Green Car Reports

JUNE 8, 2021

The Ford Maverick hybrid shows a 40-mpg future for gasoline compact trucks that Toyota has inexplicably omitted. And Volvo has been selling a lot of plug-in hybrids. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Kia carries the Niro EV over as anticipation builds for the EV6. We sum up recent Tesla recalls.

MPG 202

MPG Volvo PHEV Kia 202

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 18, 2024

The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid gets a higher price, ahead of the arrival of a main rival, the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has a price hike—and more of a price bump versus non-hybrid Elantra.

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Civic Hybrid Mazda Hyundai Honda 175

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 4, 2021

The 40-mpg versions of the Maverick hybrid pickup might be hard to find. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. An EV tax credit could soon extend to used vehicles. And the Leaf is now the lowest-priced EV in the U.S. With a price cut of more than $4,000, the 2022 Nissan Leaf is shaping up to be the lowest-priced U.S.-market

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Tax Credit MPG Tax Nissan 197

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The 53-mpg Kia Niro Hybrid slots in well below $30,000. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2023 Nissan Ariya starts around $45,000 but isn’t eligible for the EV tax credit. And Polestar is winding up for an October 12 reveal for its next model. built Polestar 3.

MPG 154

MPG Nissan Tax Credit Hybrid 154

Green Car Reports

APRIL 11, 2022

And the Kia Sportage Hybrid takes the lead on mpg and value. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Both pricing and EPA fuel economy ratings are out for the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid—and.

Jeep 148

Jeep MPG Kia Mercedes 148

Green Car Reports

JULY 28, 2021

Minnesota’s mandate of EVs could change the equation around “compliance car” plug-ins that automakers only sell in some of the U.S. And we look at 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid gas mileage. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. New Biden administration vehicle efficiency rules are on the way.

Minnesota 195

Minnesota Tucson Hybrid MPG 195

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Not all green cars are hybrids, diesels, or plug-ins. And with new fuel economy regulations now set through 2025, all cars are going to get more efficient--gasoline cars first and foremost. That breaks down.

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Green Cars 2013 Nissan Green 165

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Automakers aren’t doing all they can to raise mpg, according to a new EPA report. Hybrids are hot for car thieves right now. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla owners quibble over an outage. And will the EV tax credit include that union-made bonus?

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Tax Credit Tax Hybrid MPG 209

Green Car Reports

JUNE 6, 2023

Lexus introduces a smaller hybrid for Europe in another self-charging fog. And Toyota has a whole suite of vehicles that meet the mark for AWD, 40-mpg, and $30,000. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM questions the profitability of sub-$40,000 EVs.

Lexus 150

Lexus MPG GM Hybrid 150

Green Car Reports

JUNE 17, 2023

Pressing which button may help you get better hybrid mpg? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending Friday, June 16, 2023. Which EV outsells all but the Ford F-150?

MPG 156

MPG F-150 Toyota Hybrid 156

Green Car Reports

MAY 22, 2024

GM gets its plug-in hybrids ready for 2027 and considers an electric Camaro. The Civic Hybrid will be perky and provide nearly 50 mpg. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. And VW puts its ID.7 7 on hold for the U.S. The Volkswagen ID.7 7 EV has been delayed for the U.S., VW confirmed Wednesday.

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Civic Hybrid Hybrid Honda MPG 178

Green Car Reports

MARCH 18, 2020

Electric car range drops quite predictably in the cold, a new group test finds. The Hyundai Elantra gets on the Hybrid bandwagon—and is aiming for 50 mpg or more. The Honda CR-V Hybrid plays a key role in the brand’s high-volume plans for hybrids. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

MPG 132

MPG Hyundai Hybrid Honda 132

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 3, 2021

We drive the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. We drove the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, and found this midsize SUV to occupy an ideal middle ground for midsize SUVs. Its 32-mpg. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV will charge very quickly.

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Hyundai Cleaning Clean Hydrogen 193

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2009

UK-based Axon Automotive, a spin-off from Cranfield University, previewed a pre-production plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) version of its lightweight city car at the Milton Keynes Science Festival. The Axon gasoline-powered city car uses existing engine technology and carbon fibre material advances to offer 100 mpg UK (83.3

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Plug-in Plug Manufacturer Hybrid 218

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

The Ford Escape lineup has improved on multiple fronts this year—and not just with the return of the far more fuel-efficient Escape Hybrid. The IIHS confirmed to Green Car. The other major front of improvement is being proven by third-party tests: safety.

Escape 160

Escape Ford MPG Hybrid 160

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid remains one of the highest-mpg three-row SUVs. A California firm shows a more convenient vision for EV charging stations, while Electrify America taps into the grid at the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. And the Toyota Highlander goes Nightshade.

Highlander 184

Highlander Hybrid Charging MPG 184

Green Car Reports

APRIL 30, 2024

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2025 Lexus UX 300h has gone hybrid-only, and the most popular AWD version of this model gets a noteworthy gas-mileage boost. The Mercedes G-wagen EV goes die-cast, with a sustainability twist. Used EVs are selling at lower prices than last year.

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Lexus Price Hybrid MPG 166

Green Car Reports

JUNE 11, 2020

Drivers of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid have an unusual issue: They’re only able to access part of their gas tank’s reported fuel-tank capacity—and thus they can’t take advantage of the 40-mpg Hybrid’s excellent 580-mile rated range.

