Plugs and Cars

NOVEMBER 28, 2006

Tell your local dealer you’ll buy a hyrid with a plug. A year ago Ford nabbed a significant endorsement from the Sierra Club for its limited edition Mercury Mariner hybrid (29/35 mpg - gasoline only) and a promise of 250,000 hybrids by 2010. Ethanol is the alternative fuels flavor of the month, and Ford jumped on GM’s yellow bandwagon.

Ford 100

Ford Hybrid Sierra San Jose 100

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). On our 60-mile drive in the Sportage Hybrid we averaged 45 mpg. Front-Wheel Drive (FWD). Liter Inline 4-cylinder, Gasoline. FWD and AWD.

Kia 105

Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 105

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 16, 2024

liter 4-cylinder 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque Intelligently Variable Transmission or IVT with paddle shifters Drive Modes: Normal and Sport Fuel Economy: 29 mpg city/39 highway/33 combined GT-Line Turbo 1.6-liter K4s are at Kia dealers now. Kia is not one of those companies. Story by John Faulkner.

Kia 98

Kia Fuel Economy MPG Austin 98

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Toyota has rated the 2023 Prius hybrid at between 50 and 57 miles per gallon (mpg), with the higher range for the FWD models. In our short time driving the Prius AWD, the fuel economy dash meter was reading 54 mpg. The 2023 Prius is arriving in North America dealers in early December 2022.

Prius 105

Prius Toyota Hybrid Fuel Economy 105

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. However, on a 175-mile fuel mileage run, with the cruise control set at 65 mph and on flat, smooth roadways, we averaged 29.6 The best fuel economy comes from the Blazer FWD with the 2.0L

Chevrolet 105

Chevrolet MPG Fuel Economy SUV 105

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Honda bumps up mpg & power. turbo at 31 mpg city/38 highway/34 combined. mpg combined, with a 90-mile all-freeway run, using the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, the average bumped up to 40.8 Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience.

Honda 105

Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy 105

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Great style, drives equally as well as it looks, and gets more than 37 mpg. Hyundai’s first-ever hybrid SUV, the all-new 2022 Tucson Hybrid, delivers great fuel economy and seats five while hauling all their stuff, too. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 37 mpg city/36 highway/37 combined. Need we go on? Smooth running.

Tucson 98

Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 98

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

It is too involved to go into here, so make sure your Mercedes-Benz dealer sales representative walks you through it completely. Repeating here, but get to know your dealer sales rep really well as there is so much to learn about the technology on the S500. The 48-volt system also improves fuel economy, especially on the highway.

Mercedes 103

Mercedes Hybrid MPG Light 103

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. Not for the shy. Have a blast!

Chevrolet 98

Chevrolet MPG Carbon Fiber Cleaning 98

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. Request a lengthy test drive at your Mazda dealer that includes high-speed highway onramps and maybe even a few challenging corners on mountain or country roads. The EPA rates the Mazda6 2.5T

Carbon 103

Carbon Mazda MPG Cleaning 103

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

high-performance at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 mpg, exceeding the EPA figure. And yes, you can spin the tires! The EPA has rated the EcoBoost 2.3L

Ford 105

Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 105

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 24, 2024

On a 110-mile freeway run, setting the adaptive cruise control at 65 mph, after fully charging the battery, we averaged 58 mpg. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewers driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

PHEV 110

PHEV Plug-in MPG Gasoline-Electric 110

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. Go to your local Kia dealer and see for yourself.

Kia 105

Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 105

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.

Hyundai 98

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 98

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

There are four driver-selectable drive modes of Normal, Custom, Sport and Sport+ that adjust the engine, steering and transmission responses to maximize fuel economy or performance. at 24 mpg city/32 highway/27 combined while running on 87 octane. The EPA rates the 2022 K5 GT 2.5L possibly being the poster child for how good they are.

Kia 103

Kia MPG Fuel Economy Cleaning 103

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

Gets more than 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. Go into a Hyundai dealer for a lengthy test drive and see how this hybrid sedan fits your lifestyle. Great style.

Hyundai 99

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 99

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

The EPA estimates the G80’s fuel economy to be 17 mpg city/26 highway/20 combined. If fuel economy is a pacing item, then getting 32 mpg with the smaller displacement probably is worth foregoing the performance benefits of the larger engine. For better economy, the 2.5L engine with 300 hp and 311 lb.-ft. Driving Pleasure.

Fuel Economy 99

Fuel Economy MPG GS 450h Cleaning 99

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2025

The hybrid delivers an EPA estimated of 30 mpg city/31 highway/30 combined. mpg, but over a 110-mile all-freeway run that average bumped-up a bit to 32.2 That makes an already nice premium SUV even better with 30+ mpg fuel economy. liter inline 4-cylinder that puts out 310 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque.

Hybrid 98

Hybrid MPG Cleaning Clean 98

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. The fuel economy is marginally better if you were to opt for the base Atlas Cross Sport with the turbocharged 2.0-liter Outfitted with a 3.6-liter

MPG 105

MPG SUV Fuel Economy Light 105

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Power, but more mpg The CX-50 Hybrid has a 2.5-liter The fuel economy is rated at 39 mpg city/37 highway/38 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 engine mated to three electric motors.

