Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 22, 2023

How Does 50+ MPG Sound? Here is the truth: when owning a 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE AWD PHEV, you will never buy gasoline for probably 90% of your regular driving. The Toyota parallel hybrid drivetrain has a non-turbocharged 2.5-liter mpg, but in two all-electric runs we saw 49 and 51 AER. The overall average was 46.7

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PHEV Toyota Gasoline-Electric Gasoline 67

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 14, 2021

This is what Toyota has done with the all-new 2022 Tundra, which we previewed in a Texas-based drive program last week. The all-new 2022 Toyota Tundra comes in six models–SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1794 Edition and TRD Pro. RWD – 18 mpg city/23 highway/20 combined. AWD – 17 mpg city/22 highway/19 combined.

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Tundra Toyota San Antonio F-150 81

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 8, 2022

Toyota has added another model to its ever increasing stable of electrified vehicles with the all-new 2023 Sequoia now exclusively hybrid powered. Fuel economy numbers have not been announced, but the same gasoline-hybrid power plant in the Toyota Tundra pickup gets 20 mpg city/24 highway/22 combined. All-New, All Hybrid.

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Toyota Tundra Hybrid Fuel Economy 92

Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2009

liter I-4 engine will offer an EPA estimated 32 mpg on the highway and 22 mpg city. The 2010 Equinox will likely carry a 32 mpg highway rating. At 32 mpg, the 2010 Equinox will offer best-in-segment highway fuel economy and have a highway driving range of up to 600 miles. I-4 VVT DI (LAF) for Chevrolet Equinox.

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Fuel Economy 2010 MPG Chevrolet 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon ( earlier post ) will offer segment-leading fuel economy for V-6 midsize pickups, based on current EPA fuel economy estimates. EPA fuel economy (mpg US) for 2015 6-cylinder pickups with automatic transmission. Toyota Tacoma. Equipped with a 305 hp (227 kW) 3.6L Canyon/Colorado.

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Fuel Economy Colorado Economy 2015 239

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

GM unveils the US production version of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan at the LA Auto Show on 2 December. The Cruze will compete with vehicles such as Toyota Corolla; Honda Civic; Ford Focus; Hyundai Elantra; and Nissan Sentra. The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will be offered in LS, LT and LTZ trims. The 2011 Cruze. turbo and 1.8L

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Chevrolet GM MPG Auto 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

As another example, in December, Consumer Reports road testing found the fuel economy on the 2013 Fusion Hybrid sedan and new C-Max Hybrid falling far short below Ford (and EPA) triple 47 mpg (5.0 47 mpg for city, highway and combined—for both vehicles. Toyota Camry. Toyota Camry. Chevrolet Cruze. Kia Optima.

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Fuel Economy Economy Engine Fusion 299

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

The online configurator for the Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid supercar is live, and Toyota is launching a new, narrowly-focused ad campaign for the RAV4 EV. Meanwhile, the Chevrolet Volt''s development process is the subject of a new academic paper. Also: Ford''s new 30 mpg.'

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MPG Porsche Cars Volt 82

Green Car Reports

JULY 13, 2011

The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is the first fully competitive compact sedan Chevy has ever fielded, and in some areas it outshines the perennial class leaders, the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla.

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Chevrolet 2011 MPG Honda 87

Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2017

Toyota’s carbon fiber closure panels for the 2017 Prius Prime and Lexus LC500 ( earlier post ), and Faurecia’s Adaptive Valve for exhaust systems employed on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado took the top honors for the module category. 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Weight reduction is a key contributor to improved fuel economy. Earlier post.).

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Chrysler 2017 Toyota Minivan 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2012

The C-MAX Energi’s 100 MPGe combined rating beats the Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid’s combined EPA rating by 5 MPGe and the Chevrolet Volt’s by 2 MPGe. C-MAX Hybrid, available in dealerships this fall, is now EPA-certified at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway and 47 mpg combined.

