 2021 RAV4 Prime PHEV ; Flash Drive: 2021 Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle. The Swedes (with some Chinese help) are bringing more EVs. First Drive: 2013 RAV4 EV.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 19, 2021

First introduced as a 2016 model, this Chinese-built compact crossover had a facelift in 2019 (when we last tested it ), and two short years later, is all-new for 2021. To aid in fuel economy the Envision has the automatic stop/start feature where the engine shuts off when coming to a stop. Road Test: 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e PHEV.

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Buick MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52