Mazda 98

Mazda Hybrid Fuel Economy Gasoline-Electric 98

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 6-speed manual has been dropped, so if having a third pedal is your thing, best get to your Subaru dealer soon for one of the 2023s. The optional 2.5-liter

MPG 105

MPG SUV Clean Cleaning 105

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 28, 2023

liter in-line 4-cylinder with tunable exhaust Twin scroll turbocharger with overboost Port and direct fuel injection Rear-wheel drive 315 horsepower (hp)/350 foot-pounds of torque (ft.-lb.) liter in-line 4-cylinder with tunable exhaust Twin scroll turbocharger with overboost Port and direct fuel injection Rear-wheel drive 315 hp/350 ft.

Ford 98

Ford Fuel Economy Convert MPG 98

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

The BRZ is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined mpg. mpg, which we thought was great considering how much fun we had whipping through the gears while seeking out every twisty road we could find. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

MPG 105

MPG Clean Cleaning Miles 105

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. The comprehensive warranty is appealing, as is the respected Lexus dealer experience—from shopping, purchase and service—that is held in high regard in the automotive industry. A bit about that Lexus dealer.

Lexus 105

Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 105

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 13, 2025

Ample power from two sources The EPA rates the XC90 Recharge AWD Ultimate at 27 mpg for the gasoline hybrid engine, and 33 all-electric miles from the 18.8 Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewers driving experience using the dash gauge computer. kWh battery (14.7 kWh usable).

Recharge 98

Recharge Volvo Google Plug-in 98

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. When at the dealer, make sure to turn on the lights to see the unique and great looking LED lighting scheme. A City Truck.

Hyundai 98

Hyundai MPG Cleaning Clean 98

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Refreshed Best-Selling Hyundai The 2021 Tucson was first-ever hybrid SUV from Hyundai, delivering increased fuel economy while seating five and hauling all their stuff. Great as that was, Hyundai was not done as work was underway for the refreshed and updated 2025 Tucson Hybrid that is now in dealers.

Tucson 98

Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 98

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Then there are the franchise dealers motivated by just one thing: how much can I get for a hot product in short supply. It’s not unusual for a dealer to mark up a Lightning Platinum an additional $50,000 today just to place an order.

F-150 105

F-150 Ford Extended Range Dealers 105

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Hyundai invited automotive journalists to Baltimore, Maryland, to drive the gasoline versions, which are in dealers now. This Flash Drive is a first look at the gasoline-powered 2024 Kona, with a more detailed review upcoming where we will dive-in deeper to the driving attributes and real-world fuel economy. FWD $25,435 SEL 2.0L

Hyundai 98

Hyundai Gasoline-Electric Fuel Economy Gasoline 98

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

Running on unleaded premium, the EPA has rated the fuel economy at 19 mpg city/25 highway/21 combined. Building out a dealer network may be in the future, so they currently share showroom space with their sibling brand Hyundai. Your dealer sales associate will explain how this program works.

Cleaning 105

Cleaning Clean SUV Fuel Economy 105

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 2, 2023

The 2024 Volkswagen ID.Buzz is built in Hannover, Germany, on the same platform as the ID4 , which is currently available at Volkswagen dealers, and the ID7 , which is scheduled to be in dealers in late 2024 as a 2025 model, around the same timeframe as when the ID.Buzz will arrive.

Dealers 98

Dealers All-Electric Miles Plug-in 98

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Fuel economy estimates by the EPA are 23 city/34 highway/27 combined miles per gallon. Because of driving aggressively much of the time, over 231 miles we averaged 25 mpg. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. Your numbers may differ.

MPG 98

MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 98

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 29, 2022

Fuel economy is rated at 24 mpg city/30 highway/27 combined mpg for the base engine and 23/29/25 for the turbocharged CX-50 we drove. Go to your Mazda dealer to see the appeal of the CX-50 that starts with a new fresh design, and leads to it being built on an all-new platform with an enhanced AWD system.

Mazda 105

Mazda SUV MPG Fuel Economy 105

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Volkswagen stated the fuel economy is rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/33/28. When Clean Fleet Report has the 2025 Taos for a week or more we will report on real world fuel economy and more detail on the powertrains on-road performance.

Fuel Economy 98

Fuel Economy Cleaning Clean SUV 98

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. While at your Subaru dealer make sure to check-out the Outback Wilderness edition as it too offers a unique adventure option compared to the regular 9-to-5 crossover commuter.

MPG 96

MPG Cleaning Clean Fleet 96

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

The EPA rates the fuel economy at 33 mpg city/30 highway/31 combined. This excellent fuel economy is a prime reason to consider buying a NX 300h. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

Lexus 105

Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid MPG 105

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. EPA fuel economy numbers for the 1.5L are 25 mpg city/28 highway/ 26 combined. Back To the Future. Story by John Faulkner. Photos by John Faulkner and Ford.

Ford 87

Ford MPG Jeep Fuel Economy 87