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EPA Prius Plug-in Plug 218

Green Car Reports

MAY 25, 2012

And its anticipated combined EPA rating of 31 mpg puts it at the top of its competitive set, bettering the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Ford Fusion, Chevrolet Malibu, and others. That list.

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MPG 2013 Nissan Fusion 90

The Truth About Cars

MARCH 18, 2024

Toyota followed with the Prius a year later, but it took GM until 2006 to introduce its first true gasoline-electric hybrid here. If we look at the fine print, GM actually introduced a sort-of-a-hybrid vehicle as a 2004 model , though the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid/GMC Sierra Hybrid didn't have regenerative braking.

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VUE Saturn 2007 Green 104

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2015

EcoBoost delivers 22 mpg (10.68 l/100 km) combined—1 mpg shy of RAM’s EcoDiesel—the F-150’s life-cycle environmental and economic performance “ leaves RAM and others in the dust ,” according to ASG. In the Mid-size truck segment, the return of the GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado shook up this segment.

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F-150 2015 Ford Colorado 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Toyota Prius. Toyota Camry Hybrid LE. Toyota Yaris. Rounding out the top six are the Toyota Prius, the Honda Insight, and the Smart ForTwo. This “Greener Choices” list includes trucks and SUVs such as the Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Canyon, Honda Odyssey, and the Ford F-150 (FFV). ACEEE 2012 “Greenest” Rankings.

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i-MiEV Gas Honda Insight Li-ion 247

Baua Electric

JULY 9, 2024

But with that shift nowhere in sight, the soonest that’s estimated to arrive now is around 2027—despite current competition cars emulating the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Toyota bZ4X, and Chevrolet Blazer EV. The Ford Focus Electric became the first NASCAR EV pace vehicle in 2012, and the Toyota Mirai paced NASCAR in 2015.

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Hybrid Dodge MPG Dodge EV 52

Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2015

Chevrolet’s new 2016 Malibu, engineered to offer more efficiency, connectivity and advanced safety features, and featuring the option of a new full-hybrid powertrain ( earlier post ), is also nearly 300 pounds (136 kg) lighter than the current model. The hybrid model offers an estimated 48 mpg (4.9 2016 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT (1.5L

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2016 MPG 2015 Chevrolet 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2009

mpg and the average fuel economy of vehicles purchased is 24.9 mpg: a 58% improvement. Toyota reaped the largest percentage of sales under the CARS program (19.4%), followed by GM (17.6%) and Ford (14.4%). The top 10 vehicles purchased under the program were: Toyota Corolla. Toyota Camry. Toyota Prius.

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Cash For Clunkers Fuel Economy Jeep Honda 247

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2011

liter, 302 hp (225 kW) V6—also outsells all other competitive V6 engines in full-sized trucks from Chevrolet, GMC, Dodge and Toyota. The Chevrolet Silverado takes second place with 12.1% and the Toyota Tundra with 0.9%. -ft. liter F-150 carries an EPA rating of 17 mpg (13.8 L/100km)) city and 23 mpg (10.2

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F-150 Ford Sale MPG 199

Baua Electric

JUNE 9, 2023

There also are rumors that it will spawn a Toyota sibling within the U.S. Lexus has presented a redesigned GX, and enthusiasts of the blocky stream pace gained’t be disenchanted by means of the unutilized SUV. It sticks to a body-on-frame platform, will deal V-6 and hybrid powertrains, and seating for as much as seven.

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Automobile Porsche Ford Lexus 52

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

All 2010 Chevrolet and GMC V-8 powered trucks now feature variable valve timing (VVT), a technology that enables continuous control of valve opening and closing that result in better engine breathing, fewer emissions and improved fuel economy. Toyota Tundra 4.6L V-8 EPA estimates 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway.

