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Honda Insight nixed, Niro EV refreshed, Tesla Boombox redux, California sees 35% EVs by 2026: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

California this morning officially posted its Proposed Regulation for Advanced Clean Cars II rulemaking. The Leaf and Niro lineups get refreshed. And California sets its rules for more EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Distilled down, the rules.

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California providing incentives up to $12K to help low-income families afford the cleanest cars

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If the replacement car gets 35 mpg or greater (Toyota Prius or Honda Insight), that goes up to $7,000. In the case of either a brand new plug-in hybrid or electric car, buyers receive an additional $1,500 and $2,500, respectively, from a separate program, known as the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project. A plug-in hybrid (e.g.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The Toyota Prius has come a long way since it debuted 22 years ago, as the second hybrid car to be sold in the United States (after the first generation Honda Insight). Look for a full Road Test review soon on Clean Fleet Report. The interior is clean and uncomplicated, with controls within easy reach for the driver.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

This is sad, but completely unwarranted as some of the best vehicles Clean Fleet Report reviews are sedans—and the 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited is one of those. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. A little fin help.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0T Autobahn

Clean Fleet Report

Clean Fleet Report spent a fun week in the Jetta GLI 2.0T Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. While modern touchscreen technology is nice, Clean Fleet Report is a big fan of knobs and switches for the radio and climate controls.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

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Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Clean Fleet Report tested the Kia Rio S five-door with standard equipment that included power windows, door locks and heated outside mirrors. Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic.

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UCS Hybrid ScoreCard Dings Automakers for Forced Features in Hybrid Offerings

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—Don Anair, the senior vehicles analyst with UCS’ Clean Vehicles Program who oversaw the guide. As an example, the UCS “Hybrid Scorecard” gives both the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid a high “hybrid value” rating. The luxury Lexus LS 600h L hybrid is the worst offender.

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