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EPA Administrator broadly outlines Trump Administration thinking on fuel economy standards and California

Green Car Congress

In a speech on Tuesday at the National Automobile Dealers Association meeting in Washington, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler outlined the Trump Administration’s thinking on national fuel economy standards and California. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Biden Administration pulls back rule that revises EV mileage ratings

Teslarati

On Tuesday, the Department of Energy decided to slow down the phase-out of existing rules that give car companies extra fuel-economy credits for the EVs they sell. car companies meet federal fuel efficiency standards while maintaining the ability to sell gas-powered pickups and SUVs that are big money makers.

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Flash Drives: MPG Drive Day

Clean Fleet Report

This brief, alphabetical overview is of the eight cars I was able to take out for a spin. The rest of the cars and trucks at the 2024 MPG Drive Day is at the end of the story. If Clean Fleet Report previously reviewed a car on this list, the link is included. Prices are MSRP. Oh well, maybe next year! -ft.

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Road Test: 2024 Genesis G70 3.3T RWD Sport Prestige

Clean Fleet Report

Clean Fleet Report drove the G70 Sport Prestige with rear-wheel drive powered by the twin-turbocharged 3.3-liter Running on unleaded premium, the EPA has rated the fuel economy at 18 mpg city/27 highway/21 combined. Using the same 8-speed automatic, the fuel economy is 22 mpg city/28 highway/24 combined.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Look for a full Road Test review soon on Clean Fleet Report. The 2023 Prius Hybrid is available with a single electric motor and front-wheel drive (FWD) or with dual motors for all-wheel drive (AWD). Fuel Economy. In our short time driving the Prius AWD, the fuel economy dash meter was reading 54 mpg.

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News: 2024 Mazda CX-90

Clean Fleet Report

Both engines, running on 91 octane premium fuel, are mated to a drive-by-wire 8-speed automatic transmission for the i-Activ all-wheel drive system that has a rear wheel bias. Mazda did not release fuel economy estimates, how fast the plug-in battery charges, or the all-electric driving range for the PHEV.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

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. Adding electric miles. Clean Design. Clean–and stylish. Room to see.

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