The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The more I review crossovers and utility vehicles, the more I evaluate them by how well they just simply work for commuting duty. That includes a heated steering wheel, tri-zone automatic climate control, cooled front seats, voice control, and a passenger seat that’s height adjustable. This is, hopefully, a common-sense approach.

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MPG Land Rover Light Standards 104

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2009

EPA received a letter from California on January 21, 2009, raising several issues for Administrator Jackson to review regarding the denial. After review of the scientific findings, and another comprehensive round of public engagement, I have decided this is the appropriate course under the law.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Towing capacity is 1,500 pounds and the EPA ratings are 39 mpg city, 37 mpg highway, and 38 mpg combined. Those prices exclude the $1,420 destination charge and the usual fees. Standard features on the Preferred includes 17-inch wheels, built-in Alexa, 10.25-inch This trim drops the black roof rails and exhaust pipes.

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Mazda Hybrid MPG Exhaust 109

The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

I will start my first drive review of the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid with a minor confession of sorts. Cabin changes include a curving display for infotainment and the return of some knobs and buttons for audio and climate controls. The EPA numbers for this vehicle were 35 mpg across the board, by the way.

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Tucson Hyundai Hybrid PHEV 104

The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Fuel economy is a predictably dismal 11 mpg city/16 mpg highway/13 mpg combined. Plus the usual suite of ADAS systems – trailer blind-zone alert and brake-pad monitoring are the standouts there. I can’t imagine ever needing this vehicle or anything like it.

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Escalade Cadillac MPG Exhaust 109

The Truth About Cars

JULY 11, 2024

While base models feature a stripped-down suite of niceties, the volume LT comes standard with adaptive cruise, lane hold with lane departure warning, proximity warning, blind spot monitoring, HD backup camera with rear cross-traffic alert, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, single-zone climate control with A/C, among lesser accoutrements.

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Chevrolet GM Cheap MPG 109

The Truth About Cars

JULY 14, 2023

No longer do you need to drop extra coin for a heated steering wheel, tri-zone automatic climate control, cooled front seats, voice control, and a height-adjustable passenger seat. The haptic touch did work better, at least for climate control, than it has for me in other recent VWs with the same setup, and I liked the customizable gauges.

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MPG Available Light Standards 98

The Truth About Cars

JULY 17, 2023

The Cross Sport is so similar to the seven-seat Atlas that I considered writing only one review, but hey, we have a content (and SEO) beast to feed. Other changes include some new standard features, such as a heated steering wheel, cooled front seats, dual-zone climate control, voice control, and a height-adjustable passenger seat.

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MPG Light Standards Available 93

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2011

The new announcement ensures that both proposals will come out simultaneously after a thorough, joint review of all data available when the proposals are issued. mpg US (6.9 mpg US (6.6 In April 2010, DOT and EPA established greenhouse gas emission and fuel economy standards for model year 2012-2016 light-duty cars and trucks.

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Fuel Economy EPA 2017 Economy 170

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Size is the enemy of fuel economy, and even with a reduced cylinder count the numbers are a not great 14 mpg city/19 mpg highway/16 mpg combined. mpg – there was a discrepancy between the computer and my own calculations – across approximately 430 miles of driving. I am gonna pass out now. That’s … a lot.

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Jeep MPG Los Angeles Fuel Economy 104

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 24, 2023

EPA fuel-economy numbers are listed at 42 mpg city/41 mpg highway/41 mpg combined for the base powertrain and 29/32/30. Toyota's Safety Sense 3.0 suite of advanced driver-assistance systems is standard.

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Toyota Chicago MPG Price 98

The Truth About Cars

JUNE 5, 2023

That’s where I thought this review might turn south – perhaps Kia was shortchanging EX buyers and forcing those who wanted comfort and convenience to shell out too much coin for an SX-Prestige top-trim model. That said, the Sportage Hybrid is fun-to-drive, fuel-efficient (38 mpg combined -- though I was seeing lower numbers.

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Kia Price Hybrid Lithium Ion 97

The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

While it’s not going to see the eye-popping figures of 50-plus mpg of the OG Prius due to the additional frontal area, mass, and rolling resistance of an AWD powertrain, the Corolla Cross Hybrid makes efficiency accessible to more people who have different commuting needs. This is an excellent answer.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2017

mpg in MY 2021. mpg in model year 2025. NHTSA will analyze environmental impacts related to fuel and energy use, emissions and their effects on climate change and the environment, air quality, natural resources, and the human environment. NHTSA developed two phases of passenger car and light truck standards.

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Standards Fuel Economy Economy Climate Change 150

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Available comfort/convenience features include a dual-pane power sunroof, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, keyless entry and starting, RamBox, bed extender, spray-in bedliner, skid plates, tow hooks, hill descent control, all-terrain tires, tow-specific navigation, rear electronic locking axle, and more.

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Austin Texas Available Engine 104

The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Features that the Kona didn’t have before and are available now include dual-zone climate control, a power tailgate, and cooled front seats. Fuel economy numbers top out at 35 mpg highway for a front-drive SEL. We look forward to getting a more thorough test at some point. Oh, and rear air vents.

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Hyundai Light Available Baltimore 109

The Truth About Cars

JULY 25, 2024

Notable exceptions were the central climate control buttons under the screen, which felt a bit loose and made of cheaper plastic. Look for 21 mpg city, 28 highway, and 24 combined. A firm push on the center console netted no movement or creaking, while dash and door panel materials felt solidly assembled and built to last.