Toyota 175

Toyota Hybrid Fuel MPG 175

Green Car Reports

JUNE 5, 2023

Alfa Romeo’s new plug-in hybrid points toward EVs but doesn’t wow on mpg. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Why is the electric VW Bus taking so long to arrive in America? GM and Stellantis pay fuel economy fines. And Colorado ramps up its state EV credits and looks to affordability.

Colorado 152

Colorado MPG Fuel Economy PHEV 152

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

And Kia is adding a hybrid minivan to its lineup. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. With the addition of the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid minivan, families will have another high-mpg family choice with three. Thousands of hotels will be getting Tesla destination charging.

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Minivan Kia BMW Hybrid 155

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 18, 2021

The Toyota RAV4 Prime has a rival from Hyundai, and it’s been rated for miles and mpg. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid has been rated at 33 electric miles and. We get up close with the EV that starts Cadillac’s electric transformation.

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Tucson Cadillac Hyundai Plug-in 176

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

During a media event in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen provided a medium dive into details of its two-seater XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) as well as some driving time on local roads and highways. The lightweight XL1 (795 kg, 1,753 lbs) delivers NEDC fuel consumption of 261 mpg (0.9

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Green Car Reports

MAY 16, 2023

The Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid delivers more electric range, but will it deliver more mpg? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a review of the 2024 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid, we looked at how this model essentially helps. Mercedes reveals plans for an electric camper van.

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Porsche Cayenne Mercedes Hybrid 156

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Toyota’s bulking out its hybrid lineup with two more high-mpg hybrid-only models—and one of them is a market bestseller. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Genesis is planning a super-size electric SUV. And what goes into Tesla range estimates for trip planning?

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Toyota SUV Hybrid Range 156

Green Car Reports

MARCH 17, 2021

Hyundai released better numbers for its Tucson Plug-In Hybrid SUV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. BMW provided splashy product news for two upcoming electric vehicles, both expected to get the German brand to hit a higher driving-range peg. And what EV might Foxconn build in Wisconsin?

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Wisconsin Tucson Plug-in Hyundai 199

Green Car Reports

APRIL 24, 2018

The big news for readers interested in green cars is that the new ES 300h hybrid is rated at 44 mpg, up 10 percent from the previous model. Lexus unveiled Tuesday its newest ES sedan, and the mid-size luxury stalwart appears to have an edgier attitude.

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Lexus MPG 2019 Hybrid 108

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 1, 2022

This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 30, 2022. Which new electric pickup is being made but can’t yet be delivered? Which automaker released an adapter that will allow it to use the vast majority of U.S. fast-chargers?

MPG 195

MPG PHEV Green Cars SUV 195

Green Car Reports

JUNE 13, 2021

Which upcoming full-size pickup has the operating footprint of an 85 mpg gasoline vehicle? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 12, 2021. Which EV startup sent out an SOS? Hint: It just might be electric.

Aptera 176

Aptera Plug-in Lexus MPG 176

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

We got some time behind the wheel of the 54-mpg Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. And could car carriers go wind-powered? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford is building up a “digital ecosystem” for EVs that could also include building its own batteries. We drove the 2021 Hyundai.

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Wind Hyundai Ford Hybrid 156

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 22, 2022

Which Toyota high-mpg hybrid model is gaining all-wheel drive? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 21, 2022. In a review of the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid, we found this model to be the brand’s best.

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Hybrid GMC Price Cadillac 154

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

And Toyota rolls out a Grand version of its Highlander Hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid offers seating for up to eight and fuel economy up to 34 mpg. Lucid responds to pricing pressure. Tesla is looking for a plant site in Mexico.

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Highlander Mexico Toyota Hybrid 148

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 3, 2023

The Lexus RX plug-in hybrid gets cost, range, and mpg details. The only way to get the new Toyota Land Cruiser is as a hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. With Subaru’s accelerated plans for EVs and hybrids announced Wednesday, it’s now looking like the most aggressive among.

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Lexus Toyota Hybrid PHEV 144

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Lexus gives its UX hybrid crossover a boost. And will a Toyota Crown plug-in hybrid go 55 miles all-electric? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Blazer EV is ready for home backup, but the software and home hardware aren’t here yet.

Lexus 174

Lexus Toyota MPG PHEV 174

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2015

The BMW i8 plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) was named the World Green Car at the World Car Awards in New York. The other two short-listed finalists in contention for the award were the Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-In Hybrid and the Volkswagen Golf GTE. seconds to 100 km/h from a standing start.

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New York Green Cars BMW Green 150

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 12, 2020

The 48-mpg Honda Accord Hybrid accelerates quicker for 2021. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Mazda has made its rotary range extender official. REE Automotive shows off its range of skateboard platforms. And you can rent electric commercial trucks.

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Honda Mazda Range Hybrid 148

Green Car Reports

MAY 6, 2020

And how does the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid compare to the Toyota Camry in mpg? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla batteries look different down to the cell. Mercedes once made some electric sedans that were sized closely to the Model 3.

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Camry Hybrid MPG Mercedes Hybrid 101

Green Car Reports

APRIL 20, 2021

We get drive time in the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A first drive of the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid told us that the superiority of this 38-mpg crossover over non-hybrid. BMW sets a timeline for solid-state tech. And Toyota confirms an electric pickup in its future.

Tucson 140

Tucson BMW Toyota Hybrid 140