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GMC 2010 Sierra Silverado 170

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2016

Chevrolet offers the 2015 Impala full-size sedan as an all-new bi-fuel model—the only manufacturer-produced full-size sedan in North America that can run on both compressed natural gas (CNG) and gasoline. Chevrolet combined the natural gas receptacle in the same port with the gasoline fuel filler neck.

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2015 Fuel MPG Gasoline 150

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

The Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2016 Toyota Prius, and wireless electric-car charging are just some of. Today, Tesla recalls every Model S electric car to check seat belts, we compare pickup truck fuel economy for Ford, General Motors, and Ram, and the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage debuts at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show.

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Mitsubishi 2017 Los Angeles MPG 60

Current EV

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Toyota’s ground-breaking SUV reached a 10M global sales landmark in February of 2020. By John Coulter, CURRENT EV CMO In its new Prime, Toyota offers a RAV4 green version that employs a hybrid drivetrain relying on a gas engine and electric motors that draw power from a plug and regenerative braking. Time will tell.

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Miles PHEV Toyota Range 52

Green Car Reports

JULY 18, 2012

According to Automotive News (subscription required), the demand for small, high gas mileage cars has meant that sales of compact cars -- like the Toyota Yaris, Kia Rio and Chevrolet Sonic -- has grown 80 percent over the past year.

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Plug-in Sale MPG 2012 99

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 8, 2024

turbo at 25 mpg city/27 highway/26 combined. Mated to a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), fuel economy is 28 mpg city/34 highway/31 combined. The EPA rates the 1.6L In 166 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 27.1 The Seltos SX, S and EX are front wheel drive-with a 2.0-liter

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 78

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

The new 2016 Toyota Prius is now arriving at dealers all over the country, and while gas prices--and hence hybrid sales--are down, it's expected to boost sales of the quintessential hybrid, now ranked at 52 or 56 mpg combined.

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Prius 2017 Hyundai MPG 60

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

liter EcoBoost is expected to deliver non-hybrid fuel efficiency of 26 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway. This powertrain is anticipated to deliver best-in-class fuel economy of 47 mpg (5.0L/100km) 100km) in city driving and 44 mpg (5.335 L/100km) on the highway.

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Fusion Plug-in Hybrid Ford 236

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. Flash Drive: 2021 Toyota Supra. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Supra.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 84

Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2013

The 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel’s ( earlier post ) 2.0L Optimizing swirl speed depending upon the engine operating condition is an effective means to increase thermal efficiency and reduce emissions, Toyota researchers noted in a paper in the R&D Review of Toyota CRDL in 2002. Click to enlarge.

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2000 Diesel 2002 EPA 247

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD. The aggressive and sporty design of the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD seems to have accomplished what Chevrolet had in mind when they gave it Corvette styling cues —it is a head-turner as you cruise around town. turbocharged engine which is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/29 highway/25 combined.

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Chevrolet MPG SUV Fuel Economy 86

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. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy 2020 77

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

I think that’s fair since on a good day my 3 ½-year-old Chevrolet Volt has a 61-mile all-electric range, roughly comparable to a used Nissan Leaf or Fiat 500e. My lifetime tally is 231 mpg, which means I’ve used less than 80 gallons of gas over the car’s 42 months on the road. Toyota Prius Prime PHEV – 14,275.

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Personal PHEV Plug-in San Diego 78

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 24, 2022

Flash Drive: 2021 Toyota Supra 2.0L. Road Test: 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 Coupe. Road Test: 2020 Toyota 86 Hakone. Road Test: 2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS Coupe. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Supra. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Buy Cars Financing Toyota 81

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. The Sports Car Contenders We’ve Seen: Road Test: 2020 Toyota 86 (sister car).

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MPG Clean Cleaning Mazda 83

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 also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. In 371 miles we averaged 28.6

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 80

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

But for shoppers seeking a plug-in hybrid compact crossover there are a growing number of options, including the Toyota RAV4 Prime , Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, Hyundai Tucson PHEV, Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Hybrid options in this category include: Road Test: 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Flash Drive: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid.

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 89