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BMW Wind Cheap Standards 104

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 16, 2025

Liter engine that EPA rates at 27 mpg city, 33 highway and 29 combined. We would expect, at the minimum, all these with the hybrid will be in the low-to-high 30 mpg range. Until then, make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews.

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Hybrid MPG SUV Lithium Ion 98

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The EPA rates the fuel economy at 34 mpg city/31 highway/33 combined. The Carnival hybrid has a combined fuel economy (33 mpg) on par with the Chrysler Pacifica (32 mpg) and Toyota Sienna (36 mpg), which are both hybrids. When Clean Fleet Report reviewed the 2022 Carnival , its first year, we were impressed.

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Kia Hybrid Minivan Fuel Economy 98

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The EPA rates fuel economy for the 2022 Lexus ES 300h at 43 mpg city/44 highway/44 combined mpg. mpg average (Rush hour, on-and-off the brakes). mpg average (Using the adaptive cruise control). mpg average (Rush hour, on-and-off the brakes). mpg average (Using the adaptive cruise control).

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 105

Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2017

In 2009, EPA issued an Endangerment Finding that vehicle greenhouse gas emissions contribute to climate change, and thus threaten public health and welfare. The agencies agreed at the time that the review would be collaborative, and developed in tandem. Background. l/100 km), if achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements.

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EPA Standards Light Gas 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 1, 2021

The Climate Package ($750) is a must-have in cold climates, featuring heated windshield wipers, heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel. Fuel economy for the Recharge is 55 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) when you use electricity and gasoline and drops to 27 mpg when you don’t charge up the battery.

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Recharge Volvo PHEV MPG 104

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This Flash Drive is an overview of the K4, with a full Road Test review coming in 2025. 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

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Austin 98

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. Wonderfully Efficient. Story by John Faulkner.

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 105

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2012

EERE’s Vehicles Technologies Program (VTP) is focused on developing technologies to enable average new vehicle fuel economy of more than 60 mpg (3.9 L/100 km) for cars and more than 43 mpg (5.5 L/100 km) for trucks by 2025. VTP seeks projects in the following areas: Electric Drive Vehicle Batteries. Exhaust Aftertreatment Materials.

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Hydrogen Fuel Range Vehicles 210

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. As a test, part of those miles were driven with the cruise control set at 65 mph where we averaged 44 mpg, and at 60 mph resulting in 51.4 We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 100

Baua Electric

JUNE 12, 2024

While the latest Prius is rather attractive, the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid hits the 50-mpg mark in a discreet package that doesn’t scream, “I have a hybrid.” 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Civic Hybrid mpg: Fuel-sipping standout Honda said the Civic Hybrid’s fuel economy ratings check in at 50 mpg city, 47 highway, and 49 combined.

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Civic Hybrid Fuel Economy Prius Honda 52

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

Clean Fleet Report will have detailed reviews of the Sportage gasoline, hybrid and eventually the plug-in hybrid in the coming months. 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). Redone and expanded.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 105

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 11, 2022

All-New Updated Styling+Higher MPG and Longer Range. Kia also has all-new 2023 versions of the Niro EV and Niro PHEV, which Clean Fleet Report will be reviewing separately, so make sure to sign-up for the newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Niro gets a new look–and more.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy 2017 105

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Fuel economy for the 2025 Camry is rated at 48 mpg city/47 highway/47 combined. mpg, which reflects not spending much time in-town driving. mpg, which reflects not spending much time in-town driving. The unnoticeable transitions can be monitored by viewing the dash gauges. Had we, we would have exceeded the EPA estimates.

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Toyota Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 87

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2013

EPA cycle results will differ; the 2012 LEAF is estimated to achieve up to 73-mile driving range under the required EPA-derived MPG-based 2-cycle testing.). Among the changes to the 2013 LEAF are improved energy efficiency due to refined aerodynamics, a wider range of regenerative braking, improved energy management and a newly available 6.6

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2013 Nissan Lithium Ion Li-ion 225

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid How Does 53+ MPG Sound? The second generation 2023 Kia Niro is offered in three models–the all-electric Niro EV, the Niro plug-in hybrid, and the one reviewed here, the Niro hybrid. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 105

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 26, 2022

liter mild hybrid produces 335 hp and has an EPA rating of 20 mpg city/27 highway and 22 combined. mpg, which was a nice surprise for such a powerful engine. Clean Fleet Report drove the F-Pace R-Dynamic with the Hot Climate, Premium Upgrade Interior, and Black Exterior Packages. Leather & “hot climate” features.

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Hybrid SUV Clean Cleaning 97

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Fuel economy for the Stinger GT-Line is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/32 highway/25 combined. mpg, and 33.0 mpg on a 140-mile freeway run using the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph. The UVO telematics allows for remote setting of the climate control, locking and unlocking the doors, Find My Car, and other convenience features.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 101

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. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [

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PHEV Plug-in MPG Gasoline-Electric 110

The Truth About Cars

JULY 18, 2023

Other standard features include a panoramic sunroof, leather seats, heated front seats, cooled front seats, keyless entry, four-zone climate control, and a 360-degree camera. A Climate Package ($750) added headlamp cleaners, heated rear seats, and a heated steering wheel.

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Volvo MPG Google Minivan 52

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 Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

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Fuel Economy MPG Clean Cleaning 98